Question 1

Can those students who are appearing in Final year of Graduation apply for any post in RBI Grade B?

Accepted Answer

No, a candidate must have completed his/her graduation. If he/she is in the final year of graduation then they cannot apply.

Question 2

Is there any NEGATIVE MARKING in RBI Grade B Exam?

Accepted Answer

Yes, negative marking for wrong answers in CBTs is 1/4th of the marks for that question.

Question 3

In RBI Grade B Exam, Can I choose Hindi language as the exam language?

Accepted Answer

Yes, RBI Grade B Exam is bilingual (i.e, Hindi & English) exam. You can choose your preferred language either Hindi or English.

Question 4

Do RBI Grade B Officers get a pension?

Accepted Answer

No, under the ambit of NPS currently there is no pension scheme for RBI employees.

Question 5

RBI Grade B  2023 Exam is in ONLINE OR OFFLINE mode?

Accepted Answer

RBI Grade B  2023 Exam will be in online mode.

Question 6

Is there SECTIONAL CUT-OFF in RBI GRADE B Exam?

Accepted Answer

Yes. RBI Grade B Exam has sectional and overall cut-off .

Question 7

Is RBI Grade B Officer job transferable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only after completing the initial 5 years of posting.

Question 8

How many attempts are there in RBI Grade B?

Accepted Answer

Candidates belonging to the general category can attempt the examination only 6 times. Whereas, there is no restriction to the SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories.

Question 9

What is the age limit for the RBI Grade B posts?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age limit for the candidates is 21 years & the maximum age should not be more than 30 years.

Question 10

Will there be any interview after the written result ?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There will be a final phase of Interview after RBI Grade B Phase I & Phase II.

Question 11

Is it possible to crack the  RBI Grade B exam in first attempt ?

Accepted Answer

To crack any exam, one needs a complete preparation strategy,along with the complete exam information. If you are dedicated towards your goal, you would surely be able to crack the exam in first attempt.

Question 12

Is RBI Grade B exam Bilingual ?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The RBI Grade B exam is bilingual. You can attempt all the sections in English or Hindi except the test of English Language.

Question 13

What would be the word limit for ESI and FM Descriptive paper?

Accepted Answer

For Paper 1 (ESI) and Paper 3 (FM) Descriptive Type Paper, the word limit prescribed is - 600 words for 15 marks questions, 400 words for 10 marks questions.

Question 14

Is RBI Grade B exam tough?

Accepted Answer

You need to be thorough with the RBI Grade B exam syllabus and if you dedicate your entire time to RBI Grade B preparation for the next 6 months you can easily crack the exam.

Question 15

How to divide the RBI Grade B syllabus?

Accepted Answer

You must be aware of your strong and weak subjects. With time by your side, you should try to work on your weak areas while honing your strong subjects.

Question 16

Is RBI DEPR exam tough?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the number of vacancies and the cut-offs make this exam tough. No, if you follow a disciplined approach towards RBI DEPR preparation and follow our YouTube videos and keep attempting and analyzing mock tests.

Question 17

What is DEPR exam?

Accepted Answer

DEPR exam comprises three Papers. RBI DEPR Grade B Paper 1 is objective type, and Paper 2 and Paper 3 are written exams. The three papers will be of 100 marks respectively. Interview will be final round.

Question 18

Does RBI DEPR exam has sectional timing?

Accepted Answer

The DEPR exam comprises three papers with no sections. Hence there is no sectional timings.

Question 19

How can I start the preparation of RBI Grade B DEPR?

Accepted Answer

You can attempt the mock tests for RBI DEPR exam first and know your strengths and weaknesses so that you know where you are supposed to put in your efforts.

Question 20

Is RBI Grade B tough?

Accepted Answer

RBI Grade B exam is definitely not a cakewalk. But, one can crack it with 8 to 10 months of full dedication and consistency. You would also need the right direction for the preparation.

Question 21

Can I crack RBI Grade B in 6 months?

