Stock Broker
Agent or firm that buys and sells stocks and securities on a stock exchange for investors.
Overview
A Stock broker is an agent or firm that charges a fee or commission for buying and selling stocks and securities in a stock exchange for an investor.
Where they work
- Brokerage Firms
Work environment
It is a desk job. You are likely to work for 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from organisation to organisation. Entrepreneurship: you can start your own firm.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are good at Maths
- You are an ambitious person and set goals for yourself
- You have an interest in Finance
- You have strong communication and negotiation skills
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
- 1Complete 10+2 in the Commerce or Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
- 2Complete Bachelor's in Commerce/Economics/Accounting/Finance or related field, earn two years of work experience as authorised assistant or authorised clerk or remisier or apprentice to a registered Stock Broker, register and become a member of a stock exchange, register with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), do a certification course from National Stock Exchange of India (NISM)
- 3(You can choose to take this pathway after either a Diploma or a Master's degree as well)
Forms, exams and applications
Registration with a stock exchange and with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), plus a certification course from the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), after the required apprenticeship experience. Check the official notification for current eligibility and dates.
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by the Department of Commerce.
Government institutes
- University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
- University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Bangalore University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- The University of Burdwan, Bardhaman, West Bengal
- Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- J.D. Birla Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal
- St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
- Galgotias University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Sub-broker, Share Market
- 2Broker, Share Market
- 3Cluster Manager, Share Market
- 4Branch Manager, Share Market
Expected income
₹50,000 – ₹2,50,000 per month or more
The figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Commerce, Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to analysing.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Deena Mehta — India's first female stockbroker. She is a Chartered Accountant and has a Master's in Management Studies (Finance). Mehta was the former president of Bombay Stock Exchange. She was also the first woman director on the board of BSE as well as its first woman president.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 253 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Stock_Broker/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.