Is Stockbroker actually your fit?

A 15-minute focused check — only the assessments that actually predict success in this role. No fluff, no full battery.

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Stockbroker

Sales

Stockbrokers in India are SEBI-registered intermediaries who execute buy/sell orders for equities, derivatives, currency, and commodities on behalf of clients through NSE and BSE. The landscape splits between discount brokers (Zerodha, Groww, Upstox — flat ₹20/trade model, technology-first, self-directed clients) and traditional full-service brokers (ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Motilal Oswal, Sharekhan — advisory-led, higher brokerage). Below the registered broker sits the Authorized Person (AP, formerly sub-broker) model — individuals who bring clients and orders to the primary broker and earn a revenue-share of 40-70% brokerage. Entry requires passing NISM Series VIII (Equity Derivatives) and NISM Series I (Currency Derivatives), plus SEBI registration; NISM Series VII (Securities Operations) and NCFM certifications improve scope. F&O trading accounts now require a minimum net-worth declaration and segment-activation per SEBI's 2024 peak-margin rules. Income is commission-based at the AP level and salary-plus-incentive at the sub-broker desk level; institutional dealers at proprietary trading desks earn a base plus P&L share.

What you'll do

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Career Interests
7 min
Tells us if the day-to-day activities of this role energize you.
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Personality Profile
8 min
Reveals whether the working style this role demands fits how you naturally show up.

What you'll get — free

A clear fit verdict for Stockbroker — strong, good, worth exploring, or stretch.
The 2-3 reasons it fits (or doesn't), based on what this role actually demands.
An honest signal on whether to keep exploring this path or look elsewhere.

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