Job Opportunity: Assistant Manager (Officer Grade – A) At International Financial Services Centres Authority

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Job Opportunity: Assistant Manager (Officer Grade – A) At International Financial Services Centres Authority

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IFSCA has opened online applications for Assistant Manager (Officer Grade A) across General, Legal, and IT streams, with registrations from 11–25 September 2025 and exams on 11 October (Phase I) and 15 November (Phase II). The role offers a multi‑stream intake with broad eligibility spanning law, finance, economics, management, statistics/econometrics, and information technology.

Post and streams

  • Post: Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager)
  • Streams: General, Legal, Information Technology
  • Vacancies: 20 total across streams as per notification summary and aggregator listings
  • Apply window: 11–25 September 2025 (online)

Eligibility

  • Educational pathways (any one):
    • Master’s in Statistics/Economics/Commerce/Business Administration (Finance)/Econometrics; or
    • Bachelor’s in IT/Computer Science; or Master’s in Computer Applications/IT;
    • Bachelor’s in Commerce with CA/CFA/CS/ICWA; or
    • Bachelor’s in Law; or Bachelor’s in any discipline from a recognized University.
  • Age: Upper age limit as per notification with category relaxations; see official PDF for date cut‑offs and relaxations.
  • Nationality: Indian citizen; other categories as per regulatory recruitment norms.

Selection process and exam dates

  • Three stages: Phase I (Online Screening), Phase II (Online Examination), Phase III (Interview)
  • Phase I date: 11.10.2025 (Saturday)
  • Phase II date: 15.11.2025 (Saturday)
  • Interview: Intimated to Phase II qualifiers via email

Exam pattern

  • Phase I:
    • Paper 1 (common): General Awareness (financial sector), English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning; 100 marks; 60 minutes; 30% sectional cut‑off; 40% aggregate cut‑off; 1/4 negative marking.
    • Paper 2: Stream‑specific 50 MCQs × 2 marks each; 100 marks; 60 minutes; 40% cut‑off. For General stream, broad GS/eco/commerce/management/finance/costing/economy/government schemes; for Legal, specialized law subjects; for IT, core IT.
    • Phase I marks are qualifying for shortlisting, not in final merit.
  • Phase II:
    • Paper 1: Descriptive English (Precis, Essay, Comprehension) – 100 marks; 60 minutes.
    • Paper 2: Stream‑specific MCQs – 100 marks; 60 minutes; 40% cut‑off.
  • Final selection weight: Phase II (85%) + Interview (15%) for merit.

Syllabus highlights

  • Phase I Paper 1: Reasoning, Quant, English, General Awareness with financial sector focus.
  • Phase I Paper 2 (General): GK/Current Affairs, Economy, Commerce & Accountancy, Management, Finance, Costing, Indian & Global Economy, Government financial sector schemes.
  • Phase II Paper 2: IFSCA Act, IFSC ecosystem (GIFT City), banking/capital markets/insurance/pensions, financial institutions and markets, digital payments, and global financial developments; for Legal stream, specialized legal subjects per notification.

Application process

  • Apply online via ifsca.gov.in link in the official PDF within 11–25 Sept 2025; upload photo/signature/documents and pay fee as per category; download application printout.
  • Admit cards: Download from the portal before each phase; keep email active for communications.

Preparation pointers

  • General stream: Prioritize Paper 2 breadth—Commerce/Accounts, Management, Finance, Costing, Economy, and Govt. schemes—alongside Phase I GA (financial sector).
  • Legal stream: Focus on specialized law for Paper 2 and policy/regulatory areas relevant to IFSCA’s mandate for Phase II.
  • IT stream: Cover core CS/IT domains mapped to the syllabus for Paper 2 and maintain speed/accuracy for Phase I.

Official references

  • IFSCA Grade A notification PDF: recruitment schedule, eligibility, exam scheme, and instructions.ifsca
  • Registration and overview pages: vacancy count, dates, and pattern summaries.

Notification: https://www.ifsca.gov.in/CommonDirect/GetFileView?id=21626bde60601ef44a0ed02201c1f945&fileName=IFSCA_RECRUITMENT_EXERCISE___RECRUITMENT_OF_OFFICER_GRADE_A__ASSISTANT_MANAGER___2025_20250910_1027.pdf&TitleName=Career

With the tight application window ending on 25 September 2025 and Phase I on 11 October 2025, candidates should apply promptly and align preparation to the two‑paper format in both phases, emphasizing stream‑specific Paper 2 and descriptive English in Phase II.

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