SIDBI Grade A Cut Off 2024, Know SIDBI Previous Year Cutoff

SIDBI Grade A Cut Off

SIDBI Grade A Cut Off is extremely important to know as joining SIDBI is a golden opportunity for any aspirant. SIDBI conducts a complete selection process to recruit candidates at the Assistant Manager position. The SIDBI Cutoff varies on the various factors such as vacancies, difficulty level and more.

SIDBI Grade A Previous Year Cut Off 2024

With the start of preparation, the very first question that arise in the mind of every aspirant is what are the SIDBI Grade A Previous Year Cut Offs? The previous year cutoff gives you an idea of the difficulty level of the examination and of the level of competition. In order to provide you with the answer to the question, we have created the blog post on SIDBI Grade A Cut Off.

SIDBI Grade A Exam 2024 – Overview

The important dates for SIDBI Grade A Recruitment 2024 are mentioned below. Check out the complete timeline below.

EventsImportant Overview
Exam Conducting AuthoritySIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India)
Exam NameSIDBI Grade A
Post NameGrade A Officer (Assistant Manager, General Stream)
Online Registrations Begins8th November 2024
Online Registrations Ends2nd December 2024
Cut-off date for determining Eligibility Criteria 8th November 2024

SIDBI Grade A Previous Year Cut Off

We have tried to cover the SIDBI Grade A Cut Off for previous years below:

SIDBI Grade A Cut Off 2022

The overall cut off, objective paper cut off & descriptive paper cut off have been released separately. Check it out below:

CategoryGeneralOBC
Objective Paper120.75120.6
Descriptive Paper2017
Overall157.75155.4

SIDBI Grade A Cut Off 2022 – Sectional

The sectional cut off have also been released. Check it out below:

CategoryGeneralOBC
Quantitative Aptitude19.7513.5
Reasoning2416
English16.255
GA7.7510

SIDBI Grade A Cut Off 2016

Check out the cut off for 2016 below. Also note that the exact official cut off is not available.

SectionQuestionsDifficulty LevelExpected Cut-off
 
Reasoning50Easy13.50 (+/-1)
English Language40Easy11 (+/-1)
Quantitative Aptitude50Moderate12 (+/-1)
General Awareness40Moderate13.50 (+/-1)
Computer Knowledge20Easy12 (+/-1)
Total200Easy-Moderate122 (+/-5)

The cut-offs above do not include the Descriptive portion. 

SIDBI Grade A Cut Off 2014

Check out the SIDBI Grade A Cut Off for the year 2014 below:

SectionGeneral CategoryOBCSCST
Quantitative Ability8555
Reasoning13999
Computer knowledge11999
English Language12888
General Awareness13101010
Total11410190108

SIDBI Grade A Officer Exam Pattern 2024

The online test also has two parts i.e. an objective exam and a descriptive exam. The SIDBI Grade A Exam Pattern has 7 subjects. Let us see the detailed SEBI Grade A Exam Pattern for each of these parts in detail.

SIDBI Grade A Exam Pattern – Objective Test

This test is objective in nature. Each subject has different number of questions and maximum marks. The timing for each section also remains different. For General Awareness (GA), the special reference will be to Banking and Financial Sector and Economic and
Social Issues). Check out the complete SIDBI Grade A Exam Pattern for the online test below:

  • Subjects: Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness.
  • Total Questions: 200 Multiple Choice Questions.
  • Exam Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
  • Negative Marking: ¼th mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
  • Qualifying Sections: English Language, Reasoning Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, Computer Knowledge (qualifying in nature).
  • Shortlisting Criteria: Based on marks in General Awareness, MSMEs, and Stream Specific Test.
  • Difficulty Level: May vary between Grade ‘A’ and Grade ‘B’.
SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMarks
English Language3030
Reasoning Aptitude2525
Quantitative Aptitude2525
Computer Knowledge2020
General Awareness (Banking, Financial Sector, Economic & Social Issues)2020
MSMEs: Policy, Regulatory & Legal Framework; Finance and Management (focus on MSME)3030
Stream Specific Test**5050
Grand Total200200

** Stream Specific Test

General (Grade ‘A’ and ‘B’):

  • Topics include MSME Financing (Due Diligence, KYC, Financial Ratios, Assessment of Term Loan/Working Capital).
  • Covers NPA and Recovery (including IRAC norms), NBFC Financing, and Credit Risk Assessment.
  • Note: The syllabus is only indicative and not exhaustive; additional topics may be included.

SIDBI Grade A Exam Pattern 2024 – Descriptive Test

Candidates will be required to answer by typing on the computer. The following is the exam pattern of the descriptive test which will be followed by the objective test. It is essential to attempt all three questions. The total duration of the descriptive test will be 60 minutes.

  • Scoring Format: In Paper II, some questions carry different marks (either 1 or 2 marks).
  • Answer Mode: For descriptive questions, answers must be typed using a keyboard.
  • Bilingual Option: Objective questions are available in both Hindi and English.
  • Indicative Syllabus: Topics provided are not exhaustive but give a broad outline of what to expect in the exam.
PaperTest NameDetails
Paper IEnglish Language (Essay, Précis, Comprehension, Business Correspondence)– Type: Descriptive (Online)
– Questions: 3
– Marks: 75
– Time: 75 minutes
– Focus on writing skills, expression, and understanding the topic.
Paper IIMSMEs (Policy, Regulatory Framework, Finance, MSME Financing, etc.)– Type: Objective (Online, Bilingual)
– Questions: 50 (mixed 1 or 2 marks)
– Marks: 75
– Time: 60 minutes
– Topics include NPA recovery, investment banking, credit risk, and MSME policies.
MSMEs Descriptive Questions– Type: Descriptive (Online in English/Hindi)
– Questions: 10 (attempt any 4)
– Marks: 50
– Time: 75 minutes
– Choose 2 questions of 15 marks each and 2 of 10 marks each.

SIDBI Grade A Previous Year Cut Off 2024 – FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available for SIDBI Grade A?

50 vacancies have been released for SIDBI Grade A 2024.

Q2. What is SIDBI Grade A Cut Off 2024?

SIDBI Grade A Cut Off refers to the minimum scores required to qualify for the selection process.

Q3. Can scoring the SIDBI Grade A Cut Off guarantee selection?

Scoring the Cut Off makes you eligible for selection, but the final selection depends on other factors like interview performance or combined merit list.

Q4. How is SIDBI Grade A Cut Off determined?

SIDBI determines the Cut Off based on factors like exam difficulty, number of vacancies, and candidates performance.

Q5. Do SIDBI Grade A Cut Off scores remain consistent every year?

No, it does not remain consistent. Cut Off scores can vary from year to year based on exam difficulty and other influencing factors.

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