{"id":116551,"date":"2026-06-10T17:42:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=116551"},"modified":"2026-06-10T17:42:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:12:39","slug":"rbi-grade-b-selection-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/","title":{"rendered":"RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Know About Phase 1, 2 &amp; Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#What_is_the_RBI_Grade_B_selection_process\" >What is the RBI Grade B selection process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#When_are_the_RBI_Grade_B_phase_1_and_phase_2_exams_scheduled\" >When are the RBI Grade B phase 1 and phase 2 exams scheduled?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#What_are_the_stages_of_the_RBI_Grade_B_selection_process_for_DR_General_cadres\" >What are the stages of the RBI Grade B selection process for (DR) General cadres?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#What_are_the_stages_of_the_RBI_Grade_B_selection_process_for_DR_DEPR_cadres\" >What are the stages of the RBI Grade B selection process for (DR) DEPR cadres?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#What_are_the_stages_of_the_RBI_Grade_B_selection_process_for_DR_DSIM_cadres\" >What are the stages of the RBI Grade B selection process for (DR) DSIM cadres?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#RBI_Grade_B_Phase_1_Exam_Pattern_for_DR_General\" >RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Pattern for (DR) General<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#RBI_Grade_B_Phase_1_Exam_Pattern_for_DR_DEPR\" >RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Pattern for (DR) DEPR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#RBI_Grade_B_Phase_1_Exam_Pattern_for_DR_DSIM\" >RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Pattern for (DR) DSIM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#RBI_Grade_B_Phase_2_Exam_Pattern_for_DR_General\" >RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Pattern for (DR) General<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#RBI_Grade_B_Phase_2_Exam_Pattern_for_DR_DEPR\" >RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Pattern for (DR) DEPR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#RBI_Grade_B_Phase_2_Exam_Pattern_for_DR_DSIM\" >RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Pattern for (DR) DSIM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#RBI_Grade_B_Selection_Process_2026_%E2%80%93_Interview\" >RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026 &#8211; Interview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>RBI Grade B Notification 2026 has been released for a total of 60 vacancies, and the application process has also started. As per the notification, the RBI Grade B selection process includes three stages: Phase 1, Phase 2, and Interview for the General, DEPR, and DSIM posts. In this blog, we have provided complete details about the Phase 1, Phase 2, and Interview pattern for all three posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-rbi-grade-b-selection-process\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_RBI_Grade_B_selection_process\"><\/span>What is the RBI Grade B selection process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RBI Grade B selection process consists of 3 stages Phase 1, Phase 2, and the Interview. Phase 1 is an online objective exam that tests candidates on Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who clear the Phase 1 cut-off move to Phase 2, which includes objective and descriptive papers on Economics, Finance, and related subjects. The final selection for the RBI Grade B Officer post is based on candidates\u2019 performance in Phase 2 and the Interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phase 1 Online Examination (Objective Type)<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 For General: Single paper with General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning<br>\u2022 For DEPR: Objective Economics paper + Descriptive English<br>\u2022 For DSIM: Objective Statistics paper<br>\u2022 Shortlisting is based on minimum qualifying marks and aggregate score for Phase 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phase 2 Online\/Written Examination (Objective + Descriptive)<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 For General: Three papers \u2013 Economic &amp; Social Issues, General Finance &amp; Management (50% objective + 50% descriptive), and English Writing Skills (descriptive)<br>\u2022 For DEPR: Two descriptive Economics papers<br>\u2022 For DSIM: Descriptive Statistics + Descriptive English<br>\u2022 Shortlisting for interview is based on aggregate Phase 2 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Interview \/ Personality Assessment<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Conducted for all cadres and carries 75 marks<br>\u2022 Can be taken in Hindi or English<br>\u2022 Personality assessment is mandatory but not marked separately<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Final Selection<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 Final merit list is prepared based on Phase 2 marks + Interview marks (including any applicable grace marks)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-mock-test\/?ref=contss-rbi-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt FREE RBI Grade B Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_are_the_RBI_Grade_B_phase_1_and_phase_2_exams_scheduled\"><\/span>When are the RBI Grade B phase 1 and phase 2 exams scheduled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-exam-date\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-rbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Grade B Exam Date 2026<\/a> has been announced along with the official notification PDF. As per the schedule, the Phase 1 (Prelims) exam will be held on 13th and 14th June 2026, while the Phase 2 exam is scheduled for 25th and 26th July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General (DR)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>DEPR<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>DSIM<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1 Exam Date<\/td><td>13th June 2026<\/td><td>14th June 2026<\/td><td>14th June 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2 Exam Date<\/td><td>25th July 2026<\/td><td>26th July 2026<\/td><td>26th July 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-stages-of-the-rbi-grade-b-selection-process-for-dr-general-cadres\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_stages_of_the_RBI_Grade_B_selection_process_for_DR_General_cadres\"><\/span>What are the stages of the RBI Grade B selection process for (DR) General cadres?