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RBI Grade B Notification 2023

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Admit Card has been released on 24th July 2023 for the Generalist Post. We have shared below the direct link to check RBI Grade B Admit Card 2023 for Phase 2. The application process had been closed on 16th June 2023. RBI Grade B Exam Dates 2023 had been released on 9th May 2023 for all three posts, General, DEPR & DSIM.

Phase 1 for General Posts was conducted on 9th July 2023 and for DEPR & DSIM Posts, it was conducted on 16th July 2023. RBI Grade B Exam Date Phase 2 was 30th July 2023 for General Posts. Check out the exam dates for other posts in the blog below.

RBI Grade B 2023 Latest Updates

24th July 2023: RBI Grade B Phase 2 Admit Cards Out!

The candidates who have cleared the Phase 1 exam of Generalist post can download their admit cards for Phase 2 from the direct link given below.

18th July 2023: RBI Grade B Phase 1 Results Out!

The candidates who have appeared in the Phase 1 Exam must note that the results have been released for the Generalist Post whose exam was conducted on 9th July 2023. Candidates can check the results from the links attached below.

29th June 2023: RBI Grade B Admit Cards Out for Phase 1!

The candidates who were eagerly waiting for the RBI Grade B Call Letters must note that the admit cards have been released. The direct link to download the admit cards is given below.

6th June 2023: RBI Grade B Application Date Extension Notice Out!

The candidates who haven’t applied for RBI Grade B Exam yet must make a note that the application date has been extended. Now, the candidates can apply till 16th June 2023 instead of 9th June 2023. Check out the official notice attached below.

The RBI Grade B Selection Process consists of three stages which include Phase 1 (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), and Interview. The RBI Grade B Vacancy is released for 3 posts which are Generalist, DEPR & DSIM. Also attempting Past Year Papers will give you an idea of the type of questions being asked by RBI and the important topics that need to be prepared very well.

RBI Grade B Notification Dates Analysis

Check out the below-given table to know how much time we have for the preparation. We have also mentioned the dates for the previous cycle for comparison.

Date of Advertisement/NotificationPhase 1 Exam Date (For General Posts)Phase 2 Exam Date (For General Posts)Days Between Notification & Phase 1 ExamDays Between Phase 1 & Phase 2 Exam
26th April 20239th July 2023 30th July 202375 days 21 Days
28th March 202228th May 202228th June 202260 Days30 Days

RBI Grade B Notification 2023 Out

The RBI Grade B Application Process started on May 9th and will continue till June 16th, 2023. Phase 1 was conducted on July 9, 2023, and Phase 2 was conducted on 30th July 2023 for General Posts. A total of 291 vacancies have been released. For DEPR, Phase 1 was on 16th July 2023 and Phase 2 will be on 2nd September 2023. For DSIM, Phase 1 was on 16th July 2023 and Phase 2 will be on 19th August 2023.

Do not forget to check out Mind Map Compilation of March 2023 & Top MCQs Compilation of March 2023

RBI Grade B Notification PDF 2023

You can download RBI Grade B Notification 2023 PDF Here

List of Changes in RBI Grade B Notification 2023

As we all know the RBI Grade B 2023 Notification had been released on 9th May 2023, it is very important to know what changes have been introduced in the 2023 notification. We have compiled all the changes in the PDF Format which you can download for Free. The biggest change that RBI introduced is in the reference date of the age limit. The reference date for the calculation of the age limit is 1st May 2023, however, in 2022, it was 1st January 2022. Check out more such changes in the PDF attached below.

RBI Grade B 2023 Notification Summary

The RBI Grade B Notification 2023 was out on 26th April 2023 in newspapers. The detailed notification has been released on the official website of RBI on 9th May 2023. The RBI Grade B Notification 2023 is released for various posts including:

