The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Grade B Exam is a highly competitive exam conducted to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Grade B Officers in the Reserve Bank of India. This exam is known for its rigorous selection process and offers a prestigious career in the Indian banking sector.
Find the RBI Grade B Exam notification and click on ‘Apply Online’
Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
The application fee for the RBI Grade B Exam varies based on the candidate’s category:
Candidates must have a minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) in Bachelor’s Degree, 12th, and 10th standard examinations.
Candidates have to secure minimum qualifying marks in each section and also the overall cutoff marks to be eligible for Phase II. The marks obtained in Phase I will not be considered for final selection.
Candidates who clear Phase I are eligible for Phase II. The marks obtained in Phase II will be considered for final selection. Candidates have to secure minimum qualifying marks in each paper of Phase II and also the overall cutoff marks.
Candidates who qualify in Phase II will be shortlisted for the interview process. The interview carries 75 marks. Candidates have to secure minimum qualifying marks in the interview and also the overall cutoff marks.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in Phase II (Main Examination) and Phase III (Interview). The candidates will be selected according to their ranking in the merit list and the number of vacancies.
Phase I is an elimination round; only successful candidates proceed to Phase II
There is negative marking of 1/4th marks for each incorrect answer in both Phase I and Phase II exams
Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in each section of Phase I and Phase II exams
The final merit list is based on the candidate’s performance in Phase II and Phase III
The RBI Grade B Exam is conducted in English and Hindi languages, except for the English Language section in both Phase I and Phase II, which is only in English.
Expected cut-offs for the RBI Grade B Exam 2023 will be available once the exam is conducted. Previous years’ cut-offs can provide a rough idea of the minimum qualifying marks.
Some of the best books for RBI Grade B Exam preparation are:
Organizational Behavior – Stephen P. Robbins & Timothy A. Judge
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Aggarwal
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT – Nishit K. Sinha
High School English Grammar & Composition – Wren & Martin
30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary – Wilfred Funk & Norman Lewis
In addition to these books, regularly read newspapers like The Economic Times, The Hindu Business Line, and The Business Standard. Magazines like Yojana and Kurukshetra can also help you gain insights into economic and social issues. Practice mock tests and previous year question papers to get a better understanding of the exam pattern and to improve your time management skills.