SIDBI Grade-A Officer Syllabus 2027
SIDBI Grade-A Assistant Manager (Development Finance)
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| 2 | English | 40 | 40 |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
| 4 | Finance & Banking | 40 | 40 |
| 5 | MSME & Development Finance | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Reasoning
Key topics covered as per the official SIDBI Grade-A Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Reasoning.
View Reasoning Syllabus →English
Key topics covered as per the official SIDBI Grade-A Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for English.
View English Syllabus →Quantitative Aptitude
Key topics covered as per the official SIDBI Grade-A Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Quantitative Aptitude.
View Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus →Finance & Banking
Key topics covered as per the official SIDBI Grade-A Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Finance & Banking.
View Finance & Banking Syllabus →MSME & Development Finance
Key topics covered as per the official SIDBI Grade-A Officer syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for MSME & Development Finance.
View MSME & Development Finance Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate with 60%+ marks; Engineering/CA/MBA preferred; Age 21–30 years
ANumber of Attempts
Age-limit based
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Annual (as per vacancy)
Next Exam Date
2026 (TBA)
Registration Opens
2026 (TBA)
Preparation Tips
- 1Study MSME sector data extensively — contribution to GDP, employment, export share, and credit gap are frequently asked in Financial Awareness sections.
- 2Understand CGTMSE and MUDRA schemes in detail — these are SIDBI's flagship programs and almost always feature in the exam.
- 3Prepare credit appraisal basics (financial ratios, working capital assessment, project financing) as these are tested in Finance & Banking sections.
- 4For the interview, be ready to discuss India's startup ecosystem, SIDBI's venture capital initiatives, and how development finance differs from commercial banking.
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