  1. Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – (General)
  2. Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR
  3. Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM
RBI Grade B Notification 2023 Overview
ParticularsDetails
Name of the ExamRBI Grade B 2023
Exam Conducting BodyReserve Bank of India 
Exam CategoryRegulatory Body Exam
Exam LevelNational
Exam ModeOnline
Vacancies for RBI Grade B 2023 Officers291
Language of ExamEnglish and Hindi
PeriodicityOnce a Year
Selection ProcessPhase 1 (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), Interview
Official WebsiteRBI
Maximum Number of Attempts6 for a General Category Candidate(If you have attempted the Phase 1 exam 6 times, then you are not eligible.)
Online Registration Start Date9th May 2023
Last Date to Apply 9th June 2023 (6:00 PM)
16th June 2023 (6:00 PM) (Extended Date)
RBI Grade B Exam Date 2023 for Phase 1 9th July 2023 (General)
16th July 2023 (DEPR, DSIM)
RBI Grade B 2023 Exam Date for Phase 2 30th July 2023 (General)
2nd September 2023 (DEPR)
19th August 2023 (DSIM)
Eligibility – Age Limit 21 to 30 Years
Eligibility – EducationGraduation in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks for General candidates or  Post Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks.

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RBI Grade B Notification 2023 Important Dates

Here are the RBI Grade B 2023 Dates. The candidates must keep track of all these important dates. If there will be any change in the dates, the same will be updated here.

EventRBI Grade B 2023 Important Dates
Notification 26th April 2023 (Short)
9th May 2023 (Detailed)
Registration Open9th May 2023
Registration Last Date9th June 2023 (6:00 PM)
16th June 2023 (6:00 PM) (Extended Date)
RBI Grade B Phase 1Admit Card29th June 2023 (General)
RBI Grade B Exam Date 2023 (Phase 1) 9th July 2023 (General)
16th July 2023 (DEPR, DSIM)
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Result18th July 2023 (General)
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Admit Card24th July 2023 (General)
RBI Grade B 2023 Exam Date (Phase 2)30th July 2023 (General)
19th August 2023 (DSIM)
2nd September 2023 (DEPR)
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Result DateTo be updated
RBI Grade B Interview DateTo be updated
RBI Grade B Final Result DateTo be updated

RBI Grade B Vacancies 2023

A total of 291 vacancies are announced for the RBI Grade B Officers in the RBI Grade B Notification 2023. You can check the RBI Grade B Vacancies Here. In the next section, we have also shared the detailed vacancy-wise distribution.

Post Name RBI Grade B Vacancies 
RBI Gr. B Officer (DR) – General 222
RBI Gr. B Officer (DR) – DEPR 38
RBI Gr. B Officer (DR) – DSIM31
Total291

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RBI Grade B Category Wise Vacancy Distribution 2023

Check out the distribution of vacancies below:

PostUR/GeneralSCSTOBCEWSTotal
Officers in Grade B (DR) – General10925174922222
Officers in Grade B (DR) – DEPR1446(4)11338
Officers in Grade B (DR) – DSIM98(5)5(5)6331
Total13237(5)28(11)6628291

RBI Grade B Online Application 2023

You will have to fill up the online application form to be able to take the exam. 

Important EventsDates
Commencement of on-line registration of application9th May 2023
Closure of registration of application16th June 2023 06:00 PM
Closure for editing application details16th June 2023 06:00 PM
Last date for printing your application9th July 2023
Online Fee Payment9th May to 16th June 2023 06:00 PM

 RBI Grade B Application Form

The RBI Grade B application form has five sections.  Filling up the RBI Grade B officer application form involves the following steps-

Prerequisites for Applying Online

  • Scanned Passport size Photograph (as per given guidelines)
  • Scanned copy of Signature
  • Documents related to address proof, educational qualification, etc.

To Know the detailed Apply Online Process, Check Out RBI Grade B Apply Online 2023

RBI Grade B Application Fee 2023

The candidates will have to pay the RBI Grade B Application Fee along with the application form otherwise the application form will not be accepted. The category-wise distribution of the application fee is mentioned below.

Sr. No.CategoryChargesAmount*
1.SC/ST/PwBDIntimation Charges only₹ 100/- + 18%GST
2.GEN/OBC/EWSsApplication fee including intimation charges₹ 850/- + 18%GST
3.STAFF@NilNil

RBI Grade B Notification 2023: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates intending to apply for RBI Grade B 2023 exam should ensure that they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria as specified by RBI in their advertisement. If they did not fulfill the RBI Grade B Eligibility then their candidature may be canceled at any stage of the selection process during RBI Grade B Recruitment 2023.

