IFSCA Grade A Notification 2024
The notification of IFSCA Grade A was announced on the official website. IFSCA (International Financial Services Centres Authority) is a statutory regulatory body established by an Act of Parliament, to develop and regulate the financial services market in the International Financial Services Centres in India.
IFSCA Grade A Notification Overview
Organization | International Financial Services Centres Authority |
Exam Name | IFSCA Exam 2024 |
Post | Assistant Manager |
Vacancy | 15 |
Category | Government Jobs |
Selection Process | Phase I, Phase II, Interview |
Application Mode | Online |
Official Website | https://www.ifsca.gov.in |
IFSCA Grade A 2024 Important Dates
All the important dates related to IFSCA Grade A are mentioned below:
IFSCA Grade A Recruitment 2024 Important Dates |
Events | Previous Dates | Reopens Date |
IFSCA Grade A Recruitment Notification | 27th March 2024 | 27th March 2024 |
Start Date of Apply Online | 28th March 2024 | 6th June 2024 |
Online Application Last Date | 08th May 2024 | 14th June 2024 |
Last Date to Print Online Application Form | 23rd May 2024 | 29th June 2024 |
IFSCA Grade A Phase I Exam Date | To be Notified | To Be Updated Soon |
IFSCA Grade A Phase II Exam Date | To be Notified | To Be Updated Soon |
IFSCA Grade A Interview Date | To be Notified | To Be Updated Soon |
IFSCA Grade A Vacancies
Category | Vacancy |
UR | 3 |
EWS | 2 |
OBC | 3 |
SC | 1 |
ST | 1 |
Total | 10 |
IFSCA Grade A Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants should ensure that they meet all the eligibility criteria before applying online.
Educational Qualification
Master's Degree with specialization in Statistics/ Economics/ Commerce/Business Administration (Finance) /Econometrics.
or
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Master's in Computer Application/Information Technology.
or
Bachelor's degree in commerce with CA, CFA, CS, ICWA.
or
Bachelor's degree in Law or in any other discipline from a recognized University.
Age Limit (as on 01.02.2024)
Maximum: 30 years as on February 1, 2024
Note: The maximum age limit is subject to the below relaxation-
- 5 years for SC/ST
- 3 years for OBC
IFSCA Grade A 2024 Selection Process
Phase I (Online examination consisting of two papers of 100 marks each) => Phase II (online examination consisting of two papers of 100 marks each) => Phase III (Interview)
Phase I Online Exam
An online screening examination consisting of two papers (Multiple Choice questions of 100 marks each) will be held in June/July 2024 (tentatively). The exam will consist of:
Paper | Streams/ Subjects | Maximum Marks | Duration | Cut off |
Paper 1 | Multiple choice questionsGeneral awareness (financial sector) -25 questions X 1 mark eachEnglish language – 25 questions X 1 mark each Quantitative Aptitude – 25 questions X 1 mark each Test of Reasoning- 25 questions X 1 mark each | 100 | 60 minutes | 30% |
Paper 2 | Multiple choice questions on General knowledge, Current events of national and international importance, Economic and social development (sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, and demographics), Commerce, Accountancy,Management, Finance and costing, Indian Economy, Global Economy, Five-year plans, Central Government's initiatives/ Schemes in the financial sector.(50 questions X 2 marks each) Legal Stream Multiple choice questions on Specialized subject related to stream (Please refer Annexure 2) | 100 | 60 minutes | 40% |
| Aggregate Cut off | | | 40% |
Note:
- There shall be negative marking (1/4th of marks assigned to the question) for the Paper 1 and Paper 2 in Phase I.
- There shall be a cut-off of minimum 30% for Paper 1 (no sectional cut-off shall be there) and a cut-off of minimum 40% for Paper 2 in Phase I.
- Candidates would need to secure separate cut-off in each paper as mentioned at (ii) above as well as aggregate cut-off marks of 40% in Phase I exam to be shortlisted for Phase II. Marks obtained in Phase I shall be used only for shortlisting the candidates for Phase II examination process and will not be counted for final selection of the candidates.
