The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has scheduled the IFSCA Grade A Mains Admit Card 2024 for Assistant Manager posts on Sunday, 13th October 2024. Candidates who passed the Phase 1 online exam are required to appear for the main exam. Only those who qualified in the prelims will receive Phase 2 admit cards, which must be brought to the exam centre.
The IFSCA Grade A Mains Admit Card is expected to be released in the first week of October, around 10 days before the exam. Candidates can download their admit cards using their Registration No/Roll No and Password/Date of Birth.
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Overview of IFSCA Grade A Mains Admit Card 2024
The selection process for the 15 Assistant Manager positions consists of three phases: Phase 1 and 2 are the Online Pre and Mains Exam, and Phase 3 is the Interview. With the first phase completed, candidates must now participate in the Phase 2 online exam, which is the Mains examination.
| Organisation | International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) |
| Vacancies | 15 |
| Posts | Assistant Manager |
| Admit Card Status | Releasing Soon |
| Admit Card Release Date | 10 days before the exam (1st week of October 2024) |
| Phase 2 Exam Date | 13th October 2024 |
| Selection Process | Phase 1: Online Exam Phase 2: Online Exam Phase 3: Interview |
| Official Website | ifsca.gov.in |
Details Mentioned on IFSCA Grade A Mains Admit Card 2024
Candidates need to verify the information on the IFSCA Grade A Admit Card for Phase 2 to ensure that all details are accurate and presented. If there are any discrepancies, candidates should reach out to the examination authority to rectify the issue before the exam date. The admit card will include the following details:
- Candidate’s Name
- Registration Number
- Roll Number
- Exam Date
- Exam Timing
- Reporting Time
- Exam Venue Address
- Scanned Photograph of the Candidate
- Important Instructions
IFSCA Grade A 2024: Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates should follow these instructions on the exam day:
- Bring Admit Card: Ensure to carry a printed copy of the IFSCA Grade A Mains Admit Card to the exam hall.
- Photo ID Proof: Present one original photo identity proof, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Passport, for verification.
- Photograph: Affix a recent passport-sized photograph on the admit card (preferably the same one uploaded during registration).
- Venue Check: It is advisable to visit the exam venue a day prior to the exam to familiarize yourself with the location.
- Timely Arrival: Arrive at the examination centre well before the reporting time stated on the admit card to avoid any last-minute rush.
- No Electronic Devices: Do not bring any electronic devices, such as calculators, mobile phones, smartwatches, etc., into the examination hall.
Exam Pattern of IFSCA Grade A Mains
Here is a breakdown of IFSCA Grade A Mains exam pattern –
- Structure: The exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- Duration: Each paper is conducted for 1 hour (60 minutes).
- Total Questions: There are 150 questions in total across both papers.
- Total Marks: The IFSCA Grade A Mains Exam is for a total of 200 marks.
Paper Types
- Paper 1: Contains descriptive-type questions.
- Paper 2: Comprises multiple-choice questions.
Negative Marking: There is a negative marking of 1/4 mark for incorrect answers in Paper 2.
Qualifying Marks
- The minimum qualifying mark for Paper 1 is 30%.
- The minimum qualifying mark for Paper 2 is 40%.
| Paper | Streams/Subjects | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 (Common for both Streams) | English (Descriptive Test) – Precis Writing | 35 | 35 | 60 minutes |
| Essay Writing | 30 | 30 | ||
| Comprehension | 35 | 35 | ||
| Paper 2 (for General Stream) | IFSCA Act, Union Budget, Economic Survey, Banking, Capital Market, Insurance, Pension Funds, Bullion, GIFT City, GIFT IFSC, IFSCA, Global Financial Centres etc. | 50 | 150 | 60 minutes |
| Paper 2 (for Legal Stream) | Multiple Choice Questions on Specialized Subjects Related to Stream | 50 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 200 |
IFSCA Grade A Phase 2 Exam Centre
The IFSCA Grade A Phase 2 Exam will take place at specific exam centres, which will be indicated on each candidate’s admit card. It is the responsibility of the candidates to reach their designated exam centre at their own risk and expense.
| Exam Centre |
| Ahmedabad |
| Bhubaneswar |
| Gandhinagar |
| Hyderabad |
| Rangareddy |
| Kochi/Ernakulam |
| Nasik |
| Prayagraj |
| Agartala |
| Chandigarh |
| Indore |
| Mohali |
| Kolkata/Greater Kolkata |
| New Delhi-NCR |
| Pune |
| Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar |
| Chennai |
| Jaipur |
| Lucknow |
| Panaji |
| Raipur |
| Bengaluru |
| Coimbatore |
| Kanpur |
| Madurai |
| Patna |
| Ranchi |
| Dehradun |
| Siliguri |
| Meerut |
| Guwahati |
| Surat |
| Mumbai/MMR/Navi Mumbai/Thane |
| Haldwani |
| Vijayawada |
| Muzzafarpur |
| Hubli |
| Dharwad |
| Nagpur |
| Vishakhapatnam |
How To Download IFSCA Grade A Mains Admit Card 2024?
Follow the steps to download the IFSCA Grade A admit card:
- Go to the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) website at ifsca.gov.in.
- Scroll down the homepage and find the “What’s New” section. Click on the link that says “Recruitment of Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) 2024 – Download of Call Letter for Phase 2.”
- A new login portal will appear on your screen.
- Enter your Registration No/Roll No and Password/Date of Birth.
- Verify the captcha verification and click on the “Login” button.
- Your IFSCA Grade A Admit Card for the Mains examination will be displayed. Download it and print a hard copy for future reference.
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FAQs
When Is the IFSCA Grade A Phase 2 Exam Scheduled?
The IFSCA Grade A Phase 2 exam is scheduled for 13th October 2024.
When Will the IFSCA Grade A Admit Card 2024 Be Released?
The IFSCA Grade A Mains Admit Card will be released around the first week of October 2024.