RBI Grade B Age Limit 2023 (As on 1st May, 2023)

As far as RBI Grade B Age Limit 2023 is concerned, the minimum age to apply for the RBI Grade B officer exam is 21 years. You should have completed 21 years of age as of the 1st of May 2023.

The maximum age to apply for the RBI Grade B officer exam is 30 years of age. This means you should not be 30 years of age.

Note: He/she must have been born not earlier than May 02, 1993 and not later than May 01, 2002.

RBI Grade B 2023 Category Wise Age Relaxations

The upper age limit extension for RBI Grade B exam aspirants is as mentioned below: 

CategoryRelaxation
SC/ST5 years
OBC3 years
Ex-Servicemen5 years
ECOs/SSCOs5 years
PwD10 years (Gen/EWS)
13 years (OBC)
15 years (SC/STs)
Experienced Candidates – Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Sector Insurance Companies, All India Financial Institutions, RBIThe upper age limit should not exceed 33 years including experience
Ex-employees of banks going into termination and/or liquidation/ personnel retrenched from Govt Offices with at least 1 yr service5 years
Candidates with M.Phil2 years
Candidates with PhD4 years

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RBI Grade B Number of Attempts 2023

The candidates must make a note that there is a limitation on the number of attempts as well. For General/EWS category candidates, there is a restriction of 6 attempts whereas for other categories SC/ST/PwD/OBC, there is no restriction on the number of attempts.

RBI Grade B Education Qualification 2023

To meet RBI Grade B Eligibility, the candidates will have to fulfill the educational qualification as well. Below we have given the post-wise RBI Grade B Educational Qualification 2023, do check it out.

(a) Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)–(General):

Graduation in any discipline /Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) or PostGraduation in any discipline / Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) in the aggregate of all semesters/years.
Note:
Graduation Level:
Any such course from a recognized University / Institute that is taken after Class XII and is at least of 3 years duration/ candidates possessing professional or technical qualifications which are recognized by the Government as equivalent to professional or technical graduation will be eligible for admission to the examination, subject to obtaining minimum marks prescribed above.
Post-Graduation Level:
Any such course from a recognized University / Institute that is taken after Graduation and is at least of 2 years duration / recognized by the Government as equivalent to professional or technical Post-graduation will be eligible for admission to the examination, subject to obtaining minimum marks prescribed above.

(b) Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)–DEPR: a. A Master’s Degree in Economics (or any other master’s degree where “Economics” is the principal constituent* of the curriculum/syllabus, namely MA / MSc in Quantitative Economics, Mathematical Economics, Financial Economics, Business Economics, Agricultural Economics, and Industrial Economics) OR
b. A Master’s Degree in Finance (or any other master’s degree where “Finance” is the principal constituent* of the curriculum/syllabus, namely MA / MSc in Quantitative Finance, Mathematical Finance, Quantitative Techniques, International Finance, Business Finance, Banking and Trade Finance, International and Trade Finance, Project and Infrastructure Finance, Agri Business Finance).

For a) and b) above, a minimum of 55 percent marks or an equivalent grade is required in aggregate of all semesters/years from a recognized Indian or foreign University / Institute.

(c) Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)–DSIM: a. A Master’s Degree in Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Mathematical Economics/ Econometrics/ Statistics & Informatics/ Applied Statistics & Informatics with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years; OR
b. Master’s Degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years and a one-year postgraduate diploma in Statistics or related subjects from an Institute of repute; OR
c. Master’s degree course in Data Science/ Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning/ Big Data Analytics, with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/ years from a recognized University/ Institute, an institute of national importance, UGC/ AICTE approved programme; OR
d. Four-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/ years in Data Science/ AI/ ML/ Big Data Analytics from a recognized University/ Institute, an institute of national importance, UGC/ AICTE approved programme; OR
e. Two years Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years from a recognized University/ Institute, an institute of national importance, UGC/ AICTE approved programme.


