IFSCA Assistant Manager Officer Vacancy Recruitment 2025

IFSCA Assistant Manager (Officer Grade A) Recruitment 2025

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) positions in 2025. This is a prestigious opportunity for young professionals to join India’s unified regulator for International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs), primarily based in GIFT City, Gandhinagar. The recruitment aims to fill 20 vacancies across three streams: General, Legal, and Information Technology (IT). The process is competitive, involving multiple stages, and emphasizes expertise in financial regulation, law, and technology.

Key Highlights

• Total Vacancies: 20
• General Stream: 12
• Legal Stream: 4
• IT Stream: 4
• Notification Release Date: September 10, 2025 (detailed notification on September 11, 2025)
• Online Application Period: September 11, 2025, to September 25, 2025 (as of the current date, September 17, 2025, the application window is still open for 8 more days)
• Exam Dates:
• Phase I (Online Screening Test): October 11, 2025
• Phase II (Descriptive Online Exam): November 15, 2025
• Phase III (Interview): To be announced
• Salary: Basic pay starts at ₹62,500 (Pay Scale: ₹62,500 – ₹1,26,100), plus allowances and benefits as per government norms. In-hand salary is approximately ₹50,000+ after deductions.
• Probation Period: 2 years for selected candidates.
• Job Location: Primarily GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, with possible postings in specialized departments.

IFSCA reserves the right to adjust the number of vacancies between streams based on requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, candidates must meet the following criteria as of September 25, 2025 (cut-off date for eligibility):

• Age Limit: 21 to 30 years (born not earlier than September 26, 1995, and not later than September 25, 2004).
• Relaxations:
  • SC/ST: +5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
  • PwBD: +10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST)
  • Ex-Servicemen: +5 years
• Educational Qualifications (must be from a recognized university/institution; minimum 60% aggregate or equivalent CGPA for General/EWS/OBC, 55% for SC/ST/PwBD, but note: the 60% requirement was relaxed via corrigendum on September 12, 2025, for General Stream UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST candidates):
• General Stream: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB), or Master’s in any discipline (e.g., Economics, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration), or Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology, or Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), or Cost Accountant (CMA).
• Legal Stream: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience as an advocate or in judicial/clinical legal education.
• IT Stream: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Computer Science/IT/Electronics & Communication) or Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA), with knowledge of programming languages like Java/Python.
• Nationality: Indian citizens only.
• Other: Candidates must have proficiency in English. For IT Stream, a coding test is part of Phase II. No experience is required for General Stream, but professional qualifications are preferred.

Candidates applying for multiple streams must choose only one based on their primary qualification. PwBD candidates get reservation as per government rules, with identified posts for locomotor disability, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and multiple disabilities.

Selection Process

The recruitment involves a three-phase process:

1. Phase I: Online Screening Test (Objective Type)

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Marks: 100 (qualifying in nature; no minimum marks required post-relaxation)
• Sections: Vary by stream (e.g., General: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, General Knowledge; Legal/IT: Stream-specific papers).
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
• Shortlisting for Phase II: Based on cut-offs (to be announced).

1. Phase II: Descriptive Online Exam

• Duration: 120 minutes
• Marks: 100
• Format: Essay writing, précis, comprehension, and stream-specific questions (e.g., IT includes coding).
• Cut-offs: Stream-specific.

1. Phase III: Interview

• Marks: 50
• Focus: Domain knowledge, communication, and suitability.
• Final Merit: Based on combined scores of Phase II (weightage 75%) + Interview (25%).

The entire process is online except for the interview. Admit cards will be sent via email/SMS one week before each phase.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online only through the official IFSCA website. No physical copies are required.

1. Visit www.ifsca.gov.in and click on the “Careers” section.
2. Select the link: “Registration for Recruitment of Officer Grade-A (Assistant Manager) in IFSCA-2025”.
3. Register with basic details (email, mobile) to generate login credentials.
4. Fill in personal, educational, and category details; upload scanned photo (20-50 KB, passport size) and signature (10-20 KB, black ink on white paper).
5. Pay the fee online (via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI).
6. Submit and save the application PDF for records. No need to send it to IFSCA.

Application Fee (non-refundable, inclusive of GST):

• General/EWS/OBC: ₹1,000
• SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹100 (intimation charges only)

Important Dates Summary

Official Notification and Resources

• Download the detailed PDF: Available on the IFSCA website under Careers (Advt. No.: IFSCA RECRUITMENT EXERCISE – 2025).
• Apply Online Link: Direct registration portal on www.ifsca.gov.in/career.
• Contact: For queries, email [email protected] or visit the office at PRAGYA Tower, GIFT City, Gandhinagar.

This recruitment offers a stable career in financial regulation with growth opportunities. With only 20 vacancies, competition is high—start preparing early, focusing on stream-specific topics. Ensure you meet eligibility before applying, as incomplete/incorrect applications will be rejected. For the latest updates, regularly check the official website.