SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT BANK OF INDIA (SIDBI)
HEAD OFFICE: SIDBI TOWER, 
15 ASHOK MARG,
LUCKNOW - 226001
Advertisement No 01/Grade A/2021-22
Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit: https://www.sidbi.in/files/careers/SIDBI_Officers_General_Stream_English...

Last date for Registration & Submission of Online application : 24.03.2022

Recruitment of Officers in Grade ‘A’– General Stream: 2022

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Manager in Grade ‘A’ in General Stream in Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).

Post: Assistant Manager Grade ‘A’
General Stream
No. of posts: 100, out of which 02 for Visually Impaired
Pay scale: 28150 -  55600/-
Age: 24-28 years
Age Relaxation: 10 years for PwD candidates.
Qualification: Bachelors’ Degree in Law, OR Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering (Preferably Civil /
Electrical / Mechanical) OR Master’s Degree in any discipline (Preferably from Commerce/ Economics/Management subject) from an institute / University recognized by the University Grant Commission (UGC) / Central Government OR CA / CS / CWA / CFA OR Ph.D. from Institutions recognized by GOI/UGC.

The candidate must have scored minimum 60% marks or first class (55% or Second class, in case of SC/ST), in aggregate in any of the above indicated qualifications. 

(i) Job Profile: The Officers in Grade ‘A’ are expected to contribute proactively in following broad areas of operations of the Bank-
(a) Augmenting credit penetration in MSME, Microfinance, Startup/Venture Capital Sector through Direct / Indirect Credit Delivery and Monitoring Mechanisms.
(b) Contributing in entrepreneurship promotion & skill development activities of the Bank for the MSME sector, including facilitating co-operation and co-ordination with various stakeholders.
(c) To be key input providers in Business Analytics and decision-making process by gathering regular market feedback/research and update the Management with the trends in their areas/clusters to assist Bank in prioritization of various new initiatives and projects.

(d) participate in internal management/administration, control and monitoring related functions to ensure that the Bank remains an adaptable and responsive organization amidst changing dynamics of MSME sector and overall economy.

(e) Any other work as assigned by the Bank from time to time.

All tests, except test of English Language and Descriptive test will be provided in both English and Hindi. All the objective questions will have multiple choices. Out of the five answers, to a question only one will be the correct answer. The Candidate will have to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse click’ that alternative which you feel is appropriate/ correct. The alternative/ option that the candidate has clicked on will be treated as his/her answer to that question. For objective type of tests, there will be penalty for wrong answers marked by the candidates. For every wrong answer marked by a candidate, 1/4 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
The Scores of Online Examination will be obtained by adopting the following procedure:
(i) Number of questions answered correctly by a candidate in each objective test is considered for arriving at the Corrected Score after applying penalty for wrong answers.

Probation and posting / transfer - The selected candidates would be on probation for a period of 2 years which is extendable upto maximum 4 years at the discretion of SIDBI. The selected candidates will be liable to be posted /transferred at discretion of SIDBI to various offices / verticals / associates /subsidiaries of SIDBI from time to time and on such terms and conditions as may be decided by SIDBI.

Visual Impairment ("VI" Category): Only those Visually Impaired (VI) persons who suffer from any one of the following conditions, after best correction, are eligible to apply.

(i) Blindness:
 (a) Total absence of sight; OR
(b) Visual acuity less than 3/60 or less than 10/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with best possible correction; OR
 (c) Limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 10 degree. OR
 (ii) Low Vision:
(a) Visual acuity not exceeding 6/18 or less than 20/60 upto 3/60 or upto 10/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with best possible corrections; OR
(b) Limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 40 degree up to 10 degree.

Note: Only those persons with benchmark disabilities would be eligible for reservation.
"Benchmark disability" means a person with not less than 40% of a specified disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes the persons with disability, where disability has been defined in a measurable term, as certified by the certifying authority

Guidelines for Persons with Disabilities using a Scribe
(A) The visually impaired candidates and candidates whose writing speed is adversely affected permanently for any reason can use their own scribe at their cost during the online examination, subject to limits as in (ii) below. In all such cases where a scribe is used, the following rules will apply: 

a. The candidate will have to arrange his/her own scribe at his/her own cost.
b. The scribe arranged by the candidate should not be a candidate for the same examination. If violation of the above is detected at any stage of the process, candidature of both the candidate and the scribe will be cancelled. Candidates eligible for and who wish to use the services of a scribe in the examination should invariably carefully indicate the same in the online application form. Any subsequent request will not be entertained.

A person acting as a scribe for one candidate cannot be a scribe for another candidate.

The scribe may be from any academic stream. However, for posts in disciplines other than "General", the scribe should be from an academic stream different from that prescribed for the post. 

Both the candidate as well as scribe will have to give a suitable undertaking confirming that the scribe fulfils all the stipulated eligibility criteria for a scribe mentioned above. Further in case it later transpires that he/she did not fulfil any laid down eligibility criteria or suppressed material facts the candidature of the applicant will stand cancelled, irrespective of the result of the online examination and interview / final result

Those candidates who use a scribe shall be eligible for compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour of the examination or as otherwise advised. 

