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RBI Grade B
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Free RBI Grade B mock tests — India's most prestigious central bank officer exam, Phase I & II practice.

Reserve Bank of India — Officer Grade B (Direct Recruit)

RBI Grade B at a glance

Phase I (Screening)
Total Questions200
Total Marks200
Duration120 minutes
Negative Marking−0.25 per wrong
Sections4
StagesPhase I + Phase II + Interview
ModeOnline (CBT)
Apply Start29 Apr 2026
Apply End20 May 2026 (closed)
Exam Date13 Jun 2026 (Phase I done) · 25 Jul 2026 (Phase II)
Overview

About RBI Grade B

Conducted byRBI
CategoryBanking
StagesPhase I + Phase II + Interview
Total Marks200 marks
Duration120 min
Mock Tests12+

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 Details

Eligibility & notification

Eligibility
Graduation with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwD) OR Post-graduation with 55% marks
Age Limit
21–30 years · SC/ST +5 · OBC +3 · PwD +10 · Max 6 attempts for General
Vacancies
2026: 60 (General: 40, DEPR: 12, DSIM: 8)
App. Fee
₹850 (Gen/OBC/EWS) · ₹100 (SC/ST/PwD)
Frequency
Once a year

Difficulty

Very High

60 seats vs lakhs of aspirants — requires deep economics, finance and current affairs mastery

Selection Process

1Phase I — CBT (200Q, 2 hrs)
2Phase II — 3 Papers (ESI + English + FM)
3Interview
Exam Pattern

RBI Grade B exam pattern

Phase I (Screening)Online (CBT)120 min0.25 per wrong
Section / PaperQuestionsMarks
General Awareness8080
English Language3030
Quantitative Aptitude3030
Reasoning6060
Total200200
Phase IIOnline (CBT + Descriptive)270 min
Section / PaperQuestionsMarks
Economic & Social Issues (Paper I)30100
English Writing Skills (Paper II)0100
Finance & Management (Paper III)30100

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).

InterviewOffline75 marks

Final merit = Phase II (75%) + Interview (25%).

Syllabus

RBI Grade B syllabus

1

General Awareness

9 topics
1.Indian Economy
2.RBI Functions & Policies
3.Monetary Policy
4.Banking Regulation
5.Financial Markets
6.Government Schemes
7.Current Affairs
8.Static GK
9.International Organisations
2

Economic & Social Issues

9 topics
1.Growth & Development
2.Inflation
3.Fiscal Policy
4.Balance of Payments
5.Poverty & Inequality
6.Social Sector Schemes
7.Environmental Issues
8.Globalisation
9.Indian Agriculture
3

Finance & Management

8 topics
1.Financial System
2.Capital Markets
3.Risk Management
4.Corporate Governance
5.HR Management
6.Organisational Behaviour
7.Communication
8.Ethics & Leadership
4

English Language

7 topics
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Essay Writing
3.Precis Writing
4.Report Writing
5.Letter Writing
6.Grammar
7.Vocabulary
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India's most prestigious govt bank exam — ₹1.5 lakh/month gross salary
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Descriptive writing practice — Essay, Precis, Reports
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.
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