RBI Grade B free mock test 2026
Free RBI Grade B mock tests — India's most prestigious central bank officer exam, Phase I & II practice.
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RBI Grade B Phase I (Screening), drawn to scale
1 bubble = 1 question- General Awareness80
- English Language30
- Quantitative Aptitude30
- Reasoning60
About RBI Grade B
Reserve Bank of India — Officer Grade B (Direct Recruit)
RBI Grade B (Direct Recruit) is one of the most prestigious government jobs in India — an officer-level role at the Reserve Bank of India. With only 60 vacancies in 2026, competition is extremely intense. Phase I is an objective test (200Q, 2 hrs). Phase II has three papers — Economic & Social Issues (ESI), English (descriptive), and Finance & Management (FM). Starting basic pay is ₹78,450 with a gross monthly salary of approximately ₹1.5 lakh. Only top-calibre graduates with strong economics and finance knowledge crack this exam.
Key facts
- Conducted by
- RBI
- Category
- Banking
- Stages
- Phase I + Phase II + Interview
- Held
- Once a year
How hard it is
60 seats vs lakhs of aspirants — requires deep economics, finance and current affairs mastery
RBI Grade B exam pattern
3 stages: Phase I (Screening), Phase II, Interview. −0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Practise in this patternMarks by section
200 marks in all
- General Awareness 80
- English Language 30
- Quantitative Aptitude 30
- Reasoning 60
Time each section gets
At an even 36 seconds a question
120 minutes for 200 questions. A question you get stuck on takes time from the rest of the paper.
Phase I (Screening) at a glance
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 |
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Marks by section
300 marks in all
- Economic & Social Issues (Paper I) 100
- English Writing Skills (Paper II) 100
- Finance & Management (Paper III) 100
Phase II at a glance
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Economic & Social Issues (Paper I) | 30 | 100 |
| English Writing Skills (Paper II) | 0 | 100 |
| Finance & Management (Paper III) | 30 | 100 |
| Total | — | 300 |
Paper I: Economic & Social Issues (100M, 90 min — 30 obj + 3 descriptive). Paper II: English Writing Skills (100M, 90 min — descriptive). Paper III: Finance & Management (100M, 90 min — 30 obj + 2 descriptive).
Interview at a glance
Final merit = Phase II (75%) + Interview (25%).
How selection works
- Phase I — CBT (200Q, 2 hrs)
- Phase II — 3 Papers (ESI + English + FM)
- Interview
Try one question
A question at the level RBI Grade B starts at. Answer it to see the worked solution.
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI consists of how many members?
RBI Grade B syllabus 2026
Every topic in the syllabus, section by section.
General Awareness
- Indian Economy
- RBI Functions & Policies
- Monetary Policy
- Banking Regulation
- Financial Markets
- Government Schemes
- Current Affairs
- Static GK
- International Organisations
Economic & Social Issues
- Growth & Development
- Inflation
- Fiscal Policy
- Balance of Payments
- Poverty & Inequality
- Social Sector Schemes
- Environmental Issues
- Globalisation
- Indian Agriculture
Finance & Management
- Financial System
- Capital Markets
- Risk Management
- Corporate Governance
- HR Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Communication
- Ethics & Leadership
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Essay Writing
- Precis Writing
- Report Writing
- Letter Writing
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
RBI Grade B eligibility, posts and salary
Graduation with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwD) OR Post-graduation with 55% marks
Who can apply
- Education
- Graduation with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwD) OR Post-graduation with 55% marks
- Age
- 21–30 years · SC/ST +5 · OBC +3 · PwD +10 · Max 6 attempts for General
- Application fee
- ₹850 (Gen/OBC/EWS) · ₹100 (SC/ST/PwD)
- Vacancies
- 2026: 60 (General: 40, DEPR: 12, DSIM: 8)
- Applications
- 29 Apr 2026 to 20 May 2026 (closed)
- How often
- Once a year
Dates, fees and age rules come from RBI. Read the current notice on opportunities.rbi.org.in.
Your RBI Grade B preparation plan
Four stages, timed backwards from the exam.
Build the base
Until 6 weeks before- Go through every Phase I (Screening) section once: General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning.
- Start each day with the section you score lowest in.
- Keep one notebook for formulas, rules and your own mistakes.
Speed under the clock
6 to 3 weeks before- One sectional test a day for each section.
- Phase I (Screening) allows about 36 seconds a question. Time yourself to it.
- Leave a question that has not opened in 90 seconds and come back.
Full mocks
3 weeks to 1 week before- A full 120-minute mock every other day, at the time of your shift.
- Spend as long reviewing a mock as taking it.
- Drill the topics your report marks weak.
Final week
Last 7 days- Two mocks only, at your shift time.
- Revise your list of mistakes, nothing new.
- Check your admit card, centre and ID the day before.
Start the Phase II sections early
Economic & Social Issues (Paper I), English Writing Skills (Paper II), Finance & Management (Paper III) come only in Phase II. Give them 20 minutes a day from today; they take time to build and cannot be crammed.
What you get for RBI Grade B
Everything below is open in one account. Each exam shows only what it really has.
Full mock tests
In the real exam screen, with the real timer and marking. Every answer is explained after you submit.
Sectional tests
One subject at a time. Fix your weakest section without sitting a full paper.
Chapter bank
Practise one topic at a time, with instant answers and explanations.
Daily GK and current affairs
A short daily routine for the GK section, with quizzes and a monthly digest.
Weak-topic report
After each test you see which topics cost you marks, and how your score moves over time.
Bookmarks
Save any question and come back to it before the exam.
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RBI Grade B: questions people ask
Answers from the official notification and the RBI calendar.
What is the RBI Grade B exam pattern?
Phase I: 200Q/200M/2hrs/−0.25. Phase II: 3 papers (ESI + English + Finance & Management), 300M, ~4.5 hrs. Interview: 75M. Final merit = Phase II 75% + Interview 25%.
What is the RBI Grade B salary?
Basic pay ₹78,450 per month. Gross monthly salary approximately ₹1.5 lakh including all allowances.
How many vacancies are there in RBI Grade B 2026?
60 total vacancies — General: 40, DEPR: 12, DSIM: 8. This makes it extremely competitive.
What is the full form of RBI Grade B?
RBI Grade B stands for Reserve Bank of India Officer Grade B (Direct Recruit).
What is the eligibility for RBI Grade B?
Graduation with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwD) OR Post-graduation with 55% marks.
What is the age limit for RBI Grade B?
21–30 years · SC/ST +5 · OBC +3 · PwD +10 · Max 6 attempts for General.
What is the RBI Grade B application fee?
₹850 (Gen/OBC/EWS) · ₹100 (SC/ST/PwD).
Is the RBI Grade B mock test free?
Yes. 1 full mock is free in the real exam interface, with every answer explained and a report on your weak topics. No card needed to sign up.
Will I be charged again automatically?
No. Every plan is a single payment. When it ends, your account goes back to free and nothing is charged.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Write to us within 24 hours of paying and we refund the full amount, on any plan.
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