Exam Overview
The RBI Grade B Officer Exam is a prestigious recruitment examination conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the Grade B (DR) – General posts. This examination evaluates candidates on their banking, economic, financial, and analytical skills through multiple phases, including a preliminary Phase 1, a comprehensive Phase 2, and a final interview.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Reasoning | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Subject-wise Syllabus
Phase 1 Syllabus
- General Awareness: Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, RBI functions, and Economic News.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Profit & Loss, Data Interpretation, and Mensuration.
- Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, and Logical Reasoning.
- English Language: Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, and Vocabulary.
Phase 2 Syllabus
- Economic & Social Issues (ESI): National Income, Growth, Globalization, and Indian Economy.
- English: Essay Writing, Precis Writing, and Reading Comprehension.
- Finance & Management (FM): Financial Systems, Risk Management, and Corporate Governance.
Preparation Tips
- Stay updated with current affairs through reliable sources.
- Practice descriptive writing regularly to enhance clarity and expression.
- Revise financial concepts and management theories consistently.
- Solve previous year papers to improve speed and accuracy.
