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
- Growth and Development:
- Measurement of growth: National Income and per capita income.
- Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India.
- Sustainable Development and Environmental issues.
- Economic Reforms in India:
- Industrial and Labour Policy.
- Monetary and Fiscal Policy.
- Privatization.
- Globalization:
- Opening up of the Indian Economy.
- Balance of Payments.
- Export-Import Policy.
- International Economic Institutions.
- Social Structure in India:
- Multiculturalism.
- Demographic Trends.
- Urbanization and Migration.
- 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:
- Finance:
- Financial System
- Financial Markets
- Risk Management
- Basics of Derivatives
- Development Finance
- Union Budget
- Inflation
- Management:
- Management Process
- Leadership
- Motivation
- Ethics and Corporate Governance
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Human Resource Development
Economics:
- Microeconomics:
- Demand and Supply Analysis
- Production Function and Cost Curves
- Market Structures
- Macroeconomics:
- National Income Determination
- Fiscal Policy
- Monetary Policy
- Economic Growth and Development
Statistics:
- Probability
- Statistical Methods:
- Measures of Central Tendency
- Dispersion
- Correlation and Regression
- Index Numbers
- Sampling Techniques
- 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.
