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SIDBI Grade A & B Recruitment 2025, Apply Online For 76 Vacancies

Last Updated on Jul 14, 2025

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The SIDBI Grade A & B Notification 2025 has been released on the official website of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (https://www.sidbi.in/). SIDBI was established under an Act of Parliament which plays a vital role in promoting and developing the MSME sector in India. Candidates aspiring for these posts can find complete information about the SIDBI Assistant Manager 2025 exam in this article.

SIDBI Assistant Manager Recruitment 2025 Overview
Registration Date
14 Jul 2025 - 11 Aug 2025
Exam Date
Phase I :- 6 Sep 2025
Phase II :- 4 Oct 2025
Salary
44,500 - 1,15,000
Vacancies
76
Eligibility
Graduation/CA/ CS/MBA/ PGDM
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The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has officially released the recruitment notification for Officers in Grade ‘A’ and Grade ‘B’ (General and Specialist Stream) for 2025. A total of 76 vacancies have been announced. Eligible candidates are invited to apply online through the official website at www.sidbi.in. The online registration process begins on July 14, 2025, and will close on August 11, 2025.

Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying, as SIDBI will verify details at the interview or joining stage. Any false information in the application can lead to disqualification. The selection process includes multiple phases followed by an interview. For queries related to the application process, candidates can use the IBPS grievance portal at http://cgrs.ibps.in/

SIDBI Grade A & B Recruitment 2025: Overview

The SIDBI Grade A & B 2025 Recruitment is a great opportunity for graduates looking for a banking job. Important highlights of the examination are summarized in the table below.

Aspect

Details

Recruiting Body

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) 

Official website

SIDBI

Post

Grade A (Assistant Manager)

Number of Vacancies

76

Mode to Apply

Online

Application Start Date

14th July 2025

Last Date to Apply

11th August 2025

Last Date to Pay application Fee 

11th August 2025

Last date for printing your Application

28th August 2025

Age Limit 

Grade A - 21 to 30 Years  

Grade B - 25 to 33 Years

Educational Qualification 

Graduation/PG

SIDBI Salary 

Grade A- Rs. 1,00,000/-

Grade B- Rs. 1,15,000/- 

Selection Process

  • Phase I online exam
  • Phase II online exam
  • Interview
Level of Exam National
Exam Frequency Annual

Category

Central Govt Jobs

Sub Category

Bank PO Jobs

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SIDBI Grade A & B Notification 2025 PDF

The SIDBI Grade A & B Notification 2025 PDF has been officially released on 13th July 2025. It contains all essential details for the recruitment of Assistant Manager (Grade A) and Manager (Grade B) posts. The online application process began on 14th July 2025 via the official website sidbi.in. Candidates aiming to join SIDBI should go through the PDF carefully to understand eligibility, vacancies, exam pattern, and other key instructions. A direct link to download the notification has been provided for quick access.

Download SIDBI Grade A & B Notification 2025

SIDBI Assistant Manager Exam Dates 2025

The SIDBI Grade A & B Exam Dates have been announced along with official notification. Candidates can check the stage-wise exam dates for the selection process from the table below.

Events

Dates

SIDBI Grade A & B Phase I Online Test

September 06, 2025

SIDBI Grade A & B Phase II Online Exam

October 04, 2025

SIDBI Assistant Manager Interview

November 2025

SIDBI Grade A & B Vacancy 2025

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced a total of 76 vacancies for the posts of Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’ and Manager Grade ‘B’ under General and Specialist streams. The vacancies are distributed among various categories including UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS. Below is the category-wise vacancy distribution, excluding PwBD reservations.

SIDBI Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’ (General Stream) Vacancy

Category

No. of Vacancies

UR

20

SC

7

ST

3

OBC

15

EWS

5

Total

50

SIDBI Manager Grade ‘B’ – General & Specialist Streams Vacancy

Stream

UR

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

Total

General

4

1

1

3

2

11

Legal

3

1

1

3

0

8

IT (Specialist)

2

1

1

1

2

7

Total

9

3

3

7

4

26

Pre-Requisites for Applying Online for SIDBI Grade A & B Recruitment 2025

Before filling out the SIDBI online application form for Grade A and B posts, candidates must ensure they meet all requirements and have the necessary documents ready. Adhering to these guidelines will help avoid disqualification during the registration or verification stages. Here are the mandatory pre-requisites. 

