Short Detail: Small Industries Development Bank of India SIDBI has released the notification for Grade A & B Officer Recruitment 2025 – General and Specialist Streams Recruitment 2025 For 76 Posts. Candidates who meet the required qualifications and are interested in applying for the SIDBI Grade A & B Officer Vacancy 2025 can submit their applications online from 14 July 2025 to 11 Aug 2025. For details about eligibility, vacancies, selection process, pay scale, and more, please refer to the full notification below.
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Small Industries Development Bank of India SIDBI
Grade A & B Officer Recruitment 2025
Advt No.: o. 03 /Grade ‘A’ and ‘B’ / 2025-26
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 14/07/2025
- Last Date To Apply: 11/08/2025
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 11/08/2025
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Before the exam
- Phase 1 Exam Date: 06 Sept 2025
- Phase II Exam Date: 04 Oct 2025
- Interview Date: Nov 2025
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹1100/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹175/-
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 14/07/2025
| Post | Age Limit | Born Between |
|---|---|---|
| Grade ‘A’ Officer | 21 to 30 years | 14 July 1995 and 15 July 2004 (inclusive) |
| Grade ‘B’ Officer | 25 to 33 years | 14 July 1992 and 15 July 2000 (inclusive) |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (at least 5 years of military service) | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
| SIDBI Staff (Permanent Employees) | 5 years (over and above category relaxation) |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 76
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’ | 20 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 50 |
| Manager Grade ‘B’ – General | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| Manager Grade ‘B’ – Legal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Manager Grade ‘B’ – IT | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Total (Manager Grade ‘B’) | 9 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 26 |
| Grand Total (All Posts) | 29 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 9 | 76 |
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’ | • Graduation (Commerce / Eco / Maths / Stats / BA / Engg) with 60% marks (50% SC/ST/PwBD) • OR CS / CMA / CFA / CA • OR MBA/PGDM (2 years, full-time) | • Not required for CA or MBA • Others: 2 years in MSME/Corporate lending |
| Manager Grade ‘B’ – General | • Graduation with 60% marks (50% SC/ST/PwBD) • OR Post-Graduation with 55% marks (pass marks SC/ST/PwBD) | • Minimum 5 years in RBI, SEBI, AIFIs, Banks or RBI-registered NBFCs |
| Manager Grade ‘B’ – Legal | • Bachelor’s Degree in Law with 50% marks (45% SC/ST/PwBD if reserved) • Must be enrolled as Advocate | • 5 years as Law Officer in Banks, FIs, NBFCs, CPSEs or regulatory bodies |
| Manager Grade ‘B’ – IT | • B.E./B.Tech in CS / IT / Electronics or MCA with 60% marks (55% SC / ST / PwBD) | • 5 years in IT in FIs / Banks / NBFCs / ListCos • Stream-specific IT experience |
Selection Procedure / Exam Pattern
Phase I: Online Screening Examination
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Objective (Multiple Choice) |
| Total Marks | 200 marks |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Medium | Hindi & English (except English section) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deduction for each wrong answer |
| Shortlisting Criteria | Based only on marks in Merit Sections |
| Section | Questions | Marks | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | Qualifying |
| Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | Qualifying |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | Qualifying |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | Qualifying |
| General Awareness (Banking & Economy) | 20 | 20 | Merit |
| MSMEs / Finance / Management | 30 | 30 | Merit |
| Stream-Specific Test | 50 | 50 | Merit |
Phase II: Online Examination
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Objective + Descriptive |
| Total Marks | 200 marks |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deduction per wrong answer |
| Call Ratio | Up to 1:25 for shortlisting to Phase II (bank may lower the ratio) |
For Grade ‘A’ & ‘B’ (General Stream):
| Paper | Type | Content | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Descriptive | English Language (Essay, Precis, Comprehension, etc.) | 75 | 75 minutes |
| Paper II | Objective | MSMEs, Finance & Management | 75 | 60 minutes |
| Paper II | Descriptive | 4 out of 10 questions (2×15 + 2×10) | 50 | 75 minutes |
For Grade ‘B’ (Legal Stream):
| Paper | Type | Content | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Descriptive | English Language (same as above) | 75 | 75 minutes |
| Paper II | Objective | General Knowledge of Law | 75 | 60 minutes |
| Paper II | Descriptive | 4 out of 6 legal questions (2×15 + 2×10) | 50 | 75 minutes |
For Grade ‘B’ (IT Stream):
| Paper | Type | Content | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Descriptive | English Language (same as above) | 75 | 75 minutes |
| Paper II | Objective | Domain-Specific IT Knowledge | 75 | 60 minutes |
| Paper II | Descriptive | 4 out of 10 IT-related questions (2×15 + 2×10) | 50 | 75 minutes |
Psychometric Test
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online (by third-party agency) |
| Purpose | To assess personality, communication, reasoning, efficiency, suitability |
| Scoring | Not counted in final score, shared with interview panel |
Phase III: Interview
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Marks | 100 marks |
| Language | Candidate can choose Hindi or English |
| Includes | Extracurriculars, awards (with valid proof) |
| Locations (Tentative) | Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi |
Final Selection & Ranking
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Basis | Combined score of Phase II and Interview |
| Tie-Breaker (if needed) | 1. Higher Phase II marks 2. Older in age 3. Higher qualifications |
| Fraud Check | SIDBI can analyze responses for irregularities & cancel candidature |
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