Small Industries Development Bank of India has announced the recruitment of 72 vacancies for Officers Grade-A and Grade B posts along with SIDBI Recruitment Notification 2025. With the release of vacancies, the banking aspirants must start with their preparation for the upcoming SIDBI Exams To help the candidates prepare in a strategic way for the SIDBI Exam, we have detailed the complete SIDBI Assistant Manager and Manager Syllabus 2025 along with SIDBI Assistant Manager Exam Pattern in this article. The syllabus is the first and foremost step, to begin with the preparation for any exam. 

SIDBI Syllabus 2025 for Grade A and B

SIDBI Grade A Syllabus for Assistant Manager and SIDBI Grade B Syllabus for Manager are just like the syllabus for other banking exams. The overview of the SIDBI Assistant Manager and Manager Syllabus 2025 for SIDBI Recruitment has been summed up in the below table. 

SIDBI Syllabus 2025
Exam Conducting BodySmall Industries Development Bank of India
PostsSIDBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) and Grade B (Manager)
Mode of ExamOnline
Exam DatePhase 1- 22nd December 2024
Phase 2- 19th January 2025
CategorySyllabus
Negative Marking¼th mark 
Selection ProcessPhase 1, Phase 2, Interview
Official websitehttps://www.sidbi.in/

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SIDBI Grade A and B Exam Pattern 2025

Before discussing SIDBI Assistant Manager and Manager Syllabus, let's understand the SIDBI Exam Pattern 2025 for both stages (Phase 1 and Phase 2). The exam pattern for each stage and stream has been discussed below, candidates preparing for the exam must go through the pattern carefully. 

SIDBI Phase 1 Exam Pattern 2025 (For All Streams/Grade)

The key points of the SIDBI Phase 1 Exam Pattern are as follows- 

  1. The subjects for the SIDBI Phase 1 Exam are- Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness
  2. There will be 200 Multiple Choice Questions
  3. The duration of the online exam is 2 hours (120 minutes).
  4. The marking scheme has been discussed in the below table for each section.
  5. For each incorrect answer, there is a negative marking of ¼th mark.
  6. English Language, Reasoning Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, Computer Knowledge are qualifying in nature.
  7. Shortlisting of candidates for phase 2 exam will based on marks scored in General Awareness, MSMEs, and Stream Specific Test.
  8. The level of difficulty of questions in Grade ‘A’ and Grade ‘B’ may vary.
SIDBI Phase 1 Exam Pattern 2025
SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
English Language3030120 minutes
Reasoning Aptitude2525
Quantitative Aptitude2525
Computer Knowledge2020
General Awareness 
(With special reference to Banking and Financial Sector and Economic and Social Issues)
2020
MSMEs: Policy, Regulatory and Legal Framework; Finance and Management (with focus on MSME)3030
Stream Specific Test5050
Grand Total200200

Details of Stream Specific Test- 

General (Grade A and B)- MSME financing (Due Diligence/ KYC, Financial ratios, Assessment of Term Loan / Working Capital, Documentary credit etc.), NPA and recovery including IRAC norms, NBFC Financing, Credit risk assessment etc.

Legal (Grade ‘B’)- General Knowledge of Law: Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Principles of Statutory Interpretation, 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, RDB Act, 1993, SARFAESI, 2002, RTI Act 2005, Limitation Act, 1963, IBC 2013 etc

IT (Grade B)- Domain Specific knowledge including recent developments in IT Field/ Industry, Technical skill assessment comprising programming and coding, database management, networking and security, AI/ML, system design and architecture etc.

SIDBI Phase 2 Exam Pattern 2025 (Grade A & B General Stream)

SIDBI Phase II exam for Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’ (General Stream) and Manager Grade ‘B’ (General Stream) is same, however, the difficulty level of questions varies for both grades. 

PaperName of TestType of PaperNo. of QuestionsMarksTime
Paper 1English LanguageOnline Descriptive037575 minutes
Paper 2MSMEs: Policy, Regulatory and Legal Framework; Finance and Management (with focus on MSME), MSME financing (Due Diligence/ KYC, Financial ratios, Assessment of Term Loan / Working Capital, Documentary credit etc.), NPA and recovery including IRAC norms, NBFC Financing, Credit risk assessment etc.Online Objective507560 minutes
Online Descriptive10 will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions [2 of 15 marks each (with difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each]5075 minutes

Note- Some questions carry 2 marks each and some questions carry 1 mark each

SIDBI Phase 2 Exam Pattern 2025 (Grade B Legal)

PaperName of TestType of PaperNo. of QuestionsMarksTime
Paper 1English LanguageOnline Descriptive037575 minutes
Paper 2General Knowledge of Law: Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Principles of Statutory Interpretation, 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, RDB Act, 1993, SARFAESI, 2002, RTI Act 2005, Limitation Act, 1963, IBC 2013 etc.Online Objective507560 minutes
Online Descriptive6 will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions [2 of 15 marks each (with difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each]5075 minutes

