SIDBI Grade A: pattern, syllabus and eligibility
Officer recruitment at the Small Industries Development Bank of India, the apex bank for MSME finance.
SIDBI recruits Assistant Managers in Grade 'A' to work on MSME lending, refinance, development programmes and policy. Selection has three stages: an online Phase I screening test, an online Phase II test on English writing and the MSME sector, and an interview.
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Eligibility Criteria
schoolEducation
Graduation in any discipline (or a specified professional degree) with the minimum marks set in the notification, typically 60% for General.
cakeAge Limit
21-30 years (recent cycles), with relaxation for SC/
flagNationality
Indian citizen.
Exam Pattern
Phase I is an online objective screening test of 200 marks in 120 minutes covering English, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, computer knowledge, general awareness and a stream or MSME section, with a quarter mark deducted per wrong answer. Phase II has Paper I, a descriptive English paper, and Paper II on the MSME sector, finance and management, with objective and descriptive parts. Final merit is from Phase II and the interview. SIDBI revises the section split between cycles, so check the current notification.
Phase I: Online Screening Test
Computer-based MCQ120 min| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English, Reasoning, Quant, Computers, General Awareness, Stream | - | 200 |
Phase II: Paper I (English, descriptive)
Online, typed answers75 min| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Essay, precis, letter or report writing | - | 75 |
Phase II: Paper II (MSME sector)
Online, objective + descriptive| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| MSME policy, regulation, finance and management | - | 125 |
Key Topics & Syllabus
MSME sector
- check_circleMSME definitions and policy
- check_circleCredit guarantee and refinance schemes
- check_circleMSME finance and cluster development
Finance and management
- check_circleFinancial statement analysis
- check_circleProject and working capital finance
- check_circleOrganisation behaviour and leadership
General Awareness
- check_circleIndian economy and banking
- check_circleGovernment schemes
- check_circleFinancial current affairs
Aptitude and English
- check_circleReasoning and quantitative aptitude
- check_circleReading comprehension
- check_circleDescriptive writing
Career Roles & Salary
Assistant Manager, Grade A
Gross about ₹1-1.15 lakh/month (recent cycles)
Credit appraisal, refinance, MSME development programmes and policy work.
How to Prepare
Track the notification
SIDBI does not recruit every year. Watch sidbi.in careers.
Build MSME knowledge early
Paper II is MSME-specific and decides most of the merit list with the interview.
Practise typed descriptive answers
Phase II Paper I is a 75-minute English writing paper.
Prepare for the interview
Expect questions on MSME policy, current affairs and your background.
Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Last cycle | 2024 (check sidbi.in for the next notification) |
* Dates are indicative based on historical patterns. Check the official website for confirmed dates.
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SIDBI Grade A FAQ
Do Phase I marks count in the final result?
Phase I is for screening. The final merit list is based on Phase II and the interview, as in recent notifications.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, a quarter of a mark on objective questions.
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