The securities industry qualification examination is divided into general qualification examination and special business qualification examination. The results of both qualification examinations are valid for a long time, but those who pass the vocational qualification examination need to complete the required training for several years to maintain their validity.

Entry qualification examination

There are two subjects in the entry qualification examination, which are named "Basic Laws and Regulations of Securities Market" and "Basic Knowledge of Financial Market" respectively.

Vocational qualification examination

Each vocational qualification examination has 1 corresponding examination subjects. The examination subjects of the competency examination for sponsor representatives, securities analysts and securities investment consultants are investment banking, publishing securities research reports and securities investment consulting respectively.

Validity period of qualified results

Classification management of the validity period of qualified scores: 1, and the qualified scores of the entry qualification examination are valid for a long time. 2. After passing the vocational qualification examination, candidates shall participate in and complete the corresponding business training organized by China Securities Industry Association every year; Failing to complete the corresponding business training as required, the qualified results are no longer valid.