{"id":200926,"date":"2026-04-03T00:36:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T19:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=200926"},"modified":"2026-04-03T00:36:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T19:06:41","slug":"sidbi-grade-b-selection-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sidbi-grade-b-selection-process\/","title":{"rendered":"SIDBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Step-By-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sidbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#What_is_the_SIDBI_Grade_B_selection_process\" >What is the SIDBI Grade B selection process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sidbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#What_is_the_structure_of_the_SIDBI_Grade_B_phase_1_exam\" >What is the structure of the SIDBI Grade B phase 1 exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sidbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#What_topics_are_covered_in_the_stream_specific_test_for_SIDBI_Grade_B\" >What topics are covered in the stream specific test for SIDBI Grade B?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sidbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#How_is_the_Phase_2_exam_conducted_for_SIDBI_Grade_B\" >How is the Phase 2 exam conducted for SIDBI Grade B?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sidbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#What_happens_after_Phase_2_in_SIDBI_Grade_B_selection_process\" >What happens after Phase 2 in SIDBI Grade B selection process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sidbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#How_is_the_final_selection_done_for_SIDBI_Grade_B\" >How is the final selection done for SIDBI Grade B?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sidbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Getting selected for the SIDBI Grade B post is not just about knowledge it is about strategy, consistency, and performing well across multiple stages of the selection process. The exam is conducted in a structured way to test candidates on reasoning ability, financial awareness, domain knowledge, writing skills, and overall personality. If you are aiming for this prestigious role in the development banking sector, understanding each stage clearly is the first step toward success. in this blog, we have provided all the details about the SIDBI Grade B selection process 2026 along with the post wise exam pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_SIDBI_Grade_B_selection_process\"><\/span>What is the SIDBI Grade B selection process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/sidbi-grade-b-notification\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-sidbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIDBI Grade B<\/a> selection process is a 3 stage recruitment system designed to evaluate candidates thoroughly for the Manager Grade B role. It includes Phase 1 (screening exam), Phase 2 (main online examination with objective and descriptive papers), and Phase III (interview round). In addition, a psychometric test is conducted to assess personality traits before the interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1<\/td><td>Online Screening Exam<\/td><td>Shortlisting candidates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2<\/td><td>Online Main Exam<\/td><td>Final merit evaluation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 3<\/td><td>Interview<\/td><td>Personality and suitability check<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extra Step<\/td><td>Psychometric Test<\/td><td>Behavioral and personality analysis<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sidbi\/?ref=contpp-sidbi-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore SIDBI Grade A\/B Online Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-structure-of-the-sidbi-grade-b-phase-1-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_structure_of_the_SIDBI_Grade_B_phase_1_exam\"><\/span>What is the structure of the SIDBI Grade B phase 1 exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Phase 1 exam is an online screening test conducted for all streams including General, Legal, and IT. It checks basic aptitude, reasoning ability, English language skills, computer knowledge, general awareness, MSME knowledge, and stream-specific understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Aptitude<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Knowledge<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSME Policy &amp; Finance<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stream Specific Test<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The duration of the exam is 120 minutes, and it includes negative marking of 1\/4th mark for wrong answers. Only merit sections like General Awareness, MSME, and Stream-specific test are used for shortlisting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-topics-are-covered-in-the-stream-specific-test-for-sidbi-grade-b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_topics_are_covered_in_the_stream_specific_test_for_SIDBI_Grade_B\"><\/span>What topics are covered in the stream specific test for SIDBI Grade B?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The stream-specific test assesses candidates based on their chosen specialization General, Legal, or IT making sure they have expertise in their respective fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stream<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Topics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General<\/td><td>MSME financing, KYC, credit risk, financial ratios, working capital, term loans, NPA, IRAC norms, NBFC financing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legal<\/td><td>Constitutional Law, Contract Act, SARFAESI, IBC, RTI Act, Limitation Act, Legal drafting, Transfer of Property Act<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT<\/td><td>Programming (C, C++, Java, Python), DBMS, OS, networking, cybersecurity, AI\/ML basics, system design<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-the-phase-2-exam-conducted-for-sidbi-grade-b\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_Phase_2_exam_conducted_for_SIDBI_Grade_B\"><\/span>How is the Phase 2 exam conducted for SIDBI Grade B?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase 2 is a critical stage, as the final selection is determined by both Phase 2 scores and interview performance. It comprises a combination of objective and descriptive papers, with slight variations depending on the specific stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper I \u2013 English Language<\/td><td>Descriptive<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>75 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper II \u2013 Objective Section<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>60 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper II \u2013 Descriptive Section<\/td><td>Descriptive<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>75 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-happens-after-phase-2-in-sidbi-grade-b-selection-process\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_after_Phase_2_in_SIDBI_Grade_B_selection_process\"><\/span>What happens after Phase 2 in SIDBI Grade B selection process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After qualifying Phase 2, candidates are shortlisted for a psychometric test followed by the interview round. The psychometric test evaluates personality traits like communication skills, problem-solving ability, and suitability for banking roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Psychometric Test<\/td><td>Personality and behavioral assessment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interview<\/td><td>Final selection round (100 marks)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The interview also considers extracurricular achievements such as district, state, or national-level recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_final_selection_done_for_SIDBI_Grade_B\"><\/span>How is the final selection done for SIDBI Grade B?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The final merit list is prepared based on Phase 2 marks and Interview performance. Candidates must also clear minimum cut-offs in each section and overall score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phase II performance (main scoring stage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interview marks (100 marks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychometric evaluation (qualitative input)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tie-breaking rules:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Higher Phase II marks preferred<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Older candidate ranked higher if marks are equal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher academic marks considered in further ties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1731060299828\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. What is the selection process for SIDBI Grade B?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The selection process includes Phase I (Online Exam), Phase II (Online Exam), and Phase III (Personal Interview).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1731060300754\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. Is there any negative marking in the SIDBI Grade B Phase I exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the 1\/4th mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1731060301392\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. What is the interview process for SIDBI Grade B selection?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The interview assesses the candidate&#8217;s personality, communication skills, and banking knowledge.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1731060302048\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. How are candidates shortlisted for SIDBI Grade B Phase II?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in Phase I.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1731061165048\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">5. 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