SIDBI Grade A (SIDBI Assistant Manager Grade A) — Free Online Mock Test

SIDBI Assistant Manager Grade A · MCQ. Reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, general/financial awareness & computer knowledge. · Official language: English & Hindi.

Advanced India Finance & Professional 55 questions 90 min 50 distinct variants
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SIDBI Grade A exam at a glance

55
Questions
90
Minutes total
1
Section
50
Variants

SIDBI Grade A key facts & eligibility

SIDBI Grade A at a glance — verified exam facts
Conducting bodySmall Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Official websitesidbi.in ↗
ModeRecruitment for Assistant Manager (Grade A) — an officer cadre in the principal MSME development bank — through three stages: Phase I (online Preliminary, objective), Phase II (online Main, objective plus a descriptive English paper) and an interview.
FrequencyAs and when vacancies arise, by SIDBI notification.
Scoring & markingThe Phase I Preliminary examination is 200 marks in 120 minutes with 0.25 negative marking — English, reasoning, quantitative aptitude and computer knowledge are qualifying, while general/MSME awareness and a stream-specific section count toward the shortlist. The Phase II Main examination (200 marks) has a descriptive English paper and a Finance & Management / MSME-domain paper (with negative marking on the objective portion). An interview completes the selection. The exact question and mark counts are set per notification.
LanguageEnglish and Hindi (the English paper is in English).

Who is eligible for SIDBI Grade A?

A bachelor’s degree with the prescribed minimum marks (commerce, economics, mathematics, statistics, business administration, engineering and similar), or a professional qualification (CA/CS/CMA/CFA) or a full-time MBA/PGDM, within the prescribed age limits.

Last verified July 2026 against SIDBI — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.

SIDBI Grade A section breakdown

The SIDBI Grade A mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.

SIDBI Grade A scoring & marking scheme

+1
Per correct answer
0
Per wrong answer
0
Per blank / skipped
100–1000
Scaled score range

Strategy: SIDBI Grade A has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.

Scale: SIDBI Grade A (pass 700/1000).

How SIDBI Grade A is conducted

SIDBI Grade A time strategy

With 55 questions in 90 minutes, you have about 98 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:

Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.

SIDBI Grade A topics covered

Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of SIDBI Grade A, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):

SIDBI Grade A (55 Q)

SIDBI Grade A difficulty calibration

Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.

SIDBI Assistant Manager Grade A · MCQ. Reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, general/financial awareness & computer knowledge. · Official language: English & Hindi.

Verified content — Wrexa Edge's SIDBI Grade A bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).

How Wrexa Edge prepares you for SIDBI Grade A

Expert take: what SIDBI Grade A really tests

SIDBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) is an officer entry into the MSME development bank. It has three stages: a Phase I Preliminary (200 marks, with English/reasoning/quant/computers qualifying and general/MSME awareness counting, 0.25 negative marking), a Phase II Main (a descriptive English paper + a Finance & Management/MSME-domain paper), and an interview. Eligibility is a graduate degree, or a professional qualification (CA/CS/CMA/CFA) or MBA.

Preparation tips

  • Clear the qualifying prelims sections, then build MSME/general awareness.
  • Practise the Mains descriptive English and the finance & management paper.
  • Study MSME policy and credit topics.

⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid

  • Under-preparing the finance & management / MSME domain.
  • Neglecting the descriptive English paper.

SIDBI Grade A study plan

A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.

1 Phase 1 — Prelims Months 1–3
  • English, reasoning, quant, computers (qualifying)
  • General & MSME awareness (merit)
  • 0.25 negative marking
2 Phase 2 — Mains Months 3–5
  • Descriptive English paper
  • Finance & Management / MSME domain
  • MSME policy and credit topics
3 Phase 3 — Interview Final
  • Interview
  • MSME and finance awareness
  • Final = Mains + interview

Where SIDBI Grade A can take you

A strong SIDBI Grade A result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:

Best books & official prep for SIDBI Grade A

Official practice: Apply and prepare from the official SIDBI notification on sidbi.in; clear the Prelims, then prepare the Mains (descriptive English + finance & management/MSME) and the interview.

Previous-year papers: SIDBI Grade A and RBI/NABARD Grade A practice sets reflect the pattern.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SIDBI Grade A exam pattern?
SIDBI Assistant Manager Grade A contains 55 questions across 1 section: SIDBI Grade A (55 Q). Total duration is 90 minutes (about 98 seconds per question).
Does SIDBI Grade A have negative marking?
No — SIDBI Grade A has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
How is SIDBI Grade A scored?
Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. SIDBI Grade A (pass 700/1000).
How can I practise SIDBI Grade A online for free?
Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length SIDBI Grade A mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
What is the difficulty level of SIDBI Grade A?
SIDBI Grade A is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. SIDBI Assistant Manager Grade A · MCQ. Reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, general/financial awareness & computer knowledge. · Official language: English & Hindi.
How long is the SIDBI Grade A exam?
SIDBI Grade A runs for 90 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
What topics are covered in SIDBI Grade A?
SIDBI Grade A is split into: SIDBI Grade A (55 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. SIDBI Assistant Manager Grade A · MCQ. Reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, general/financial awareness & computer knowledge. · Official language: English & Hindi.
What tools or aids are allowed during SIDBI Grade A?
No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
Is the SIDBI Grade A test adaptive?
No — SIDBI Grade A is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
How many SIDBI Grade A mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct SIDBI Grade A variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 2750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
Is there a free SIDBI Grade A test series 2026?
Yes. The Wrexa Edge SIDBI Grade A test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
Are SIDBI Grade A previous year question–style papers included?
Every SIDBI Grade A mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 55-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
Which is the best free SIDBI Grade A mock test online?
Wrexa Edge's SIDBI Grade A mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
Can I take the SIDBI Grade A mock test on mobile?
Yes. SIDBI Grade A mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
What is the SIDBI Grade A syllabus?
The SIDBI Grade A syllabus maps to its 1 section: SIDBI Grade A (55 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
What is the eligibility for SIDBI Grade A?
Eligibility for SIDBI Grade A — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic SIDBI Grade A practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
When is the SIDBI Grade A exam and how should I prepare?
Official SIDBI Grade A exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free SIDBI Grade A mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.

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