RBI Grade B Study Plan 2025, Month, Week & Day-Wise

RBI Grade B Study Plan

RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam is one of the most popular and competitive exam. To prepare for it effectively, you need a consistent study plan. This is because the syllabus is very vast and there is no predictability in questions. Moreover, since RBI does not release its previous year question papers, the importance of studying strategically increases. In this post, we’ll break down RBI Grade B study plan and preparation strategy that will help you ace it in 2025.

RBI Grade B Study Plan 2024

Between the phase 1 & phase 2 stages of RBI Grade B exam, there is a gap of only 40 days. Only a practical plan can work out at this stage. In this blog, we have come up with week wise and day wise RBI Grade B Study Plan, so do not forget to read the complete blog.

RBI Grade B Study Plan – Key Notes

Before moving on to the week wise and day wise study plan for RBI Grade B exam, let’s check out some key notes:

1. Daily Revision: Spend 1-2 hours revising topics studied the previous day.
2. Mock Tests: Take at least 3-4 full-length mock tests before the exam.
3. Current Affairs: Dedicate 30 minutes each day to read news related to the economy, banking, and financial sectors.
4. Balanced Approach: Focus equally on ESI, Finance & Management, and English Descriptive.
5. Analysis & Application: Don’t just memorize; focus on understanding and applying concepts, especially in case studies and essays.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Study Plan

Given below is a structured four-month study plan for RBI Grade B Phase 1.

Based on the details from the provided website, here’s a suggested 4-month study plan for the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam. Each month focuses on different areas of the syllabus, with the final month for revision and practice.

Study Plan

Month	Week	Subject	Focus Areas
Month 1	Week 1-2	English Language	Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar
	Week 3-4	Numerical Ability	Number Series, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
Month 2	Week 1-2	Reasoning Ability	Puzzles, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Syllogism
	Week 3-4	General Awareness	Current Affairs, Banking & Financial Awareness, Static GK
Month 3	Week 1-2	English Language	Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles
	Week 3-4	Numerical Ability & Reasoning Ability	Data Interpretation, Probability, Logical Reasoning
Month 4	Week 1-2	General Awareness & Mock Tests	Focus on Banking Awareness, Take Regular Mock Tests
	Week 3-4	Revision & Mock Tests	Full-length Mock Tests, Review Mistakes, Final Revision

You should also follow a section-wise preparation strategy for the phase 1 paper. We have explained it in detail on our RBI Grade B Preparation Strategy post.

Important Topics for RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam

1. General Awareness (GA)

This section primarily focuses on current affairs and static general knowledge. Prepare the following:

• Current Affairs: National and international news, significant events, and developments in the banking and financial sectors.
• Financial Awareness: Updates related to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), including recent notifications and regulations.
• Reports and Government Schemes: Familiarity with major reports such as the Trends and Progress of Banking in India, Financial Stability Report, Report on Currency and Finance, World Economic Outlook, World Development Report, RBI Annual Report, Union Budget, and Economic Survey.
• Static GK: Knowledge of important days, national parks, sanctuaries, airport locations, stadiums, organizations’ headquarters, banks’ headquarters and taglines, power plants in India, Indian dance forms, countries’ capitals and currencies.

2. Reasoning Ability

This section evaluates logical and analytical reasoning skills. Essential topics to study include:

• Seating Arrangement and Puzzles: Complex arrangements and puzzle-solving scenarios.
• Syllogism: Logical arguments and conclusions.
• Coding & Decoding: Interpreting coded language patterns.
• Inequality: Mathematical and logical inequalities.
• Direction Sense: Determining directions based on given information.
• Blood Relations: Analyzing family relationships.
• Alphanumeric Series: Sequences involving letters and numbers.
• Data Sufficiency: Assessing the sufficiency of data to answer questions.

3. English Language

This section tests proficiency in English through the following components:

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and interpreting written passages.
• Grammar and Vocabulary: Including error spotting, sentence improvement, synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitutions, and phrasal verbs.
• Cloze Test: Filling in blanks within a passage to maintain coherence.
• Para Jumbles: Rearranging sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
• Double Fillers: Completing sentences with appropriate words.

