{"id":217493,"date":"2026-03-16T22:05:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T16:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=217493"},"modified":"2026-03-16T22:05:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T16:35:54","slug":"rbi-grade-b-latest-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-latest-update\/","title":{"rendered":"RBI Grade B Latest Update 2026, Complete Notification Detail"},"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-latest-update\/#RBI_Grade_B_Latest_Update_2026\" >RBI Grade B Latest Update 2026<\/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-latest-update\/#How_many_vacancies_will_be_released_for_the_RBI_Grade_B_2026\" >How many vacancies will be released for the RBI Grade B 2026?<\/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-latest-update\/#What_is_the_RBI_Grade_B_exam_pattern\" >What is the RBI Grade B exam pattern?<\/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-latest-update\/#RBI_Grade_B_Latest_Syllabus\" >RBI Grade B Latest Syllabus<\/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-latest-update\/#Free_Resources_for_RBI_Grade_B_Preparation\" >Free Resources for RBI Grade B Preparation<\/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-latest-update\/#Latest_Updates_on_RBI_Exam\" >Latest Updates on RBI Exam<\/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-latest-update\/#How_to_stay_updated_with_RBI_Grade_B_latest_update\" >How to stay updated with RBI Grade B latest update?<\/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-latest-update\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Grade B exam is one of the most prestigious government exams in India. Every year, aspirants eagerly wait for the latest updates to plan their preparation effectively. For 2026, the RBI Grade B notification is expected to be released soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we have provided the complete details about the RBI Grade B 2026 recruitment, including expected notification date, exam schedule, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, salary, and preparation resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rbi-grade-b-latest-update-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RBI_Grade_B_Latest_Update_2026\"><\/span>RBI Grade B Latest Update 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest update is that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-notification\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-rbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Grade B 2026 notification<\/a> is yet to be released. The exam date, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and other details will be confirmed once the notification is officially published. Based on previous trends, the notification is expected around September or October 2026, with the online application window likely open for about 20 days. Following this, Phase 1 (Prelims) is expected to be conducted 30\u201345 days after the application window closes, and Phase 2 (Mains) approximately 30\u201345 days after Phase 1. The interview will follow Phase 2, with exact dates announced in the official notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Last Exam Cycle<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RBI Grade B Phase 1 Admit Card<\/strong><\/td><td>TBA<\/td><td>12th Oct<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Date<\/strong><\/td><td>TBA<\/td><td>18th and 19th Oct<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RBI Grade B Phase 2 Admit Card<\/strong><\/td><td>TBA<\/td><td>TBA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Date<\/strong><\/td><td>TBA<\/td><td>6th and 7th Dec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RBI Grade B Interview<\/strong><\/td><td>TBA<\/td><td>To be announced<\/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=contpp-rbi-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Attempt Latest RBI Grade B mock tests<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-many-vacancies-will-be-released-for-the-rbi-grade-b-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_vacancies_will_be_released_for_the_RBI_Grade_B_2026\"><\/span>How many vacancies will be released for the RBI Grade B 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past few years, RBI Grade B vacancies have fluctuated across different recruitment cycles. The Reserve Bank of India announced 322 vacancies in 2021, 294 in 2022, and 291 in 2023. The number dropped to 94 in 2024 but slightly increased to 120 in 2025. These trends help aspirants understand the vacancy pattern and competition level over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General Cadre Vacancy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><td>TBA<\/td><td>TBA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2025<\/strong><\/td><td>120<\/td><td>83<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2024<\/strong><\/td><td>94<\/td><td>66<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2023<\/strong><\/td><td>291<\/td><td>222<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2022<\/strong><\/td><td>294<\/td><td>238<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2021<\/strong><\/td><td>322<\/td><td>270<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-rbi-grade-b-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_RBI_Grade_B_exam_pattern\"><\/span>What is the RBI Grade B exam pattern?<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\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Grade B exam pattern 2026 <\/a>is designed to test a candidate\u2019s conceptual clarity, analytical ability, and overall awareness of economic and financial affairs. It consists of three stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phase-1-prelims\">Phase 1 (Prelims)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This stage is objective in nature and serves as a screening test. The marks obtained in Phase 1 are not considered for final selection, but you must clear the sectional and overall cutoffs to move to Phase 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>80<\/td><td>25 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>25 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>25 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>45 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td>200<\/td><td>200<\/td><td>120 mins<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Notes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No sectional time limit, but you must plan wisely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penalty of 1\/4th mark for wrong answers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GA section is highly RBI-centric, so regularly follow latest updates about RBI and its policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phase-2-mains\">Phase 2 (Mains)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This stage is more analytical and comprises both objective and descriptive questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper I<\/td><td>Economic and Social Issues (ESI)<\/td><td>Objective + Descriptive<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>90 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper II<\/td><td>English (Writing