The syllabus for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Grade B examination consists of three phases:
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination:
- General Awareness
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning
- Phase-II: Main Examination:
- Economic and Social Issues
- English (Writing Skills)
- Finance and Management (optional paper, candidates have to choose between Finance and Management)
- Phase-III: Interview:
- Candidates who have successfully cleared the Phase-II examination are shortlisted for the interview round.
In Detailed Syllabus Analysis
Phase-I:
- General Awareness:
- Banking and Financial Awareness
- Economic News
- Current Affairs
- Static GK (General Knowledge)
- English Language:
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the blanks
- Sentence/Paragraph Completion
- Quantitative Aptitude:
- Data Interpretation
- Simplification
- Number Series
- Quadratic Equations
- Time and Work
- Speed, Distance and Time
- Averages
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportion
- Reasoning:
- Logical Reasoning
- Alphanumeric Series
- Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
- Data Sufficiency
- Coded Inequalities
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzle
- Tabulation
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Input-Output
Phase-II:
The Phase-II examination is divided into three papers:
- Economic and Social Issues:
- Growth and Development
- Economic Reforms in India
- Globalization
- Social Structure in India
- Sustainable Development
- Poverty and Inequality
- Population and Demographics
- Social Justice
- English (Writing Skills):
- Essay Writing
- Precis Writing
- Comprehension
- Business/Office Correspondence
- Report Writing
- Finance and Management:
- Finance: Financial System, Financial Markets, Risk Management, Basics of Derivatives, Financial Inclusion, etc.
- Management: Management Process, Leadership, Motivation, Communication, Corporate Governance, etc.
It’s important to note that the syllabus and exam pattern may be subject to change, and candidates are advised to refer to the official RBI Grade B notification for the most accurate and up-to-date information.