The SIDBI Grade A Exam is conducted by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to recruit Assistant Managers in Grade A. Along with understanding the exam pattern and syllabus, candidates should also know about the available examination centres before filling out the application form. SIDBI conducts the Phase 1 and Phase 2 online examinations at selected centres across India.
In this blog, we will cover the SIDBI Grade A Exam Centres for both phases, the centre selection process, and steps to check your allotted exam centre.
What are SIDBI Grade A Exam Centres?
SIDBI Grade A Exam Centres are the designated locations where candidates appear for the Phase 1 and Phase 2 online exams. These centres are spread across different states and cities to make the examination accessible to candidates from various regions. Candidates need to select their preferred examination centres while filling out the online application form. However, the final centre is allotted by SIDBI based on availability and administrative requirements.
What is the list of SIDBI Grade A Phase 1 Exam Centres?
The SIDBI Grade A Phase 1 examination is conducted online at multiple centres across India. Candidates can select their preferred examination city from the options available in the application form. The Phase 1 centre list covers major cities as well as selected regional locations.
| State/UT | Phase 1 exam cities |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada/Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Kurnool, Rajahmundry |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Guwahati, Dibrugarh |
| Bihar | Darbhanga, Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh – Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur, Bhilai, Bilaspur |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu | Surat |
| Delhi | Delhi NCR |
| Goa | Panaji |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
| Haryana | Faridabad, Gurugram, Ambala |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla, Hamirpur |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu & Samba, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad, Ranchi, Jamshedpur |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Belagavi, Mysore, Hubli, Gulbarga |
| Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode |
| Ladakh | Leh |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Amravati, Kolhapur, Nanded, Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Dhenkanal |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Jalandhar, Bathinda, Patiala, Ludhiana |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer |
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Prayagraj, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ayodhya, Meerut, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Moradabad, Noida |
| West Bengal | Kolkata/Greater Kolkata, Asansol |
What is the list of SIDBI Grade A phase 2 exam centres?
The SIDBI Grade A Phase 2 examination is conducted at a smaller number of centres compared to Phase 1. Candidates shortlisted after Phase 1 are eligible to appear for the next stage of the selection process. The Phase 2 centre list includes major cities across different regions of India. Candidates should check the official notification and their Phase 2 call letter for the final centre details.
| Phase 2 exam centres | Phase 2 exam centres |
| Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar | Hyderabad/Secunderabad |
| Bengaluru | Jaipur |
| Bhopal | Jammu |
| Bhubaneswar | Kolkata/Greater Kolkata |
| Chandigarh – Mohali | Lucknow |
| Chennai | Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR |
| Guwahati | Patiala |
| Ludhiana | Patna |
| Pune | Raipur |
| Ranchi | Shillong |
| Srinagar | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Delhi NCR |
What is the SIDBI Grade A exam centre selection procedure?
Candidates must select their preferred examination centre while completing the SIDBI Grade A online application form. The centre selection process is important because SIDBI generally does not accept requests for changes after the application is submitted.
However, the bank has the authority to modify or cancel examination centres depending on the number of applicants and administrative requirements. Candidates should carefully review their preferences before submitting the application.
- Candidates must select their preferred examination city in the online application form.
- The examination will be conducted at the venue mentioned in the respective call letter.
- Requests to change the examination centre, venue, date or session will not be entertained.
- SIDBI reserves the right to cancel or add examination centres depending on administrative requirements.
- SIDBI may allot a different examination centre from the one selected by the candidate.
- If sufficient candidates do not opt for a particular centre, SIDBI may allot an alternative nearby centre.
- The choice of examination centre, once submitted, will be treated as final.
How to Check Your SIDBI Grade A Exam Centre?
Candidates can check their allotted SIDBI Grade A examination centre through their respective admit cards or call letters. SIDBI releases the call letters on its official website before the examination. The call letter contains important information such as the examination date, reporting time and venue address. Candidates should download their call letters as soon as they are available and check all the details carefully.
- Visit the official SIDBI website: SIDBI Official Website.
- Go to the Careers or Recruitment section.
- Find the SIDBI Grade A recruitment notification and call letter link.
- Log in using your registration number and password or other required credentials.
- Download your examination call letter.
- Check the examination date, reporting time and complete centre address.
What should you keep in mind while selecting SIDBI Grade A exam centres?
Selecting a convenient examination city can help candidates avoid unnecessary travel stress on the examination day. Before submitting the application form, candidates should consider the distance, travel options and availability of accommodation near the selected city. They should also remember that selecting a particular city does not guarantee allotment of the exact venue they prefer. Here are some important points to consider:
- Choose a nearby city: Select an examination city that is easy to reach from your home or workplace.
- Check transportation facilities: Consider the availability of trains, buses, flights and local transport.
- Avoid last-minute travel: If the centre is far away, plan your journey in advance.
- Check the venue address: Once the call letter is released, check the exact examination centre location.
- Reach early: Visit the examination venue a day before the exam if you are unfamiliar with the location.
- Keep documents ready: Carry your call letter and the required identity proof as mentioned in the examination instructions.
FAQs
SIDBI Grade A Phase 1 is conducted across multiple cities in India, covering different states and union territories.
The previous recruitment cycle included 23 Phase 2 examination centres across India.
Yes, candidates can select their preferred examination city while filling out the online application form.
No, SIDBI generally does not entertain requests for changes in the examination centre.
Candidates can check their allotted examination centre in their admit card or call letter.
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