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-exam-pattern\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-rbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Grade B Exam<\/a> is conducted in 3 stages Phase 1, Phase 2, and the Interview. Phase 1 is an online objective exam that tests candidates on Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness. Phase 2 includes objective and descriptive papers to assess subject knowledge and writing skills. The final selection for the RBI Grade B Officer post is based on candidates\u2019 performance in Phase 2 and the Interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Phase<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Exam Details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1 \u2013 Preliminary<\/td><td>Subjects: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English200 questions \/ 200 marks<br>Duration: 120 minutes<\/td><td>Sectional timing<br>Negative marking: 1\/4 per wrong answer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2 \u2013 Mains<\/td><td>Paper 1 &amp; 3: Objective + Descriptive<br>Paper 2: Descriptive<\/td><td>Marks of all papers considered for final result<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 3 \u2013 Interview<\/td><td>75 marks<\/td><td>Final selection based on Phase 2 marks + interview score<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Study Materials for RBI Grade B Preparation <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/20-para-jumble-questions-for-rbi-grade-b\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-rbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>20 Para Jumble Questions for RBI Grade B<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-2025-free-prep-kit\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-rbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download RBI Grade B Free Preparation Kit<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/top-25-syllogism-questions-for-rbi-grade-b.pdf?ref=contac-nai-reg-rbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Top 25 Syllogism Questions for RBI Grade B<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/f-and-m-formulae-for-rbi-grade-b\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-rbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download Free F and M Formula E-book PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-descriptive\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-rbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download RBI Grade B Descriptive Questions PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/free-ebook-pdf-download\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-rbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Final Revision of Important Govt Schemes for RBI Grade B<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-stages-of-the-rbi-grade-b-selection-process-for-dr-depr-cadres\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_stages_of_the_RBI_Grade_B_selection_process_for_DR_DEPR_cadres\"><\/span>What are the stages of the RBI Grade B selection process for (DR) DEPR cadres?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-depr-exam-pattern\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-rbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Grade B DEPR Exam<\/a> is conducted in 3 stages Phase 1, Phase 2, and Interview. Phase 1 includes an objective Economics paper and a descriptive English paper (computer-based). Candidates who qualify move to Phase 2, which has two descriptive Economics papers written in pen-and-paper mode. Those who clear Phase 2 are called for the Interview. Final selection is based on Phase 2 performance and Interview marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Phase<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Name of Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase &#8211; I<\/td><td>Paper \u2013 I: Objective Type (on Economics) [Online exam]<br>Paper \u2013 II: English &#8211; Descriptive (To be typed with help of keyboard)<br>[Answers typed on computer]<\/td><td>120 minutes for each paper<\/td><td>100 for each paper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase &#8211; II<\/td><td>Paper \u2013 I: Descriptive Type (on Economics) (Question paper displayed on computer, answers to be written on paper)<br>Answers written on paper<\/td><td>120 minutes<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase &#8211; II<\/td><td>Paper \u2013 II: Descriptive Type (on Economics) (Question paper displayed on computer, answers to be written on paper)<br>Answers written on paper<\/td><td>120 minutes<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td><strong>400<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/RBI-2025-6-Month-Mentorship.pdf?ref=examinfo-rbi-grade-b-nai-reg-rbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Know about personalized guidance from AIR-1<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-stages-of-the-rbi-grade-b-selection-process-for-dr-dsim-cadres\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_stages_of_the_RBI_Grade_B_selection_process_for_DR_DSIM_cadres\"><\/span>What are the stages of the RBI Grade B selection process for (DR) DSIM cadres?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RBI Grade B (DSIM) selection process has 3 stages Phase 1 (Paper 1), Phase 2 (Paper 2 and Paper 3), and the Interview. Paper 1 is an objective Statistics test used for shortlisting candidates. Paper 2 is a descriptive Statistics paper, while Paper 3 is a descriptive English paper. Candidates who will clear all the papers are called for the final Interview conducted by the RBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks \/ Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stage 1 \u2013 Paper I<\/td><td>Objective Type (Statistics) to shortlist candidates for Phase-II<\/td><td>100 marks, 120 min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stage 2 \u2013 Paper II<\/td><td>Descriptive Type (Statistics) for shortlisted candidates<\/td><td>100 marks, 180 min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stage 2 \u2013 Paper III<\/td><td>Descriptive Type (English, typed) for shortlisted candidates<\/td><td>100 marks, 90 min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stage 3 \u2013 Interview<\/td><td>Candidates clearing all papers are called for Interview; may opt for Hindi or English<\/td><td>75 marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Personality