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SIDBI Grade-A Officer Syllabus 2027

SIDBI Grade-A Assistant Manager (Development Finance)

Small Industries Development Bank of IndiaOnline (CBT) + InterviewAnnual (as per vacancy)
Total Questions200
Duration120 min
Total Marks200
Marking Scheme+1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect; Interview carries separate marks

Exam Pattern

#Subject / SectionQuestionsMarks
1Reasoning4040
2English4040
3Quantitative Aptitude4040
4Finance & Banking4040
5MSME & Development Finance4040
Total200200

Syllabus by Subject

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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