Exact monthly in-hand salary for SEBI after all deductions including PF, NPS, and income tax. Based on FY 2026-27 tax slabs and 7th Pay Commission / bipartite settlement.
Full Salary Breakdown - SEBI Typical Pay (New Regime, Metro)
Basic Salary
Rs. 59,333/mo
HRA + Allowances
Rs. 89,000/mo
Gross Monthly Salary
Rs. 1,48,333/mo
NPS Contribution (10% of Basic)
-Rs. 5,933/mo
Professional Tax
-Rs. 200/mo
Income Tax (TDS)
-Rs. 12,220/mo
Monthly In-Hand (Take-Home)
Rs. 1,29,980/mo
New Regime vs Old Regime
New Tax Regime
Standard DeductionRs. 75,000
Annual TaxRs. 1,46,640
Monthly In-HandRs. 1,29,980
Old Tax Regime
Deductions AssumedRs. 1,50,000
Annual TaxRs. 2,97,960
Monthly In-HandRs. 1,17,370
About SEBI
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is the market regulator for Indian capital markets. A Grade A Officer, also called Assistant Manager, is an entry-level officer post recruited through SEBI Grade A exam. It is one of the most sought-after financial sector jobs in India due to high pay, job security, and proximity to the securities market.
How SEBI Salary is Structured
SEBI Grade A salary starts at Rs. 44,500 basic per month. DA is approximately 30% of basic revised quarterly, adding Rs. 13,350/mo. HRA ranges from Rs. 8,910 to Rs. 13,350 depending on city class. Special allowance of Rs. 5,000 and transport allowance of Rs. 3,200 per month are also paid. NPS is deducted at 10% of basic.
What Deductions Will You See?
Deductions include NPS at Rs. 4,450/month (10% of basic), professional tax of Rs. 200/month, and income tax depending on regime and city HRA. Total monthly deductions are approximately Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 12,000.
SEBI Salary vs Other Government Jobs
Post / Role
CTC
Monthly In-Hand
SEBI Grade A
Rs. 17.8 LPA
Rs. 62,000/mo
RBI Grade B
Rs. 16.5 LPA
Rs. 65,000/mo
NABARD Grade A
Rs. 14.0 LPA
Rs. 55,000/mo
SBI PO
Rs. 8.2 LPA
Rs. 50,000/mo
Increments and Promotions
Increments are annual and linked to performance. Basic pay rises by Rs. 1,500 per year in the initial scale. Officers are eligible for promotion to Grade B after 4-5 years based on performance and departmental exam.
Career Progression and Salary at Each Grade
Grade / Post
Typical Timeline
Basic Pay
Approx. In-Hand
Grade A (Assistant Manager)
0-5 years
Rs. 44,500/mo
Rs. 62,000/mo
Grade B (Manager)
5-10 years
Rs. 55,200/mo
Rs. 75,000/mo
Grade C (Assistant General Manager)
10-15 years
Rs. 63,840/mo
Rs. 88,000/mo
Dearness Allowance (DA) Explained
DA is revised every quarter based on the All India Consumer Price Index. As of 2026, DA is approximately 30% of basic pay, adding around Rs. 13,350 per month to gross salary.
City-Wise Salary Breakdown
City Type
HRA Rate
Gross Monthly
In-Hand Monthly
Mumbai / Delhi (X Class)
30% of basic
Rs. 75,000
Rs. 64,000
Hyderabad / Pune (Y Class)
20% of basic
Rs. 72,000
Rs. 61,000
Other cities (Z Class)
10% of basic
Rs. 69,000
Rs. 58,000
Perks and Benefits: What They Are Worth in Cash
Perk
Details
Estimated Cash Value
Medical Reimbursement
Comprehensive coverage for self and family including hospitalization
Rs. 5,000-10,000/mo equivalent
Leave Travel Concession
LTC twice in 4 years for self and family
Rs. 50,000-80,000 per LTC claim
Staff Loans
Home and vehicle loans at subsidized rates
Rs. 8,000-15,000/mo saving on a Rs. 50L home loan
Performance Bonus
Annual bonus based on SEBI performance rating
Rs. 30,000-70,000 per year
SEBI vs Private Sector: What You Gain and Give Up
What You Gain
+Job security with no performance-based termination
+Exposure to securities markets and regulatory policymaking
+NPS pension with 14% employer contribution
+Subsidized loans at well below market rates
+Regulated working hours unlike investment banking
Trade-offs
-Lower pay than comparable private sector roles in investment banking (Rs. 20-30 LPA)
-Limited posting city choices - mostly Mumbai and Delhi
-Slower salary growth than private sector at senior levels
-Bureaucratic environment compared to startups or MNCs
Frequently Asked Questions
A SEBI Grade A officer takes home approximately Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 65,000 per month in-hand after NPS deduction, professional tax, and income tax. The exact amount varies by posting city due to HRA differences.
Both are excellent regulator roles. RBI Grade B pays slightly more (Rs. 65,000+ in-hand) and has higher prestige. SEBI Grade A is easier to crack in terms of exam difficulty and offers direct exposure to capital markets work.
SEBI does not provide staff quarters like RBI or SBI. Instead it pays HRA ranging from Rs. 8,910 to Rs. 13,350 per month depending on your posting city.
The pay scale is Rs. 44,500 to Rs. 89,150 with annual increments. Starting basic is Rs. 44,500 and grows over 10 years in service.