SIDBI Recruitment 2025: The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has released Advertisement No. 03/Grade ‘A’ and ‘B’/2025-26, inviting applications from dynamic and eligible candidates for recruitment to Officer posts in Grade ‘A’ and Grade ‘B’ for General and Specialist Streams. The recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity to work with one of the leading development financial institutions in India, which plays a key role in empowering MSMEs across the country.
Candidates can apply online via the official SIDBI website from 14 July 2025 to 11 August 2025. Before applying, aspirants are advised to go through the detailed eligibility criteria, vacancy distribution, and selection process as mentioned in the official notification.
SIDBI Recruitment 2025 for Grade A & Grade B Officers – Quick Summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) |
| Posts | Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’, Manager Grade ‘B’ (General, Legal, IT streams) |
| Total Vacancies | 76 |
| Selection Process | Phase I (Objective) → Phase II (Objective + Descriptive) → Interview |
| Application Starts | July 14, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 11, 2025 |
| Phase I Marks | 200 marks (7 sections – includes MSME & Stream-specific test) |
| Phase II Marks | 200 marks (2 papers: English + Professional Knowledge) |
| Interview | 100 marks (includes extra-curricular achievements, service awards, etc.) |
| Application Fee | ₹1100 (Gen/OBC/EWS), ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD), Nil (SIDBI staff) |
| How to Apply | Online only at 👉 https://www.sidbi.in/ |
| Official Recruitment Portal | 👉 Click Here |
| Official Pdf Notification | 👉 Click Here |
SIDBI Recruitment 2025 Post-wise Vacancy & Pay Details
| Post Name & Stream | Total Vacancies | Pay Scale & Approx. Gross Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Grade ‘A’ – General | 50 | ₹44,500 – ₹89,150Gross: ₹1,00,000/month approx. |
| Grade ‘B’ – General | 11 | ₹55,200 – ₹99,750Gross: ₹1,15,000/month approx. |
| Grade ‘B’ – Legal | 8 | Same as above |
| Grade ‘B’ – IT (AI/ML, Dev, Infra) | 7 | Same as above |
Important Dates – SIDBI Officer Recruitment 2025
Candidates applying for the SIDBI Grade A & B Officer Recruitment 2025 must keep track of the key dates related to the online registration, exam schedule, and eligibility cut-offs. Refer to the table below for the complete timeline:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Opening of Online Registration / Payment of Fees | 14 July 2025 |
| 🔴 Closing of Online Registration / Payment of Fees | 11 August 2025 |
| 📆 Cut-off Date for Age Eligibility | 14 July 2025 |
| 📚 Cut-off Date for Educational Qualification & Experience | 11 August 2025 |
| 📝 Tentative Date of Online Exam – Phase I | 06 September 2025 |
| 📝 Tentative Date of Online Exam – Phase II | 04 October 2025 |
| 🎤 Tentative Schedule of Interview | November 2025 |
Candidates are advised to visit the official SIDBI website regularly for updates and admit card download.
SIDBI Officer Age Limit & Relaxation (As on July 14, 2025)
The minimum and maximum age criteria for SIDBI Grade ‘A’ and Grade ‘B’ Officer posts are defined as per the official notification. Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to reserved and special categories, as per Government of India guidelines. Refer to the table below for detailed age eligibility and relaxation provisions.