Requirement

Details

Scanned Photograph

Size: 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm

Signature

In black ink; not in capital letters

Thumb Impression

Left thumb in black/blue ink (Right thumb if left not available)

Handwritten Declaration

Must be in candidate’s handwriting, English only. Text:

"I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required."

Live Photograph

To be captured during registration via webcam or mobile

Email ID

Must be valid & active throughout the recruitment process

Online Payment Details

Keep card/banking info ready for fee payment

Photo Identity Proof

Must match the name entered in the application form; original + photocopy to be presented at exam/interview

Latest SIDBI Assistant Manager Updates

Last updated on Jul 14, 2025

-> SIDBI Grade A and SIDBI Grade B Notification 2025 has been released on 13th July 2025. 

-> According to the notice, online applications can be submitted from 14 July to 11 August 2025.

-> A total number of 76 Vacancies have been announced for the post of officers in Grade ‘A’ and Grade ‘B’ (General and Specialist Stream) in Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).  

-> The recruitment process will involve Phase 1, Phase 2, and a personal interview round. 

-> Candidates can refer to SIDBI Grade A & B Syllabus and SIDBI Salary 2025. 

-> Candidates can prepare for the exam with SIDBI Assistant Manager Previous Year Papers.

SIDBI Grade A & B Apply Online Link

The online application process for SIDBI Grade A & B Recruitment 2025 has officially begun from 14th July 2025. Eligible candidates can now apply by visiting the official website at sidbi.in. The last date to submit the online application form is 11th August 2025. For quick access, we’ve provided the direct apply online link below.

Direct Link to Apply for SIDBI Assistant Manager 2025 Recruitment 

How to Apply for SIDBI Grade A & B Recruitment 2025?

Candidates must follow the official application process laid out by SIDBI to ensure a successful registration. Make sure you complete each step carefully, upload the required documents as per guidelines, and verify all details before final submission.

Step

Action

Step 1

Visit official website and click on “APPLY ONLINE”

Step 2

Click “New Registration” and enter Name, Contact Details, and Email ID to get Provisional Registration Number and Password

Step 3

Use “SAVE AND NEXT” to save entered data and verify details before final submission

Step 4

Ensure correct spelling of names as per official documents

Step 5

Validate details and click “Save & Next”

Step 6

Upload scanned Photograph & Signature per specified format

Step 7

Fill in remaining application details

Step 8

Preview the complete form and make necessary edits if required

Step 9

Click “Complete Registration” only after thorough verification

Step 10

Proceed to the “Payment” tab and make the fee payment

Step 11

Click “Submit” to complete your application

SIDBI Assistant Manager Application Fee 2025

Candidates applying for the SIDBI Recruitment are required to bay the following application fee as per their category. Below is a detailed table outlining the application fees for various categories:

Category of Candidate

Application Fee (in INR)

Intimation Charges (in INR)

Total Charges (in INR )

SC/ST/PwBD

Nil

175/ - 

175/ - 

Others (including OBCs/EWS and General Candidates)

925/ - (Rupees Nine hundred and Twenty Five Only)

175/-

1100/ -

Staff Candidates

Nil

Nil

Nil

 

SIDBI Assistant Manager 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The SIDBI Grade A & B Eligibility Criteria is specified in terms of the applicant's age, qualification, experience, etc. Candidates must meet all these requirements to avoid disqualification of their applications for the SIDBI Grade A Recruitment 2025. An overview of the eligibility requirements is given below.

SIDBI Grade A & B Age Limit 2025 (As on July 14, 2025)

To apply for SIDBI Grade A & B posts, candidates must fall within the specified age range as of 14th July 2025. The table below provides the minimum and maximum age limits for each post.

