Description
NSE announces a mock bidding session on the eOFS platform in Live environment on May 09, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Bids placed during this session will not attract any financial or securities obligations.
Summary
NSE is conducting a mock bidding session on its eOFS (Electronic Offer for Sale) platform in the Live environment on May 09, 2026. The session runs from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM and is intended for members to familiarise themselves with the platform. No financial or securities obligations will be incurred from bids placed during the mock session.
Key Points
- Mock session is scheduled for May 09, 2026, on the live eOFS platform at https://eofs.nseindia.com
- Session timing: Market starts at 10:00 AM, Contingency window 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, Switchover to DR site 2:00 PM–2:45 PM, Market ends at 3:30 PM
- Bids placed during the mock session carry no obligation in terms of funds or securities
- NSE will internally place orders/bids in symbol TESTOFS1 (Employee Category) as a sanity check
- Members are requested to place bids in Employee Category under symbol TESTOFS2
- Three test securities are available: TESTOFS1, TESTOFS2 (Retail + Employee categories), and TESTOFS3 (Institutional category)
- Members are encouraged to participate actively to validate platform readiness
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This circular is an operational notification for a scheduled mock drill on the eOFS platform.
Compliance Requirements
- Members participating in OFS sessions should actively participate in the mock bidding session on May 09, 2026
- Members should place bids under symbol TESTOFS2 in the Employee Category
- Any new or revised announcements regarding the mock session will be published on www.nseindia.com
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Mock Session Date | May 09, 2026 |
| Market Start Time | 10:00 AM |
| Contingency Start Time | 10:15 AM |
| Contingency End Time | 11:00 AM |
| DR Switchover Window | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM |
| Market End Time | 3:30 PM |
Impact Assessment
This circular has minimal market impact as it concerns a mock/test exercise with no real financial obligations. It is operationally relevant for NSE members who participate in Offer for Sale (OFS) transactions, as it provides an opportunity to test platform connectivity and bidding workflows. The three test securities (TESTOFS1, TESTOFS2, TESTOFS3) are dummy instruments with floor prices of Rs. 100 and varying tick sizes. Members should use this session to validate their systems ahead of actual OFS events.
Impact Justification
This is a mock/drill session notification for NSE members to test the eOFS platform. No real financial obligations arise and test symbols are not actual listed securities. Relevant only for members who participate in OFS bidding.