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RBI Grade B Syllabus

The RBI Grade B Syllabus 2024 is somewhat similar to the other bank exams. Every year, the Reserve Bank of India releases the notification for the recruitment of candidates for the post of RBI Grade B Officers. The vacancies are released every year for three posts which are Generalist, DEPR & DSIM. Before moving on to the RBI Grade B Syllabus PDF, let us first focus on the selection process.

The RBI Grade B Selection Process consists of three stages which are Phase 1 (Preliminary Exam), Phase 2 (Mains Exam) & Phase 3 (Interview).
Phase 1 will be an objective paper and the subjects will be GA, Reasoning, English Language & Quantitative Aptitude. Phase 2 will have 3 papers, Paper I will be of ESI, 50% objective & 50% descriptive. Paper II will be of English (Writing Skills), descriptive and Paper III will be FM, 50% objective & 50% descriptive.
For DEPR & DSIM, 3 papers will be conducted. Paper I will be objective type and Paper II & III will be descriptive type.

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2024

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern consists of 4 subjects i.e. Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude & English were the total questions, duration and marks vary subject wise for the Phase 1 exam. The RBI Grade B Exam Pattern for Phase 2 consists of three different papers. Paper 1 is for Economic & Social Issues (ESI), Paper 2 is for English (Writing Skills) & Paper 3 is for General & Finance Management.

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern for Phase 1

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 along with the duration:

Sections	Total Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning	60	60	45 minutes
General Awareness	80	80	25 minutes
English Language	30	30	25 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	30	30	25 minutes
Total	200	200	120 minutes

There will be a 1/4th negative marking for each question. Candidates, who will secure minimum marks separately for each test as prescribed, will be shortlisted for Phase 2 of the examination based on the aggregate marks obtained in Phase 1.

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RBI Grade B Exam Pattern for Phase 2

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

Papers	Type of Test	Total Marks	Duration
Paper I – Economic and Social Issues	50% Objective Test (30 objective questions) 50% Descriptive Test(6 descriptive questions out of which 4 need to be answered)	50 marks 50 marks	30 mins 90 mins
Paper-II – English (Writing Skills)	Descriptive Test	100 marks	90 mins
Paper III – General Finance and Management	50% Objective Test (30 objective questions) 50% Descriptive Test(6 descriptive questions out of which 4 need to be answered)	50 marks 50 marks	120 mins

For both Paper I and III, there will be 30 questions and 50 marks for Objective questions (some questions carrying 2 marks each and some carrying 1 mark each).

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Important Notes for RBI Grade B Exam Pattern:

In the case of Descriptive questions, 6 questions will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions (2 of 15 marks each (with difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each). In case, the candidate answers more than 4 questions in descriptive, the first 4 shall be evaluated.
All question papers (in both Phases, except the test of English) will be set bilingually in Hindi and English.

RBI Grade B Interview

Those who have cleared the Mains of the RBI Grade B will be called for an Interview which carries 75 marks. The final selection is based on the marks obtained on the Mains (Phase 2) and Interview.

RBI Grade B Syllabus 2024

RBI Grade B Syllabus comprises 4 sections in Phase 1 & 3 sections in Phase 2. We have discussed the detailed RBI Grade B Syllabus for both phases in the subsections below.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 General Syllabus

The aspirants who are preparing for the RBI Grade B Exam must check out the complete blog to know the RBI Grade B Syllabus in detail as we have covered the syllabus of all phases. Well, as Phase 1 contains 4 general subjects so the detailed syllabus is not available in the notification PDF. We are providing you the list of topics from where you can expect the questions and which you need to master in order to gain good marks.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 General English Syllabus 2024

Explore the RBI Grade B English Syllabus to understand the key components, including grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and essay writing. Mastering these elements is crucial for securing a strong performance in the English section of the RBI Grade B exam.

RBI Grade B English Syllabus 2024

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

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RBI Grade B Phase 1 General GA Syllabus 2024

Dive into the RBI Grade B General Awareness Syllabus to grasp the extensive coverage of current affairs, economic and financial developments, and banking awareness.

RBI Grade B General Awareness Syllabus 2024

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
Union Budget
Economic Survey

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2024

Quantitative Aptitude evaluates candidates’ numerical and mathematical skills, covering topics like arithmetic, data interpretation, and mathematical reasoning. Aspirants must be proficient in solving quantitative problems efficiently, demonstrating a strong foundation in mathematical concepts

RBI Grade B Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2024

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

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Reasoning Syllabus 2024

Reasoning section assesses candidates’ logical and analytical thinking abilities through topics like puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, and logical reasoning. Problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically are crucial in this section, as it tests how well candidates can analyze and draw conclusions from given information.

