Important Topics for RBI Grade B Phase 2, Subject Wise Topics List

Saloni Singhal

7 months ago

Important Topics for RBI Grade B Exam

A few days are left for the phase 2 exam, so it’s essential to focus on the most important topics of RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam. Below, we have covered the key topics for both phase 1 & phase 2 of the RBI Grade B exam. Only those candidates who have cleared the Phase 1 exam will appear in the Phase 2 exam. All those candidates who are planning to appear in RBI Grade B 2025 can check out the phase 1 important topics below. Check out the section wise important topics for RBI Grade B.

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Important Topics

Phase 2 exam consists of three subjects out of which English paper is completely descriptive in nature. The rest two subjects are ESI & FM. Both these subjects are 50% objective and 50% descriptive in nature. Check out the list of Important Topics for RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam.

Important Topics for RBI Grade B ESI Objective Paper

You might expect objective questions from the following topics:

Get thorough with the basic concepts (fundamentals)
Cover these basic chapters of ESI & FM like Measurement of Growth – Various Indicators like GDP, GNP, NNP, National Income, etc.
What is Monetary and Fiscal Policy?
Various tools are used by RBI (as part of Monetary policy) and the Government as part of Fiscal Policy.
Balance of Payments
Industrial & Labour Policy
Sustainable Development
Indian Political System (important articles)

Important Topics for RBI Grade B ESI Descriptive Paper

You might expect some descriptive questions from the following topics:

Poverty Alleviation
Employment Generation
Changes in Industrial Policy & Labour Policy
Monetary & Fiscal Policy
Priorities & recommendations of Economic Survey& Union Budget.
Indian Agriculture
Export & Import Policy
Human Development
Social Sectors in India
Health & Education

Check complete RBI Grade B ESI Preparation Strategy

RBI Grade B Important Topics for Finance

You might expect questions from the following topics:

Financial Regulatory Bodies
Banking System in India
Reforms in the Banking & Finance Sector
Impact of the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-08
Primary & Secondary Markets
Risk Management in the Banking Sector
Basics of Derivatives
Alternate sources of Finance
Inflation

Note: While reading the news/current affairs, make sure you keep these chapters in mind so that you can map the news to the syllabus. This will help you answer the finance objective questions as well as descriptive ones.

RBI Grade B Important Topics for Management

You might expect questions from the following topics:

General Management
Leadership
Communication
Corporate Governance
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Change
Emotional Intelligence
Interpersonal Relationship
Nudge Theory
Ethics at Workplace

Check complete RBI Grade B FM Preparation Strategy

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Important Topics

Phase 1 of the RBI Grade B exam is the preliminary stage, consisting of four sections: General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. Let’s break down the important topics for each section.

RBI Grade B Important Topics for General Awareness

General Awareness is the most scoring section and covers a wide range of topics. Here’s what you should focus on:

Current Affairs: Stay updated with the latest national and international news. Focus on the last six months’ current events.
Banking and Financial Awareness: Understand the basics of banking, financial terms, RBI functions, and recent developments in the financial sector.
ESI Topics: IMF, Tele Manas, BIMSTEC, ADB, World Economic Forum, ASEAN, E-Shram Portal, E-Sankhyiki Portal, National Testing Agency, Ramsar Sites, BRICS, International Solar Alliance, Bishwanath Goldar Committee, Announcements on Independence Days, UNESCO reserves, NIRMAN Portal, NATO, AgriSure, NITI Aayog, UDYAM portal, PARIVESH Portal, GeM Portal etc
Finance Topics: Circulars of RBI, SEBI & IRDAI, UPI Circle, Banking Laws, Passive Fund, UDGAM Portal, RBI Data on Bank Deposits, Green Municipal Bond, Unified Payment Interest, D-SIBs, BricWork Rating, RBI, SEBI, IRDAI initiatives and guidelines etc.
Government Schemes: Cover the schemes which were somehow related to current affairs of these months such as Mission Shakti, NRLM, Schemes on Social Justice, Awas Yojana Rural & Urban, PM Kisan, Lead Bank Scheme, EMPS, Agnipath Scheme, PM Jivan, PM Kausal Vikas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, SWAMITVA, etc.
Reports: Union Budget, Economic Survey, India Ratings 2024, Global Gender Gap Report, RBI Annual Report, World Migration Report, Financial Inclusion Index, Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutes etc.
Miscellaneous: Awards, Defence Exercises, Summits & Conferences, Person in News, etc

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Important Topics for RBI Grade B – English

This section tests your command of the English language. Focus on:

Reading Comprehension: Practice comprehension passages, focusing on speed and accuracy.
Vocabulary: Learn new words, synonyms, antonyms, and their usage.
Grammar: Brush up on grammar rules, including sentence structure, error spotting, and correction. For grammar section, the best way is to practice more and more.
Cloze Test and Para Jumbles: These test your ability to understand the context of a passage.

RBI Grade B Important Topics for Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude can be challenging, so focus on the following RBI Grade B Important Topics:

Data Interpretation: Bar graphs with table, pie charts with table, line graphs, and mix graphs. Accuracy and speed are key here. Also it can be based on % & Ratio.
Simplification and Approximation: Improve your calculation speed with practice.
Arithmetic Problems: Topics like percentages (Basic Percentage & DI), Boats & Stream (upstream and downstream concept), time & distance (basic distance with two speeds), averages, trains (relative speed concept), profit and loss (relation between CP, SP, Profit & Loss, Discount & MRP, DI), time and work, partnership (basic profit concept), CI (ratio method) etc.
Number Series: Practice double series based number series problems.
Quadratic Equation: Roots and their comparison

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Important Topics for RBI Grade B Reasoning

Reasoning tests your analytical and logical thinking. Important topics include:

Puzzles : Practice different types of puzzles such as month and date based, floor and flat based, hierarchy based.
Seating Arrangements: Practice unknown persons in row and circles, distance and directions based seating arrangements.
Syllogism: Focus on logical deductions based on given statements. Practice Only a few & Only concept questions, reverse syllogism, etc
Machine Input & Output: Logic based mixed questions.
Blood Relations: Questions on family trees in puzzle form and coded blood relationships.
Coding-Decoding: Learn different coding-decoding patterns such as chinese, logical, and conditional.
Inequalities and Directions: Basic concepts of inequalities, reverse inequality, coded inequality. For directions as well, go for coded and puzzle directions.
Ranking: Practice comparison puzzles.
Alphanumeric Series: Opposite Pairs & Place value of numbers.

Additional Tips for RBI Grade B Preparation

Revision: Regular revision is crucial to remember important concepts and facts.
Mock Tests: Take regular RBI Grade B Mock Tests to revise the concepts and improve time management as well as speed.
Stay Updated: Keep yourself updated with the latest news, especially related to the economy, banking, and finance.
Focus on Weak Areas: Identify your weak areas and work on improving them.

Preparing for the exam requires dedication and a strategic approach. By focusing on the important topics for RBI Grade B, you can increase your chances of success in this prestigious exam. Remember, consistent practice and staying updated with current affairs are key to acing the exam. Prepare well, stay confident, and success will follow!

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