How is the final RBI Grade B cut off prepared?

The final RBI Grade B cut off is prepared based on taking into consideration the aggregate marks in Paper-I, II, and III of Phase II and interview out of 375. Based on the final cut off marks, candidates are offered an appointment to the post.

What are the factors that determines RBI Grade B cut off?

RBI Grade B cut off is calculated based on the following factors: Exam difficulty Total vacancies Number of candidates appearing for the exam Normalisation process Candidates needs to secure both sectional and overall cut-offs of RBI Grade B or else they are not selected for the subsequent stages of the selection process. The sectional cut off is prescribed only for the prelims exam.

What is RBI Grade B prelims cut off?

RBI Grade B prelims cut off is decided to select candidates for the Mains exam. The cut off marks for this stage are calculated out of 200 marks. The cut off marks are decided after normalisation since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. The cut off marks obtained in this stage are not counted for the final merit list.

What is RBI Grade B Mains cut off?

RBI Grade B Mains cut off is calculated to select candidates for the interview. It is the aggregate cut off marks in the Paper 1, 2 and 3 taken together in the descriptive and objective tests and is calculated out of 300 marks. The cut off for the Mains exam is released after the completion of the recruitment process.

What is RBI Grade B cutoff?

RBI Grade B cut-off marks are the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure in each stage of the selection process. Candidates securing equal to or more than the cut off marks as per their categories are called for the next round of the selection process. The examination authority also decides sectional cut off marks for RBI Grade B exam. Candidates need to secure both the sectional and overall cut off marks in RBI Grade B exam.

What is RBI Grade B selection process?

RBI Grade B is one of the sought after banking exams in the country. Large number of candidates apply for the exam. The selection process of RBI Grade B comprises-prelims, Mains and interview. The prelims exam is qualifying in nature. The final selection is done based on the marks secured in the Mains exam and interview. Selected candidates are appointed to the post of Grade B Officers in various branches of RBI. The posts announced under RBI Grade B are Officers in Grade B (General),Officers in Grade B (Department of Economic and Policy Research), Officers in Grade B (Department of Statistics and Information Management).

What is RBI Grade B salary?

RBI Grade B salary is INR 55,200 per month. The pay scale is INR 55,200-2850 (9)-80,850-EB-2850 (2)-86,550-3300 (4)-99,750 (16 years). Candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance, Local Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Family Allowance, and Grade Allowance. Initial monthly gross emoluments are INR 1,08,404 (approximately).. .

How tough is RBI Grade B exam?

RBI Grade B is considered to be a challenging exam and it tests candidates knowledge of economic, finance, and management. The exam is conducted in three phases-Phase 1, 2 and Interview. The Paper 1 exam is held for 200 marks while Phase 3 carries 300 marks. The interview carries 75 marks. The difficulty level of each phase varies, with Phase II being generally considered the toughest. However, with proper preparation and practice, candidates can certainly crack the exam. The tips and tricks to crack the exam are given below: Candidates should first go through the exam pattern and syllabus inorder to understand the structure of the exam After going through the syllabus, candidates should make notes of the chapter-wise topics. After completing each chapters, they should revise these topics Candidates should attempt mock tests inorder to improve their speed and accuracy Candidates must analyse their performance after every mock tests and work on their weak areas Candidates should should stay calm and focused They should prepare a proper study routine and follow that diligently

What is the job profile of RBI grade B officer and what are the future avenues?

The Reserve Bank of India RBI Grade B Officer is a highly sought-after position in the banking sector. The job profile of an RBI Grade B Officer includes managing and regulating the country's monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and financial institutions, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the payment and settlement systems. As for future avenues, RBI Grade B Officers have a lot of opportunities for growth and advancement. They may be promoted to higher positions within the RBI such as Deputy Governor or Governor. They may also be appointed to other government positions, such as Secretary in the Ministry of Finance or Chief Economic Advisory. Additionally, many private sector banks and financial institutions also value the experience and expertise of RBI Grade B Officers, and they may be offered attractive positions in these organizations as well.

What is RBI Grade B exam pattern?