RBI Grade B Selection Process 2023

Phase 1 of the RBI Grade B 2023 Exam is qualifying in nature. Phase 2 will have both objective and descriptive questions. Phase 3 which is Interview, will be conducted for a total of 75 marks. The following is the RBI Grade B Selection Process:

  • Prelims which is Phase I
  • Mains which is Phase II
  • The interview which is Phase III

Check out the detailed RBI Grade B Selection Process 2023

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern (Phase 1: Prelims)

The RBI Grade B Prelims exam consists of 4 sections: Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. The detailed exam pattern in a tabular format is presented below.

SectionsTotal QuestionsMarksDuration
Reasoning606045 minutes
General Awareness808025 minutes
English Language303025 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude303025 minutes
Total200200120 minutes

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RBI Grade B Notification 2023: Negative Marking

There is a negative marking in the RBI Grade B Exam 2023 (Phase 1). 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted for every wrong/incorrect answer. 


RBI Grade B Exam Pattern Phase 2 Mains

The RBI Grade B Mains exam consists of three papers: Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3. Paper 1 and 3 are a combination of both objective and descriptive questions, while Paper 2 is completely descriptive in nature. The detailed format is presented below in a tabular format.

For the General Posts

Name of PaperType of PaperTime (Minutes)Number of questionsMarks
Paper-I: Economic and Social Issues50% Objective Type  

50% Descriptive Type, answers to be typed with the help of the keyboard. Candidates opting to type the answers in Hindi, may type with the help of either: (i) Inscript or (ii) Remington (GAIL) keyboards layout.
30

90
Total 120
@50
50 Total 100
Paper II: English (Writing Skills)Descriptive, to be typed with the help of the keyboard903100
Paper-III: General       Finance and Management50% Objective Type  

50% Descriptive Type, answers to be typed with the help of the keyboard. Candidates opting to type the answers in Hindi, may type with the help of either: (i) Inscript or (ii) Remington (GAIL) keyboards layout.
120@50
50
Total 100

RBI Grade B Phase 3: Interview

Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview, based on the aggregate of marks obtained in Phase 2 (Paper 1 + Paper 2 + Paper 3). The minimum aggregate cut-off marks for being shortlisted for an interview will be decided by the Board in relation to the number of vacancies. Roll No. of the candidates shortlisted for interview will be published on the RBI website at an appropriate time and interview call letters will be sent to the registered email ID. 

The interview will comprise 75 marks.  

The candidate shall be required to undergo Psychometric Test conducted by the Bank before appearing for the Interview. No marks will be allotted for the same and this will not form part of the final selection criteria. 

Candidates may opt for an interview either in Hindi or English. 

Final Selection will be through a merit list which will be prepared by adding marks secured by candidates in the Phase 2 examination and interview and grace marks as applicable as per extant rules.


RBI Grade B Syllabus 2023

The candidates must start preparing for the RBI Grade B Exam only by referring to the official syllabus. Though the RBI Grade B Notification 2023 has not been released yet, we have mentioned the expected syllabus as per the previous notification. Check out RBI Grade B Syllabus.

Syllabus for RBI Grade B Phase 1

Phase 1 is divided into four sections, so we have provided the syllabus for all 4 subjects in detail below.

RBI Grade B Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Data Interpretation, Quantity Based Questions (Q1, Q2, Q3, etc), Data Sufficiency, Simplification, Approximation, Quadratic Inequalities, Number Series (missing and wrong no. series).
Important Arithmetic Topics: Partnership, Average, Ages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Speed-Time-Distance, Boat & Stream, Trains, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion.

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Reasoning Syllabus for RBI Grade B

Alphanumeric Series, Order, and Ranking, Direction Sense, Alphabet Test, Data Sufficiency, Inequalities, Seating Arrangement, Puzzle, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, and Logical Reasoning.

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RBI Grade B English Language Syllabus

Cloze Test, Fillers, Spotting the Errors, Para Jumbles, New Pattern Questions, Idioms and Phrases, One Word Substitutions, Word Rearrangement, Column Based Questions, Sentence Improvement, Paragraph Completion, Grammar, and Reading Comprehension.

