SIDBI Syllabus & Exam Pattern - Grade A Post

SIDBI Grade A Syllabus and the SIDBI exam pattern for Grade A post are among the most important aspects for a candidate to be aware of while preparing for the SIDBI exams. The SIDBI Syllabus is similar to the syllabus of various other bank exams. 

These bank exams are almost conducted annually and candidates can check details about the same at the linked article.

In India, the banking sector is one of the highest recruitment industries providing jobs to lakhs of candidates per year. Over the years, lakhs of candidates have got drawn towards the Assistant Manager post of the SIDBI recruitment. The reason for this is that it is a permanent job and the salary given is high. Also, along with a high salary, the perks provided act as an added advantage.

The SIDBI written exam is conducted in two phases and the syllabus for both is set by the SIDBI Bank. In order to carry out proper preparation for the examination, it is vital to learn about the SIDBI exam pattern and syllabus so as to understand the kind of topics from which the basis of questions in the exams is formed. 

This article will cover in detail the SIDBI Syllabus and SIDBI Exam Pattern for Grade A post i.e. Assistant Manager post.

SIDBI Grade A Exam Pattern

There is just a single stage that a candidate needs to qualify in order to be selected for the Assistant Manager post in the SIDBI exam.

The detailed SIDBI exam pattern is mentioned in the official notification of the Small Industries Development Bank of India examination. SIDBI reserves the right to modify the structure of the examination which will be intimated through its official website. 

Specified below are the details of SIDBI exam pattern as given in the official notification –

1. The candidates would be evaluated by way of an online examination consisting of objective test as well as descriptive test followed by Personal Interview. Which means, there will be one stage of written exam divided into two parts followed by an Interview.

The SIDBI Exam pattern for written test is as follows – 

1. Online Test contains 160 questions with an overall duration of 02 hours while there will be 3 descriptive type questions to be completed in 60 minutes.

• Total time allowed for objective test : 120 minutes
• Total questions in objective test: 160 questions
• Subjects covered in online test  – english language, Reasoning aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude and General awareness
• Sectional Timing- Yes
• Sectional Cut Off- Yes
• Negative marking- 0.25 marks
• Total time for Descriptive test: 60 minutes
• Total Questions in descriptive test – 3 questions (two essays and one letter writing, Candidates will be required to answer by typing on computer)

The SIDBI Exam Pattern for online objective test is as follows – 

The SIDBI exam pattern for Online descriptive test is as follows –

SIDBI Exam pattern important pointers – 

1. All tests, except the English Language and Descriptive test will be provided in both English and Hindi.
2. For objective type of tests, there will be a penalty for wrong answers marked by the candidates. For every wrong answer marked.
3. Cutoffs may be applied in two stages: (i) On scores in individual tests (ii) On Total Score.
4. Candidates will be shortlisted for Interview on the basis of marks scored in objective and descriptive section taken together against full marks of 250. 
5. The Descriptive Test will be evaluated only for those candidates who qualify in the Objective type of tests (on total and individual sections of objective tests) and are ranked adequately high as per total marks in the objective test.
6. As per GoI guidelines, Pre-recruitment training (PRT) would be conducted for reserved categories i.e. SC/ST/OBC candidates for 8 days’ duration. 
7. Accordingly, PRT would be conducted for willing SC/ST /OBC candidates whose applications are found eligible as per the SIDBI eligibility criteria. 
8. PRT would be conducted online. Candidates who desire to avail of the training programme may indicate their willingness while filling the online application form. Aspurants can refer to the detailed SIDBI Apply Online process on the linked page. 

Aspirants willing to appear for SIDBI exam can go through the given links for detailed information – 

SIDBI Grade A Syllabus

The four main SIDBI subjects of the written exam online objective test  are:

• General English
• Reasoning Aptitude
• Numerical/ Quantitative Ability 
• General Awareness (With special reference to Banking and Financial Sector and Economic and Social Issues)

Aspirants can check important SIDBI books to prepare for each section with relative ease. 
Given below is the list of topics that are a part of the SIDBI exam syllabus for the post of Assistant Manager. The breakdown of topics for the SIDBI Syllabus for the online written test is as follows:

SIDBI Grade A Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude

Check the maths tricks and shortcuts to solve the Quantitative Aptitude section faster and more efficiently.

Relevant topics of Quantitative Aptitude can be checked on the linked page.

SIDBI Grade A Syllabus for English Language

Those finding it difficult to start with the english preparation, can refer to the links of relevant English language topics that are asked frequently in the examination:

• List of One Word Substitutions
• Adjective Degree Of Comparison Rules
• List of Homophones/Homonyms
• List of Synonyms and Antonyms
• Active And Passive Voice Rules

Also, go through important questions and answers on English topics for practice and preparation.

• One Word Substitution Questions & Answers
• Tenses Questions And Answers
• Direct & Indirect Speech Questions & Answers

More question and answer articles on important topics of the Verbal Ability section can be found on the linked page. 

For descriptive test, candidates can take help from the following links – 

•  Letter Writing Format
• Precis Writing Format

SIDBI Grade B Syllabus for Reasoning Aptitude

More such concept-based articles on reasoning topics can be found on the Logical Reasoning page linked here.
Also, go through the 3 sutras to prepare for reasoning ability to know important strategise with which you should start with the CHSL reasoning preparation.
SIDBI Grade A Syllabus for General Awareness

For the preparation of the General Awareness section important topics that candidates must go through are listed below:

• List of Neighbouring Countries of India
• List of Highest Mountains in India
• List of Longest Rivers in the World
• Tennis Grand Slam Winners
• List of Indian Ambassadors to Foreign Countries

More such topics on general awareness are given on the Static GK page, check the link provided. For the preparation of current affairs candidates can check the following links

• Daily Current Affairs
• Daily News Analysis

SIDBI Grade A Syllabus & Exam Pattern – Overview

Candidates can go through the following links to assist their preparation- 

Aspirants can also learn more about the other major government exams in the country at the linked article.