Assessment<\/td><td>Conducted before Interview; no marks allotted; does not affect final selection<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rbi-grade-b-phase-1-exam-pattern-for-dr-general\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RBI_Grade_B_Phase_1_Exam_Pattern_for_DR_General\"><\/span>RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Pattern for (DR) General<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam is an online screening test that checks candidates\u2019 basic aptitude and general awareness. It includes 4 sections Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language, and Quantitative Aptitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam has 200 questions for 200 marks with a total duration of 120 minutes. Each section is given a fixed time limit to help candidates manage their time effectively during the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>45 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>25 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>25 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>25 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>120 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b\/?ref=contac-aib-reg-rbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore All RBI Grade B Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rbi-grade-b-phase-1-exam-pattern-for-dr-depr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RBI_Grade_B_Phase_1_Exam_Pattern_for_DR_DEPR\"><\/span>RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Pattern for (DR) DEPR <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam for DEPR and DSIM posts is a screening stage conducted to shortlist candidates for Phase 2. It consists of 2 papers an objective Economics paper and a descriptive English paper, which is typed on a keyboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both papers are held in separate shifts, and candidates must appear for both. To qualify for the next stage, candidates need to secure the minimum cut-off marks released on the official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper I \u2013 Objective (Economics)<\/td><td>120 min<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper II \u2013 Descriptive (English, typed)<\/td><td>120 min<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rbi-grade-b-phase-1-exam-pattern-for-dr-dsim\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RBI_Grade_B_Phase_1_Exam_Pattern_for_DR_DSIM\"><\/span>RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Pattern for (DR) DSIM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase 1 is an objective Statistics exam used to shortlist candidates for Paper 2 and Paper 3. Candidates must score the minimum aggregate marks set by the Board to move to the next stage. The exam is of 120 minutes and carries 100 marks. It is conducted online, and the question paper is available in both Hindi and English. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper I \u2013 Objective (Statistics)<\/td><td>120 min<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Read:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Important E-Books<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important E-Books<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important E-Books<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/important-economic-and-finance-terms\/?ref=contss-sebi-ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100+ Important Economic and Finance Terms<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/120-plus-management-mcqs\/?ref=contss-sebi-ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">120+ Management MCQs<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sidbi-grade-a-most-important-msme-schemes\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Important MSME Schemes<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/atal-innovation-mission\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atal Innovation Mission<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upi-ebook\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPI: Revolutionizing Digital Payments<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-new-governor\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI New Governor: Key Challenges<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/poverty-alleviation\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poverty Alleviation<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/national-mission-on-natural-farming\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Mission on Natural Farming<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/jalvahak-scheme\/?ref=contss-tweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jalvahak Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rbi-grade-b-phase-2-exam-pattern-for-dr-general\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RBI_Grade_B_Phase_2_Exam_Pattern_for_DR_General\"><\/span>RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Pattern for (DR) General<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam has 3 papers Economic and Social Issues (ESI), English Writing Skills, and Finance and Management (FM). ESI and FM include both objective and descriptive questions, while the English paper is fully descriptive. Candidates must type their answers using a keyboard, and Hindi typing is allowed for ESI and FM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam carries a total of 300 marks. All papers except English are available in both Hindi and English. The exam pattern or schedule may be changed by the Reserve Bank of India if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Papers<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type of Test<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 1 \u2013 Economic and Social Issues<\/strong><\/td><td>50% Objective Test (30 objective questions)<br>50% Descriptive Test (6 descriptive questions out of which 4 need to be answered)<br> Hindi typing allowed (Inscript\/Remington)<\/td><td>50 marks<br>50 marks<\/td><td>30 mins<br>90 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 2 \u2013 English (Writing Skills)<\/strong><\/td><td>Descriptive Test (3 questions) to be typed using keyboard<\/td><td>100 marks<\/td><td>90 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Paper 3 \u2013 Finance and Management<\/strong><\/td><td>50% Objective Test (30 objective questions)<br>50% Descriptive Test (6 descriptive questions out of which 4 need to be answered)<br> Hindi typing allowed (Inscript\/Remington)<\/td><td>50 