💼 SIDBI Grade A & B Recruitment 2025: Big Dreams, Bigger Finance, and Even Bigger Salaries!

SIDBI GRADE A & B RECRUITMENT 2025

Let’s be honest — when people hear “bank job,” their brain jumps to either long queues or old-school clerks. But what if we told you there's a bank job that's not only classy, central-government level secured, and gives out policies to support small industries — but also pays like a corporate boss?

Welcome to SIDBI Grade A & B Recruitment 2025, where the suits are sharp, the work is meaningful, and the career graph? Straight up!

And if the word syllabus already gave you anxiety, don’t worry — Dr. Sourav Sir’s Classes has got your prep, mindset, and schedule all covered.

🏦 What is SIDBI?

SIDBI stands for Small Industries Development Bank of India, a financial institution that funds, promotes, and strengthens small & medium enterprises (SMEs) — the real heroes of India’s economy.

If RBI is the brain, SIDBI is the heart that keeps India’s business world beating.

And now, in 2025, SIDBI is recruiting for its prestigious Grade A (Assistant Manager) and Grade B (Manager/General Stream) posts.

✍️ SIDBI Grade A & B Posts: Quick Snapshot

Post	Position	Nature of Job
Grade A	Assistant Manager	Entry-level officer with responsibilities in planning, finance, operations
Grade B	Manager	Mid-level managerial post involving supervision and decision-making

✅ Eligibility Criteria

📚 Educational Qualification (as per previous years' trends):

• Grade A:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (minimum 60% marks)

  • Preference for candidates from Commerce, Economics, Management, Law, Engineering, CA/CS/ICWA/MBA backgrounds

• Grade B:

  • Bachelor’s Degree + minimum 3 years work experience

  • OR Post-Graduate Degree with relevant managerial experience

🎂 Age Limit (Expected):

• Grade A: 21 to 28 years

• Grade B: 25 to 32 years

• (Relaxation available as per government norms)

💸 SIDBI Salary Structure – Not Your Average Bank Job!

Get ready to say hello to your dream salary slip!

Post	Basic Pay	Gross Salary (Approx.)
Grade A	₹28,150	₹70,000 – ₹80,000/month
Grade B	₹35,150	₹90,000 – ₹1,00,000/month

💰 Add on:

• HRA

• Dearness Allowance

• Special Allowance

• Grade Pay

• PF + Gratuity + Bonus + Medical

This is not a job. It’s a financial upgrade with national pride.

📝 SIDBI Exam Pattern & Syllabus – Time to Get Serious

Let’s crack the vault of the SIDBI Selection Process:

📘 Grade A (Assistant Manager)

Phase I: Online Objective Test

• Reasoning Ability – 40 Q (60 Marks)

• Quantitative Aptitude – 40 Q (60 Marks)

• General Awareness (with Banking & Financial awareness) – 40 Q (50 Marks)

• English Language – 30 Q (40 Marks)

⏱️ Duration: 2 Hours

Phase II: Descriptive Test

• 2 Essays & 1 Letter (50 Marks – 45 minutes)

Phase III: Interview

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for a panel interview

📘 Grade B (Manager)

Similar pattern with additional emphasis on managerial and leadership-based questions in the interview.

💳 Application Fees (Expected)

Category	Fees
General/EWS/OBC	₹1,100 (including GST)
SC/ST/PwD	₹175
SIDBI Staff	Nil

🧠 Coaching Classes @ Dr. Sourav Sir’s Classes – Because Cracking SIDBI Isn’t a Solo Mission

At Dr. Sourav Sir’s Classes, we don’t just teach — we transform aspirants into achievers. Whether it’s your first attempt or last shot, we’ve got your back.

🎓 Course Features:

• Live Online & Offline Classes

• Detailed Notes + Printed Materials

• Sectional & Full-Length Mock Tests

• Weekly Strategy Sessions

• Descriptive Writing Practice

• Personal Mentorship till Interview Round

🎯 Course Fees:

• Full Course: ₹14,000 – ₹18,000

• Crash Course: ₹7,000 – ₹9,000

• Installments Available

📲 Call: +91 8583070415📧 Email: souravdas3366@gmail.com🌐 Website: www.souravsirclasses.com

🗓️ Important Dates (Tentative)

Event	Date
Notification Release	August–September 2025
Online Application Begins	September 2025
Online Test	October–November 2025
Interview	December 2025 – January 2026

📝 Stay updated through www.souravsirclasses.com and we’ll alert you the moment the PDF drops!

✈️ Final Thoughts – Big Careers Start from Small Banks

SIDBI might not be as “mainstream” as SBI or RBI, but it’s one of India’s most respected and dynamic financial institutions. And with thousands eyeing these limited seats, the smart ones start preparing now.

So if you're looking for a career where impact, income, and integrity all go hand-in-hand — SIDBI Grade A & B 2025 is your golden ticket.