RBI Grade B exam pattern is such that it is divided into Phase I, II, and Interview. The Phase 1 comprises subjects such as General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning. The total marks allotted to the exam are 200. The duration of the test is 120 minutes. The language of the question paper is English and Hindi. Phase II comprises Paper-I: Economic and Social Issues, Paper-II: English (Writing Skills) and Paper-III: Finance and Management. The Phase 2 exam carries 300 marks. The duration of Paper I and III are 120 minutes (30 minutes for the objective test and 90 minutes for the descriptive test) while Paper-II is held for 90 minutes. All papers of Phase II, except the English Language, are set in English and Hindi. The interview carries 75 marks.

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2024 (OUT): Check Phase 1 Category-Wise Cut off Here

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Exam On: 19 Oct '24

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Updated on Oct 2, 2024 09:33 IST

RBI Grade B Cutoff 2024: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released RBI Grade B cut off 2024 for Phase 1 exam on October 1, 2024. The exam of RBI Grade B 2024 was conducted on September 8, 2024. RBI Grade B cut off is announced category-wise and state-wise for different sections and overall marks. The cut off is announced a few days after the declaration of RBI Grade B result. Candidates qualifying the Phase 1 exam of RBI Grade B exam are called for Phase 2. RBI Grade B cut off is calculated based on the normalisation of marks. We have provided on this page the expected and previous years' RBI Grade B cut off marks. Read below for more details on RBI Grade B cut off.

Q: What was RBI Grade B prelims cut off in 2022?

RBI Grade B prelims cut off for General category is given below for different sections. General Awareness-12.00 Reasoning-9.00 English Language-4.50 Quantitative Aptitude- 4.50.

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Q: How can I prepare for RBI grade B officers exam?

The Reserve Bank of India conducts examinations for recruitment to various posts in the RBI. The Reserve Bank of India RBI is India's central bank that regulates the entire banking in India. The bank plays an important part in the development strategy of the government of India. The central bank has 30 offices in the state capitals. Every year, RBI conducts examinations for recruitment to various posts. The two most popular exams conducted by the apex bank are RBI Grade B and RBI Assistant. You will be notified as and when it will be out. A job in RBI is considered to be highly prestigious. As a result, many candidates apply for the various exams conducted by the bank. The salary, perks, facilities, work environment, profile and career opportunities offered to the recruited officers are good as compared to other organisations. This requires deep and complete knowledge of the syllabus. How to prepare subjects in a lucid and comprehensive manner, where to focus, what to study, and time management to clear your exam to achieve your dream job.

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Table of Contents

RBI Grade B Cutoff
RBI Grade B Exam Dates 2024
How to Check RBI Grade B cut off 2024?
RBI Grade B Cut off 2024 for Phase I
RBI Grade B Cut off 2024 for Phase II
RBI Grade B 2024 Cut off for Final Allotment
RBI Grade B Cut off FAQs

RBI Grade B Cutoff

RBI Grade B cutoff marks are released along with the scorecard in PDF form. The cutoff is released for individual sections and categories. Phase 1 is the screening stage and the marks obtained in this stage are not considered for the final merit list. However, candidates need to meet RBI Grade B cut off of this stage to proceed for the further rounds of selection. RBI Grade B previous year cut off for Phase 1, 2 & Final selection will help candidates to understand the minimum number of questions that they need to attempt from the individual sections and an overall exam. Candidates must have a proper knowledge of RBI Grade B Cut off if they are preparing for the exam, as the final selection depends on the cut off marks.

Also Read: RBI Grade B dates

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut off 2024

The Phase 1 cut off of RBI Grade B is given below.

Name of the Test	Category
Name of the Test	GENERAL/UR	EWSs	OBC	SC	ST	PwBD (A,B,C,D)
General Awareness (Maximum Marks = 80)	20.00	20.00	16.00	14.25	14.25	14.25
English Language (Maximum Marks = 30)	7.50	7.50	6.00	5.25	5.25	5.25
Quantitative Aptitude (Maximum Marks = 30)	7.50	7.50	6.00	5.25	5.25	5.25
Reasoning (Maximum Marks = 60)	15.00	15.00	12.00	10.75	10.75	10.75
Total Score/ Aggregate (Maximum Marks = 200)	67.25	67.25	65.00	58.00	54.00	53.25

Factors Determining RBI Grade B Cut off

The cut off is calculated based on the following factors:

Exam difficulty
Total vacancies
Number of candidates appearing for the exam
Normalisation process

RBI Grade B Exam Dates 2024

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RBI Grade B Exam 2024 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
19 Oct '24	RBI Grade B 2024 Phase 2 exam for General post
Dates	Past Exam Dates
08 Sep '24	RBI Grade B 2024 Phase 1 exam for General post

How to Check RBI Grade B cut off 2024?