marks<br>50 marks<\/td><td>120 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rbi-grade-b-phase-2-exam-pattern-for-dr-depr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RBI_Grade_B_Phase_2_Exam_Pattern_for_DR_DEPR\"><\/span>RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Pattern for (DR) DEPR <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam for DEPR is a descriptive written examination conducted for candidates who qualify in Phase 1. It includes two papers on Economics, where questions are shown on the computer, but answers must be written on paper. The exam is conducted in different shifts, and candidates are required to appear for both papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper I \u2013 Descriptive (Economics)<\/td><td>120 min<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper II \u2013 Descriptive (Economics)<\/td><td>120 min<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-pyqs\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-rbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download RBI Grade B PYQs of 7 years&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rbi-grade-b-phase-2-exam-pattern-for-dr-dsim\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RBI_Grade_B_Phase_2_Exam_Pattern_for_DR_DSIM\"><\/span>RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Pattern for (DR) DSIM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The phase 2 exam consists of Paper 2 and Paper 3, which are descriptive-type examinations. Paper 2 focuses on Statistics, while Paper 3 is English Descriptive, to be typed using a keyboard. Both papers are conducted on a single day in shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answers for Paper 2 may be written in Hindi or English, whereas Paper 3 must be answered in English. The duration of Paper 2 is 180 minutes, and Paper 3 is 90 minutes, with each carrying 100 marks. Candidates must secure the prescribed cut-offs to be eligible for the Interview stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper II \u2013 Descriptive (Statistics)<\/td><td>180 min<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper III \u2013 Descriptive (English, typed)<\/td><td>90 min<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-aib-reg-rbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A free RBI Grade B Previous Year Paper<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rbi-grade-b-selection-process-2026-interview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RBI_Grade_B_Selection_Process_2026_%E2%80%93_Interview\"><\/span>RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026 &#8211; Interview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Only those aspirants who clear Phase 2 will be able to appear in the Interview. The interview will be conducted for a total of 75 marks and the candidates are allowed to opt for either language (Hindi or English). Securing good marks in the Interview will increase your chances of appearing in the final merit list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1680604502824\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is the process of selection for the RBI Grade B Exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The process of selection includes Phase 1 (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), and Phase 3 (Interview).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1680604554685\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. <strong>How many attempts are there in the RBI Grade B Selection Process?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For the General Category, the number of attempts is 6.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1680604629492\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. How long is the RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Well, you will have to go through the three-tiered processes. Beginning from the notification to be out to the final result, it is expected to be completed in 9-11 months.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1680604631090\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. What is the Interview Process for RBI Grade B?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The interview will be conducted for a total of 75 marks. The candidates who will clear phase 2 will appear in the interview round.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1680604804421\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. Does the RBI Grade B Exam have negative markings?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, 1\/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as negative markings in Phase 1.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/iifcl-grade-a-exam-analysis\/\">IIFCL Grade A 2026 Exam Analysis, Difficulty Level, Good Attempts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/iifcl-grade-a-shift-timings\/\">IIFCL Grade A Shift Timing 2026, Check Reporting Time<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/food-security-in-india-ebook-for-nabard-grade-a\/\">Food Security in India eBook for NABARD Grade A &amp; Free Quiz<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/irrigation-management-ebook-for-nabard-grade-a\/\">Irrigation Management eBook for NABARD Grade A Exam &amp; Free Quiz<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rural-development-organizations-in-india-ebook-for-nabard-grade-a\/\">Rural Development Organizations in India Notes for NABARD Grade A<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-2027-preparation-strategy\/\">RBI Grade B Preparation Strategy 2027, Complete Study Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RBI Grade B Notification 2026 has been released for a total of 60 vacancies, and the application process has also<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":243319,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10226,320,10247],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-116551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rbi","category-rbi-grade-b","category-rbi-sebi-nabard","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Know About Phase 1, 2 &amp; Interview<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Get detailed phase wise Information. Know about Phase 1, Phase 2, Interview and final selection.