Preparing for the exam requires the right set of RBI Grade B Books and study material. With the vast syllabus and the level of competition, choosing the best books becomes important. Here, we will discuss various RBI Grade B Books for all phases and subjects.
RBI Grade B Books
RBI suggests the best RBI Grade B books for preparation. There is a huge variety of books available in the market for this exam but choosing the ideal one is important. You need to pick up those books that covers all the topics as mentioned in the syllabus and practice questions. In this blog we will provide all the details on RBI Grade B Books for both Phase 1&2.
RBI Grade B Preparation Books
The RBI Grade B exam consists of three stages- Phase 1, Phase 2, and a personal interview. Previous Year Question (PYQ) books are invaluable for understanding the exam pattern and the types of questions asked. They also help in assessing the level of preparation required. Here is a recommended RBI Grade B PYQ book for free.
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Books
The phase 1 exam consists of four subjects, i.e. Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English Language and General Awareness. In the subsections below, we have tried to cover the complete subject wise list of RBI Grade B Phase 1 Books.
RBI Grade B Books for Quantitative Aptitude
This section needs more and more Practice but before that, one needs to make sure that one’s concepts are clear. For conceptual information, tips, tricks, and practice, the below-mentioned books for RBI Grade B are the ones that a serious candidate must refer to.
- RBI Grade B Phase 1 Book by Oliveboard
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic written by Rajesh Verma.
- Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M Tyra
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations written by R.S. Agarwal
- How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT written by Arun Sharma.
Books for RBI Grade B – English Language
The English Language is the scoring subject if prepared well. The mistake that an aspirant commit is that while attempting this section, they go by Instinct rather than applying the concepts. The below-mentioned RBI Grade B Books will allow you to have a command over Grammar, Vocabulary & Comprehension.
- RBI Grade B Phase 1 Book by Oliveboard
- High School Grammar and Composition written by Wren and Martin
- Objective General English written by S.P. Bakshi
- Word Power Made Simple by Normal Lewis
RBI Grade B Books for Reasoning
This section tends to remain the favorite of most of the candidates. This is because along with being scoring, it is interesting. Practice is the only key to this section. The candidates who want to gain full marks in this section must do two things. One is Attempt Mock Tests and the other is Attempt RBI Grade B Previous Year Papers. Also, check out the RBI Grade B Books for Logical Reasoning below.
- RBI Grade B Phase 1 Book by Oliveboard
- Magical Book on Puzzles written by K. Kundan
- Analytical Reasoning written by M.K. Pandey
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning written by R.S. Aggarwal
Books for RBI Grade B – General Awareness
The General Awareness section consumes less time and gives more scores but this is only possible when this section is prepared well. GA/ Banking Awareness Section is vast or can say is never ending because you have ample things to cover. The only solution here is to be smart and prepare according to the syllabus and the most important or most asked topics in PYPs.
- Banking Awareness for SBI and IBPS Bank Clerk/PO/RBI Exams/RRB by Disha Experts
- Banking Awareness by Arihant Experts
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Books
Phase 2 of the RBI Grade B exam is more specialized and requires focused preparation on Economic and Social Issues, Finance, and Management. In the below sections, you will get the complete list of RBI Grade B Phase 2 Books.
Download RBI Phase 2 Trend Analysis & Preparation Roadmap
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Books for ESI
The candidates must be well-versed in the current news as to ace this section. Below is the list of the books for RBI Grade B and the newspapers that can be referred for preparation along with RBI Grade B Study Material.
- Economic Times Newspaper
- The Hindu Newspaper
- Growth and Development written by Devraj Ray
- Indian Economy written by Mishra Puri
RBI Suggested RBI Grade B ESI Study Material
Check the list of the RBI Grade B Study Material for ESI as per the Reserve Bank of India.
- Books: Indian Economy: 1. Uma Kapila (series of books) 2. Indian Economy: Mishra & Puri (Latest Edition) 3. Growth and Development: Devraj Ray 4. Sociology: C.N. Shankar Rao 5. Public Finance – K K Andley and Sundaram
- Newspapers including Mint, Business Line, etc
- Magazines/Periodicals/ Bulletins including RBI Bulletins, EPW, India Today, etc
- Reports: 1. World Development Report 2. Economic Survey of India 3. RBI Annual Report 4. Report on Trends and Progress of Banking in India, etc. 5. IMF: World Economic Outlook
- Material sourced from RBI website
Download RBI Grade B Phase 2 Descriptive Questions PDF
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Books for FM
Check out the list of books for RBI Grade B for the Finance and Management Section below.