4. Quantitative Aptitude

This section measures numerical ability and problem-solving skills. Pay more attention to these topics:

• Data Interpretation: Analyzing data presented in various formats.
• Number Series: Identifying patterns in sequences of numbers.
• Quadratic Equations: Solving equations of the second degree.
• Percentage, Ratio, and Proportion: Fundamental arithmetic concepts.
• Simplification: Performing basic arithmetic operations efficiently.
• Profit & Loss, Discount: Calculating financial gains and discounts.
• Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance: Solving problems related to work efficiency and motion.
• Simple & Compound Interest: Understanding interest calculations over time.
• Probability and Mensuration: Basic concepts in probability and measurement of geometric figures.

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Study Plan – Week Wise

Here, we have divided the complete RBI Grade B Phase 2 Study Plan in 5 weeks i.e. 30 days. We have provided the day wise list of topics that needs to be revised and practiced.

RBI Grade B Timetable – Week 1

The week 1 of RBI Grade B Timetable focusses on ESI Core Concepts. Check out the day wise study plan.

Day 1: Economic Growth & Development

• Topics: National Income, Per Capita Income, Growth Models, Factors Affecting Economic Growth.
• Practice: Analyze recent GDP growth data of India.

Day 2: Poverty and Employment Generation

• Topics: Poverty Alleviation Programs, Employment Generation Policies, Skill Development.
• Practice: Case study on MGNREGA and its impact.

Day 3: Sustainable Development and Environmental Issues

• Topics: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Climate Change, Environmental Conservation.
• Practice: Write an essay on India’s progress on SDGs.

Day 4: Economic Reforms and Industrial Policy

• Topics: Industrial Policy, Labour Reforms, Role of Planning Commission/NITI Aayog.
• Practice: Compare pre and post-1991 reforms in India.

Day 5: Monetary & Fiscal Policy

• Topics: Structure and Objectives of Monetary and Fiscal Policies, Recent Policy Changes.
• Practice: Discuss the impact of recent RBI monetary policy decisions.

Day 6: Globalization & International Trade

• Topics: Balance of Payments (BOP), Export-Import Policy, Impact of Globalization.
• Practice: Analyze the impact of globalization on India’s trade balance.

Day 7: Revision Day for ESI (Days 1-6)

• Topics: Review concepts learned in the first week. Solve MCQs and practice questions.
• Practice: Take a quiz on Economic Growth, Poverty, and Globalization.

Download RBI Grade B PYQ PDF

RBI Grade B Timetable – Week 2

The week 2 of RBI Grade B Timetable focusses on advanced topics and social issues. Check out the day wise study plan.

Day 8: International Economic Institutions

• Topics: IMF, World Bank, WTO, Regional Cooperation (SAARC, BRICS).
• Practice: Summarize India’s role in the IMF and World Bank.

Day 9: Social Structure in India

• Topics: Demographic Trends, Population Policy, Urbanization, Migration.
• Practice: Write a short essay on the impact of urbanization in India.

Day 10: Social Justice and Gender Issues

• Topics: Social Justice Programs, Gender Discrimination, Positive Discrimination (Reservations).
• Practice: Debate on the relevance of reservations in contemporary India.

Day 11: Agriculture & Rural Development

• Topics: Role of Agriculture in the Indian Economy, Rural Development Programs.
• Practice: Write about the key challenges facing Indian agriculture today.

Day 12: Human Capital Development

• Topics: Education Policy, Skill Development, Health Initiatives (Ayushman Bharat, Skill India).
• Practice: Analyze the New Education Policy (NEP) and its impact.

Day 13: Revision Day for ESI (Days 8-12)

• Topics: Solve case studies on social issues, international institutions, and agriculture.
• Practice: Take a mock test on social justice, demographics, and international economics.

Day 14: Mock Test 1 for ESI (Full Syllabus)

• Topics: Full-length mock test on ESI covering all topics studied so far.
• Practice: Time-bound test with focus on both theory and MCQs.

RBI Grade B Timetable – Week 3

The week 3 of RBI Grade B Timetable focusses on finance & management core topics. Check out the day wise study plan.

Day 15: Financial System Overview

• Topics: Structure of Financial Institutions, Functions of RBI, SEBI, IRDAI.
• Practice: Write a short note on RBI’s role in financial system stability.