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Know About Phase 1, 2 &amp; Interview\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"RBI Grade B Notification 2026 has been released for a total of 60 vacancies, and the application process has also started. As per the notification, the\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Oliveboard\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oliveboard\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-06-10T12:12:36+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-06-10T12:12:39+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RBI-Grade-B-1-6.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"730\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"480\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"AditiOB\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@Oliveboard\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@Oliveboard\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"AditiOB\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"AditiOB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/0cbc4ac8555ced346681804861de062c\"},\"headline\":\"RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Know About Phase 1, 2 &amp; Interview\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-06-10T12:12:36+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-06-10T12:12:39+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/\"},\"wordCount\":1754,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RBI-Grade-B-1-6.webp\",\"articleSection\":[\"RBI\",\"RBI Grade B\",\"Regulatory Exams\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":[\"WebPage\",\"FAQPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/\",\"name\":\"RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Know About Phase 1, 2 & Interview\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RBI-Grade-B-1-6.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-06-10T12:12:36+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-06-10T12:12:39+00:00\",\"description\":\"RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Get detailed phase wise Information. Know about Phase 1, Phase 2, Interview and final selection.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#breadcrumb\"},\"mainEntity\":[{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604502824\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604554685\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604629492\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604631090\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604804421\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RBI-Grade-B-1-6.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RBI-Grade-B-1-6.webp\",\"width\":730,\"height\":480},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Regulatory Exams\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/rbi-sebi-nabard\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"RBI Grade B Selection Process\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Oliveboard\",\"description\":\"Free Govt. Exam Alerts &amp; Resources\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Oliveboard\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo.png\",\"width\":150,\"height\":40,\"caption\":\"Oliveboard\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oliveboard\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/Oliveboard\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oliveboard.in\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCRvrHAyNdOMI_JBkE2pjZtw?sub_confirmation=1\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/0cbc4ac8555ced346681804861de062c\",\"name\":\"AditiOB\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d1e881725409eac0bd9260c141e2a522d2a6a86c9dfeba73e8523e493f39e045?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d1e881725409eac0bd9260c141e2a522d2a6a86c9dfeba73e8523e493f39e045?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"AditiOB\"},\"description\":\"Hi, I\u2019m Aditi. I work as a Content Writer at Oliveboard, where I have been simplifying exam-related content for the past 4 years. I create clear and easy-to-understand guides for JAIIB, CAIIB, and UGC exams. My work includes breaking down notifications, admit cards, and exam updates, as well as preparing study plans and subject-wise strategies. My goal is to support working professionals in managing their exam preparation alongside a full-time job and to help them achieve career growth.\",\"sameAs\":[\"www.linkedin.com\/in\/aditi-chakraborty-131b3b379\"]},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604502824\",\"position\":1,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604502824\",\"name\":\"Q1. What is the process of selection for the RBI Grade B Exam?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The process of selection includes Phase 1 (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), and Phase 3 (Interview).\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604554685\",\"position\":2,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604554685\",\"name\":\"Q2. How many attempts are there in the RBI Grade B Selection Process?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For the General Category, the number of attempts is 6.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604629492\",\"position\":3,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604629492\",\"name\":\"Q3. How long is the RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Well, you will have to go through the three-tiered processes. Beginning from the notification to be out to the final result, it is expected to be completed in 9-11 months.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604631090\",\"position\":4,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604631090\",\"name\":\"Q4. What is the Interview Process for RBI Grade B?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The interview will be conducted for a total of 75 marks. The candidates who will clear phase 2 will appear in the interview round.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604804421\",\"position\":5,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604804421\",\"name\":\"Q5. Does the RBI Grade B Exam have negative markings?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, 1\/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as negative markings in Phase 1.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Know About Phase 1, 2 & Interview","description":"RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Get detailed phase wise Information. Know about Phase 1, Phase 2, Interview and final selection.