{"id":16752,"date":"2022-03-23T03:16:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T21:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=16752"},"modified":"2023-10-27T14:53:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T09:23:37","slug":"sidbi-grade-a-2022-changes-in-the-exam-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sidbi-grade-a-2022-changes-in-the-exam-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"SIDBI Grade A 2022 Exam-Changes in the Exam Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is a financial institution under the Ministry of Finance. It strengthens and develops the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). MSMEs, as you might be knowing, play a crucial role in the growth of the Indian economy in terms of production, employment, and exports. And, SIDBI helps MSMEs in getting funds for the development, commercialization, and marketing of their products. This makes SIDBI Grade A is one of the most sought-after jobs in the banking sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, are you ready to face the SIDBI Grade A Online Examination on16th April 2022? But, do you know the changes that have been made in the exam pattern? This is very important. Because the negligence about it can have a negative impact on your preparation or performance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll take a look at the changes that have been made by SIDBI in the SIDBI Grade A 2022 Exam Pattern to get well informed about the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take SIDBI Grade A 2022 Phase 1 Mock Tests & clear the upcoming exam with flying colours!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIDBI Grade A 2022: Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All the candidates must be fully aware of the latest exam pattern for better preparation for the exam. This gives them a clear idea about the weightage. Therefore, before you start your preparation for the SIDBI Grade A exam, you need to keep in mind the SIDBI Grade A exam pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SIDBI Grade A 2022 exam consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. An Online written test & descriptive test<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. A Personal interview<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Take SIDBI Grade A 2022 Phase 1 Mock Tests & clear the upcoming exam with flying colours!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Changes in the Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The last SIDBI Grade A exam was conducted in 2016. Now, some changes have been made in the SIDBI Grade A 2022 exam pattern like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Computer Knowledge section has been removed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. The number of questions in English has been reduced to 30 questions, from 40 questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. The number of questions in General Awareness have increased to 50 questions (from 40 questions). The GA questions will now be based on Banking\/Financial Sector\/Economic & Social Issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. The number of questions has been reduced to 40 (from 50 questions) in the Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Aptitude. Eeach question will now carry 1.5 marks now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. SIDBI has also introduced sectional timing this year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. There are also some changes in the Descriptive English paper as well. Now, there will be 3 questions, 2 Essays on Financial\/Banking\/Economic & Social Issues in India and 11 Business Letter. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Take a FREE SIDBI Grade A 2022 Mock Test!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      SIDBI Grade A 2022-Revised Online Written Examination Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      Name of the Test<\/strong><\/td>Type of Test<\/strong><\/td>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td>Time <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
      English Language <\/td>Objective <\/td>30<\/td>30<\/td>20 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
      General Awareness (with special reference to Banking and Financial sector and Economic & Social Issues)<\/td>Objective <\/td>50<\/td>50<\/td>30 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
      Reasoning<\/td>Objective <\/td>40<\/td>60<\/td>40 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
      Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>Objective <\/td>40<\/td>60<\/td>30 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
      Total <\/td> <\/td>160<\/td>200<\/td>120 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
      Online Descriptive Test (English)- Comprising of two Essays on Financial\/Banking\/Economic\/Social issues in India (20 Marks each) and one on Business Letter Writing (10 Marks) Note: It is essential to attempt all three questions<\/td>Descriptive<\/td>3<\/td>50<\/td>60 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
      Total<\/td> <\/td>163<\/td>250<\/td>180 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n