Overview

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recruits officers through a competitive selection process that identifies individuals with the necessary skills to perform the responsibilities of Regulatory Authority and Managerial Functions within RBI.The examinations test the analytical capabilities, understanding of economics, and Administrative Competency required to assist RBI in its functions as the central banking authority of India along with achieving Financial Stability.

Important Dates

RBI-Grade-B Particulars Details
Official Notification Release Tentative- April–May 2026
Registration Opens Tentative- April–May 2026
Registration Last Date Tentative- May–June 2026
Application Correction Window Tentative- June 2026
Admit Card Release Tentative- July 2026 for Phase-I
Exam Date Tentative- Phase-I: July 2026 Phase-II: August 2026
Answer Key Release Tentative- 7–10 days after each exam phase
Results Declaration Tentative- September–October 2026

Syllabus

Subject Key Topics Weightage
English Language Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Cloze Test, Sentence Correction, Error Spotting 15%
Numerical Ability Simplification, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Data Interpretation 15%
Reasoning Ability Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Logical Reasoning, Blood Relations 30%
General Awareness Current Affairs, Banking & Finance, RBI Functions, Indian Economy, Budget, Government Schemes 40%

Exam Pattern

RBI-Grade-B Particulars Details
Exam Name RBI Grade B
Exam Mode CBT (Camputer Based Test)
Exam Duration Phase I: 2 Hours Phase II: Separate papers with defined time limits
Number of Sections Phase I: 4 Sections Phase II: 3 Papers Interview: 1 Stage
Sectional Time Limit Yes, sectional time limits are applicable in Phase I examination
Number of Questions Prelims: 200 Mains: 60 (MCQs) and 15 Descriptive
Question Types Objective Type (MCQs) and Descriptive Type Questions
Marking Scheme Phase I: 1/4th negative marking for objective questions Phase II: Negative marking applicable only in objective sections
Language of Exam English and Hindi
Total Marks Prelims: 200 Mains: 300 Interview: 75

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