SIDBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) Eligibility 2026
Who can apply for SIDBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) in 2026 — the age limit, educational qualification, nationality and attempt rules as specified by Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). Always confirm against the official notification before applying.
SIDBI Grade A — General (Assistant Manager)
- Age
- 21 to 30 years as on the cut-off date specified in the notification (typically 1 January or 1 July of the exam year). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years, PwBD +10 years over and above category relaxation, Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules. EWS candidates get NO age relaxation.
- Education
- Graduation in Commerce / Economics / Mathematics / Statistics / Business Administration / Engineering with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) in aggregate from a recognised university, OR CA / CS / CMA (ICWA) / CFA professional qualification, OR a full-time MBA / PGDM. It is NOT open to graduates of any discipline. Relevant work experience is generally required for the General stream. The SIDBI Grade A academic bar (60%) is higher than NABARD Grade A General's 50% Bachelor's threshold.
- Nationality
- Citizen of India, OR subject of Nepal/Bhutan, OR Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with intent to settle permanently, OR person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intent to permanently settle in India. Non-Indian citizens require an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
- Attempts
- No formal cap on attempts — candidates may apply as long as they meet the upper age limit on the cut-off date. Application fee: Rs 1,100 for General/OBC/EWS, Rs 175 for SC/ST/PwBD (intimation charges only). Fee may shift by Rs 50-100 in any cycle; the notification is authoritative.
SIDBI Grade A — Specialist streams (IT / Legal / Statistics / Rajbhasha)
- Age
- 21 to 30 years for most specialist streams; standard category relaxations apply (SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10).
- Education
- Discipline-specific. Indicative — IT: BE/BTech/MCA in Computer Science / IT with 60% marks. Legal: LLB with 60% marks. Statistics: MA/MSc Statistics with 60% marks. Rajbhasha: Master's in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation level, with 60% marks. Always reference the year's notification for the discipline-specific eligibility — minimum percentages and accepted equivalents vary.
- Nationality
- Same as General stream — Indian citizen or eligible category from Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan refugees/PIO migrants.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt cap; subject to upper age limit on the cut-off date. Specialist vacancies are typically 2-10 per stream per cycle.
SIDBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) eligibility — common questions
What is the educational qualification for SIDBI Grade A (Assistant Manager)?
Graduation in Commerce / Economics / Mathematics / Statistics / Business Administration / Engineering with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) in aggregate from a recognised university, OR CA / CS / CMA (ICWA) / CFA professional qualification, OR a full-time MBA / PGDM. It is NOT open to graduates of any discipline. Relevant work experience is generally required for the General stream. The SIDBI Grade A academic bar (60%) is higher than NABARD Grade A General's 50% Bachelor's threshold. That is for SIDBI Grade A — General (Assistant Manager); the other 1 post under this notification are listed in the table above.
What is the age limit for SIDBI Grade A (Assistant Manager)?
21 to 30 years as on the cut-off date specified in the notification (typically 1 January or 1 July of the exam year). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years, PwBD +10 years over and above category relaxation, Ex-servicemen as per Government of India rules. EWS candidates get NO age relaxation.
Do I need to be an Indian citizen to apply for SIDBI Grade A (Assistant Manager)?
Citizen of India, OR subject of Nepal/Bhutan, OR Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with intent to settle permanently, OR person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intent to permanently settle in India. Non-Indian citizens require an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
Are there attempt limits or extra requirements for SIDBI Grade A (Assistant Manager)?
No formal cap on attempts — candidates may apply as long as they meet the upper age limit on the cut-off date. Application fee: Rs 1,100 for General/OBC/EWS, Rs 175 for SC/ST/PwBD (intimation charges only). Fee may shift by Rs 50-100 in any cycle; the notification is authoritative.
Where should I confirm my SIDBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) eligibility?
Always check against the official Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) notification — eligibility rules can change from one cycle to the next. The official links are at the bottom of this page.
Official sources
Every figure on this page traces back to the official notification. Rules change from cycle to cycle — confirm before you apply.
SIDBI — Career section (official notification page) · SIDBI — Official Website (about, schemes, annual report) · Ministry of MSME — schemes, MSMED Act, annual report · Udyam Registration Portal (MSME registration)
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