- Subject to the criteria mentioned at 3 above, all the candidates who clear Phase I shall be shortlisted for Phase II. List of candidates shortlisted for Phase II will be made available on IFSCA website.
- All question papers except the test of English will be set bilingually in Hindi and English.
Phase II On-Line Examination:
An on-line examination consisting of two papers of 100 marks each will be held in June/July 2024 (tentatively). The papers shall be as follows:
Paper | | Maximum Marks | Duration | Cut off | Weightage |
Paper 1 | English (Descriptive Test)(a) Precis Writing – 35 marks(b) Essay writing – 30 marks(c) Comprehension- 35 marks | 100 | 60minutes | 30% | 1/3rd |
Paper 2 | Multiple choice questions on subjects like IFSCA Act, Union Budget, Economic Survey, Banking, Capital Market, Insurance, Pension Funds, Bullion, GIFT City, GIFT IFSC, IFSCA, Global Financial Centres etc.(50 questions X 2 marks each) Legal Stream Multiple choice questions on Specialized subject related to stream (Please refer Annexure 2) | 100 | 60minutes | 40% | 2/3rd |
| Aggregate Cut off | | | 40% | |
Note:
- Candidates shortlisted for Phase II will be issued new Hall Tickets.
- There shall be negative marking (1/4th of marks assigned to the question) for Paper 2 in Phase II
- There shall be a cut-off of minimum 30% for Paper 1 and a cut-off of minimum 40% for Paper 2 in Phase II.
- Candidates would need to secure separate cut-off in each paper as mentioned above as well as aggregate cut-off marks of 40% in Phase II exam (weightage of 1/3rd for Paper 1 and 2/3rd for Paper 2) to be shortlisted for Phase III.
- Subject to the criteria mentioned above, candidates equaling 3 times the number of vacancies shall be shortlisted, in order of merit, for Phase III i.e. the Interview. List of candidates shortlisted for Interview will be made available on IFSCA website.
- All question papers except the test of English will be set bilingually in Hindi and English.
Phase III- Interview
Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Application fee shall not be refunded to the candidates not shortlisted for Phase II and Interview. Weightage of marks obtained in Phase II will be 85%, while marks obtained in interview shall be given a weightage of 15%.
IFSCA Grade A 2024 Online Application
Online application has been already started on the official website. Applications will be accepted only when you have applied online and have paid the application fee.
Steps to Apply Online For IFSCA Grade A Notification 2024
- Visit the official website of IFSCA by clicking the above link
- Enter the asked details- Your name, email, and mobile number
- A provisional registration number and password will be sent to your registered Email and Mobile number
- On receiving the registration no. and password, log in with those details to complete the application procedure
- Fill up the personal, academic details, and communication details carefully
- Upload the photograph, signature, Left Hand Thumb Impression, and other required details
- Verify the details entered in the form before paying the application fee
- Pay the required application fee
- Your application form for IFSCA Recruitment 2024 will be accepted provisionally.
IFSCA Grade A Application Fee 2024
Category of Applicant | Amount of Fee (Non-refundable) |
Unreserved/OBC/EWSs | Rs. 1000/- as application fee cum intimation charges |
SC/ ST | Rs. 100/- as intimation charges |
IFSCA Grade A Salary 2024
The pay scale of officers in Grade A is Rs. 44500-2500(4)-54500-2850(7)-74450-EB-2850(4)-85850-3300(1)-89150 (17 years). Presently, the gross emolument including IFSCA's Contribution towards National Pension Scheme (NPS), Grade Allowance, Special Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Family Allowance, Local Allowance etc. at the minimum of this scale is approx. Rs. 1,43,000/- p.m.
Other Benefits
Leave Fare Concession, Medical Expenses, Eye Refraction, Education Allowance, Financial Dailies, Book Grant, Briefcase, Conveyance Expenses, House Cleaning Allowance, Staff Furnishing Scheme, Scheme for Purchasing Computers, Subsidized Lunch Facility and all other benefits as admissible to an Officer in Grade A in IFSCA.