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RBI Grade B Exam Previous Years and Cutoff Marks

Last updated on 19-Jul-2024

The RBI Grade B Cut Off score is the minimum score that the candidates need to score at the sectional as well as the overall exam level, in order to qualify for the exam and to be eligible for the final selection. Getting an idea of the RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off will help the candidates in setting an appropriate target for the upcoming exam. Here we present to you the cutoff marks for all the Phases of the RBI Grade B exams conducted in the previous years.

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RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off

RBI Grade B job is regarded as one of the most prestigious jobs in the banking sector and therefore the level of competition for this position is considerably high. Getting an idea about the RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off will help students in setting a target so as to crack the RBI Grade B Exam with flying colours.

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Factors Affecting RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off 2024

Here are the factors that affect the RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off 2024:

  • Difficulty Level of Exam: The complexity of the questions in the exam compared to previous years can impact the cut-off. If the exam is more challenging, the cut-off may be lower, and vice versa.
  • Number of Applicants: The total number of candidates applying for the RBI Grade B exam influences the competition. A higher number of applicants may lead to a higher cut-off as the competition increases.
  • Number of Vacancies: The availability of job positions can significantly affect the cut-off. If there are fewer vacancies, the cut-off may be higher as the competition intensifies.
  • Performance of Candidates: The overall performance of candidates in the exam can also affect the cut-off. If candidates perform exceptionally well, the cut-off may increase.
  • Reservation Quotas: Reservation quotas for various categories such as SC, ST, OBC, and EWS may influence the cut-off differently for each category.
  • Normalization Process: In cases where multiple shifts or sets of the exam are conducted, a normalization process may be applied to ensure fairness. This process adjusts scores to account for variations in difficulty between different sets, which can impact the cut-off.
  • Previous Year Trends: Historical data of previous year cut-offs may also be considered to predict and set the current year's cut-off.

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RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off - Phase Wise

In the subsection below, we have shared the RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off phase wise. Check out the tables below:

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut Off Marks (General) (2023)

Below is the RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off for Phase 1.

SectionUREWSOBCSCSTPwBD 
General Awareness
(Max. Marks = 80)
12.0012.008.006.256.256.25
Reasoning
(Max. Marks = 60)
9.009.006.004.754.754.75
English Language
(Max. Marks = 30)
4.504.503.002.252.252.25
Quantitative Aptitude
(Max. Marks = 30)
4.504.503.002.252.252.25
Total Score/Aggregate
(Max. Marks = 200)
54.2554.2554.2552.7544.7540.25

RBI Grade B Phase 2 & Final Cut Off Marks (General) (2023)

Below is the RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off for Phase 2 & Interview.

Recruitment StageGeneral OBCSCSTEWSPwBD
Aggregate cut-off marks in Paper 1, Paper 2 & Paper 3 taken together in the written examination for shortlisting the candidates for interview (Out of a total of 300 marks).169.00169.00156.50148.50169.00148.00
Aggregate marks in Written examination (Paper- I, II and III) and interview taken together (Out of total of 375 marks) 229.00221.75213.75203.25194.00202.75(Gen)
167.75(OBC)


No PwBD candidate qualified in SC, ST and OBC category

RBI Grade B DSIM Cut Off (2023)

For the post of DSIM, below is the RBI Grade B Cut Off in detail.

Recruitment StageUROBCSCSTEWSPwBD
Cut Off Marks in Paper 1 (Objective type test on statistics) (Out of 100 marks).61.5061.5054.5054.5061.5054.50
(No candidate shortlisted for Paper-II and Paper-III)
Aggregate cut-off marks in Paper 1, Paper 2 & Paper 3 taken together in the written examination for shortlisting the candidates for interview (Out of a total of 300 marks).190.67185.67169.67169.67190.67No candidate shortlisted for Paper-II and Paper-III
Aggregate marks in Written examination (Paper- I, II and III) and interview taken together (Out of total of 375 marks) 264.00241.75196.33210.33245.67No candidate shortlisted for interview phase

RBI Grade B DEPR Cut Off (2023)

For the post of DEPR, below is the RBI Grade B Cut Off in detail.

Recruitment StageUROBCSCSTEWSPwBD
Aggregate Cut off marks in Phase 1 (Paper 1 & 2) Out of total 200 marks112.00102.0098.0098.00112.0098.00
Aggregate cut-off marks in Phase 1 & Phase 2 taken together in the written examination for shortlisting the candidates for interview (Out of a total of 400 marks). 254.17234.50226.17226.17254.17226.17
(No candidate shortlisted for interview phase)
Aggregate cut-off marks in Phase 1, Phase 2 & Interview taken together (Out of a total of 475 marks)322.00293.17275.17258.17301.67No candidate shortlisted for interview phase

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut Off (2022)

Below is the RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off for Phase 1.

SectionUREWSOBCSCSTPwBD (VI,HI, LD, MD)
General Awareness
(Max. Marks = 80)
12.0012.008.006.256.256.25
Reasoning
(Max. Marks = 60)
9.009.006.004.754.754.75
English Language
(Max. Marks = 30)
4.504.503.002.252.252.25
Quantitative Aptitude
(Max. Marks = 30)
4.504.503.002.252.252.25
Total Score/Aggregate
(Max. Marks = 200)
63.7563.7560.2555.2550.7549.75

RBI Grade B Phase 2 & Final Cut Off Marks (2022)

Below is the RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off for Phase 2 & Interview.

