SIDBI Grade A & B Officer Recruitment 2025 : Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced an exciting opportunity for dynamic professionals to join its elite workforce. Applications are invited for the recruitment of Officers in Grade ‘A’ and Grade ‘B’ for both General and Specialist Streams. This is a golden opportunity to work with India’s principal financial institution for the MSME sector.
SIDBI, a premier apex organization owned by the Government of India, seeks eligible candidates for various disciplines.
No other means/mode of submission of applications will be accepted for SIDBI Grade A & B Officer Recruitment 2025 Notification. The number of vacancies advertised is tentative and may decrease or increase.
To access further details regarding the recruitment, such as the syllabus, age criteria, qualifications, salary scale, and any additional information.
SIDBI Grade A & B Officer Recruitment 2025: Important Dates & Schedule
- Online Registration & Fee Payment Starts: July 14, 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: August 11, 2025
- Cut-off Date for Age Eligibility: July 14, 2025
- Cut-off Date for Educational Eligibility: August 11, 2025
- Tentative Phase I Exam Date: September 6, 2025
- Tentative Phase II Exam Date: October 4, 2025
Fee Details for Application Form
- Application Fee/Intimation Charges (Non-Refundable)
- For SC/ST/PWBD candidates: ₹175/- (Intimation Charges)
- For GEN/ OBC/ EWS: ₹1100/- (Application Fee including Intimation Charges)
Age Eligibility and Age Relaxation for SIDBI Grade A & B Officer Recruitment 2025 as on 14-07-2025
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Grade A Officer | 21 Years | 30 Years |
| Grade B Officer | 25 Years | 33 Years |
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 | 5 years |
| Victims of 1984 riots | 5 years |
Educational Eligibility for SIDBI Grade A & B Officer Recruitment 2025
| Post Name | Educational Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’ (General) | Graduation in Commerce/ Economics/ Engineering/ Statistics or PGDM/MBA/CA/CS/CMA/CFA with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD). |
| Manager Grade ‘B’ (General) | Graduation/Post-Graduation in any discipline with min 60% (or 55% PG) for Gen & OBC; 50% for SC/ST/PwBD. |
| Manager Grade ‘B’ (Legal) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law with min 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD); Bar Council enrollment mandatory. |
| Manager Grade ‘B’ (IT) | B.E/B.Tech in CS/IT/EC or MCA with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD); certifications in AI/ML, Cybersecurity, etc. preferred. |
SIDBI Grade A & B Officer Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
Category wise and post wise vacancy details for SIDBI Grade A & B Officer Recruitment 2025
| Post & Stream | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’ (General) | 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 |
| Grand Total | 29 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 9 | 76 |
Selection Procedure for SIDBI Grade A & B Officer Recruitment 2025 Recruitment
Selection procedure mentioned in SIDBI Grade A & B Officer Recruitment 2025 Recruitment. The selection will be furnished below:
| Phase | Components | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Phase I | Online Objective Test (7 Sections) | 200 |
| Phase II | Paper I (English Descriptive) & Paper II (Domain Knowledge) | 75 + 75 |
| Phase III | Interview (with weightage to achievements & psychometric test) | 100 |
Also Read : NABARD Grade-A Syllabus
Examination Pattern and Scheme SIDBI Grade A & B Officer Recruitment 2025
✅ Selection Procedure
The SIDBI Officer recruitment process comprises three stages:
- Phase I: Online Screening Test (200 Marks)
- One paper with 7 sections, covering English, Reasoning, Quant, Computer, General Awareness, MSME, and Stream-specific topics.
- Candidates qualifying the cut-off will proceed to Phase II.
- Phase II: Online Main Exam (200 Marks)
- Two papers:
- Paper I: English Descriptive (Essay, Précis, Comprehension)
- Paper II: Stream/domain-specific knowledge (Objective & Descriptive)
- Cut-off based shortlisting for the interview stage.
- Two papers:
- Phase III: Interview (100 Marks)
- Includes weightage for extracurricular achievements (District/State/National), awards, etc., subject to valid documents.
- Psychometric/Personality Test may also be conducted before the interview.
🔍 Final Selection will be based on Phase II scores + Interview marks.
