The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has officially invited online applications for engagement under the SEBI Young Professional Program (YPP) 2026. A total of 91 Young Professionals will be engaged across multiple domains including Securities Market Operations, Law, Research, Information Technology, and Rajbasha.
This program offers an excellent opportunity for qualified young professionals to gain practical exposure to India’s capital market regulatory framework.
🏛 About SEBI
SEBI is a statutory regulatory body established under the SEBI Act, 1992. Its primary mandate is:
- Protect investors’ interests
- Promote development of securities market
- Regulate capital market operations
Head Office: SEBI Bhavan, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai.
📊 Total Vacancies – 91 Posts
| Domain | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Securities Market Operations | 40 |
| Law | 13 |
| Research | 4 |
| Information Technology | 29 |
| Rajbasha | 5 |
| Total | 91 |
⚠ SEBI reserves the right to modify the number of vacancies.
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Date: 08 February 2026
- Application Window: 21 Days from publication in newspapers
- Mode of Application: Online Only
Applications must be submitted through SEBI website under the “Careers” section.
👤 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Maximum 30 years (as on date of advertisement)
- Must be Indian Citizen
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🎓 Domain-wise Qualification & Experience
1️⃣ Securities Market Operations (40 Posts)
Qualification (Any One):
- PG Degree/Diploma (Finance specialization) – 60% marks
- CA / CS / CMA – 55% marks
- Completed CFA (All 3 Levels)
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year in financial sector
2️⃣ Young Professional – Law (13 Posts)
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law – 60% marks
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year in corporate/securities laws
- Preference: Experience in financial/investment environment
3️⃣ Young Professional – Research (4 Posts)
Qualification:
- PG Degree (Finance/Economics/Commerce/Econometrics/Statistics) – 60%
- PhD in relevant field (Preferred)
Experience:
- 1 year research experience (Not mandatory for PhD)
Skills Required:
- Statistical software knowledge
- Data analytics & policy research
4️⃣ Information Technology (29 Posts)
Qualification:
- B.E / B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics)
OR - MCA / M.Tech / MSc IT / MBA Systems/Analytics
Experience:
- 1 year in software development or cyber security
Technical Skills (Any Area):
- Java (Spring/Hibernate)
- Angular
- SAP-ABAP
- Python (ML frameworks like Pandas, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
- React/Vue
- Database (Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL/DB2)
- Cyber security tools (DLP, Firewall, IPS, DDoS etc.)
- Digital Forensics / OSINT
5️⃣ Young Professional – Rajbasha (5 Posts)
Qualification:
- Master’s Degree in Hindi/Hindi Translation
OR related subjects with Hindi at graduation level
Experience:
- 1 year experience including Hindi typing knowledge
💼 Nature of Work
Young Professionals will work on non-confidential projects, including:
Securities Market Operations
- Mutual Fund & PMS data analysis
- Secondary market research
- Investor awareness initiatives
- Corporate fraud investigations
Law
- Legal research
- Litigation assistance
- Securities law database development
Research
- Market trend analysis
- Policy recommendations
- Behavioral insights
- Global benchmarking
IT
- Backend development (FastAPI)
- Frontend (React/Next.js)
- Cyber security compliance
- Data analytics
Rajbasha
- Translation work
- Official language implementation
⏳ Duration of Engagement
- Initial Period: 1 Year
- Extendable: Up to 3 Years (based on performance)
📍 Posting Location
- SEBI Head Office, Mumbai
💰 Stipend & Benefits
- Monthly Stipend: ₹70,000 (All Inclusive)
- Income tax deducted as per rules
- Shared accommodation (if available)
- Official travel allowances (as per Grade A norms)
⚠ No additional benefits, allowances or employment claims.
🏖 Leave Policy
- 18 days per year (1.5 days per month)
- Unused leaves lapse at year-end
- Extra leave = stipend deduction
🛑 Important Conditions
- No employer-employee relationship
- No claim for permanent job
- Strict insider trading compliance
- Investment restrictions apply
- Cannot take other assignments
- Confidentiality agreement mandatory
- Police verification may be conducted
Unauthorized absence for 8 continuous days = automatic termination.
📝 Selection Process (3 Stage)
1️⃣ Application Screening
2️⃣ Preliminary Interview (Virtual)
3️⃣ Final Interview (Virtual)
Shortlisting factors may include:
- Academic performance
- Institute ranking (NIRF)
- Work experience relevance
- Statement of Purpose
- Certifications (For IT – GATE/OCJP/CISA etc.)
Final decision by SEBI will be binding.
📄 How to Apply
- Visit SEBI official website
- Go to “Careers” Section
- Fill online application form
- Apply for ONLY one domain
- Save Application Number
⚠ Multiple applications will lead to cancellation.
📧 Contact Details
Human Resources Department
SEBI Bhavan, Bandra-Kurla Complex
Mumbai – 400051
Email: ypp@sebi.gov.in

🔎 FAQs – SEBI Young Professional 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available?
91 posts across 5 domains.
Q2. What is the stipend?
₹70,000 per month.
Q3. Is it a permanent job?
No, it is a contractual engagement up to 3 years.
Q4. What is the age limit?
Maximum 30 years.
Q5. Where will posting be?
Mumbai (SEBI Head Office).