Post

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

Date of Birth Range

Grade A (Assistant Manager)

21 years

30 years

Between 14.07.1995 and 15.07.2004 (both days inclusive)

Grade B (Manager)

25 years

33 years

Between 14.07.1992 and 15.07.2000 (both days inclusive)

SIDBI Relaxation in Upper Age Limit

Certain categories of candidates are eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit as per government norms. The table below outlines the relaxation available for each reserved category.

Category

Age Relaxation

Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)

5 years

Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) (OBC-NCL)

3 years

PwBD (Unreserved / EWS)

10 years

PwBD (OBC) (cumulative with OBC relaxation)

13 years

PwBD (SC/ST) *(cumulative with SC/ST

15 years

Ex-Service-men/ Disabled Ex-Service-men 

5 years 

Persons affected by 1984 riots 

5 years 

SIDBI Grade A Qualification 2025

Candidates applying for Grade A must have relevant qualifications and at least 2 years of experience in banking, credit, or project-related roles. The table below explains the detailed requirements.

Stream

Educational Qualification

Work Experience

General

- Graduation in Commerce/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics/Business Administration/Engineering with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)

- CA/CS/CMA/CFA

- Bachelor’s in Law/Engineering with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)

- Full-time MBA/PGDM (2 years) from UGC/Govt. recognized institution

At least 2 years in:

- MSME/Corporate lending

- Investment/Merchant Banking (SEBI Registered)

- Alternative Investment Funds (SEBI Registered)

- ARCs (RBI Registered)

- Scheduled Commercial Bank’s MSME division

- Government/digital project consulting or management (10+ yrs exp. firm)

SIDBI Grade B Qualification 2025

For Manager (Grade B) posts, higher academic qualification and a minimum of 5 years of industry-specific experience are required. The stream-wise breakdown is given below.

Stream

Educational Qualification

Work Experience

General

- Graduation in any discipline with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)

OR

- Post-Graduation with 55% marks (Pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD)

Minimum 5 years as officer in:

- RBI, SEBI

- EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB, NaBFID, SIDBI

- Scheduled Commercial Banks

- RBI Registered NBFCs

Legal

Bachelor’s Degree in Law with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) and enrolled with Bar Council

Minimum 5 years as Law Officer in:

- RBI, SEBI, EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB, NaBFID, SIDBI

- Scheduled Commercial Banks

- CPSEs

- RBI Registered NBFCs

IT

- B.E./B.Tech. in CS/IT/ECE with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)

OR

- MCA with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)

Minimum 5 years as IT/System Officer in:

- EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB, NaBFID, SIDBI

- Scheduled Commercial Banks

- Listed Companies

- RBI Registered NBFCs

SIDBI Grade A & B 2025 Selection Process

The selection process for SIDBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) and Grade B (Manager) posts will be based on the candidate’s overall performance in all recruitment stages.

Phase 1 – Preliminary Exam (Common for all candidates)
Phase 2 – Main Exam (Different for General and Specialist streams)
Phase 3 – Personal Interview

The final merit list for Grade A and B posts will be prepared based on scores obtained in the Phase 2 exam and the interview round.

SIDBI Grade A & B 2025 Exam Pattern

Knowing the SIDBI Grade A & B Exam Pattern for the Phase I and Phase II online exams is essential for the candidates to get an idea of the marking scheme, types of questions, and exam duration. An overview of the same is given below.

Exam Pattern Phase I Phase II
Mode of Exam Online Online
Type of Questions Objective Descriptive+ Objective
Marks 200

200

  • Paper I: 75 marks
  • Paper II (Objective) 75 marks
  • Paper II (Descriptive) 50 marks)
No. of Questions 200
  • Paper I: 3 (Descriptive Type)
  • Paper II: 50 (Objective Type) + 10 (Descriptive Type)
Duration 2 hours
  • Paper I: 75 Minutes
  • Paper II (Objective): 60 minutes
  • Paper II (Descriptive): 75 minutes

SIDBI Grade A & B Salary 2025

The SIDBI Recruitment 2025 Salary offers an attractive package for both Grade A and Grade B Officers. The starting basic pay for SIDBI Grade A Assistant Manager is ₹44,500, as per the pay scale ₹44,500 – 2500(4) – 54,500 – 2850(7) – 74,450 –EB– 2850(4) – 85,850 – 3300(1) – 89,150 over a service span of 17 years. Including DA, HRA, and other allowances, the monthly in-hand salary is approximately ₹1,00,000/-.

