SIDBI Grade A Exam Pattern 2024
SIDBI Assistant Manager exam pattern for General Stream consists of objective questions with multiple choices followed by a Descriptive English Test. Out of the five options for a question, you need to select the correct answer. If you clear the SIDBI Grade A marks merit, you will be called for a Personal Interview. Let’s check out more details on the SIDBI Assistant Manager exam pattern 2022-23 for General Stream below.
SIDBI Grade A Online Exam
The SIDBI Assistant Manager exam pattern consists of 4 sections as mentioned
- Reasoning
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Awareness
The SIDBI Grade A exam 2024 is an online objective type paper. Furthermore, each section has a definite number of questions with definite marks. As per the SIDBI Grade A 2024 recruitment, there is a sectional time limit as well. The detailed SIDBI Assistant Manager Grade A pattern can be inferred from the table below.
| Name of Test | Type of Test | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | Objective | 30 | 30 | 120 minutes | Bilingual i.e., Hindi and English (except test of English language) |
| Reasoning Aptitude | Objective | 25 | 25 | ||
| Quantitative Aptitude | Objective | 25 | 25 | ||
| Computer Knowledge | Objective | 20 | 20 | ||
| General Awareness (With special reference to Banking and Financial Sector and Economic and Social Issues) | Objective | 20 | 20 | ||
| MSMEs: Policy, Regulatory and Legal Framework; Finance and Management (with focus on MSME). | Objective | 30 | 30 | ||
| Stream Specific Test | Objective | 50 | 50 | ||
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes | ||
SIDBI Grade A Descriptive Test
The Descriptive Test comprises two Essays on Financial / Banking / Economic and Social Issues in India and one Business Letter Writing. It is essential to attempt all three questions. Your Descriptive Paper will only be evaluated if you qualify in the Objective tests overall and sections wise. The ratio of candidates for evaluation of Descriptive English Paper will be subject to the number of vacancies. This paper will be available in English only and you are required to answer by typing on a computer. Refer to the table below for more details.
| Paper | Name of Test | Type of Test | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | English Language- Essay, Precis and Letter Writing | Online Descriptive - Answers to be typed using keyboard | 3 | 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. Questions related to Investment Banking, Merchant Banking, Equity, Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs), Promotion and development of MSMEs in India. Note: The above syllabus is only indicative and not exhaustive. | Online Objective (Bilingual i.e., Hindi and English) | 50 | 75 | 60 minutes |
| Online Descriptive - Answers to be typed using keyboard either in English or Hindi (Remington and Inscript keyboards) | 10 questions 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 |
SIDBI Grade A Interview
If you make it to the SIDBI Grade A merit list, based on the minimum cut-off marks decided by the Bank, you will be called for an interview. The SIDBI Grade ‘A’ Interview will be held at 5 centres- Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Lucknow. You need to indicate your preferred centre for the SIDBI Assistant Manager interview in the online application form. You are also required to carry all the documents as asked by the bank in original and photocopy. Non-submission of requisite documents at the time of interview will debar your candidature from further participation in the SIDBI recruitment process .
SIDBI Grade A Marking Scheme
There will be a penalty for every wrong answer that you mark in the SIDBI exam paper . If an answer is left unattempted no marks will be awarded. Details on the SIDBI Assistant Manager marks distribution for negative marking is given below.
SIDBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) Exam Marking Scheme 2024
| Marking Scheme | Considered Marks |
|---|---|
| For wrong answers | -1/4 of the marks assigned to that question |
| For not attempted | 0 (no marks) |
SIDBI Grade A Exam Language
All tests, except the test of the English Language, will be available in English and Hindi.
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