The steps to check the cut off marks of RBI Grade B are explained below:

Visit the official website
On the home page, candidates will find the links to check the cut off marks and download the scorecard separately for Officers in Grade B DR General, DEPR, and DSIM posts
Open the link, the cut off is displayed on the screen
Check the cut off marks

Types of RBI Grade B Cut off

RBI basically announces two types of cut off marks for RBI Grade B exam. Candidates are required to secure the following types of cut off marks in the exam:

RBI Grade B Overall Cut off: The overall cut off marks are calculated out of the total marks allotted to the exam. The overall cut off marks for the prelims exam are calculated out of 200 marks. The overall cut off for mains exam is calculated out of 300 marks. The overall cut off marks for the final selection is calculated out of 375 marks (Phase 2 and Interview).

RBI Grade B Sectional Cut off: The sectional cut off marks are calculated out of the total marks allotted to each section. Candidates are required to secure the sectional cut off marks in the prelims exam.

RBI Grade B Cut off 2024 for Phase I

RBI Grade B cut off for Phase I is decided out of 200 marks for General post. The cut off for this stage is decided out of 100 marks for DEPR/DSIM posts. Candidates securing the cut off marks separately in each test and in the aggregate are called for the Phase II exam.

RBI Grade B Previous Years' Phase 1 Cutoff

Candidates can check below the category-wise cutoff marks for Phase 1 exam.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut off 2023

Section	Category
Section	GENERAL/UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	PwBD (A,B,C,D)
General Awareness (Maximum Marks = 80)	12.00	12.00	8.00	6.25	6.25	6.25
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
Reasoning (Maximum Marks = 60)	9.00	9.00	6.00	4.75	4.75	4.75
Total Marks (Maximum Marks = 200)	54.25	54.25	54.25	52.75	44.75	40.25

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cutoff 2022

Section	Category
Section	GENERAL/UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	PwBD (VI, HI, LD, MD)
GA (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
Quant (Maximum Marks = 30)	4.50	4.50	3.00	2.25	2.25	2.25
Total score (Maximum marks = 200)	63.75	63.75	60.25	55.25	50.75	49.75

RBI Grade B 2021 Cut off for Phase 1

RBI Grade B 2021 Cutoff for Phase-I-Section-wise
Section	General	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	PwBD (OH/HI/VH/MD)
General Awareness	16.00	16.00	12.00	10.25	10.25	10.25
Reasoning	12.00	12.00	9.00	7.75	7.75	7.75
English Language	6.00	6.00	4.50	3.75	3.75	3.75
Quantitative Aptitude	6.00	6.00	4.50	3.75	3.75	3.75

RBI Grade B 2021 Cutoff for Phase-I-Overall
Category	Cutoff Marks (Out of 200)
General	66.75
EWS	66.75
OBC	63.75
SC	53.50
ST	52.75
PwBD	52.75

RBI Grade B 2019 Phase I Cut off

Section	Category
Section	Gen/UR	OBC	SC	ST
General Awareness	20.00	16.00	14.25	14.25
Reasoning	15.00	12.00	10.75	10.75
English Language	7.50	6.00	5.25	5.25
Quantitative Aptitude	7.50	6.00	5.25	5.25
Overall cut off (Out of 200)	122.00	115.50	108.00	108.00

RBI Grade B Cut off 2018

Category
Category	General Awareness	Reasoning	English Language	Quantitative Aptitude	Total cut off
General/UR	20.00	15.00	7.50	7.50	105.75
OBC	16.00	12.00	6.00	6.00	95.75
SC	14.25	10.75	5.25	5.25	91.75
ST	14.25	10.75	5.25	5.25	91.75
PWD (OH/HI/VH/MD)	14.25	10.75	5.25	5.25	91.75

RBI Grade B Cut off 2024 for Phase II

The Phase II exam is conducted for candidates who are shortlisted on the basis of RBI Grade B cut off of Phase I. This phase consists of three papers for the General post and two papers for DEPR/DSIM. RBI Grade B cut off for Phase II for General Post is the aggregate marks secured in Paper I, II, and III which is calculated out of 300 marks. The cut off for Phase II for DEPR/DSIM is calculated out of 200 marks. RBI Grade B cut off for Phase II is released after the completion of the selection process.

