SEBI amends 2026 recruitment rules, updating graduation norms, CGPA conversion, and foreign degree equivalence for officer eligibility.
SEBI Updates Eligibility Criteria for Officer Recruitment
On 15 October 2026, SEBI issued amendments to its recruitment regulations, revising educational qualifications for direct recruitment of officers. The changes respond to varied academic standards across universities and international qualifications.
The revised norms introduce a minimum 60% aggregate in graduation or a CGPA equivalent as declared by the institution. SEBI will accept foreign degrees if certified as equivalent to Indian bachelor’s degrees by authorized bodies like AIU (Association of Indian Universities). Provisional degree recognition is permitted pending final certification.
The move aims to standardize eligibility assessments and improve recruitment efficiency. It particularly benefits candidates from international universities and institutions with non-percentage grading systems.
For legal professionals advising public sector recruitment or handling service matters, these norms set a precedent for regulatory bodies adopting flexible academic criteria. The equivalence framework may be cited in other quasi-judicial and statutory appointments.
Citations
- SEBI (Officer Recruitment) Regulations, 2026 (Second Amendment)
