RBI Grade B
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Introduction
RBI Grade B Officer is one of the most prestigious regulatory and banking examinations in India, conducted by the Reserve Bank of India. The exam recruits officers for Grade ‘B’ positions in the central bank, where they contribute to monetary policy, banking regulation, financial supervision, currency management, and economic research.
Exam Pattern
Phase I (Preliminary Examination)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 |
| Reasoning Ability | 60 | 60 |
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Duration: 120 Minutes
Objective Type Questions
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Phase I is qualifying in nature and is used for shortlisting candidates for Phase II.
Phase II (Main Examination)
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Economic & Social Issues (ESI) | 100 |
| Paper II | English (Writing Skills) | 100 |
| Paper III | Finance & Management (FM) | 100 |
| Total | 300 |
ESI and FM contain both Objective and Descriptive questions.
English paper is fully descriptive and typed on a computer.
Interview
Interview Marks: 75
Final Merit = Phase II Marks + Interview Marks.
Selection Process
- Phase I (Preliminary Exam)
- Phase II (Main Exam)
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
Syllabus
Phase I
General Awareness
Current Affairs
Banking Awareness
RBI Notifications
Economy & Finance
Government Schemes
Reasoning Ability
Puzzles
Seating Arrangement
Coding-Decoding
Syllogism
Blood Relations
Quantitative Aptitude
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Profit & Loss
Data Interpretation
Time & Work
English Language
Reading Comprehension
Grammar
Vocabulary
Error Detection
Cloze Test
Phase II
Economic & Social Issues (ESI)
Indian Economy
Economic Reforms
Growth & Development
Poverty & Unemployment
Sustainable Development
Social Structure in India
English (Writing Skills)
Essay Writing
Precis Writing
Reading Comprehension
Business/Official Communication
Finance & Management (FM)
Financial System
Risk Management
Financial Markets
Corporate Governance
Leadership
Motivation
Human Resource Management
How to Apply
Visit the official RBI website:
- Register online.
- Fill in personal and educational details.
- Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form and save the confirmation page.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree with the required percentage of marks from a recognized university.
Different eligibility conditions apply for General, DEPR, and DSIM streams.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
Age relaxation is available as per government rules.
Nationality
Candidate must be an Indian citizen or fulfill the nationality conditions prescribed in the notification.
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