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RBI Grade B Study Material with Study Plan 2021
RBI Grade B Preparation Strategy 2021
RBI Grade B 2021 official notification has been released with major changes in the exam pattern. RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam pattern is same but in phase 2 there are changes in pattern as well as a few additional topics have been added to the syllabus. Descriptive papers have been introduced for ESI & FM (Economics & Social Issues and Finance & Management) sections in the Phase 2 of RBI Grade B exam 2021. This means that the preparation strategy for RBI Grade B Phase 2 needs to revised and accordingly the time available to you till Phase 1 & 2 shall be utilized.
RBI Grade B 2021 Study Plan (New Pattern)
To prepare for descriptive papers of ESI and FM you need an effective study plan. A study plan based on the latest RBI Grade B exam pattern will help you in your preparation and outlining what and when you need to study. You can refer to the RBI Grade B Study Plan prepared below by our experts based on RBI Grade B new exam pattern & syllabus. It covers the syllabus based on the latest exam pattern and how to study for descriptive papers of RBI Grade B 2021.
| Date | Day No. | Phase 1 topic | Time (hr) | Phase 2 Topic | Time (hr) | Time for Day (Hr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Jan-21 | 1 | Quant (Shortcut Tricks) | 2 | Measurement of Growth, National Income, Inflation | 1.5 | 4.5 |
| GA (monthly BeePedia Nov 2020) | 1 | |||||
| 26-Jan-21 | 2 | Quant (Simplification) | 1.5 | Measurement of Growth, National Income, Inflation Chapter test | 1 | 5 |
| English (Tenses) | 1.5 | |||||
| GA (monthly BeePedia Dec 2020) | 1 | |||||
| 27-Jan-21 | 3 | Quant (Approximation + Surds & Indices) | 1.5 | BoP, Exim Policy, Fiscal policy | 2 | 5.5 |
| Reasoning(Direction) | 1 | |||||
| GA (static GA) | 1 | |||||
| 28-Jan-21 | 4 | Quant (Series) | 2 | Financial Statements and Ratios | 1.5 | 6 |
| English (Parts of Speech) | 1.5 | |||||
| GA (weekly BeePedia Jan 1-15, 2021) | 1 | |||||
| 29-Jan-21 | 5 | Quant (Quadratic Equations) | 1.5 | Ratios: Numericals | 1.5 | 5 |
| Reasoning(Alphanumeric Series) | 1 | |||||
| GA (weekly BeePedia Jan 16-22, 2021) | 1 | |||||
| 30-Jan-21 | 6 | Quant (Percentage) | 2 | Capital Budgeting | 1 | 5.5 |
| English (Direct Indirect + Active passive Voice) | 1.5 | |||||
| GA (static GA) | 1 | |||||
| 31-Jan-21 | 7 | Quant (Profit & Loss) | 2 | Bond valuation | 1 | 5.5 |
| Reasoning(Alphabet Test) | 1.5 | |||||
| GA (monthly Quiz Dec + Jan) | 1 | |||||
| 1-Feb-21 | 8 | Quant (Time and Distance + Train+Boat) | 2.5 | Bond valuation | 1 | 6 |
| English (SV Aggrement) | 1.5 | |||||
| 2-Feb-21 | 9 | Govt Schemes | 1 | Indian Economy and Economic Reforms | 1 | 5.5 |
| Quant (Time & work + Pipes & Cistern) | 2 | |||||
| Reasoning(Order & Ranking) | 1.5 | |||||
| GA Committees and Reports (Sep - Dec 2020) | 1 | |||||
| 3-Feb-21 | 10 | Quant (Partnership+Ages) | 2 | Banking System in Indian and reforms | 1 | 5.5 |
| English (Sentence Rearrangement) | 1.5 | |||||
| GA - economic Survey 2020-21 | 1 | |||||
| 4-Feb-21 | 11 | Quant (Ratio & Proportion) | 1.5 | NBFCs | 1 | 5 |
| Reasoning(Coding Decoding) | 1.5 | |||||
| GA Budget 2021-22 | 1 | |||||
| 5-Feb-21 | 12 | Quant (Average) | 1.5 | RBI functions and monetary policy | 1 | 5 |
| English (Spotting Errors) | 1.5 | |||||
| GA monthly BeePedia Jan 2021 | 1 | |||||
| 6-Feb-21 | 13 | Quant (SI & CI) | 2 | Budget | 1 | 5.5 |
| Reasoning(Coded Inequality) | 1.5 | |||||
| GA static | 1 | |||||
| 7-Feb-21 | 14 | Quant (Number System + HCF LCM) | 2 | Economic Survey | 1 | 5.5 |
| English (Homonyms + Vocabulary) | 1.5 | |||||
| Govt Schemes | 1 | |||||
| 8-Feb-21 | 15 | Quant (Alligation) | 2 | Financial and Capital Markets | 1.5 | 6 |
| Reasoning(Syllogism) | 1.5 | |||||
| Govt Schemes | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1:
Can those students who are appearing in Final year of Graduation apply for any post in RBI Grade B?A:
No, a candidate must have completed his/her graduation. If he/she is in the final year of graduation then they cannot apply.Q2:
Is there any NEGATIVE MARKING in RBI Grade B Exam?A:
Yes, negative marking for wrong answers in CBTs is 1/4th of the marks for that question.Q3:
In RBI Grade B Exam, Can I choose Hindi language as the exam language?A:
Yes, RBI Grade B Exam is bilingual (i.e, Hindi & English) exam. You can choose your preferred language either Hindi or English.Q4:
Do RBI Grade B Officers get a pension?A:
No, under the ambit of NPS currently there is no pension scheme for RBI employees.Q5:
RBI Grade B 2021 Exam is in ONLINE OR OFFLINE mode?A:
RBI Grade B 2021 Exam will be in online mode.Q6:
Is there SECTIONAL CUT-OFF in RBI GRADE B Exam?A:
Yes. RBI Grade B Exam has sectional and overall cut-off .Q7:
Is RBI Grade B Officer job transferable?A:
Yes, but only after completing the initial 5 years of posting.Q8:
How many attempts are there in RBI Grade B?A:
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.Q9:
What is the age limit for the RBI Grade B posts?A:
The minimum age limit for the candidates is 21 years & the maximum age should not be more than 30 years.Q10:
Will there be any interview after the written result ?A:
Yes. There will be a final phase of Interview after RBI Grade B Phase I & Phase II.Q11:
Is it possible to crack this exam in first attempt ?A:
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.Q12:
Is the exam Bilingual ?A:
Yes. The exam is bilingual. You can attempt all the sections in English or Hindi except the test of English Language.Q13:
What would be the word limit for ESI and FM Descriptive paper?A:
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.