Accepted Answer

Anything can be achieved with full dedication and hard work. You just need to focus in the right direction while you are preparing for the exam.

Question 22

How can I enter RBI?

Accepted Answer

RBI releases notifications almost every year for various posts. To enter RBI you can attempt the RBI Grade B exam that commences almost every year. You can check your eligibility for RBI Grade B here.

Question 23

How often is RBI Grade B conducted in a year?

Accepted Answer

RBI conducts recruitment for RBI Grade B posts almost every year.

Question 24

Is there any number of attempts in the RBI Grade B Exam?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a restriction on the number of attempts in the RBI Grade B Exam. For General, you have a maximum of 06 attempts and if you belong to a category like SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWSs, no such limit is there to appear for the RBI Grade B exam.

Question 25

Is RBI Grade B tough?

Accepted Answer

RBI Grade B exam is definitely not a cakewalk. But, one can crack it with 8 to 10 months of full dedication and consistency. You would also need the right direction for the preparation.

Question 26

Can I crack RBI Grade B in 6 months?

Accepted Answer

Anything can be achieved with full dedication and hard work. You just need to focus in the right direction while you are preparing for the exam.

Question 27

How can I enter RBI?

Accepted Answer

RBI releases notifications almost every year for various posts. To enter RBI you can attempt the RBI Grade B exam that commences almost every year. You can check your eligibility for RBI Grade B here.

Question 28

Is coaching necessary for RBI Grade B?

Accepted Answer

RBI Grade B being the most sought after job has a good level. To crack this exam, it would be beneficial to have a mentor that guides you in preparation. You can watch our YouTube videos that are absolutely free of cost or you can check our RBI Grade B DEMO Course which is free as well.

Question 29

How often is RBI Grade B conducted in a year?

Accepted Answer

RBI conducts recruitment for RBI Grade B posts almost every year.

Question 30

How can I submit my RBI Grade B application form?

Accepted Answer

You can submit your application form through online mode only. To know more about the RBI Grade application process, you can visit our notification section.

Question 31

What is the Handwritten Declaration in RBI Grade B?

Accepted Answer

The RBI Grade B Handwritten declaration is as follows: “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

Question 32

There are gap years after MY graduation. Will it affect my selection in RBI?

Accepted Answer

As long as you can justify your gap in the interview, there will not be any problem in your selection. Also, RBI encourages freshers to apply for this post.

Question 33

How many phases will be there in the RBI Grade B recruitment process?

Accepted Answer

There will be three phases: Phase 1 and Phase 2 followed by an Interview in the RBI Grade B recruitment process.

Question 34

What are the posts available in RBI Grade B recruitment?

Accepted Answer

There are a total of three posts available in RBI Grade B Recruitment. DR-General, DEPR and DSIM. To know more about each in detail please visit our website.

Question 35

Can I join RBI after my MBA?

Accepted Answer

In order to apply for the RBI Grade B exam, you must have passed your graduation with a minimum of 60% marks. You can check detailed RBI Grade B Eligibility here.

Question 36

I have recently completed my Post graduation in Agriculture. I have secured 75 per cent in my Graduation. Whether I am eligible for RBI Grade B?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you are eligible for RBI Grade B Post. Please check more about RBI Grade B eligibility here.

Question 37

I have secured 59.88% in my graduation but I am a chartered accountant and have secured 60.5%. Am I eligible or not?

Accepted Answer

As you have a CA degree, you may apply for the RBI Grade B exam. Please check the eligibility page for further details.

Question 38

I got 80% in my graduation but got 59.7% in the first semester. Am I eligible for RBI Grade B?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you are eligible for this post. To apply for the RBI Grade B exam, aggregate marks in Graduation ( all semesters combined) will be counted.

Question 39

What is the educational qualification necessary to take the RBI Grade B exam?

Accepted Answer

In order to apply for the RBI Grade B examination, you have to possess a graduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks. This criterion may vary for reserved categories and higher degree holders. You can check the RBI Grade B eligibility on our website in detail.