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General Awareness Syllabus for RBI Grade B  

  • Daily News (for Phase 1 & 2)
  • Static GK (for Phase 1)
  • Economic Survey (for Phase 1 & 2)
  • Union Budget (for Phase 1 & 2)
  • Census 2011 (for Phase 1 & 2)
  • SECC 2011 (for Phase 1 & 2)
  • Important RBI Notifications, Circulars, Reports (for Phase 2 – high priority, Phase 1 – fewer chances)
  • Government Schemes (Union & State Govt schemes, Phase 1 & 2)
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*To access current affairs material, Log in through the exam page >> Click on the RBI Current Affairs in RBI Grade B Resources.


General Awareness – Specific Topics for Current Affairs
  • Appointments/Committees/Constituencies
  • Sports
  • Awards/Film Festivals
  • Meetings/Summits
  • Schemes/Campaigns/Portals
  • International News/India’s initiative with other countries
  • Miscellaneous – Ports/Industrial Parks, museums, Power plants, nuclear plants, any missile launch, etc
  • Reports/Indices
  • Obituary
  • Banking Terminology
  • Headquarters of Banks
  • Economic and Financial news (like news related to Monetary Policy; Important Guidelines)
  • Census Data
  • Socio-Economic Caste Census
  • Union Budget
  • Economic Survey

Topics that are marked in bold are specific to Phase 1.

General Awareness – Specific Topics for Static GK
  • Biography/Autobiography
  • Abbreviations
  • Festivals
  • Stadiums
  • National Parks / Sanctuaries
  • Books
  • Sports
  • Places of Importance like World Heritage Sites/Lakes/Rivers/Mountains/Temples
  • Currency
  • Headquarters
  • Capitals
  • National and International Days/Themes
  • Dams
  • Miscellaneous
  • Airports

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RBI Grade B Phase 2 Syllabus

The candidates who will clear the Phase 1 Exam will be eligible to sit for the Phase 2 exam. Check out the detailed RBI Grade B Exam Syllabus for Phase 2 below.

Economic and Social Issues (ESI) Syllabus for RBI Grade B

a) Growth and Development: 

Measurement of growth: National Income and per capita income – Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India – Sustainable Development and Environmental issues.

b) Indian Economy: 

Economic History of India – Changes in Industrial and Labour Policy, Monetary and Fiscal Policy since reforms of 1991 – Priorities and recommendations of Economic Survey and Union Budget – Indian Money and Financial Markets: Linkages with the economy – Role of Indian banks and Reserve Bank in the development process – Public Finance – Political Economy – Industrial Developments in India- Indian Agriculture – Services sector in India.

c) Globalization: 

Opening up of the Indian Economy – Balance of Payments, Export-Import Policy – International Economic Institutions – IMF and World Bank – WTO – Regional Economic Cooperation; International Economic Issues.

d) Social Structure in India: 

Multiculturalism – Demographic Trends – Urbanisation and Migration – Gender Issues – Social Justice:

RBI Grade B Descriptive English Syllabus

The paper on English shall be framed in a manner to assess the writing skills including expression and understanding of the topic, Essay writing, Letter writing, Precis, etc.

RBI Grade B Finance and Management Syllabus

a) Financial System 
  1. Structure and Functions of Financial Institutions
  2. Functions of the Reserve Bank of India
  3. Banking System in India – Structure and Developments, Financial Institutions – SIDBI, EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB, NaBFID, etc.
  4. Recent Developments in Global Financial System and its Impact on Indian Financial System
  5. Role of Information Technology in Banking and Finance
  6. Non-Banking System
  7. Developments in Digital Payments
b) Financial Markets

Primary and Secondary Markets (Forex, Money, Bond, Equity, etc.), functions, instruments, and recent developments.

c) General Topics 
  1. Financial Risk Management
  2. Basics of Derivatives
  3. Global financial markets and International Banking – broad trends and latest developments
  4. Financial Inclusion
  5. Alternate source of finance, private and social cost-benefit, Public-Private Partnership
  6. Corporate Governance in Banking Sector
  7. The Union Budget – Concepts, approach, and broad trends
  8. Basics of Accounting and Financial Statements – Balance Sheet, Profit, and Loss, Cash Flow Statements, Ratio Analysis (such as Debt to Equity, Debtor Days, Creditor Days, Inventory Turnover, Return on Assets, Return on Equity, etc.)
  9. Inflation: Definition, trends, estimates, consequences, and remedies (control): WPI- CPI – components and trends; striking a balance between inflation and growth through monetary and fiscal policies.

d) Management

Fundamentals of Management & Organizational Behaviour: 

Introduction to management; Evolution of management thought: Scientific, Administrative, Human Relations and Systems approach to management; Management functions and Managerial roles; Nudge theory.