- Indian Economy written by Ramesh Singh
- Public Finance by K.K. Andley and Sundaram
- Financial Management written by Prasanna Chandra
RBI Suggested RBI Grade B FM Study Material
Check the list of the RBI Grade B Study Material for FM as per the Reserve Bank of India.
Finance
- Monetary Theory and Public Policy – Kenneth Kurihara
- Indian Economy – Mishra & Puri
- Economic Growth and Development – Mayer and Baldwin
- Financial Management – Prasanna Chandra
- Major financial newspapers
- International business by Hill and Jain
- RBI Annual Report, Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India, etc.
- Economic Survey
- Material sourced from the RBI website
Management
- Stephen P. Robbins & Mary Coulter, Management.
- Robbins Stephen P and Judge T.A., Vohra, Organisational Behaviour
- Dessler Gary, Warkkey Biju- Human Resource Management
- Decenzo and Robbins- Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
- Velasquez Manuel G: Business Ethics- Concepts and Cases.
- Fernando A.C.: Business Ethics – An Indian Perspective.
- Crane Andrew & Matten Dirk: Business Ethics
- Ghosh B N: Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
RBI Grade B Booklist by Toppers
Here is a RBI Grade B Booklist by Toppers covering Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues, Finance & Management, and Writing Skills to help you ace the exam.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations – R.S. Aggarwal, How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT – Arun Sharma
- Reasoning Ability: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Aggarwal, Analytical Reasoning – M.K. Pandey
- English Language: Objective General English – S.P. Bakshi, Word Power Made Easy – Norman Lewis
- General Awareness: Banking Awareness – Arihant Experts, The Hindu, Economic Times for current affairs
- Economic & Social Issues (ESI): Indian Economy – Uma Kapila, Economic Survey of India
- Finance & Management (FM): Financial Management – Prasanna Chandra, Organizational Behaviour – Stephen P. Robbins
- Writing Skills: Regular essay and précis writing practice using The Hindu & Business Standard editorials
RBI Grade B Books FAQs
Yes, reading The Hindu, Economic Times, and Business Standard helps in General Awareness and descriptive answers.
Financial Management by Prasanna Chandra and Organizational Behaviour by Stephen P. Robbins are top choices.
The best books include Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal, Indian Economy by Uma Kapila, Financial Management by Prasanna Chandra, and Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal.
Refer to Banking Awareness by Arihant Experts, Economic Times, The Hindu, RBI Annual Report, and Economic Survey of India for current affairs.
Indian Economy by Uma Kapila and Economic Survey of India are highly recommended.
Important Ebooks for Regulatory Exams
Download some important ebooks for all regulatory exams. These ebooks are free of cost and are created by experts for the aspirants.
- RBI February Monetary Policy
- 100+ Important Economic and Finance Terms
- 120+ Management MCQs
- Important MSME Schemes
- Atal Innovation Mission
- UPI: Revolutionizing Digital Payments
- RBI New Governor: Key Challenges
- Poverty Alleviation
- National Mission on Natural Farming
- Jalvahak Scheme
- Prime Minister Internship Scheme
- Smile Program
- Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme
- SEBI New Measures for SME
- Svamitva Scheme
- PM Surya Ghar Muft BijlI Yojana
- India State of Forest Report
- Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centres (ACABC) Scheme
- Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India
- RBI Grade B Officer Posting 2025, Locations, Career Growth & Training
- Success Story Of Tanay Gaurav, AIR 1 In RBI Grade B 2024
- RBI Grade B Cut Off 2024 Out, Get Phase 1, 2 & Final RBI Cut Off Marks
- RBI Grade B Salary 2025, In Hand Salary, Job Profile
- SIDBI Grade A/B Result 2025 Out, Download Phase 2 Merit List PDF
- NPS Grade A/B Exam Analysis 2025, Get 25th February Review
Hello there! I’m a dedicated Government Job aspirant turned passionate writer & content marketer. My blogs are a one-stop destination for accurate and comprehensive information on exams like Regulatory Bodies, Banking, SSC, State PSCs, and more. I’m on a mission to provide you with all the details you need, conveniently in one place. When I’m not writing and marketing, you’ll find me happily experimenting in the kitchen, cooking up delightful treats. Join me on this journey of knowledge and flavors!
Oliveboard Live Courses & Mock Test Series
- Download IRDAI Assistant Manager PYQs
- Monthly Current Affairs 2024
- Download RBI Grade B PYQ PDF
- Download IFSCA Grade A PYQs
- Download SEBI Grade A PYQs
- Attempt Free SSC CGL Mock Test 2024
- Attempt Free IBPS Mock Test 2024
- Attempt Free SSC CHSL Mock Test 2024
- Download Oliveboard App
- Follow Us on Google News for Latest Update
- Join Telegram Group for Latest Govt Jobs Update