RBI Grade B Reasoning Syllabus 2024

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

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Syllabus 2024

As mentioned earlier, Phase 2 consists of three papers. Check out the RBI Grade B Syllabus for all three papers in the table below:

RBI Grade B ESI Syllabus 2024

Economic and Social Issues (ESI) syllabus covers topics related to economic development, globalization, sustainable development, social issues, and demographic trends. Aspirants are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of economic concepts, social problems, and their implications on the national and international levels.

RBI Grade B ESI Syllabus 2024

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

Indian Economy – Economic History of India – Changes in Industrial and Labor 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.

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

Social Structure in India – Multiculturalism – Demographic Trends – Urbanization and Migration – Gender Issues – Social Justice

RBI Grade B FM Syllabus 2024

The General Finance & Management (FM) syllabus focuses on assessing candidates’ knowledge of financial concepts, financial markets, and risk management. Topics include financial institutions, market instruments, financial services, risk management, etc.

RBI Grade B FM Syllabus 2024

a) Financial System Structure and Functions of Financial Institutions, Functions of the Reserve Bank of India, Banking System in India – Structure and Developments, Financial Institutions – SIDBI, EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB, NaBFID, etc, Recent Developments in Global Financial System and its Impact on Indian Financial System, Role of Information Technology in Banking and Finance Non-Banking System, Developments in Digital Payments

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

c) General Topics Financial Risk Management, Basics of Derivatives, Global financial markets and International Banking – broad trends and latest developments, Financial Inclusion, Alternate source of finance, private and social cost-benefit, Public-Private Partnership, Corporate Governance in Banking Sector, The Union Budget – Concepts, approach, and broad trends, 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.), 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 Behavior & Ethics at the Workplace and Corporate Governance in detail.

RBI Grade B English Syllabus 2024 (Writing Skills)

This section focusses on the writing skills of the aspirants. The candidates must be well prepared for the descriptive paper. They must focus on Current topics in news and should read newspapers to develop the analytical skills.

RBI Grade B English Syllabus 2024 (Writing Skills)

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

RBI Grade B DEPR Syllabus 2024

The RBI Grade B DEPR Syllabus covers topics, such as macroeconomics, econometrics, financial markets, and public finance. Aspirants can expect in-depth examination of economic theories, statistical methods, and policy analysis to assess their proficiency in economic and financial issues.

RBI Grade B DEPR Syllabus 2024

(i) Standard of papers on Economics would be that of Master’s Degree examination in Economics of any Central University in India.

(ii) Syllabus for English: The paper on English shall be framed in a manner to assess the writing skills including expression and understanding of the topic

RBI Grade B DSIM Syllabus 2024

The RBI Grade B DSIM Syllabus is designed to evaluate candidates on statistical and data management concepts. Topics include time series analysis, sampling techniques, database management, and data visualization. Aspirants will need a solid understanding of statistical methods and tools to excel in this section.

RBI Grade B DSIM Syllabus 2024

The standard of papers would be that of the Master’s Degree examination of any Central University in India.

Paper-I: Questions would cover Probability: Definition of Probability, Standard distribution, Large and small sample theory, Analysis of Variance, Estimation, Testing of Hypotheses, Multivariate analysis, and Stochastic Processes.

Paper-II: Questions would cover (i) Probability and Sampling, (ii) Linear Models and Economic Statistics, (iii) Statistical Inference: Estimation, Testing of hypothesis and Non-parametric Test, (iv) Stochastic Processes, (v) Multivariate analysis and (vi) Numerical Analysis and Basic Computer Techniques. There will be sufficient choice for candidates to attempt the required number of questions from any three or more of the above six groups.

Paper-III: English: The paper on English shall be framed in a manner to assess the writing skills including expression and understanding of the topic.

RBI Grade B Syllabus PDF 2024

We have compiled the complete RBI Grade B Syllabus 2024 in a PDF. The candidates can download the RBI Grade B Syllabus PDF from the direct link given below. We have covered all the sections such as reasoning, english, quantitative aptitude, ESI, FM and more in RBI Grade B 2024 Syllabus PDF Download.

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RBI Grade B Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024 FAQs

Q1. What are the phases of the RBI Grade B exam?

The RBI Grade B exam consists of three phases: Phase-I (Preliminary), Phase II (Mains), and Phase III (Interview).

Q2. What is the syllabus for Phase-I of the RBI Grade B exam?

Phase-I includes sections like General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.

Q3. How is the Phase-I exam of RBI Grade B conducted?

The Phase-I exam is an online objective test with multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Q4. What is the syllabus for Phase II of the RBI Grade B exam?

Phase II comprises Economic and Social Issues, English (Writing Skills), and Finance and Management.

Q5. Are both Phase II and Phase III of the RBI Grade B exam conducted online?

Phase-II is conducted online, but Phase-III, which is the Interview round, is conducted in person.

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