Meaning & concept of organizational behavior; Personality: 

Meaning, factors affecting personality, the Big Five model of personality; the concept of reinforcement; Perception: concept, perceptual errors. 

Motivation: 

Concept, importance, Content theories (Maslow’s need theory, Alderfers’ ERG theory, McCllelands’ theory of needs, Herzberg’s two-factor theory) & Process theories (Adams equity theory, Vroom’s expectancy theory). 

Leadership: 

Concept, Theories (Trait, Behavioural, Contingency, Charismatic, Transactional, and Transformational Leadership; Emotional Intelligence: Concept, Importance, Dimensions. Analysis of Interpersonal Relationship: Transactional Analysis, Johari Window; Conflict: Concept, Sources, Types, Management of Conflict; Organizational Change: Concept, Kurt Lewin Theory of Change; Organizational Development (OD): Organisational Change, Strategies for Change, Theories of Planned Change (Lewin’s change model, Action research model, Positive model).

Ethics at the Workplace and Corporate Governance: 

Meaning of ethics, why ethical problems occur in business. Theories of ethics: Utilitarianism: weighing social cost and benefits, rights, and duties, Justice and fairness, ethics of care, integrating utility, rights, justice, and caring, An alternative to moral principles: virtue ethics, teleological theories, egoism theory, relativism theory, Moral issues in business: Ethics in Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, etc. Ethical Principles in Business: introduction, Organization Structure and Ethics, Role of Board of Directors, Best Practices in Ethics Programme, Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, etc. 

Corporate Governance: 

Factors affecting Corporate Governance; Mechanisms of Corporate Governance.

Communication: 

Steps in the Communication Process; Communication Channels; Oral versus Written Communication; Verbal versus non-verbal Communication; upward, downward and lateral communication; Barriers to Communication, Role of Information Technology.


RBI Grade B Exam Dates 2023

The aspirants who are dedicatedly preparing for the upcoming RBI Grade B Exam must make a note that the notification is released on 26th April 2023. Along with the notification, RBI Grade B Vacancy 2023 has also been released.

RBI Grade B Exam Dates 2023Dates
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Admit Card Date 202329th June 2023
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Date 20239th July 2023
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Admit Card Date 2023July 2023
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Date 202330th July 2023
RBI Grade B Interview Admit Card Date 2023To be updated
RBI Grade B Interview Date 2023To be updated

RBI Grade B Preparation Strategy 2023

The candidates must check out the below points to know the RBI Grade B Preparation Strategy.

  1. English: Your target must be to attempt 25 questions in 18 -20 minutes.
  2. General Awareness: You must attempt 65-70 questions in 20 minutes with high accuracy. Don’t panic or attempt wrong if you don’t know some questions. You have room to leave 10-15 questions. If you don’t know how to prepare & score well in GA, check out How to Score 55+/80 in the General Awareness section.
  3. Quantitative Aptitude: You must target at least 15 correct questions in 25-30 minutes. After doing 15 correct questions, move to the next section & if time permits come back to do 3-4 more correct questions.
  4. Reasoning: A minimum of 35 questions must be attempted if all are correct. Otherwise 40 questions with high accuracy in 45-50 minutes.

RBI Grade B Books 2023

To prepare for this exam in a systematic way, it is quite important to have a list of books. You can check out RBI Grade B Books to know the subject-wise and phase-wise books.

RBI Grade B Salary 2023

We have tabulated the RBI Grade B officer’s monthly salary here. Please take a look.
As per the recent salary revision in the RBI Grade B salary, the basic pay has become Rs 55,200/- per month on the scale of Rs. 55200 – 2850 (9) – 80850 – EB – 2850 (2) – 86550 – 3300 (4) – 99750 (16 years) and the gross monthly emoluments will stand at Rs 1.08 Lakhs approx.

RBI Grade B Salary Structure

Understanding the RBI Grade B Salary Structure is extremely important. Check out the details given below for detailed RBI Grade B Exam Salary Structure 2023 according to RBI Grade B Notification 2023.