And if you're still confused about where to start, the answer is simple:

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✅ 20 MCQs with Options, Answers & Detailed Explanations – SIDBI Style

1. SIDBI stands for:

A) Small Industrial Development Board of India

B) Small Industries Development Bank of India

C) State Investment Development Bank of India

D) South Indian Development Bank of India

✅ Answer: B

Explanation: SIDBI stands for Small Industries Development Bank of India, established in 1990.

2. SIDBI is headquartered in:

A) New Delhi

B) Mumbai

C) Hyderabad

D) Lucknow

✅ Answer: D

Explanation: SIDBI’s head office is located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

3. What is the primary focus of SIDBI?

A) Housing loans

B) Start-up loans for IT companies

C) Financing MSMEs

D) Foreign investments

✅ Answer: C

Explanation: SIDBI promotes and finances Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

4. What is the typical tenure of SIDBI loans to MSMEs?

A) 1–2 years

B) 3–5 years

C) 5–10 years

D) 15–20 years

✅ Answer: C

Explanation: Most SIDBI loans have medium-term tenures, generally ranging between 5 to 10 years.

5. SIDBI is regulated by:

A) Ministry of MSME

B) Reserve Bank of India

C) SEBI

D) Ministry of Finance

✅ Answer: B

Explanation: As a financial institution, SIDBI is regulated by the RBI under the Banking Regulation Act.

6. Which of these is NOT a function of SIDBI?

A) Refinancing loans

B) Direct lending to startups

C) Regulating insurance companies

D) Supporting entrepreneurship

✅ Answer: C

Explanation: Regulating insurance companies is the role of IRDAI, not SIDBI.

7. What type of bank is SIDBI?

A) Cooperative Bank

B) Development Bank

C) Commercial Bank

D) Investment Bank

✅ Answer: B

Explanation: SIDBI is a Development Financial Institution (DFI).

8. SIDBI was established in which year?

A) 1980

B) 1990

C) 2000

D) 1999

✅ Answer: B

Explanation: SIDBI was established on April 2, 1990, under an Act of Parliament.

9. Which section tests your finance awareness in the SIDBI Grade A exam?

A) English

B) Reasoning

C) General Awareness

D) Data Interpretation

✅ Answer: C

Explanation: The General Awareness section includes questions on financial and banking awareness.

10. Which financial tool is most used for MSME credit analysis?

A) Blockchain

B) CRISIL ratings

C) Credit Guarantee Fund

D) Udyam Registration

✅ Answer: D

Explanation: Udyam Registration is now the basis for classifying and tracking MSMEs.

11. What does CRAR stand for in banking?

A) Capital Risk Analysis Ratio

B) Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio

C) Cash Reserve Allocation Rate

D) Corporate Risk Adjustment Regulation

✅ Answer: B

Explanation: CRAR = Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio, used for monitoring financial health of banks.

12. What is the current base rate system in India known as?

A) LIBOR

B) Repo System

C) MCLR

D) Reverse Repo

✅ Answer: C

Explanation: MCLR (Marginal Cost of Lending Rate) is the current base rate system in India.

13. SIDBI also promotes which startup platform?

A) StartUp India

B) MSME Udyam

C) IndiaStack

D) StandUp India

✅ Answer: A

Explanation: SIDBI plays a major role in financing under the StartUp India initiative.

14. SIDBI loans are primarily given to which sector?

A) Large Corporations

B) MSMEs

C) Foreign Multinationals

D) Public Sector Banks

✅ Answer: B

Explanation: SIDBI’s target sector is MSMEs.

15. What’s the mode of the SIDBI Grade A exam?

A) Offline

B) Online

C) Hybrid

D) Pen & Paper

✅ Answer: B

Explanation: SIDBI Grade A exam is conducted in online mode (CBT).

16. What is the weight of the descriptive section in SIDBI Grade A?

A) 20 marks

B) 30 marks

C) 40 marks

D) 50 marks

✅ Answer: D

Explanation: Descriptive Test includes Essays and Letter writing and carries 50 marks.

17. Which government mission is heavily supported by SIDBI?

A) Make in India

B) Smart Cities

C) Digital India

D) All of the above

✅ Answer: D

Explanation: SIDBI is a key financial partner in all these schemes promoting MSMEs.

18. Which app has been launched by SIDBI for MSME credit?

A) MSME Link

B) udyamSathi

C) StandUp Mitra

D) CREDex

✅ Answer: C

Explanation: SIDBI launched StandUp Mitra portal for facilitating loans to women and SC/ST entrepreneurs.

19. One of the objectives of SIDBI is:

A) Build express highways

B) Promote large industrial zones

C) Refinance to banks for MSME lending

D) Control RBI’s fiscal policy

✅ Answer: C

Explanation: SIDBI provides refinancing to other banks for priority sector MSME lending.

20. What’s the full form of MSME?

A) Micro Small Medium Enterprises

B) Managed Smart Market Economy

C) Market Strategy for Manufacturing Enterprises

D) Modern Small Money Enterprise

✅ Answer: A

Explanation: MSME stands for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. ME stands for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.