Day 16: Banking System in India

• Topics: Recent Developments, Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), SIDBI, NABARD, EXIM Bank.
• Practice: Analyze a case study on NPA management in Indian banks.

Day 17: Financial Markets Overview

• Topics: Primary and Secondary Markets, Money Market, Bond Market, Forex.
• Practice: Summarize the role of SEBI in regulating Indian financial markets.

Day 18: Risk Management in Finance

• Topics: Risk Management in Banking, Types of Risks, Derivatives.
• Practice: Write about the role of derivatives in risk management.

Day 19: Financial Inclusion & Social Cost-Benefit

• Topics: Public-Private Partnerships, Financial Inclusion Programs, Jan Dhan Yojana.
• Practice: Case study on the impact of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).

Day 20: Corporate Governance

• Topics: E-governance, Corporate Governance in India, Role of Boards.
• Practice: Analyze case studies on corporate governance failures.

Day 21: Revision Day for Finance (Days 15-20)

• Topics: Review financial systems, banking, and risk management concepts.
• Practice: Solve finance-related case studies and MCQs.

RBI Grade B Timetable – Week 4

The week 4 of RBI Grade B Timetable focusses on finance, management and English descriptive. Check out the day wise study plan.

Day 22: Financial Statements and Accounting

• Topics: Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Ratio Analysis, Financial Accounting Standards.
• Practice: Analyze financial statements of a company and calculate key ratios.

Download RBI Grade B Descriptive Questions PDF

Day 23: Management Fundamentals

• Topics: Evolution of Management Thought, Functions of Management.
• Practice: Solve case studies on management styles.

Day 24: Organizational Behavior & Leadership

• Topics: Theories of Motivation, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence.
• Practice: Write an essay on how leadership affects organizational culture.

Day 25: Conflict Management & Change

• Topics: Lewin’s Change Model, Conflict Management, Role of Communication.
• Practice: Case study on managing organizational change.

Day 26: Ethics & Corporate Governance

• Topics: Ethical Principles, Role of Board, Corporate Governance Mechanisms.
• Practice: Debate on the importance of corporate governance in preventing fraud.

Day 27: English Descriptive – Essay Writing

• Topics: Essay Writing Techniques (Topics: Creative Thinking in Business, Financial Inclusion).
• Practice: Write a practice essay on creative thinking in business.

Day 28: English Descriptive – Precis & Comprehension

• Topics: Precis Writing Techniques, Practice Passages, Comprehension Skills.
• Practice: Write precis and solve comprehension passages from previous exams.

RBI Grade B Timetable – Week 5

The week 5 of RBI Grade B Timetable focusses on final revision and mock tests. Check out the day wise study plan.

Download RBI February Monetary Policy

Day 29: Mock Test 2 (Full Syllabus: ESI + Finance + Management)

• Topics: Complete RBI Grade B mock test covering ESI and Finance & Management.
• Practice: Time-bound test to evaluate preparation.

Day 30: Mock Test 3 (Full Syllabus + English Descriptive)

• Topics: Full-length mock test including English Descriptive section.
• Practice: Write essays, precis, and solve comprehension questions under exam conditions.

Check out our detailed post on RBI Grade B Phase 2 preparation subject-wise to learn how to create a time bound strategy for each section.

RBI Grade B Preparation Time

The ideal RBI Grade B Preparation Time can vary depending on the individual’s prior knowledge and familiarity with the topics. Typically, candidates should aim to dedicate 3-6 months to prepare comprehensively for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the exam. However, this timeline is ideal to only a few aspirants as for some aspirants, the ideal time may be 6-9 months, for some it may be 9-12 months. Here’s a breakdown of the optimal RBI Grade B preparation time line:

Phase 1: The RBI Grade B Preparation Time for Phase 1 involves focusing on subjects like General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and English. Candidates should definitely devote 1-2 months of focused preparation for Phase 1. However, this time period can increase according to your needs and knowledge.

Phase 2: For Phase 2, aspirants should spend at least 2-3 months deeply studying Economics and Social Issues, Finance and Management, and practicing English Descriptive skills.

Revision & Mock Tests: The last month of preparation should be dedicated to revisions, mock tests, and identifying weak areas for improvement.

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