RBI Grade B Officer’s Basic Pay Rs 55,200/- p.m.
Payscale for an RBI Grade B OfficerRs. 55200 – 2850 (9) – 80850 – EB – 2850 (2) – 86550 – 3300 (4) – 99750 (16 years)
RBI Grade B Salary – Allowances Giveni. Dearness Allowance,
ii. Local allowance,
iii. House Rent Allowance,
iv. Family allowance and
v. Grade Allowance
The gross monthly emoluments for an RBI Grade B OfficerRs 1.08 Lakhs approximately. 

The RBI Grade B in-hand salary is Rs 80,000/- (approximately).

Although the RBI Grade B officer’s basic pay is Rs 55, 200 per month and the gross monthly emoluments are Rs, 1.08 Lakhs but they keep getting other perks and allowances in different forms taking their gross pay to Rs 2 lakhs per month. 


RBI Grade B Admit Card 2023 – Download Link

RBI Grade B 2023 admit cards for the online exam of Phase 1 and Phase 2 will be out on the official website of RBI at least 10 to 15 days before the date of the exam. Candidates will have to visit the official RBI website for downloading call letters for RBI Grade B online examination. Intimation for downloading call letters will also be sent through email/SMS.

The candidate is required to use:

(i) Registration Number/Roll Number, 

(ii) Password/Date of Birth for downloading the call letter.

Here will the direct link to download your admit cards for RBI Grade B 2023 Phase 1 exam be updated.

RBI Grade B Exam Centres List 2023 for Phase I (Gr. B (DR) –General)

Check out the exam centers list for the Phase 1 Exam of General Post.

State /UTCentreState /UTCentre
Andaman & NicobarPort BlairMadhya PradeshBhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Ujjain
Andhra PradeshGuntur, Kakinada, Tirupati, Chirala, Kurnool, Nellore, Vijaywada, Rajahmundry, Vizianagaram VishakhapatnamMaharashtraAmravati, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Jalgoan, Kolhapur, Mumbai / Navi Mumbai / Thane, Nagpur, Nasik, Pune
Arunachal PradeshNaharlagun cityManipurImphal
AssamDibrugarh,   Guwahati,   Jorhat,      Silchar, TezpurMeghalayaShillong
BiharArrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, PatnaMizoramAizawl
ChandigarhChandigarh- MohaliNagalandKohima
ChhattisgarhRaipur, Bhilai, Bilaspur (CG)New DelhiDelhi-NCR,    Delhi,    Ghaziabad,    Noida& Greater Noida, Faridabad, Meerut, Gurugram
Daman & DiuRajkotOrissaBalasore,          Berhampur          (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur
GoaPanajiRajasthanAjmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur
GujaratAhmedabad, Anand, Mehsana, Gandhi Nagar, Rajkot, Surat, VadodaraSikkimGangtok-Bardang City
HaryanaAmbala, Hissar, Kurukshetra.TamilnaduChennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Virudhunagar,          Salem,          Namakkal, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli,
Himachal PradeshHamirpur, Solan, ShimlaTelanganaHyderabad-     Rangareddy,      Karimnagar, Warangal
Jammu & KashmirJammuTripuraAgartala
LadakhLeh
JharkhandBokaro,          Dhanbad,          Hazaribaug, Jamshedpur, RanchiUttar PradeshAgra, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Aligarh, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzzafarnagar, Varanasi
KarnatakaBengaluru, Gulbarga, Hubli, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, UdipiUttarakhandDehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee City
KeralaKannur, Kochi, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thrichur, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam,West BengalAsansol, Kolkata, Greater Kolkata, Kalyani, Siliguri
PuducherryPuducherry
PunjabAmritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana,
Mohali, Patiala

RBI Grade B Exam Centres List 2023 for Phase 2 (Gr. B (DR) –General)

Name of the Centres
Ahmedabad – Gandhi NagarJammu
BengaluruKanpur
BhopalKochi
BhubaneswarLucknow
KolkataMumbai- Navi Mumbai
Chandigarh- MohaliNagpur
ChennaiNew Delhi- NCR
GuwahatiPatna
HyderabadPune
JaipurThiruvananthapuram
Raipur –

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RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off

Every year, RBI releases the cut-off for the RBI Grade B Exam. Below, we have compiled the comparison of year-wise cut-off marks.

