SIDBI Recruitment 2025: Grade A & B Exam Syllabus, Pattern, and Preparation Strategy

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced its recruitment drive for 2025, inviting candidates for the prestigious Grade A (Assistant Manager) and Grade B (Manager) positions. With 76 vacancies available, candidates must prepare strategically to secure their spot. This guide serves as your roadmap for the upcoming selection process.

SIDBI Recruitment Overview 2025

Understanding the core structure of the examination is the first step toward success. The selection process is divided into Phase 1, Phase 2, and an Interview. You can find comprehensive details regarding the SIDBI Grade A and B Exam Date 2025 in our official timeline tracker.

Phase 1 Exam Pattern

The online Phase 1 exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 120 minutes. Please note that a negative marking of 1/4th mark applies for every incorrect answer.

Syllabus Checklist

To prepare effectively, align your study schedule with the following key areas:

SIDBI Phase 1 Subjects

• Reasoning
• English Language
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness
• Computer Knowledge
• MSMEs: Policy, Regulatory and Legal Framework; Finance and Management
• Stream Specific Test

Reasoning Topics

• Alphabet Test, Alphanumeric Series, Analogy
• Arrangement and Pattern, Assertion and Reason, Blood Relations
• Causes and Effects, Circular Arrangement, Coded Inequalities
• Coding-Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Decision Making
• Direction and Distance, Direction Sense Test, Figure Series Test
• Floor Puzzle, Inequality, Input-Output
• Linear Arrangement, Logical Reasoning, Machine Input Output
• Number, Odd man out, Ordering and Ranking
• Puzzle and Arrangements, Ranking and Time, Scheduling
• Seating Arrangement, Series Test, Statement and Arguments
• Statement and Assumption, Statement and Conclusion, Syllogism
• Tabulation, Verbal Reasoning, Word Formation

Quantitative Aptitude Topics

• Age problems, Algebra, Allegation or Mixture, Area
• Averages, Banker’s Discount, Boats and Streams, Case Studies
• Charts and Graphs, Compound Interest, Data Interpretation
• Decimal Fraction, HCF and LCM, Mensuration, Number Systems
• Partnership, Percentages, Permutation and Probability
• Pipes and Cisterns, Profit and Loss, Quadratic Equations
• Ratio & Proportion, Sequence and Series, Set Theory
• Simple Interest, Simplification, Speed, Distance and Time
• Square Root, Stocks and Shares, Surds and Indices
• Trigonometry, Volume and Surface Area, Work and Time

Preparation Resources

Supplement your preparation with these curated resources:

• General Knowledge
• Books & Authors
• Countries & Capitals
• Current Affairs
• Important Days
• Awards & Honours

Once you have mastered the syllabus, keep track of your performance. If you have already appeared, you can check the SIDBI Grade A and B Result 2025 Released - Click Here to Download. For those motivated by the career benefits, review the SIDBI Grade A Salary 2025 - Click Here for Details.