For objective type of tests, there will be penalty for wrong answers marked by the candidates. For every wrong answer marked by a candidate, 1/4 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
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SIDBI Officer Recruitment 2025: Detailed Syllabus
🔹 Phase I – Online Screening Test (Objective – 200 Marks)
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language | Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Error Spotting |
| Reasoning Aptitude | Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Inequality, Blood Relations, Input-Output, Direction Sense |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number Series, Simplification, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic (Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Ratio, Percentages) |
| Computer Knowledge | Basics of Computers, Hardware & Software, MS Office, Internet & Networking, Cyber Security |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Banking & Financial Awareness, Economic & Social Issues |
| MSME, Finance & Management | MSME Policies, Legal Framework, Financial Ratios, Working Capital Assessment, NPA Norms, NBFCs, Credit Risk |
| Stream Specific Test | See below for stream-wise syllabus |
🔹 Stream-Specific Syllabus (for Phase I & II)
1. General (Grade A & B)
- MSME Financing
- KYC Norms
- Financial Ratios
- Term Loan & Working Capital Assessment
- NPA & Recovery (IRAC Norms)
- NBFC Financing
- Credit Risk Assessment
2. Legal (Grade B)
- Constitutional Law
- Administrative Law
- Contract Act, 1872
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- Registration Act, 1908
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
- Legal Drafting & Interpretation
- RDB Act, SARFAESI Act
- RTI Act, Limitation Act, IBC 2013
3. IT (Grade B)
- Programming: C, C++, Java, Python
- Data Structures, File Systems
- Software Engineering, System Design
- Operating Systems
- Database Management (RDBMS, SQL, PL/SQL)
- Computer Networks & Security
- AI/ML, IoT, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Analytics
- Web Development (Full Stack), UI/UX, Cyber Security
🔹 Phase II – Descriptive Papers
Paper I – English Descriptive (75 Marks)
- Essay Writing
- Précis Writing
- Comprehension
- Business/Office Correspondence
Paper II – Domain-Specific Descriptive (75 Marks)
- General: MSME Development, NBFCs, Investment & Merchant Banking, AIFs, ARCs
- Legal: Drafting Legal Notices, Opinion Writing, Case Analysis
- IT: Case Studies, Coding Scenarios, Network Architecture, Security Systems
📌 Note: The syllabus is indicative and not exhaustive. Candidates should prepare broadly across subjects and current developments related to the domain. Also, objective tests have negative marking (¼ mark deducted per wrong answer).
Examination Centers
| State | Centers |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Pune |
| Delhi | New Delhi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
SIDBI Officers Pay Scale, Salary & Allowances
🔹 Grade ‘A’ – Assistant Manager (General Stream)
- Pay Scale: ₹44,500 – 2500(4) – 54,500 – 2850(7) – 74,450 – EB – 2850(4) – 85,850 – 3300(1) – 89,150
- Initial Gross Monthly Salary: ₹1,00,000/- approx.
- Annual CTC: ₹19 to ₹21 lakh (depending on place of posting)
🔹 Grade ‘B’ – Manager (General, Legal & IT Streams)
- Pay Scale: ₹55,200 – 2850(9) – 80,850 – EB – 2850(2) – 86,550 – 3300(4) – 99,750
- Initial Gross Monthly Salary: ₹1,15,000/- approx.
- Annual CTC: ₹23.5 to ₹26 lakh (depending on place of posting)
🔹 Allowances and Benefits (for both Grades)
SIDBI Officers are entitled to several additional benefits and perks:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Grade Allowance
- Special Allowance
- Local Compensatory Allowance
- Reimbursement of Medical Expenses
- Leave Fare Concession (LFC) every two years
- Newspaper, Book Grant, and Furnishing Allowance
- Vehicle maintenance or allowance
- Interest-free festival advance
- SIDBI accommodation or leased flat facility
- Loans at concessional rates for Car, Housing, Travel, and PC/Tablets
- New Pension Scheme (NPS) coverage
- Increments for JAIIB/CAIIB qualified candidates
- Possibility of additional increments for exceptional qualifications or experience
Links for Application Form
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Download Notification | Click here |
| SIDBI Official website | Click here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply for SIDBI Officer 2025?
August 11, 2025.
What is the age limit for Grade A posts?
21 to 30 years.
What is the salary of a SIDBI Grade A officer?
₹1,00,000 per month approx.
Is there any negative marking in the exam?
Yes, ¼ mark per wrong answer.
What is the full form of SIDBI?
Small Industries Development Bank of India.
What is the selection process?
Online exams (Phase I & II) and interview.
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