For the Grade B Manager, the basic pay begins at ₹55,200 under the scale ₹55,200 – 2850(9) – 80,850 – EB – 2850(2) – 86,550 – 3300(4) – 99,750. With additional perks like dearness allowance, house rent allowance, and other benefits, the total monthly compensation goes up to around ₹1,15,000/-.

SIDBI Grade A Books Recommended for Preparation

It is crucial for candidates to refer to the best SIDBI Assistant Manager Books recommended by experts to prepare for the Screening Test. The following are the subject-wise books for preparation –

  1. Word Power made Easy by Norman Lewis
  2. Verbal & Non-Verbal by R.S. Aggarwal
  3. Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Agarwal
  4. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Agarwal
  5. 1000 Solved Problems in Quantitative Aptitude by Disha Publications
  6. A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal
  7. Logical Reasoning by Nirav Mehta
  8. 2400 Objective Questions on General Knowledge

SIDBI Grade A and B Preparation Tips

Proper planning and effective preparation is key to crack the SIDBI Grade A recruitment process. One needs to strategize their preparation over a period of 3-4 months to stand out in the selection process. Some crucial preparation tips include –

  1. Analyze the syllabus and previous year question papers thoroughly to understand the exam pattern and type of questions asked.
  2. Make a study plan and dedicate at least 5 hours daily for subject preparation, current affairs and self-study.
  3. Practice regularly by taking mock tests on various topics to evaluate strong and weak areas.
  4. Learn from online videos and live classes for better understanding of concepts.
  5. Maintain notes and flashcards of important topics, formulas, static and banking glossary.
  6. Stay updated with latest banking and economic trends through newspapers, magazines and official notifications.

SIDBI Grade A 2025 Call Letter

The SIDBI Grade A Admit Card is an important document that will allow candidates to attend the selection process for the post. The admit card contains details of the candidate like name, registration number, roll number, center of examination along with date and time. It is mandatory for candidates to carry a printed copy of their admit card to the exam center along with a valid photo ID proof like Aadhar Card, pan card or voter ID. Without the admit card and valid ID proof, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the selection process.

SIDBI Grade A & B 2025 Cut off 

The SIDBI Assistant Manager Cut Off determines the eligibility of candidates for the further stages of selection. The cut off marks are released category-wise in a few weeks after the exam. Factors such as the number of candidates applying for the post, the difficulty level of the SIDBI Grade A paper, number of vacancies, etc., influence the cut off marks each year.

SIDBI Grade A and B Result 2025

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) declares the  SIDBI Assistant Manager Result on its website. Candidates need to login to the portal using their registration number and date of birth to view their results. The result for each stage is announced separately, and the final result is announced after the interview is conducted.

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SIDBI Assistant Manager 2025 FAQs

The last date to submit the online application form for SIDBI Grade A & B 2025 is 11th August 2025.

SIDBI has announced a total of 76 vacancies for Grade A and Grade B posts across General and Specialist streams.

The SIDBI Grade A salary is approximately ₹1,00,000/- per month, including allowances and benefits.

The basic salary of SIDBI Grade B is ₹55,200, and the total monthly pay is around ₹1,15,000/-.

The selection process includes Phase I & II online exams followed by a personal interview.

SIDBI Stands for Small Industries Development Bank of India

Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years as of 14th July 2025 to be eligible for SIDBI Grade A.

Yes, age relaxation is available for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen as per government norms.

The Phase I online exam is scheduled for 6th September 2025, and Phase II will be held on 4th October 2025.

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