Introduction
Understanding the exam pattern and syllabus will help the candidates in devising effective preparation strategies. Speed/Time management is vital in obtaining a good score in any competitive exam and hence, analysis of RBI Grade B Exam Pattern and Syllabus is very crucial to be able to complete the exams in the stipulated time.Aspirants can check the daily updates related to RBI Grade B exam, can visit the RBI Official Website
The RBI Grade B Selection Process for General Post involves two phases: Phase I and Phase II followed by an Interview. The RBI Grade B Selection Process for DEPR/DSIM Posts involves three phases: Paper I, Paper-II and Paper III followed by an Interview.
Pattern
RBI Gr B – (DR) – General – Exam Pattern:
RBI Gr B – (DR) – DEPR/DSIM – Exam Pattern:
Phase I will comprise a single Paper for 200 marks consisting of 4 Sections as follows. A composite time of 120 minutes will be given for answering.
| S.No. | Name of the Test | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Awareness | 120 Minutes |
| 2 | English Language | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | |
| 4 | Reasoning |
Note:
Roll No. of the candidates shortlisted for Phase-II examination will be published on RBI website, tentatively within a week after Phase-I examination.
Note:
All question papers (in both the Phases, except the test of English) will be set bilingually in Hindi and English.
The Board reserves the right to modify the exam dates and time entirely at its discretion.
The Phase-II online Examination will be conducted only for the candidates who are shortlisted on the basis of results of Phase-I. The Phase-II examination will be in shifts. Candidates are required to appear for all shifts. Phase–II online examination will consist of three papers as under:
| Name of Paper | Type of Paper | Time (Minutes) | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I: Economic and Social Issues | Objective Type | 90 | 100 |
| Paper II: English (Writing Skills) | Descriptive, to be typed with the help of the keyboard | 90 | 100 |
| Paper-III: Finance and Management | Objective type | 90 | 100 |
Note:
All question papers (in both the Phases, except the test of English) will be set bilingually in Hindi and English.
The Board reserves the right to modify the exam dates and time entirely at its discretion.
Interview will be of 50 marks. Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview, based on an aggregate of marks obtained in Phase-II (Paper-I + Paper-II + Paper-III). The minimum aggregate cut off marks for being shortlisted for Interview will be decided by the Board in relation to the number of vacancies.
Note:
Roll No. of the candidates shortlisted for interview will be published on RBI website at the appropriate time and interview call letters will be sent on registered email ID.
The candidate may opt for interview either in Hindi or English. Final Selection will be through merit list which will be prepared by adding marks secured by candidates in Phase-II examination and interview. Selection will be through Online/ Written Examination (WE) and interview. There are 3 papers for the Examination.
Paper-I Online Examination:
Paper I Objective Type (on Economics & Statistics). A composite time of 120 minutes will be given for answering Paper I. Candidates have to secure minimum marks as may be prescribed by the Board.
Paper-II Online Examination:
Paper II Descriptive Type (on Economics). A composite time of 180 minutes will be given for answering Paper II. The Question paper for paper II will be displayed on computer and answers to be written on paper. Candidates have to secure minimum marks as may be prescribed by the Board.
Paper-III Online Examination:
Paper II Paper III Descriptive Type (on English). A composite time of 90 minutes will be given for answering Paper III. The Question paper for paper II will be displayed on the computer and answers to be typed with the help of a keyboard. Candidates have to secure minimum marks as may be prescribed by the Board.
Interview:
The number of candidates to be called for interview will be decided by the Board.
Final selection will be on the basis of performance in the ‘WE’ and interview taken together.
| Name of Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I Objective Type | 120 minutes | 100 |
| Paper-II Descriptive Type (Question paper displayed on computer, answers to be written on paper) | 180 minutes | 100 |
| Paper-III English – Descriptive (To be typed with help of keyboard) | 90 minutes | 100 |
| Total | 300 |