Skills)<\/td><td>Descriptive<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>90 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper III<\/td><td>Finance and Management (FM)<\/td><td>Objective + Descriptive<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>90 mins<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Descriptive answers must be typed on the computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time management and answer structuring are key to scoring well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interview\">Interview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who clear Phase 2 are shortlisted for the Interview, which carries 75 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No minimum qualifying marks, but performance in the interview significantly affects your final rank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interview panel generally consists of 3-5 members, including a psychologist and senior RBI officers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions range from personal background, recent economic developments, RBI functions, monetary policy, to opinions on reforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-practice-quiz\/?ref=contac-nai-reg-rbi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Grade B Practice Quiz<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rbi-grade-b-latest-syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RBI_Grade_B_Latest_Syllabus\"><\/span>RBI Grade B Latest Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must begin their preparation effectively to achieve the desired results and clear the minimum cut-off. The first step is to thoroughly understand the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Grade B Syllabus<\/a> to identify any recent changes and stay updated with RBI notifications. Below is a detailed breakdown of the updated syllabus for both Phase 1 and Phase 2, based on the latest RBI recruitment updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Phase<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Section \/ Paper<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics Covered<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phase 1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General Awareness<\/strong><\/td><td>Latest updates about RBI policies, circulars, reports, economic-related government schemes, Union Budget, Economic Survey, Banking Awareness, IMF, World Bank, static GK (RBI HQ, acts, committees)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phase 1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/td><td>Data Interpretation (DI), Arithmetic (percentages, ratio, profit-loss, time &amp; work), Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Simplification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phase 1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reasoning Ability<\/strong><\/td><td>Puzzles (seating arrangement, floor-based, box-based), Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Inequalities, Input-Output, Blood Relations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phase 1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English Language<\/strong><\/td><td>Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the blanks, Para Jumbles, Error Spotting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phase 2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Paper I \u2013 Economic &amp; Social Issues (ESI)<\/strong><\/td><td>Growth &amp; Development (poverty, HDI), Indian Economy (reforms since 1991), Monetary &amp; Fiscal Policy, Globalization, Sustainable Development, Government programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phase 2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Paper II \u2013 English Writing Skills<\/strong><\/td><td>Essay Writing (economy, finance, social topics, RBI-related), Precis Writing, Reading Comprehension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Phase 2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Paper III \u2013 Finance &amp; Management (FM)<\/strong><\/td><td>Financial System (banks, NBFCs, markets), Institutions (RBI, SEBI, NABARD, IRDA), Risk Management, Basel Norms, Corporate Governance, Leadership, Motivation theories, Organizational Behaviour, Communication<\/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=contpp-rbi-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore RBI Grade B Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-resources-for-rbi-grade-b-preparation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Resources_for_RBI_Grade_B_Preparation\"><\/span>Free Resources for RBI Grade B Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality preparation doesn\u2019t always need to be expensive. Here are some free and valuable resources to support your RBI Grade B journey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rbi-official-publications\">RBI Official Publications:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RBI Annual Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Stability Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RBI Monetary Policy Statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RBI Notifications &amp; Circulars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are directly referred to in the exams. Regularly reading them helps in both Phase 2 and Interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-current-affairs\">Current Affairs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/monthly-current-affairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monthly Current Affairs PDFs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/daily-current-affairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily Current Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/economic-survey-budget-2025-english-1614\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Budget and Economic Survey Summaries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/government-schemes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Government Schemes<\/a> One-Liners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-mock-tests\">Free Mock Tests:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attempt full-length <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-mock-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Grade B mock tests<\/a> for Phase 1 and 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze your performance, and revise based on weak areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-previous-year-papers\">Previous Year Papers:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-previous-year-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Grade B past year papers <\/a>helps you understand the type and depth of questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus especially on descriptive questions for FM and ESI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-descriptive-writing-practice\">Free Descriptive Writing Practice:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join RBI Grade B forums and <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/oliveboardregulatory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBI Telegram groups<\/a> where candidates share essays and precis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in peer reviews and get feedback.