Year-Wise Cut-Off Marks Comparison for General/UR Category

The RBI Grade B Cut Off for the current year will be released soon after the conduction of the exam. RBI will release RBI Grade B Cut Off for each phase. Cut Off will help the candidates in evaluating their chances of selection or evaluating how much they need to score to clear the exam. Below we have shared the phase-wise distribution.

For the Phase 1 Exam

Section2022202120192018201720162015
General Awareness
(Max. Marks = 80)
1216202016.52020
Reasoning
(Max. Marks = 60)
9121515111515
English Language
(Max. Marks = 30)
4.567.57.56.757.57.5
Quantitative Aptitude
(Max. Marks = 30)
4.567.57.547.57.5
Phase 1 Cut-Off Marks
(Max. Marks = 200)
63.7566.75122105.757898.5088.50

For Phase 2 and the Interview

The candidates who will clear Phase 1 will sit for the Phase 2 exam and interview. The 2023 cut-off will be updated after the conduction of the stages. Check out the previous year’s Cut Off Comparison below.

Recruitment Stage202120192018201720162015
Aggregate Cut–Off Marks in Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3 (Out of 300)187.75193.25201.25196.75176.75197
Aggregate Marks in Written Examination (Paper- 1, 2, and 3) and Interviews were taken together (Out of 375)252.25238.25248.5245.75225.50244

You can refer to the RBI Grade B previous year’s cut-off marks for a detailed overview.


RBI Grade B 2023 Exam – Complete Details

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RBI Grade B Notification 2023: FAQs

Will RBI Grade B happen in 2023?

Yes, RBI Grade B 2023 exam will be conducted.

Is RBI Grade B Notification Out?

Yes, the RBI Grade B Short Notification was out on 26th April 2023. The detailed notification is out on 9th May 2023 on the official website of RBI.

How many attempts are there for the RBI Grade B exam?

If you belong to the General category, you have 6 attempts, whereas, for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates, there are no restrictions on the number of attempts.

Who is eligible for RBI Grade B 2023?

Candidates must have completed their bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks or a master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks to become eligible for RBI Grade B 2023. Also note that the reference date for calculation of age is 1st May, 2023.

Can a candidate crack RBI Grade B 2023 Exam on the first attempt?

Yes, with the right study material and the right guidance, the candidates can clear the RBI Grade B Exam on the first attempt.

Is it difficult to get the post of RBI Grade B Officer?

Nothing is difficult when you have sheer determination. RBI Grade B is considered one of the toughest exams but if you move ahead with proper plans, then there is the key.

Is it worth joining RBI?

Definitely yes. Joining RBI is so rewarding in terms of career stability, finances, work-life balance, etc. Joining RBI is a dream of many candidates in India and you will get the best experience of your life there.

What is the RBI Grade B Salary 2023?

Candidates who will be finally selected for the RBI Grade B Officer post will receive a handsome amount of salary. The gross emoluments per month is Rs 1,08,404.

Is RBI Grade B Job Profile stressful?

Candidates who are appointed after this recruitment process enjoys a good work-life balance so the level of stress is low.

Is RBI Grade B Exam conducted twice a year?

No, RBI Grade B Exam is not conducted twice. It is conducted only once a year. RBI Grade B Exam Dates 2023 have been notified with the notification.

Can Final Year Students Apply for RBI Grade B Notification 2023?

Yes. Final-year students can apply if they meet all other RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria.

What is the RBI Grade B Exam Date 2023 for General Posts?

RBI Grade B Exam for Phase 1 on 9th July 2023 and Phase 2 on 30th July 2023 for General Posts.

What is the RBI Grade B 2023 Exam Date for DEPR & DSIM Posts?

The RBI Grade B 2023 Exam Date for DEPR & DSIM is the same for Phase 1 which is 16th July 2023. For DSIM, Phase 2 is scheduled on 19th August 2023 and for DEPR, Phase 2 is scheduled on 2nd September 2023.



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