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Know About Phase 1, 2 &amp; Interview","og_description":"RBI Grade B Notification 2026 has been released for a total of 60 vacancies, and the application process has also started. As per the notification, the","og_url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/","og_site_name":"Oliveboard","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oliveboard","article_published_time":"2026-06-10T12:12:36+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-06-10T12:12:39+00:00","og_image":[{"width":730,"height":480,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RBI-Grade-B-1-6.webp","type":"image\/webp"}],"author":"AditiOB","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@Oliveboard","twitter_site":"@Oliveboard","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"AditiOB","Est. reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/"},"author":{"name":"AditiOB","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/0cbc4ac8555ced346681804861de062c"},"headline":"RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Know About Phase 1, 2 &amp; Interview","datePublished":"2026-06-10T12:12:36+00:00","dateModified":"2026-06-10T12:12:39+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/"},"wordCount":1754,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RBI-Grade-B-1-6.webp","articleSection":["RBI","RBI Grade B","Regulatory Exams"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":["WebPage","FAQPage"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/","name":"RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Know About Phase 1, 2 & Interview","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RBI-Grade-B-1-6.webp","datePublished":"2026-06-10T12:12:36+00:00","dateModified":"2026-06-10T12:12:39+00:00","description":"RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Get detailed phase wise Information. Know about Phase 1, Phase 2, Interview and final selection.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#breadcrumb"},"mainEntity":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604502824"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604554685"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604629492"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604631090"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604804421"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RBI-Grade-B-1-6.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RBI-Grade-B-1-6.webp","width":730,"height":480},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Regulatory Exams","item":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/rbi-sebi-nabard\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"RBI Grade B Selection Process"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/","name":"Oliveboard","description":"Free Govt. Exam Alerts &amp; Resources","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization","name":"Oliveboard","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo.png","width":150,"height":40,"caption":"Oliveboard"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oliveboard","https:\/\/x.com\/Oliveboard","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oliveboard.in\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCRvrHAyNdOMI_JBkE2pjZtw?sub_confirmation=1"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/0cbc4ac8555ced346681804861de062c","name":"AditiOB","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d1e881725409eac0bd9260c141e2a522d2a6a86c9dfeba73e8523e493f39e045?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d1e881725409eac0bd9260c141e2a522d2a6a86c9dfeba73e8523e493f39e045?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"AditiOB"},"description":"Hi, I\u2019m Aditi. I work as a Content Writer at Oliveboard, where I have been simplifying exam-related content for the past 4 years. I create clear and easy-to-understand guides for JAIIB, CAIIB, and UGC exams. My work includes breaking down notifications, admit cards, and exam updates, as well as preparing study plans and subject-wise strategies. My goal is to support working professionals in managing their exam preparation alongside a full-time job and to help them achieve career growth.","sameAs":["www.linkedin.com\/in\/aditi-chakraborty-131b3b379"]},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604502824","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604502824","name":"Q1. What is the process of selection for the RBI Grade B Exam?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The process of selection includes Phase 1 (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), and Phase 3 (Interview).","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604554685","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604554685","name":"Q2. How many attempts are there in the RBI Grade B Selection Process?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"For the General Category, the number of attempts is 6.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604629492","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604629492","name":"Q3. How long is the RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Well, you will have to go through the three-tiered processes. Beginning from the notification to be out to the final result, it is expected to be completed in 9-11 months.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604631090","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604631090","name":"Q4. What is the Interview Process for RBI Grade B?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The interview will be conducted for a total of 75 marks. The candidates who will clear phase 2 will appear in the interview round.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604804421","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/#faq-question-1680604804421","name":"Q5. Does the RBI Grade B Exam have negative markings?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, 1\/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as negative markings in Phase 1.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116551","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/58"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=116551"}],"version-history":[{"count":90,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116551\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":245489,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116551\/revisions\/245489"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/243319"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=116551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=116551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=116551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}