Recruitment StageGeneral OBCSCSTEWSPwBD
Aggregate cut-off marks in Paper 1, Paper 2 & Paper 3 taken together in the written examination for shortlisting the candidates for interview (Out of a total of 300 marks).171.25167.00150.50150.25171.25150.25
Aggregate marks in Written examination (Paper- I, II and III) and interview taken together (Out of total of 375 marks) 234.50223.00202.50179.00187.50208.25(Gen)
196.75(OBC)
176.25(SC)

No PwBD candidate qualified in ST and EWS category

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut Off (2021)

Below is the RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off for Phase 1.

SectionsUREWSOBCSCSTPwBD
General Awareness16.0016.0012.0010.2510.2510.25
Reasoning12.0012.009.007.757.757.75
English Language6.006.004.503.753.753.75
Quantitative Aptitude6.006.004.503.753.753.75
Cutoff Score/ Aggregate66.7566.7563.7553.5052.7552.75

RBI Grade B Phase 2 & Final Cut Off Marks (2021)

Below is the RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off for Phase 2 & Interview.

Recruitment StageGeneralOBCSCSTEWSPwBD
Aggregate Cutoff Marks in Paper 1, Paper 2and Paper 3 taken together in Written Examination for Shortlisting the Candidates for Interview (Out of a total of 300 marks).187.75187.75167.5166.75187.75166.75(HI, LD, MD)
169.75(VI)
Aggregate Marks in Written Examination (Paper- 1, 2, and 3) and Interview were taken together (Out of a total of 375 marks) Obtained by the last Recommended Candidate 252.25241.25212.25205.25218.25Gen - 226
OBC - 223.75

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut Off (2019)

Below is the RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off for Phase 1.

 SectionsGENERAL/UREWSOBCSCSTPwBD (OH/HI/VH/MD)
General Awareness (Maximum Marks = 80)20.0020.0016.0014.2514.2514.25
Reasoning (Maximum Marks = 60)15.0015.0012.0010.7510.7510.75
English Language (Maximum Marks = 30)7.507.506.005.255.255.25
Quantitative Aptitude (Maximum Marks = 30)7.507.506.005.255.255.25
Total Score/Aggregate (Maximum Marks = 200)122.00122.00115.50108.00108.00108.00

Note: There was no RBI Grade B exam in the year 2020.

RBI Grade B Phase 2 and Interview Cutoff (2019)

Below is the RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off for Phase 2 & Interview.

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 SectionsGeneralOBCSCSTEWSPwBD
Cutoff Marks For Papers 1, 2, and 3(Out of a total of 300 marks)193.25188172.25172.25193.25172.25(HI.LD,MD) 176.75 (VI)
Cutoff Marks for Paper 1, 2, 3, and Interview (Out of a total of 350 marks)238.25215.50206.50194197GEN – 215.75 OBC – 194.75

RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off - Comparison

Check out the comparison of both phases (Phase 1, Phase 2 & Interview) in the tables below.

RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off Marks Comparison (Phase 1)

Check out the comparison in RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off Marks for Phase 1 in the table below:

Sections202320222021201920182017
General Awareness
(Max. Marks = 80)
121216202016.5
Reasoning
(Max. Marks = 60)
9912151511
English Language
(Max. Marks = 30)
4.54.567.57.56.75
Quantitative Aptitude
(Max. Marks = 30)
4.54.567.57.54
Phase 1 Cut off Marks
(Max. Marks = 200)
54.2563.7566.75122105.7578

RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off Marks Comparison (Phase 2 and Interview)

Check out the comparison in RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off Marks for Phase 2 & Interview.

Stage202320222021201920182017
Aggregate Cut off Marks in Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3169 (Out of 300)171.25
(Out of 300)
187.75(Out of 300)193.25(Out of 300)201.25(Out of 300)196.75(Out of 300)
Aggregate Marks in Written Examination (Paper- 1, 2, and 3) and Interviews were taken together229(Out of 375)234.50(Out of 375)252.25(Out of 375)238.25(Out of 350)248.5(Out of 350)245.75(Out of 350)

 

FAQs

Q. What is the selection procedure followed for RBI Grade B exam?

A. The RBI Grade B exam is conducted in three stages: Phase I (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), and the Interview round.

Q. What is the minimum qualification required for RBI Grade B? +

A. You will need a minimum of 60% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/PWD) or an equivalent grade in Bachelor's degree OR a minimum of 55% percentage in your Post Graduation if you are a postgraduate (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants).

Q. Will there be RBI Grade B exam in 2024? +

A. Yes, the RBI Grade B exam will be conducted in 2024.

Q. How many times can I attempt RBI Grade B exam? +

A. If you are a general category candidate, you have 6 attempts, whereas there is no bar on the number of attempts for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates. By 6 attempts, it means you should have taken the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam 6 times. If you have already taken the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam 6 times, then you are not eligible to apply.

Q. Is there any negative marking in RBI Grade B exam? +

A. Yes, there is negative marking in Phase 1 of the RBI Grade B exam. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in RBI Grade B Phase 1.

Q. What is the Application Fee for RBI Grade B 2024 Exam? +

Expected Application fee for the RBI Grade B is as follows:
For GEN/OBC/EWSs - Rs 850 + 18% GST
For SC/ST/PwBD - Rs 100 + 18% GST
For RBI Staff - Nil.
There will be no application fee for the RBI staff.

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Q. Do I need a minimum of 60% criteria in my 10th and 12th class in order to apply for the RBI Grade B exam? +

A. No, your 10th and 12th class/standard marks/percentage do not matter. You will need a minimum of 60% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/PWD) or an equivalent grade in Bachelor's degree OR a minimum of 55% percentage in your Post Graduation if you are a postgraduate (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants).

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