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-latest-updates-on-rbi-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Latest_Updates_on_RBI_Exam\"><\/span>Latest Updates on RBI Exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, RBI has made subtle but significant changes in the exam pattern and evaluation strategy. Here are the latest updates about RBI Grade B exam trends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-descriptive-emphasis-increased\">Descriptive Emphasis Increased:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RBI now gives high weightage to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-2025-descriptive-writing-batch-2-1685\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> descriptive answers <\/a>in ESI and FM papers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear, concise, and concept-rich answers score more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-current-affairs-weightage-in-ga\">Current Affairs Weightage in GA:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Questions from RBI circulars, SEBI updates, budget allocations, inflation trends, and global economics have increased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Latest updates on RBI and global financial developments are a must-read.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-higher-difficulty-level-in-interview\">Higher Difficulty Level in Interview:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Questions are now more practical and opinion-based.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates are expected to have a strong hold on RBI\u2019s recent policies, digital finance, crypto regulations, and monetary policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-emphasis-on-rbi-s-role-in-current-events\">Emphasis on RBI\u2019s Role in Current Events:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expect questions based on RBI\u2019s action during inflation, rate hikes, digital rupee initiatives, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-2025-26-Mentorship.pdf?ref=contpp-rbi-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Know about personalized guidance from AIR-1<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-stay-updated-with-rbi-grade-b-latest-update\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_stay_updated_with_RBI_Grade_B_latest_update\"><\/span>How to stay updated with RBI Grade B latest update?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To clear RBI Grade B, staying updated with RBI latest update is non-negotiable. Here\u2019s how you can stay ahead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Source<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Sources<\/strong><\/td><td>Bookmark <a href=\"https:\/\/rbi.org.in\/\">rbi.org.in<\/a> for:<br>&#8211; Press Releases<br>&#8211; Notifications<br>&#8211; Speeches by RBI officials<br>&#8211; Circulars and Guidelines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Daily News Reading<\/strong><\/td><td>Refer to newspapers like <em>The Hindu<\/em>, <em>Business Standard<\/em>, <em>Livemint<\/em>.<br>Focus on editorial and opinion columns for deeper economic understanding.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monthly Magazines<\/strong><\/td><td>Read banking\/economy capsules from:<br>&#8211; <em>Pratiyogita Darpan<\/em>&#8211; <em>Economic &amp; Political Weekly<\/em><br>&#8211; Other similar magazines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>YouTube &amp; Podcasts<\/strong><\/td><td>Subscribe to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@OliveboardRegulatory\">Oliveboard Regulatory YouTube<\/a>.<br>Listen to podcasts on monetary policy, inflation, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Telegram &amp; WhatsApp<\/strong><\/td><td>Join:<br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va9rtCUBvvsZFmvRrM2B\">RBI Grade B WhatsApp Channel<\/a><br>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/oliveboardregulatory\">Telegram Group<\/a><br>Get daily MCQs, PDFs, and RBI updates.<\/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-2024-air-1-handwritten-notes\/?ref=contpp-rbi-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download RBI Grade B 2024 AIR 1 Handwritten Notes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\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-1747911851069\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. When will the RBI Grade B 2026 notification be released?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The RBI Grade B 2026 notification is expected to be released by October 2026, based on previous trends.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747911860560\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. What are the posts under the RBI Grade B recruitment?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The recruitment is conducted for Grade B (General), DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research), and DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747911873961\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. How many vacancies are expected in RBI Grade B 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">While the exact number will be known once the notification is released, it is expected to be around or more than the 100 vacancies as per the past few year trend.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747911885551\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. What is the exam pattern for RBI Grade B 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The exam consists of three phases \u2013 Phase 1 (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), and Interview. Phase 1 is objective, Phase 2 includes both objective and descriptive questions, and the final interview carries 75 marks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747911898719\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. What are the key changes in the RBI Grade B exam pattern in recent years?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">RBI has emphasized analytical and descriptive answers in Phase 2 and included more RBI-specific current affairs in the GA section of 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\/how-to-prepare-for-rbi-grade-b-2026\/\">How to prepare for RBI Grade B 2026, Check Complete Road Map<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-handwritten-declaration\/\">RBI Grade B Handwritten Declaration 2026, Format, Text<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/structure-and-functions-rbi\/\">Structure &#038; Functions of RBI, Organisational Structure of RBI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-vs-cat\/\">RBI Grade B vs CAT, Which Exam is More Difficult?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-exams-similar-to-rbi-grade-b\/\">5 Exams Similar to RBI Grade B, Complete Guide for Aspirants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-exam-preparation-strategy-phase-ii\/\">RBI Grade B Phase 2 Preparation, Subject Wise Detailed Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Grade B exam is one of the most prestigious government exams in India. 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