RBI Grade B-Mains Syllabus

The RBI Grade B mains exam consists of three papers, each covering specific subjects. Here’s the detailed syllabus for each paper:

Paper 1: Economic and Social Issues

1. Growth and Development:
   • Measurement of growth: National Income and per capita income.
   • Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India.
   • Sustainable Development and Environmental issues.
2. Economic Reforms in India:
   • Industrial and Labour Policy.
   • Monetary and Fiscal Policy.
   • Privatization.
3. Globalization:
   • Opening up of the Indian Economy.
   • Balance of Payments.
   • Export-Import Policy.
   • International Economic Institutions.
4. Social Structure in India:
   • Multiculturalism.
   • Demographic Trends.
   • Urbanization and Migration.
5. Social Justice:
   • Positive Discrimination in favor of the underprivileged.
   • Social Movements.
   • Indian Political System.
   • Human Development.

Paper 2: English (Writing Skills)

This paper is descriptive and evaluates the candidate’s writing skills. It typically includes:

• Essay Writing
• Precis Writing
• Comprehension
• Business/Office Correspondence
• Paragraph Writing

Paper 3: Finance and Management/Economics/Statistics

Candidates have to choose one subject out of Finance and Management, Economics, and Statistics. The syllabus for each subject is as follows:

Finance and Management:

1. Finance:
   • Financial System
   • Financial Markets
   • Risk Management
   • Basics of Derivatives
   • Development Finance
   • Union Budget
   • Inflation
2. Management:
   • Management Process
   • Leadership
   • Motivation
   • Ethics and Corporate Governance
   • Corporate Social Responsibility
   • Human Resource Development

Economics:

1. Microeconomics:
   • Demand and Supply Analysis
   • Production Function and Cost Curves
   • Market Structures
2. Macroeconomics:
   • National Income Determination
   • Fiscal Policy
   • Monetary Policy
   • Economic Growth and Development

Statistics:

1. Probability
2. Statistical Methods:
   • Measures of Central Tendency
   • Dispersion
   • Correlation and Regression
   • Index Numbers
3. Sampling Techniques
4. Statistical Inference

Note:

• Candidates must choose one subject (Finance and Management/Economics/Statistics) for Paper 3 based on their preference and expertise.
• The syllabus for each subject may vary slightly from year to year. It’s essential to refer to the latest official notification for any updates or changes.
• Candidates should thoroughly understand and cover the entire syllabus for effective preparation for the RBI Grade B mains exam.