Note- Some questions carry 2 marks each and some questions carry 1 mark each

SIDBI Phase 2 Exam Pattern 2025 (Grade B IT)

PaperName of TestType of PaperNo. of QuestionsMarksTime
Paper 1English LanguageOnline Descriptive037575 minutes
Paper 2Introduction to Software, Computer Fundamentals, Data Structure, File Structure and programming through ‘C’, ‘C++’, ‘Java’ and ‘Python’, Elements of Systems Analysis and Design, Numerical and Statistical Computing, Data Communication and Networks, Computer Architecture and Network Architecture, Object Oriented Systems, Database Management Systems including RDBMS, Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Management Information Systems, Internet of Things (IoT), Mobile Computing, Design and analysis of Algorithms, Basic of AI, ML and natural language processing, Cyber/IT Security, Big Data Analytics, Data Modelling and Analytics Concept of data visualisation using reporting tools, Data warehousing with analytical capabilities and virtual data management, API usage for cross user interaction and data exchange, application development etc. Note: The above syllabus is only indicative and not exhaustive.Online Objective507560 minutes
Online Descriptive10 will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions [2 of 15 marks each (with difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each]5075 minutes

Note- Some questions carry 2 marks each and some questions carry 1 mark each

SIDBI Assistant Manager (Grade A) Syllabus

SIDBI Grade A Syllabus Online test for the candidates to shortlist for interview round has been discussed below for each subject including Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. Check subject-wise SIDBI Grade A Syllabus and kick start your preparation for the SIDBI Grade A Recruitment 2025. 

SIDBI Grade A Syllabus for Reasoning

SIDBI Assistant Manager (Grade-A) Exam covers the below topics in the Reasoning section and the candidates must have to clear the basic concepts of each topic listed below. 

  1. Alphabet Test
  2. Alphanumeric Series
  3. Analogy
  4. Arrangement and Pattern
  5. Assertion and Reason
  6. Blood Relations
  7. Causes and Effects
  8. Circular Arrangement
  9. Coded Inequalities
  10. Coding-Decoding
  11. Data Sufficiency
  12. Decision Making
  13. Direction and Distance
  14. Direction Sense Test
  15. Figure Series Test
  16. Floor Puzzle
  17. Inequality
  18. Input-Output
  19. Linear Arrangement
  20. Logical Reasoning
  21. Machine Input Output
  22. Number
  23. Odd man out
  24. Ordering and Ranking
  25. Puzzle and Arrangements
  26. Ranking and Time
  27. Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
  28. Scheduling
  29. Seating Arrangement
  30. Series Test
  31. Statement and Arguments
  32. Statement and Assumption
  33. Statement and Conclusion
  34. Syllogism
  35. Tabulation
  36. Verbal Reasoning
  37. Word Formation

SIDBI Grade A Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude

Below are the topics to be studied for the Quantitative Aptitude subject for SIDBI Grade A Exam 2025. 

  1. Age problems
  2. Algebra
  3. Allegation or Mixture
  4. Area
  5. Averages
  6. Banker’s Discount
  7. Boats and Streams
  8. Case Studies
  9. Charts and Graphs
  10. Compound Interest
  11. Data Interpretation
  12. Decimal Fraction
  13. HCF and LCM
  14. Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
  15. Mixture and Allegations
  16. Number Systems
  17. Partnership
  18. Percentages
  19. Permutation, Combination, and Probability
  20. Pipes and Cisterns
  21. Probability
  22. Problems on Trains
  23. Profit and Loss
  24. Quadratic Equations
  25. Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
  26. Ratio and Proportion
  27. Sequence and Series
  28. Set Theory
  29. Simple Interest & Compound Interest
  30. Simplification
  31. Speed, Distance and Time
  32. Square Root and Cube Root
  33. Stocks and Shares
  34. Surds and Indices
  35. Time and Distance
  36. Time and Work
  37. Trigonometry
  38. Volume and Surface Area
  39. Work and Time

SIDBI Grade A Syllabus for General Awareness

The questions in the General Awareness section will be asked from reference to the Banking Industry and from the below topics.

  1. General Knowledge
  2. Banking and Insurance Awareness
  3. Govt. Schemes and Policies
  4. Static Awareness
  5. Awards & Honours
  6. Banking & Insurance Industry
  7. Books & Authors
  8. Budget
  9. Countries & Capitals
  10. Current Affairs- National & International
  11. Important Days
  12. Important Financial & Economic News
  13. Internation & National Organisations
  14. Science- Inventions & Discoveries

SIDBI Grade A Syllabus for English Language

SIDBI Assistant Manager syllabus for English Language has been enlisted below- 

  1. Antonyms
  2. Error Detection
  3. Fill in the Blanks
  4. Idioms & Phrases
  5. Sentence Rearrangement
  6. Subject-Verb Agreement
  7. Unseen Passages

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SIDBI Syllabus 2025: FAQs

Ans. The complete SIDBI Grade A Syllabus 2025 has been discussed in the article.

Ans. Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1/4th mark for each incorrect answer in objective type paper.