Question 40

What is the maximum age limit for the RBI Grade B exam?

Accepted Answer

The maximum age limit to apply for the RBI Grade B exam is 30 years.

Question 41

What is the Revised Salary of a Grade B officer in RBI?

Accepted Answer

An RBI Grade B Officer draws around Rs 1,16,684/- per month.

Question 42

Do RBI officers go abroad?

Accepted Answer

Yes, RBI sponsors its officers for their education abroad, however; RBI does not provide postings outside India.

Question 43

Where do RBI Grade B officers get posted?

Accepted Answer

RBI Grade B is a central level job. You can be posted anywhere in India.

Question 44

Is there any transfer policy for RBI Grade B officers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a transfer policy in RBI Grade B. You will get a transfer after five years of service.

Question 45

What is the probation period for RBI grade B officers?

Accepted Answer

After the selection in RBI as a Grade B Officer, you have to undergo a probation of 2 years. This can be extended up to 4 years at the bank's discretion.

Question 46

What is the CTC of an RBI Grade B Officer?

Accepted Answer

A CTC of a newly recruited Grade B Officer is approximately 2 lakh per month that amounts to 24 lakh per annum.

Question 47

What is the current in-hand salary of the RBI Grade B Officer?

Accepted Answer

The current in hand salary of an RBI Grade B Officer is approximately one and a half lakh rupees a month.

Question 48

What is the Highest Salary of an RBI Grade B officer?

Accepted Answer

An RBI Grade B Revised Pay Scale is Rs.55200-2850(9)-80850-EB-2850(2)-86550-3300(4)-99750. The highest basic pay one can get in the current pay band is 99750 rupees.

Question 49

How frequently is the RBI Grade B Salary revised?

Accepted Answer

The RBI Grade B Salary revision is generally held once in five years. The RBI Grade B Salary has been recently revised which was due from November 2017.

Question 50

How many sections will be assessed in the RBI Grade B Officer Phase 1 exam?

Accepted Answer

There will be four sections in the RBI Grade B Officer Phase 1 exam i.e. Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, English Language and General Awareness.

Question 51

Is there any online course available for RBI Grade B Officer preparation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have an RBI Grade B Exclusive Online course prepared by RBI Grade B officers themselves. You can shoot any questions regarding the online course at hello@ixambee.com.

Question 52

From where I can get the RBI Grade B Study Material?

Accepted Answer

You can get the complete list of RBI Grade B Books on our website. It is advised to have fewer sources and more revisions to crack the RBI Grade B exam.

Question 53

What should I study for RBI Grade B?

Accepted Answer

For RBI Grade B Prelims, You have to cover sections like Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, English Language and General Awareness. For Mains, you need to cover ESI and FM along with Descriptive English. For a detailed syllabus, you can visit our RBI Grade B syllabus section.

Question 54

What should I study for RBI Grade B?

Accepted Answer

For RBI Grade B Prelims, You have to cover sections like Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, English Language and General Awareness. For Mains, you need to cover ESI and FM along with Descriptive English. For a detailed syllabus, you can visit our RBI Grade B syllabus section.

Question 55

Is RBI Grade B tough?

Accepted Answer

RBI Grade B exam is definitely not a cakewalk. But, one can crack it with 8 to 10 months of full dedication and consistency. You would also need the right direction for the preparation. You can check the Last year&rsquo;s RBI Grade B Exam Analysis and decide whether it is tough or not.

Question 56

From where can I download the RBI Grade B Model Papers?

Accepted Answer

Why download when you can attempt the RBI Grade B Previous year papers in a real exam like environment?. Please visit our Previous year papers page to attempt it free of cost.

Question 57

Does RBI provide sample papers for the RBI Grade B exam?

Accepted Answer

There are some sample papers provided by RBI for the Grade B Post but the latest update was in 2016.

Question 58

What happens if I secure the overall cut off but not the sectional cut off?

