SIDBI Grade A & B Syllabus 2025: Exam Pattern, Topics & Prep Guide

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) will soon announce the recruitment for Grade-A and Grade-B Officers via the official SIDBI Recruitment Notification 2025. Banking aspirants should begin their preparations immediately to stay ahead of the competition. To streamline your studies, we have compiled a detailed breakdown of the SIDBI Assistant Manager and Manager Syllabus 2025, alongside the official exam pattern to help you build an effective study strategy. 

SIDBI Syllabus 2025 for Grade A and B

The SIDBI Grade A and B Prelims 2025, featuring 76 vacancies, is scheduled for September 6, 2025. While the syllabus mirrors standard banking examinations, it includes specific domain-related sections. Refer to the overview provided below for a summary of the SIDBI Assistant Manager and Manager syllabus structure. 

SIDBI Syllabus 2025
Exam Conducting Body	Small Industries Development Bank of India
Posts	SIDBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) and Grade B (Manager)
Mode of Exam	Online
SIDBI Grade A and B Exam Date 2025	Prelims- 6th September 2025 Mains- 4th October 2025
Category	Syllabus
Negative Marking	¼th mark
Selection Process	Phase 1, Phase 2, Interview
Official website	https://www.sidbi.in/

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SIDBI Grade A and B Exam Pattern 2025

Before diving into the specific topics, it is crucial to understand the SIDBI Exam Pattern 2025 for both Phase 1 and Phase 2. The selection process varies by stream; therefore, candidates should thoroughly analyze the exam structure to tailor their preparation accordingly. 

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

The key highlights of the SIDBI Phase 1 Exam Pattern include the following: 

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 table below for each section.
5. For each incorrect answer, there is a negative marking of ¼th mark.
6. English Language, Reasoning Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, and Computer Knowledge are qualifying in nature.
7. Shortlisting of candidates for phase 2 exam will be 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
Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	120 minutes
Reasoning Aptitude	25	25
Quantitative Aptitude	25	25
Computer Knowledge	20	20
General Awareness  (With special reference to Banking and Financial Sector and Economic and Social Issues)	20	20
MSMEs: Policy, Regulatory and Legal Framework; Finance and Management (with focus on MSME)	30	30
Stream Specific Test	50	50
Grand Total	200	200

Details of Stream Specific Test- 

General Stream (Grade A and B): MSME financing, including KYC and due diligence, financial ratios, term loan/working capital assessment, documentary credit, NPA management, IRAC norms, NBFC financing, and credit risk assessment. 

Legal Stream (Grade B): Comprehensive knowledge of Constitutional and Administrative Law, 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, RDB Act 1993, SARFAESI 2002, RTI Act 2005, IBC 2013, and Legal Drafting. 

IT Stream (Grade B): Domain-specific proficiency covering emerging IT trends, programming, coding, database management, network security, AI/ML applications, and system architecture design. 

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

The SIDBI Phase II examination curriculum for Assistant Manager (Grade A) and Manager (Grade B) General Streams is similar; however, the complexity and difficulty level of the questions are calibrated higher for Grade B. 

Paper	Name of Test	Type of Paper	No. of Questions	Marks	Time
Paper 1	English Language	Online Descriptive	03	75	75 minutes
Paper 2	MSMEs: 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 Objective	50	75	60 minutes
		Online Descriptive	10 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]	50	75 minutes

Note: The marking scheme includes a mix of 1-mark and 2-mark objective-type questions.

SIDBI Phase 2 Exam Pattern 2025 (Grade B Legal)

Paper	Name of Test	Type of Paper	No. of Questions	Marks	Time
Paper 1	English Language	Online Descriptive	03	75	75 minutes
Paper 2	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.	Online Objective	50	75	60 minutes
		Online Descriptive	6 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]	50	75 minutes

Note: Candidates should be aware that the final score is determined by both 1-mark and 2-mark questions.

SIDBI Phase 2 Exam Pattern 2025 (Grade B IT)

Paper	Name of Test	Type of Paper	No. of Questions	Marks	Time
Paper 1	English Language	Online Descriptive	03	75	75 minutes
Paper 2	Introduction 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 Objective	50	75	60 minutes
		Online Descriptive	10 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]	50	75 minutes

Note: Please review the specific weightage for each section as some questions carry 1 mark while others carry 2 marks.

SIDBI Assistant Manager (Grade A) Syllabus

The SIDBI Grade A online test aims to shortlist candidates for the interview round. The syllabus covers core subjects, including Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. Review these subject-wise topics to begin your preparation for the SIDBI Grade A 2025 recruitment. 

SIDBI Grade A Syllabus for Reasoning

The SIDBI Assistant Manager (Grade A) Reasoning section tests your logical and analytical abilities. Candidates are advised to master the fundamental concepts of every topic mentioned in the official syllabus. 

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

Refer to the comprehensive list of essential Quantitative Aptitude topics required to crack the 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 General Awareness section primarily focuses on the banking industry, financial current affairs, and related economic developments. 

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

The syllabus for the English Language section of the SIDBI Assistant Manager exam is detailed 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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