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SIDBI Grade A Officer 2026

Small Industries Development Bank of India

Mode

Online

Level

Graduate

Vacancies

100+

Fee

₹1,000 (Gen/OBC), ₹100 (SC/ST/PH)

Key dates

Application Start

Jun 2026

Application Deadline

Jul 2026

Phase 1 (Screening Exam)

Sep 2026

Phase 2 (Main Exam + Descriptive)

Oct 2026

Interview

Nov 2026

Eligibility

  • Graduation with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST); MBA/CA/Engineering preferred for specialist posts
  • Age limit: 21 to 28 years (general); OBC: 31 years; SC/ST: 33 years; PH: 38 years
  • Knowledge of MSME ecosystem, finance, or economics is advantageous
  • Indian citizenship required; relevant work experience in banking/NBFC/finance preferred

Syllabus

  • General Awareness (economy, banking, MSME sector)
  • Reasoning Ability
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • English Language
  • Professional Knowledge (MSME, Finance, Economics, IT)

Exam Pattern

  • Phase 1 (Online Screening): Objective test — Reasoning, Quant, English, General Awareness — qualifying in nature
  • Phase 2 (Online Main Exam): Objective + Descriptive sections covering Professional Knowledge and English writing
  • Interview for Phase 2 qualifiers
  • Final selection based on Phase 2 and Interview combined score
  • Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer in objective sections

Exam overview

SIDBI Grade A Officer 2026 is conducted by the Small Industries Development Bank of India — India's principal development financial institution dedicated to MSME promotion, financing, and development — to recruit Grade A Officers in General (Assistant Manager) and Specialist streams (IT, Finance, Legal, HR). The role offers a Pay Scale of Rs. 44,500–89,150 per month with a total CTC including allowances of approximately Rs. 16–18 lakh per annum, one of the highest among development finance institution recruitment at entry grade.

SIDBI Grade A selection involves three stages: Phase 1 Online Screening (objective, qualifying), Phase 2 Main Exam (objective + descriptive), and Interview. The exam heavily tests knowledge of the MSME sector, government schemes like PM SVANidhi and CGTMSE, financial inclusion, and development banking. Aspirants should prepare deeply in areas of MSME financing, economic policy, and professional knowledge relevant to their stream. With an age ceiling of 28 years (general category), the competition is strong but the compensation and career growth at SIDBI are among the best in the development finance space.

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility for SIDBI Grade A Officer 2026?▼
Candidates must hold a graduation degree with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST). MBA, CA, or Engineering qualifications are preferred for specialist posts. The age limit is 21 to 28 years for the general category, up to 31 years for OBC, and up to 33 years for SC/ST candidates. Relevant experience in banking, NBFC, or finance sector is an added advantage.
What is the salary of SIDBI Grade A Officer?▼
SIDBI Grade A Officer pay scale is Rs. 44,500–89,150 per month. The total CTC including all allowances, perquisites, and benefits is approximately Rs. 16–18 lakh per annum — among the highest for a Grade A/Scale I recruitment in the public sector development finance space.
What is the SIDBI Grade A exam pattern 2026?▼
SIDBI Grade A has three stages: Phase 1 Online Screening (objective test — Reasoning, Quant, English, GA — qualifying), Phase 2 Main Exam (objective + descriptive sections with Professional Knowledge and English writing), and Interview. Final merit is determined by Phase 2 marks and Interview scores combined.
What is the SIDBI Grade A 2026 syllabus?▼
SIDBI Grade A syllabus covers General Awareness (economy, banking, MSME ecosystem, government schemes), Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and Professional Knowledge. Professional Knowledge varies by stream: MSME financing, CGTMSE, PM SVANidhi for General; financial analysis, IFRS for Finance; systems and IT for Technology stream. Development banking and financial inclusion topics are essential.
When will SIDBI Grade A Officer 2026 notification be released?▼
The SIDBI Grade A Officer 2026 notification is expected in June 2026, with applications closing in July 2026. Phase 1 Screening Exam is tentatively scheduled for September 2026 and Phase 2 Main Exam for October 2026. Candidates should monitor the official SIDBI website at sidbi.in for official notification and application links.