Description
RTI appellate order regarding Rajat Kumar's request for marks of selected candidates in SEBI Grade A 2024 recruitment cycle. The Appellate Authority found information publicly available on SEBI website and directed no further intervention.
Summary
The Appellate Authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005 disposed of Appeal No. 6795 of 2026 filed by Rajat Kumar against CPIO, SEBI, Mumbai. The appellant had sought marks of all finally selected candidates and EWS category candidates in the SEBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) 2024 recruitment cycle. The Appellate Authority found that the relevant information is already publicly accessible on SEBI’s website and directed no further intervention.
Key Points
- Appellant Rajat Kumar filed an RTI application on March 03, 2026 seeking marks of all finally selected candidates and EWS category candidates in SEBI Grade A 2024 recruitment
- CPIO responded on March 13, 2026 stating information is not available in the desired format but provided links to access marks
- Appellant filed appeal (Reg. No. SEBIH/A/E/26/00101) on March 13, 2026 on grounds of being refused access to information
- Appellate Authority found roll numbers of selected candidates and Phase II and interview marks of candidates who qualified for interview are publicly available on SEBI website
- Bombay High Court precedent cited (Onkar Dattatray Kalmankar vs. PIO, WP No. 9648 of 2021, dated 11.11.2024) supporting disclosure of marks in public selection processes
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is an administrative RTI appellate order specific to a recruitment-related information request.
Compliance Requirements
No compliance requirements for market participants. The order pertains solely to SEBI’s internal handling of RTI requests related to its recruitment process.
Important Dates
- RTI Application filed: March 03, 2026
- CPIO Response: March 13, 2026
- Appeal filed: March 13, 2026 (Reg. No. SEBIH/A/E/26/00101)
- Appeal No.: 6795 of 2026
Impact Assessment
This order has no impact on market participants, listed companies, or trading operations. It is an internal administrative matter concerning transparency in SEBI’s Grade A 2024 recruitment process. The Appellate Authority’s reference to the Bombay High Court ruling reinforces the principle that marks in public selection processes should be disclosed in the interest of transparency.
Impact Justification
Administrative RTI appeal concerning SEBI internal recruitment process; no market, trading, or regulatory compliance impact on market participants.