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IFSCA Grade A is one of India’s least-known Central Government officer jobs, with a starting monthly salary of around ₹1.5 lakh+ and a posting in GIFT City, Gujarat.
Most job seekers know RBI Grade B and SEBI Grade A, but very few have heard of IFSCA — the International Financial Services Centres Authority. Its Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) recruitment offers a high salary, a modern office and a regulator’s career. Here is everything you need to know, based on the latest official notification.
Important: As of November 2026, the 2026 Grade A notification has not been released yet. The last recruitment opened in September 2025. The details below are from the 2025 notification, so always confirm on the official careers page when the new notification comes out.
Quick Overview
| Detail | IFSCA Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) |
|---|---|
| Organisation | International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) |
| Type | Central Government statutory regulator |
| Posting | IFSCA HQ, GIFT City, Gandhinagar (Gujarat) |
| Starting salary | Basic pay ₹62,500; gross around ₹1.5–1.8 lakh per month with allowances |
| Last cycle | Applications 11–25 September 2025 (20 posts) |
| Selection | Phase I exam → Phase II exam → Interview |
| Official page | ifsca.gov.in/Career |
What Is IFSCA?
IFSCA was set up by the Government of India under the IFSCA Act, 2019. It is a single, unified regulator for banking, capital markets, insurance and other financial services inside India’s International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs). Its headquarters is in GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City), Gandhinagar — a modern financial district with global banks and exchanges.
Because it works like RBI, SEBI and IRDAI combined for IFSCs, an IFSCA Grade A officer gets regulator-level work and pay.
IFSCA Grade A Salary
As per the 2025 notification, an Officer Grade A starts at a basic pay of ₹62,500 per month in the pay scale of ₹62,500–₹1,26,100. With allowances and benefits, the gross monthly pay is around ₹1.5 lakh to ₹1.8 lakh (the notification gives an approximate figure that includes allowances and NPS contribution). The in-hand amount is lower after deductions.
- Corporate-style office in GIFT City
- Allowances, medical and other benefits as per IFSCA rules
- No rural postings — the job is based at the GIFT City headquarters
Eligibility (2025 Notification)
Eligibility depends on the stream you apply for. In 2025 there were General, Legal and IT streams.
- General stream: specific degrees such as a Master’s in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Econometrics or Business Administration (Finance), a Bachelor’s in IT/Computer Science, or a Bachelor’s in Commerce with CA/CFA/CS/CMA. The notification asked for 60% marks (relaxation for SC/ST); some reports say this rule was later removed for the General stream.
- Legal stream: LL.B. with 60% marks.
- IT stream: relevant IT/CS qualifications as listed in the notification.
- Age: 21–30 years as on the cut-off date in 2025, with relaxations for reserved categories.
So it is not open to every graduate — check your degree against the exact list in the new notification.
Selection Process
- Phase I – online objective exam
- Phase II – online exam on the stream subjects
- Interview – for candidates shortlisted from Phase II
Once selected, candidates join as Assistant Manager (Officer Grade A) at the GIFT City office.
Syllabus Topics to Prepare
Based on the 2025 pattern, the main areas are:
- General Awareness (with focus on financial and economic news)
- Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning
- English
- Basic Finance, Commerce and Economics
- Stream subjects (Legal / IT) for those streams
How to Apply
- Visit ifsca.gov.in/Career and look for “Recruitment of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager)”.
- Read the full notification for eligibility, age, fee and dates.
- Apply online during the application window with your documents and photo.
- Download the admit card and prepare for Phase I.
Since the 2026 notification is expected but not yet out, bookmark the careers page and start preparing now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IFSCA a Central Government job?
Yes. IFSCA is a statutory authority set up by the Government of India under the IFSCA Act, 2019.
What is the IFSCA Grade A salary per month?
The basic pay is ₹62,500, and the gross monthly pay with allowances is around ₹1.5–1.8 lakh as per the 2025 notification.
Where is the IFSCA Grade A posting?
At the IFSCA headquarters in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Can any graduate apply?
No. Only specific degrees are eligible (for example PG in Commerce/Economics/Statistics, B.Com with CA/CS/CMA, IT/CS, or LL.B. for Legal). Check the latest notification.
When will the IFSCA Grade A 2026 notification come?
It has not been released as of November 2026. The last cycle opened in September 2025, so keep checking the official careers page.
Conclusion
IFSCA Grade A is a high-paying, regulator-level Central Government job with a modern posting in GIFT City. If you have a Commerce, Economics, Statistics, IT or Law background, start preparing General Awareness, Aptitude and Finance now, and apply as soon as the 2026 notification is published on ifsca.gov.in/Career.
Disclaimer: Salary, eligibility and dates are based on the 2025 IFSCA notification and public reports. Always verify on the official IFSCA website before applying.
