The RBI Grade B officer exam is conducted in three phases:
Phase 1: Preliminary Examination
- Objective Type Questions: This phase consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- Subjects Covered: General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.
- Duration: The exam typically lasts for around 120 minutes.
- Total Marks: The total marks for Phase 1 are generally around 200.
- Negative Marking: Negative marking may apply for incorrect answers.
Phase 2: Main Examination
This phase consists of three papers:
- Paper 1: Economic and Social Issues (Objective Type):
- Questions based on Economic and Social issues.
- Duration is typically around 90 minutes.
- Total marks vary but are usually around 100.
- Paper 2: English (Writing Skills):
- Descriptive Type Questions.
- Candidates need to write essays, precis, and comprehension passages.
- Duration is usually around 90 minutes.
- Total marks vary but are typically around 100.
- Paper 3: Finance and Management/Economics/Statistics (Objective Type):
- Candidates need to choose one subject out of Finance and Management, Economics, and Statistics.
- Duration is generally around 90 minutes.
- Total marks vary based on the subject chosen but are usually around 100.
Phase 3: Interview
Candidates who qualify in both Phase 1 and Phase 2 are called for an interview. The interview typically carries a weightage of around 50 marks. The final selection is based on the cumulative score of Phase 2 and the Interview.
Note:
- The syllabus for each phase is provided by RBI in its official notification.
- The pattern and syllabus may vary slightly from year to year, so it’s crucial for candidates to refer to the latest official notification for detailed and updated information.
- RBI Grade B exam is highly competitive, and candidates are advised to prepare thoroughly covering all the topics mentioned in the syllabus.
