RBI Grade B
Conducted by Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
About this exam
Reserve Bank of India - Officer in Grade B (Direct Recruit), General. Recruitment through a three-stage process: Phase I Preliminary (online objective, qualifying only), Phase II Main (three papers, 300 marks, merit-counted: Economic & Social Issues, English Writing Skills, Finance & Management), and Interview (75 marks). Final merit = Phase II + Interview = 375 marks.
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR a Master's/professional/research qualification with 55% (50% for reserved), from a recognised university; age 21 to 30 years as per the official notification (relaxations per government norms for reserved categories). Confirm exact eligibility, marks, and age cutoff against the live RBI Grade B 2027 notification.
Important Dates
The 2026 cycle has concluded (Phase I 13 Jun 2026, Phase II 25 Jul 2026). Product targets the 2027 cycle: notification tentatively expected ~Apr-May 2027 at opportunities.rbi.org.in, Phase I ~Jun-Jul 2027, Phase II shortly after. All 2027 dates tentative until the notification is published.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 60 | 60 | 0.25 | 45 min |
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 0.25 | 25 min |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 0.25 | 25 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 0.25 | 25 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
Sectional timing: each section has its own timer.
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic and Social Issues | 30 | 50 | 0.42 | 60 min |
| Finance and Management | 30 | 50 | 0.42 | 60 min |
| Total | 60 | 100 | 120 min |
Sectional timing: each section has its own timer.
Pattern as configured for our mock tests. Always confirm against the official notification.
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RBI Grade B guides and updates
Syllabus, cut-offs, salary and preparation strategy for RBI Grade B, from our blog.
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