Scribe should not answer on his/her own. Any such behaviour observed will result in cancellation of candidature.

Only candidates registered for compensatory time will be allowed such concessions since compensatory time given to candidates shall be system based, it shall not be possible for the test conducting agency to allow such time if he / she is not registered for the same. Candidates not registered for compensatory time shall not be allowed such concessions. 

The candidate should opt for using scribe/ compensatory time only if they are eligible for availing these services/concessions as per the rules and guidelines of Government of India under RPWD Act, 2016 in this regard.

The scribe will be allowed to be used as per the guidelines issued vide Office Memorandum F.No.16-110/2003-DDIII dated February 26, 2013 of Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Disability Affairs, New Delhi.

During the exam, at any stage, if it is found that scribe is independently answering the questions, the exam session will be terminated and candidate’s candidature will be cancelled. The candidature of such candidates using the services of a scribe will also be cancelled if it is reported after the examination by the test administrator personnel that the scribe independently answered the questions. 

Age Relaxation: 10 years for PwD candidates.

Candidates are required to download their interview call letters from the SIDBI’s website www.sidbi.in

The centre, address of the venue, time & date of Interview will be informed to the shortlisted candidates in the call letter

List of Documents to be produced at the time of interview (as applicable)

The following documents in original and attested photocopies in support of the candidate’s eligibility and identity are to be invariably submitted at the time of interview failing which the candidate may not be permitted to appear for the interview. Non submission of requisite documents by the candidate at the time of interview will debar his candidature from further participation in the recruitment process.
(a) Printout of the valid Interview Call Letter.
(b) Valid system generated printout of the online application form
(c) Duly authenticated Exam call letter (with authenticated copy of ID proof).
Candidates who do not bring the authenticated/ stamped call letter of examination and authenticated/ stamped photocopy of ID proof at the time of Interview will not be allowed to appear for the Interview.
(d) Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate issued by the Competent Municipal Authorities or SSLC/ Std. X Certificate with DOB).
(e) Photo Identify Proof as indicated at S.No.8(viii).
(f) Proof of Permanent Address as indicated at S.No.8(ix).
(g) Marksheets & certificates for Graduation or equivalent qualification etc. Proper document from Board /University for having declared the result on or before 24.03.2022 has to be submitted.

 Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format as stipulated by Government of India in the case of SC/ST/OBC/EWS category candidates.

 In case of candidates belonging to OBC category, certificate should specifically contain a clause that the candidate does not belong to creamy layer section excluded from the benefits of reservation for Other Backward Classes in Civil post & services under Government of India. OBC caste certificate containing the non-creamy layer clause should be valid as on the date of interview if called for (issued within one year prior to the date of interview if called for). Caste Name mentioned in certificate should tally letter by letter with Central Government list / notification. Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming under creamy layer and/ or if their caste does not find place in the Central List are not entitled to OBC reservation. They should indicate their category as General in the online application form.

 Disability certificate in prescribed format issued by the District Medical Board in case of Persons with Disability category. If the candidate has used the services of a Scribe at the time of Online Examination, the duly filled in details of the scribe in the prescribed format.

Persons eligible for age relaxation under 4.3.(v) must produce a certificate from the District Magistrate to the effect that they are eligible for relief in terms of the Rehabilitation Package for 1984 Riot Affected Persons sanctioned by the Government and communicated vide Ministry of Finance, Dept of Financial Services communication No.F.No.9/21/2006 -IR dated 27.07.2007.

Experience certificates, if any.

Candidates to go to the SIDBI website www.sidbi.in - click on the option "APPLY ONLINE" which will open a new screen.

To register application, choose the tab, "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name, Contact details and Email-id.

Intimation Charges: Rs. 175/- for PwD candidates.

Before applying online, candidates should:-
(i) Scan their :
 photograph (4.5 cm* 3.5 cm)
 signature (with black ink)
 left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink)
 a hand written declaration (on a white paper with black ink) (text given below) ensuring that all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications as given in Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of documents below.
(ii) Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
(iii) The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged.
(If a candidate is not having left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb for applying.)
(iv) The text for the hand written declaration is as follows -
"I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required."
(v) The above mentioned hand written declaration has to be in the candidate's handwriting and in English only. If it is written and uploaded by anybody else or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid.
(In the case of Visually Impaired candidates who cannot write may get the text of declaration typed and put their left-hand thumb impression below the typed declaration and upload the document as per specifications.)

(vi) Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make Online Payment of the requisite application fee/ intimation charges.

(vii) Have a valid personal email ID, which should be kept active at least till the till the completion of this Recruitment Process. SIDBI will send intimation to download call letters for PRT/On -Line Exam/Interview on this e-mail ID only Under no circumstances, a candidate should share with/mention e-mail ID to / of any other
person. In case, a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her new e-mail ID before applying on -line and must maintain that email account.