Small Industries Development Bank of India is one of the prominent financial institutions in India exclusively supporting micro, small and medium industries in India. The booming of banking sector also created huge opportunity for SIDBI and they conduct recruitment exam for the various posts, called SIDBI Recruitment Exam. Lakhs of banking job aspirants are taking this exam. The bank conduct exam mainly for the Assistant Manager and Manager posts.

Structure of SIDBI Exam

The exam is a bilingual objective type exam. It is generally two or two and half hour duration. The areas of the exam include,

• General English
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Reasoning
• Test of General Awareness

The return exam is followed by personal interview and Group discussion.

Syllabus

Reasoning

• Analogies
• Analysis
• Arithmetical Number Series
• Arithmetical Reasoning
• Decision-Making
• Differences
• Discrimination
• Judgment
• Observation
• Problem-Solving
• Relationship Concepts
• Similarities
• Space Visualization
• Verbal And Figure Identification
• Visual Memory

English Language

• Antonyms
• Comprehension
• Grammar
• Sentence Completion
• Synonyms
• Vocabulary

Quantitative Aptitude

• Arithmetical Computation
• Arithmetical Concepts
• Relationship Between Numbers

General Awareness

Test the candidate’s knowledge in the current socio-political as well the economic scenario of the nation and in international level.

Eligibility Criteria

Assistant Manager Grade A

The candidates must have graduation in any stream with 60% mark from the recognized university. They should also have MBA/PGDM from the accepted university or institute.

The Engineering graduates or the candidates having degree in computer science or CA, or MBA or ICWA can also apply the exam. . The age limit can vary from 21 to 30 years. The eligible category will get the consideration as per the Government rules.

Manager Grade B

A Graduate in Economics or Econometrics or statistics or operation can apply of the Grade B position in SIDBI bank. A degree holder in research or IR or Operation or Labor Management or social work is also eligible to apply. Engineering Graduates with Post graduation in management program or CA  or ICWA is also eligible for applying the course. They should have 60% marks in their graduate exam from the recognized board. The age limit is set to be 24-33.

How to Apply?

The aspirants of SIDBI can apply only through online. For registering online, the candidates need to pay the application fee through any branches of SIDBI. The challan form available in the bank branch and they have to take two copies of the challan. Then they have to visit the bank website for filling the application form. The registration should happen before the closing date.

How to fill the Form?

The candidates have to fill the form by online. Visit the bank website for filling the application form. Before filling the form they have to carefully read the instruction and understand carefully about the requirements. The candidates must have a active email ID for applying the exam. They have to carefully enter the journal number and the details about the bank branch produced by the Challan. The candidates should give all the required information correctly and cross check the data entered. After filling the needed columns click submit to register your application. Do not forget to take the print out of the filled application form for further reference.

Important Dates (tentative)

The Bank will conduct exam as the vacancies are arises. Last year exam conducted in the following schedule.

Date of Commencement of Application: Last Week of September, 2011/2012

Date of Closure: Second week of October, 2011/2012

Start Date for Fee deposit: Last Week of September, 2011/2012

Last Date for Fee deposit: Second week of October, 2011/2012

Last Date for Reprint : Last Week of October, 2011/2012

Test Date: Second Week of December, 2011/2012

Major  SIDBI Exam centers

• Agra
• Ajmer
• Allahabad
• Dehradun
• Hyderabad
• Jaipu
• Kanpur
• Kolkata
• Kozhikode,
• Lucknow
• Mumbai
• Nagpur
• New Delhi
• Patna
• Port Blair
• Pune
• Ranchi

Contact Address for SIDBI

• SIDBI Tower, 15, Ashok Marg, Lucknow – 226 001
• Phone No: - +91 - 522 - 2288547 / 48 / 49 / 50
• Website: http://www.sidbi.com/

Reference Books for SIDBI Exam

• Bank PO & Specialist Officer Exam Solved Papers
• Bank PO Planner
• Galgotia State Bank Probationary Officers Guide by Ravi Chopra
• Oswaal Chapter-Wise Solutions of BANK P.O. (10 Years Solved Papers)
• Ramesh Bank P. O. Prev. Solved Papers by RPH Editorial Board
• Ramesh IDBI/SIDBI Assistant Manager Guide by RPH Editorial Board
• Ramesh RBI Grade B Officers Exam Guide  by RPH Editorial Board
• Upkars Reserve Bank of India Grade-B Examination

Coaching Centers for SIDBI Exam

• AAABright Academy
• APEX Academy
• Axiom Academy
• Career Launcher
• Gandhi IAS study Center
• Hyderabad School of Banking
• Miglani Tutorials
• PaceSetter
• Tara Institute

Study Plan

Today banking has become one of the major areas of employment and hence millions of people are taking bank exams on the priority basis. Since the exam is divided into different sections, the candidates should be practicing in each area. The important aspect in the bank exams is the time management. The candidates should follow time permitted for each section and practice keeping these time limits.

The candidates can make use of the different study materials available in the market place and through online. In India we have many coaching centers meant for the bank aspirants. Practice with the model exams and previous year exams for the sound preparations.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of the written exam will available in the official site of the SIDBI and the eligible candidates for the next round will informed through their personal mail ID.

Score Validity

The score is valid until the present vacancies are filled. The score wont consider when another vacancies are created.