Age Criteria for Different Posts SIDBI Officer Recruitment 2025
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Date of Birth Range (Inclusive) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade ‘A’ Officer | 21 years | 30 years | Born between 14.07.1995 and 15.07.2004 |
| Grade ‘B’ Officer | 25 years | 33 years | Born between 14.07.1992 and 15.07.2000 |
Age Relaxation Criteria for Reserved Categories
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR / EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) (inclusive of OBC relaxation) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) (inclusive of SC/ST relaxation) | 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen, ECOs, SSCOs with 5+ years service | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Educational Qualification & Experience – SIDBI Officer Posts
Each post under SIDBI Grade ‘A’ and ‘B’ recruitment requires specific academic qualifications and relevant work experience. Below are individual tables for each post for easy understanding:
Assistant Manager – Grade ‘A’ (General Stream)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 30 years (Born between 14.07.1995 and 15.07.2004) |
| Educational Qualification | Any of the following:• Graduation in Commerce/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics/Business Administration/Engineering with min 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)• OR CS / CMA / CFA• OR Chartered Accountant (CA)• OR MBA/PGDM (2 years full-time) |
| Experience | Required only for those applying with Graduation/CS/CMA/CFA:Minimum 2 years in Credit, MSME/Corporate Lending as Officer in:• AIFI (EXIM/NABARD/NHB/NaBFID/SIDBI)• Scheduled Commercial Banks• RBI Registered NBFCsOR• Core roles in SEBI-regd Investment/Merchant Banking• AIFs, ARCs• MSME-focused Subsidiary Banks• National consulting firms with Govt. project experience |
| Experience Not Required | For candidates applying with CA or MBA/PGDM |
Manager – Grade ‘B’ (General Stream)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 33 years (Born between 14.07.1992 and 15.07.2000) |
| Educational Qualification | • Graduation with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)• OR Post-Graduation with 55% marks (Pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Experience | Minimum 5 years as Officer in:• RBI, SEBI• AIFIs (EXIM, NABARD, NHB, NaBFID, SIDBI)• Scheduled Commercial Banks• RBI-registered NBFCs |
| Desirable | JAIIB/CAIIB certification from IIBF |
Manager – Grade ‘B’ (Legal)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 33 years |
| Educational Qualification | • Bachelor’s in Law with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD)• Must be enrolled with Bar Council of India |
| Experience | Minimum 5 years post-LLB in Legal Dept of:• RBI, SEBI• AIFIs• Scheduled Banks• CPSEs• NBFCs |
| Desirable | • Master’s in Law / CS• Knowledge of Banking, Company, IBC, Labour, Property, and Revenue Laws• Legal drafting experience |
Manager – Grade ‘B’ (Information Technology – IT)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 33 years |
| Educational Qualification | • BE/BTech in CS/IT/ECE etc. with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)• OR MCA with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Desirable Certifications | • AI/ML, Data Science, Full Stack, CISSP, CEH, CISM, ITIL etc. |
| Experience | Minimum 5 years in IT roles in:• AIFIs / Scheduled Banks / Listed Cos. / NBFCsSpecific Experience:→ 2+ years in AI/ML + Python/R, OR→ 2+ years in Full-stack Dev + RDBMS/SQL, OR→ 5 years in Security, OR→ 5 years in Infra & Network |
| Desirable | • Experience in RPA, UI design, enterprise security, virtualization/cloud infra, scalable infra design |
SIDBI Selection Procedure 2025 – Overview
The selection for Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’ and Manager Grade ‘B’ (General / Legal / IT Streams) involves three phases:
| Phase | Details |
|---|---|
| Phase I | Online Screening Test (Objective, 7 sections, 200 marks) |
| Phase II | Online Mains Exam (Objective & Descriptive; 200 marks) |
| Phase III | Interview + Assessment (100 marks; includes extracurriculars, awards, etc.) |
Phase I(Objective : Duration 120 Minutes) – Preliminary Exam Pattern (All Streams/Grades)
| Section | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | English |
| Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | Hindi & English |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | Hindi & English |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | Hindi & English |
| General Awareness (Banking/Economy) | 20 | 20 | Hindi & English |
| MSMEs & Management | 30 | 30 | Hindi & English |
| Stream-Specific (General/Legal/IT) | 50 | 50 | Hindi & English |
| Total | 200 | 200 | – |
Note: –
i. Qualifying Section – English Language, Reasoning Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, Computer
Knowledge.
ii. Merit Section – General Awareness (With special reference to Banking and Financial Sector and
Economic and Social Issues), MSMEs: Policy, Regulatory and Legal Framework; Finance and
Management (with focus on MSME) and Stream Specific Test.
iii. Shortlisting of the candidates for the Phase II exam will be based on marks scored in the Merit section
only.
iv. The level of difficulty of questions in Grade ‘A’ and Grade ‘B’ may vary.