Accepted Answer

To clear any stage of RBI Grade B, you have to secure the overall cut off as well as the sectional cut off. Therefore, if you secure the overall cut off and not the sectional cut off, you will be able to move on to the next phase of the exam.

Question 59

How can RBI Grade B previous year cut off going to help me in the preparation?

Accepted Answer

Through the previous year cut off, you will be able to gauge the competition of your respective category. This will help you to prepare for the exam accordingly.

Question 60

Is there any data available on the &lsquo;previous year cut-off&rsquo; for the RBI Grade B exam?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The previous year cut-offs (category-wise) were released by the RBI Grade B. You can check the last 3 years cut off on our Previous year cut off-page.

Question 61

Has the online application process for RBI Grade B 2022 commenced?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the RBI Grade B recruitment notification has been released on the official website on March 28, 2022. The online application process for RBI Grade B 2022 has therefore commenced on March 28, 2022.

Question 62

Will the conducting authority bear my travel expenses?

Accepted Answer

No, RBI will not bear any travel expense of any candidate appearing in the examination.

Question 63

How do I cover the general awareness section for RBI Grade B?

Accepted Answer

To cover General Awareness for RBI Grade B, you can refer to our BeePedia to cover the current affairs section. You can also refer to Arihant publications to cover Banking Awareness. To cover Static G.K you can either refer to Lucent Publications or to our Static G.K blogs that are well updated.

Question 64

What is the general awareness of RBI Grade B?

Accepted Answer

General Awareness is one of the important sections asked in RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam. It comprises 80 questions with 80 marks. To know more about the topics asked in the General awareness section, please refer to our page.

Conducting Authority	Reserve Bank of India
RBI Website	www.rbi.org.in
RBI Posts	Grade B Officer
Mode of Application	Online
Stages of Exam	Phase 1- Objective Phase 2- Objective and Descriptive Phase 3- Interview
Maximum Marks & Time Duration	Phase 1- 200 marks, 2 hours Phase 2- • Paper 1- 100 marks (30 min for Objective and 90 for Descriptive) • Paper 2 & Paper 3- 100 marks each (Composite time of 2 hours) Phase 3- 75 Marks
RBI Grade B 2023 Online Registration and Payment of Online Fees/Intimation Charges	February 2023 (Expected)
Download RBI Grade B Phase 1 (Prelims) Admit Card 2023 (General Stream)	To be notified later
RBI Grade B Officer 2023 General Phase 1 Online Exam Date	April, 2023 (Expected)
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Result 2023 (General Stream)	To be notified later]
RBI Grade B Officer General Phase 2 (Paper 1, 2 & 3) Online Exam Date 2023	May, 2023 (Expected)
RBI Grade B DEPR/DSIM Phase 1 (Paper 1) Online Exam Date 2023	May, 2023 (Expected)
RBI Grade B DEPR/DSIM Phase 1 (Paper 1) Online Exam Result 2023	To be notified later
RBI Grade B DEPR/DSIM Phase 2 (Paper 2 & 3) Online/Written Exam Date 2023	To be notified later
RBI Grade B DEPR/DSIM Phase 2 (Paper 2 & 3) Online/Written Exam Result 2023	To be notified later
Rajbhasha / Protocol & Security Assistant Manager Exam Dates 2023	To be notified later
RBI Grade B Vacancies 2022	294 [More Details]
RBI Grade B DEPR list of roll no. of short listed candidates for interview 2022	[Click Here]
RBI Grade B DSIM list of roll no. of short listed candidates for interview 2022	[Click Here]
RBI Grade B Final Result (General) 2022	[Click Here]
RBI Grade B Final Result (DEPR) 2022	[Click Here]
RBI Grade B Final Result (DSIM) 2022	[Click Here]

Posts	Number of Vacancies
RBI Grade B Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - (General)	238
RBI Grade B Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DEPR	31
RBI Grade B Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DSIM	25
Total	294

