{"id":116551,"date":"2026-10-09T18:01:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T12:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=116551"},"modified":"2026-10-09T18:01:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T12:31:16","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 2027, 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_2027_%E2%80%93_Interview\" >RBI Grade B Selection Process 2027 &#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>The RBI Grade B Notification 2027 is expected to be released by March or April 2027, based on the timeline followed by the RBI. As per the last cycle notification PDF, 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 patterns 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>The RBI Grade B selection process includes three stages: Phase 1, Phase 2, and the Interview. Phase 1 is an online objective test covering Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who qualify Phase 1 appear for Phase 2, which includes objective and descriptive papers on Economics, Finance, and related subjects. The final selection for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-notification\/?ref=contac-rbi-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Grade B Officer post <\/a>is based on 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=contac-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-rbi-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Grade B Exam Date 2027<\/a> will be released along with the official notification PDF. As per the expected schedule, the Phase 1 (Prelims) exam is expected to be held in June 2027, while the Phase 2 exam is expected to be held in July 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notification Release Date<\/td><td>Expected by March or April 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online Application Starts<\/td><td>Expected by March or April 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date to Apply<\/td><td>TBA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Correction Window<\/td><td>Expected After Registration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1 Admit Card<\/td><td>Expected in June 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1 Exam Date (General)<\/td><td>Expected in June 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1 Exam Date (DEPR\/DSIM)<\/td><td>Expected in June 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2 Exam Date (General)<\/td><td>Expected in July 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2 Exam Date (DEPR\/DSIM)<\/td><td>Expected in July 2027<\/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>RBI Grade B Exam comprises of 3 stages Phase 1, Phase 2, and the Interview. Phase 1 is an online objective test covering Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness. Phase 2 includes objective and descriptive papers to test subject knowledge and writing skills. 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><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> has 3 stages Phase 1, Phase 2, and the Interview. Phase 1 includes an objective Economics paper and a computer-based descriptive English paper. Phase 2 consists of two descriptive Economics papers conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates who qualify Phase 2 are called for the Interview, and final selection is based on their Phase 2 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 three stages: Phase 1 (Paper 1), Phase 2 (Papers 2 and 3), and the Interview. Phase 1 includes an objective Statistics paper, while Phase 2 has a descriptive Statistics paper and a descriptive English paper. Candidates who qualify the written stages are called for the final Interview conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (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>RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam is an online screening test that assesses candidates\u2019 aptitude and general awareness across four sections: Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language, and Quantitative Aptitude. It consists of 200 questions for 200 marks, with a total duration of 120 minutes and separate time limits for each section.<\/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 includes 2 papers an objective Economics paper and a descriptive English paper typed using a keyboard. Both papers are conducted in separate shifts, and candidates must clear the required cut-off marks to qualify for the next 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 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>RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam has three papers: Economic and Social Issues (ESI), Finance and Management (FM), and English Writing Skills. ESI and FM include objective and descriptive questions, while English is fully descriptive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam carries 300 marks, and candidates must type their answers on a computer. ESI and FM are available in Hindi and English, while English is conducted only in English.<\/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>RBI Grade B DSIM Phase 2 Exam includes 2 papers Paper 2 (Statistics) and Paper 3 (English Descriptive), conducted on the same day in different shifts. Paper 2 can be attempted in Hindi or English, while Paper 3 is conducted only in English and requires keyboard typing. Each paper carries 100 marks, and candidates must clear the required cut-offs to qualify 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-2027-interview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RBI_Grade_B_Selection_Process_2027_%E2%80%93_Interview\"><\/span>RBI Grade B Selection Process 2027 &#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 2027?<\/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\/rbi-grade-a-vs-grade-b\/\">RBI Grade A vs. Grade B: Check All Differences Between Grade A &amp; B<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-a-notification\/\">RBI Grade A Notification 2027, Exam Date &amp; Eligibility<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-calendar\/\">RBI Calendar 2027 Out, Check Notification &amp; Exam Date<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-practice-quiz\/\">NABARD Grade A Practice Quiz, Download Free PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-phase-2-pyps\/\">NABARD Grade A Phase 2 Previous Year Question Papers, Download PDFs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-grade-a-phase-1-pyps\/\">NABARD Grade A Previous Year Papers, Section-Wise PYPs &amp; Free PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The RBI Grade B Notification 2027 is expected to be released by March or April 2027, based on the timeline<\/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 2027, Know About Phase 1, 2 &amp; Interview<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"RBI Grade B Selection Process 2027, Get detailed phase wise Information. 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