There are 3 stages of RBI Grade B exam:
1) Phase 1
2) Phase 2
3) Interview
RBI Grade B Phase I Exam Pattern:
S. No. | Name of Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
1. | General Awareness | 80 | 80 | Composite time of 2 hours |
2. | English Language | 30 | 30 |
3. | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
4. | Reasoning Ability | 60 | 60 |
Total | 200 | 200 |
Note:-
Phase 1 Exam is of qualifying nature, Students who qualify Phase 1 exam, get the chance to sit for phase 2 exam.
There is sectional and overall cutoff for phase 1.
There is sectional timing in paper,
Phase 1 Exam is online.
RBI Grade B Phase II Exam Pattern:
S. No. | Name of Test | Paper Type | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
1. | Paper I – Economic and Social Issues | Objective & Descriptive both | 100 | 120 |
2. | Paper II – English (Writing Skills) | Descriptive Test | 100 | 90 |
3. | Paper III – Finance and Management | Objective & Descriptive both | 100 | 120 |
Note:-
Phase 2 Exam is of qualifying nature, Students who qualify Phase 2 exam, get the chance to interview.
Phase 2 Marks along with Interview are considered for final selection
There will be 30 questions and 50 marks for Objective questions (some questions carrying 2 marks each and some carrying 1 mark each). In the case of Descriptive questions, 6 questions will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions (2 of 15 marks each and 2 of 10 marks each). In case, candidate answers more than 4 questions in descriptive, the first 4 shall be evaluated.
Phase 2 Exam is online.
RBI Grade B Officer Interview round:
Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview, based on aggregate marks obtained in Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III of Phase II exam. The interview will carry 50 marks. Final selection: Phase 2 + Interview