Phases	Exam Type	No. of marks	Duration	Exam Language
Phase 1 (Prelims)	Objective	200 marks	2 hours	Bilingual (Except the test for English language.)
Phase 2 (Mains)	Paper 1 (Objective & Descriptive)-	100 marks	30 minutes (Objective) & 1 hour 30 minutes (Descriptive)
	Paper 2 (Writing Skills)-	100 marks	1 hour 30 minutes
	Paper 3 (Objective & Descriptive)-	100 marks	Composite time of 2 hours
Phase 3 (Interview)	Interview	75 marks

Phase	RBI Grade B Syllabus
Phase 1 (Objective)	Quantitative Aptitude/ English/ General Awareness/ Reasoning
Phase 2 (Objective and Descriptive)	Paper 1 - Economic and Social Issues (ESI) Paper 2 - English (Writing Skills) Paper 3 - Finance and Management

RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria
Educational Criteria	Graduation in any discipline /Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants)
Age Criteria	Minimum-21 Years / Maximum-30 Years
Age Relaxation	Minimum-3 Years / Maximum-13 Years

RECRUITMENT STAGE	CATEGORY & CUT OFF MARKS
RECRUITMENT STAGE	GENERAL	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	PwBD
Aggregate cut – off marks in paper- I, paper-ii and paper- iii taken together in written examination for shortlisting the candidates for interview (out of total 300 marks).	171.25	167.00	150.50	150.25	171.25	150.25
Aggregate marks in written examination (paper- I, ii and iii) and interview taken together (out of total 375 marks) obtained by the last recommended candidate with reference to the no. Of vacancies notified in the advertisement.	234.50	223.00	202.50	179.00	187.50	208.25(GEN) 196.75(OBC) 176.25(SC) No PwBD Candidate qualified in ST and EWS category

Section	Category
Section	General/UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	PwBD (VI, HI, LD, MD)
General Awareness(Maximum Marks = 80)	12.00	12.00	8.00	6.25	6.25	6.25
Reasoning (Maximum Marks = 60)	9.00	9.00	6.00	4.75	4.75	4.75
English Language (Maximum Marks = 30)	4.50	4.50	3.00	2.25	2.25	2.25
Quantitative Aptitude (Maximum Marks = 30)	4.50	4.50	3.00	2.25	2.25	2.25
Total Score/ Aggregate (Maximum Marks = 200)	63.75	63.75	60.25	55.25	50.75	49.75

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RBI Grade B 2023 exam

Table of Content

RBI Grade B Exam Highlights

RBI Grade B Highlights 2023

RBI Grade B Notification 2023

RBI Grade B 2022 Vacancy

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2023

RBI Grade B 2023 Syllabus

RBI Grade B 2023 Eligibility Criteria

RBI Grade B 2023 Calendar

RBI Grade B 2023 Updated Pay Scale and Job Profile

RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut-off

RBI Grade B 2022 Final (Phase 2 and Interview) Cut off (General -DR)

RBI Grade B 2022 Phase 1 Exam Cut off (General DR)

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RBI Grade B Interview course

RBI Grade B Exclusive Online Course

RBI Grade B Online Course ( In Hindi exclusively)

RBI Grade B Legal Online course

RBI Grade B (Legal) Exclusive Online Course

RBI NON CSG Interview Online Course

RBI Grade B XtremeBee Plus Online Course

RBI Grade B XtremeBee Online Course

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Online Course

RBI Grade B Phase II English Descriptive

RBI Grade B Phase I - Free Mock Tests

RBI Grade B 2023 Mock Test 5 Phase 1

RBI Grade B 2023 Mock Test 4 Phase 1

RBI Grade B 2023 Mock Test 3 Phase 1

RBI Grade B 2023 Mock Test 2 Phase 1

RBI Grade B Phase I - Previous Year Paper

RBI Grade B Phase 1 2022 Previous Year Paper Shift 1

RBI Grade B Phase 1 2021 Previous Year Paper

RBI Grade B Phase 1 2018 Previous Year Paper

RBI Grade B Phase 1 2017 Previous Year Paper

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