Phase II – Mains Exam Structure
For Grade ‘A’ & ‘B’ (General Stream)
| Paper | Type | Topics | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Descriptive | Essay, Precis, Comprehension, Business Communication | 75 | 75 mins |
| Paper II | Objective + Descriptive | MSMEs, Finance, Management, Banking, AIFs, ARCs | 75+50 | 60+75 mins |
For Grade ‘B’ – Legal Stream
| Paper | Type | Topics | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Descriptive | Essay, Precis, Comprehension, Business Correspondence | 75 | 75 mins |
| Paper II | Objective + Descriptive | Indian Laws: Contracts, TP Act, SARFAESI, IBC, BNS, Drafting, etc. | 75+50 | 60+75 mins |
For Grade ‘B’ – IT Stream
| Paper | Type | Topics | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Descriptive | Essay, Precis, Business Writing | 75 | 75 mins |
| Paper II | Objective + Descriptive | Programming (C/C++/Python), AI/ML, DBMS, OS, Cybersecurity, etc. | 75+50 | 60+75 mins |
Descriptive answers are typed using keyboard (Hindi or English).
Phase III – Psychometric Assessment/ Interview (100 Marks)
- Conducted after Phase II .
- Includes:
- Personal Interview
- Consideration of extracurricular achievements, awards, etc.
- Interview language: Hindi or English
- Final selection is based on Phase II + Interview scores.
Exam Rules & Evaluation
- ✅ Negative Marking: ¼ mark deduction for wrong answers (Phase I & II)
- ✅ Minimum Cut-offs: Applied on individual sections and total scores.
- ✅ Tiebreakers: Based on Phase II marks > age > higher qualification.
Application Fee (Non-Refundable & Inclusive of GST)
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation Charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | Nil | ₹175 | ₹175 |
| OBC/EWS/General /Others | ₹925 | ₹175 | ₹1100 |
| SIDBI Staff | Nil | Nil | Nil |
How to Apply (Step-by-Step) for SIDBI Recruitment 2025
Step 1: Pre-Requisites Before Applying
- Scan and keep ready:
- Passport-size photo (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm)
- Signature (black ink)
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration (in English)
- Capture & upload live photo using webcam or mobile
- Valid personal email ID & mobile number
- Details ready for online fee payment
Step 2: Online Application
| Action | Details |
|---|---|
| Visit | www.sidbi.in and click “Apply Online” |
| Register | Click on “New Registration” & fill basic info |
| Save | Use “Save & Next” to fill form in parts |
| Upload | Photo, signature, thumb impression & declaration |
| Preview | Check details carefully before final submission |
| Fee Payment | Pay online using card, net banking, wallet etc. |
| Final Submit | Submit form & take printout of e-receipt and form |
✍️ Declaration Text to Be Written by Candidate:
“I, [Your Name], hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
Note: Must be in your handwriting and in English only.
Upload Checklist:
- Photograph (20–50 KB, JPG)
- Signature (10–20 KB)
- Thumb impression (20–50 KB)
- Handwritten declaration (50–100 KB)
- Caste/PwBD/Education/Experience certificates (PDF, max 500 KB each)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What posts are being recruited through SIDBI Recruitment 2025?
SIDBI is recruiting for Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’ and Manager Grade ‘B’ posts in General, Legal, and IT Streams.
2. What is the last date to apply for SIDBI Grade A & B posts?
The last date to apply online is August 11, 2025.
3. What is the selection process for these posts?
The selection involves:
👉 Phase I (Objective Test)
👉 Phase II (Objective + Descriptive Test)
👉 Interview
4. What is the age limit for Grade A and Grade B posts?
- Grade ‘A’: 21 to 30 years
- Grade ‘B’: 25 to 33 years
(Age relaxations apply as per government norms)
5. What is the application fee for SIDBI Officer posts?
- ₹1100 for General/OBC/EWS
- ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD
- No fee for SIDBI Staff
6. Where can I apply and check the official notification?
You can apply and download the official notification at 👉 SIDBI Careers