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RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2023- Phase Wise Pattern

Last updated on 26-Jun-2023

RBI Grade B exam is one of the most prestigious government exams in India, and for the candidates, it is beneficial to know the exam pattern. In this section, we will be discussing the RBI Grade B exam pattern in detail. Knowing the exam pattern will help the aspirants to know which section has the highest weightage and which section needs more concentration to score well in the exam.

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RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2023

Check out the detailed RBI Grade B Exam Pattern for all the phases in this page.

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern (Phase 1: Prelims)

The RBI Grade B Prelims exam consists of 4 sections: Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The detailed exam pattern in a tabular format is presented below along with the duration:

SectionsTotal QuestionsMarksDuration
Reasoning606045 minutes
General Awareness808025 minutes
English Language303025 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude303025 minutes
Total2002002 hours

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

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern (Phase 2: Mains)

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

PapersType of testTotal MarksDuration
Paper I - Economic and Social Issues

50% Objective Test (30 objective questions)

50% Descriptive Test

(6 descriptive questions out of which 4 need to be answered)

50 marks

50 marks

30 mins

90 mins

Paper-II - English (Writing Skills)Descriptive Test100 marks90 mins
Paper III - General Finance and Management

50% Objective Test (30 objective questions)

50% Descriptive Test

(6 descriptive questions out of which 4 need to be answered)

50 marks

50 marks

120 mins

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

Note: 

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

RBI Grade B Interview

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

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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. What is the age criteria for RBI Grade B? +

A. The minimum age to apply for the RBI Grade B officer exam is 21 years. You should have completed 21 years of age as of the 1st of May 2023. Your birth date should not be after 1st May 1993.

The maximum age to apply for the RBI Grade B officer exam is 30 years of age. This means you should not be 30 years of age. As per the RBI Grade B 2023 notification pdf, your birth date should not be prior to 2nd May 2002.

(The candidate should not have been born before 1st May 1993. and not after 2nd May 2002.)

Q. What are the RBI Grade B exam dates? +

A. The RBI Grade B Exam Dates for 2023 have been released. RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam was held on
9th July 2023 (General)
16th July 2023 (DEPR, DSIM)
RBI Grade B Phase 2 will be held on the following dates for the following posts:
30th July 2023 (General)
2nd September 2023 (DEPR)
19th August 2023 (DSIM)

Q. Will there be RBI Grade B exam in 2023? +

A. Yes, the RBI Grade B exam was conducted in 2023. RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam was held on 9th July 2023 (General)
and on 16th July 2023 (DEPR, DSIM) and RBI Grade B Phase 2 will be held on the following dates for the following posts:
30th July 2023 (General)
2nd September 2023 (DEPR)
19th August 2023 (DSIM)

Q. Can final year students apply for RBI Grade B exam 2023? +

A. No, the final year students cannot apply for the RBI Grade B exam. You need to complete your graduation and get a degree certificate in order to apply for the RBI Grade B exam. For RBI Grade B 2023, as of the 1st of May 2023, you should hold the minimum education criteria given in the notification.

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. Does RBI Grade B exam happens every year? +

A. Yes. The RBI Grade B exam happens every year barring a few years. It was conducted in the years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. 2019, 2021. RBI Grade B exam was not conducted in the year 2020. The RBI Grade B 2022 notification got out on the 28th March 2022. The RBI Grade B 2023 Detailed Notification was out on 9th May 2023 and the short notice had been released on 26th April 2023.

Q. What is the Application Fee for RBI Grade B 2023 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.

Q. How is Oliveboard's Course for RBI Grade B exam preparation? +

A. Oliveboard's RBI Grade B online course is at present the best course for your preparation.
The course is curated by Riti Maám and this course covers all your preparation needs:
ESI & FM Video Lessons, LIVE Revision Classes, Descriptive Mock Tests with Expert Evaluation, ESI & FM Topic Tests, Descriptive Ans-Writing Platform, ESI & FM Study Notes, Current Affairs Capsules, Descriptive English Preparation, Model Descriptive Answers, Objective Mock Tests, Interview Preparation and much more.
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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).

Q. Are the RBI Grade B 2023 Phase 1 Admit Cards/Call Letters Out? +

A. Yes, the call letters for RBI Grade B 2023 Phase 1 exam were out on 29th June 2023 for Generalist Post. It was out on the RBI website along with the information handout.

When will RBI Grade B Notification 2023 be released? +

RBI Grade B Notification 2023 had been uploaded on the official website on 9th May 2023. However, the short notice was out on 26th April 2023.

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