Previous Years' RBI Grade B Phase 2 Cut off

Phase 2 cut off is calculated based on the marks in three papers-I, II and III taken together for shortlisting candidates for interview. Candidates can check below the previous years' RBI Grade B cut off marks.

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Cut off 2022 for Grade B (General)

Category	Cut off Marks
General	171.25
OBC	167.00
SC	150.50
ST	150.25
EWS	171.25
PwBD	150.25

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Cut off 2021

Exam Stage	RBI Grade B Phase 2 Cutoff 2021 for General post
Exam Stage	Gen	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	PwBD
Phase II (Out of 300 marks)	187.75	187.75	167.5	166.75	187.75	166.75 (HI, LD, MD) 169.75 (VI)

RBI Grade B Cut off 2018 for Phase II DR-General

RBI Grade B cut off for Phase II is the aggregate of marks secured in Paper I, II, and III taken together in the written exam for shortlisting candidates for Interview. The cutoff is calculated out of 300 marks.

Category	RBI Grade B cut off marks
General	201.25
OBC	186.25
SC	180.25
ST	180.25
PwDB	180.25

RBI Grade B Cut off 2018 for DEPR

Exam Stage	Category & Cutoff marks
Exam Stage	General	ST	SC	OBC
Aggregate cut off marks in Paper I (Objective test) for candidates whose Paper-II (Descriptive Type Test) were assessed (out of total 100 marks)	52.00	35.00	35.00	47.00
Aggregate cut off marks in Paper- I, II, and III taken together for shortlisting the candidates for interview (out of total 300 marks)	194.34	173.34	173.34	179.34

RBI Grade B Cut off 2018 for DSIM

Exam Stage	Category & Cutoff marks
Exam Stage	General	ST	SC	OBC
Aggregate cut off marks in Paper- I (objective type test) for candidates whose Paper-II (Descriptive type test) were assessed (out of total 100 marks)	43.30	11.60	11.60	38.30
Aggregate cut-off marks in Paper- I, II and III taken together for shortlisting the candidates for interview (Out of total 300 marks)	157.67	136.67	136.67	142.67

RBI Grade B 2016 Cut off

Exam Stage	General	ST	SC	OBC
The aggregate cut off marks in Paper-I, II and III taken together (out of total 300 marks)	176.75	155.75	155.75	161.75

RBI Grade B 2015 Cut off

Exam	General	ST	SC	OBC
The aggregate cut off marks in Paper-I,II and III taken together (out of total 300 marks)	197.00	176.00	176.00	182.00

RBI Grade B 2024 Cut off for Final Allotment

The final allotment cut off is the aggregate marks scored in Paper I, II, and III and Interview taken together for General Post. The cut off is calculated out of 375 marks. RBI Grade B final cut off marks for DEPR/DSIM are decided based on Phase II and Interview.

Previous Years' RBI Grade B Final Cut off

Candidates can check below the final cutoff marks of previous years':

RBI Grade B 2022 Final Cut off for Grade B (General) Post

Category	Cut off Marks
General	234.50
OBC	223.00
SC	202.50
ST	179.00
EWS	187.50
PwBD	208.25(GEN) 196.75(OBC) 176.25(SC)

RBI Grade B 2021 Final Cutoff

Exam Stage	RBI Grade B Final Cutoff 2021 for General post
Exam Stage	Gen	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	PwBD
Phase II (Out of 300 marks)	187.75	187.75	167.5	166.75	187.75	166.75 (HI, LD, MD) 169.75 (VI)
Phase II and interview (Out of total 375 Marks) obtained by the last recommended candidates	252.25	241.25	212.25	205.25	218.25	Gen-226 OBC-223.75

Exam Stage	RBI Grade B 2021 Final Cutoff for DEPR
Exam Stage	GENERAL	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	PwBD
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper-I (Objective Test of Economics) of written exam for candidates whose Paper-II (Descriptive Type Test) were assed (Out of 100 marks)	47.83	42.83	40.83	40.83	47.83	40.83 (LD) 47.83 (HI, VI, MD)
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper I, II and III taken together in written exam for shortlisting the candidates for interview (Out of 300 marks)	183.17	172.83	162.17	162.17	183.17	162.17 (No candidates shortlisted for interview phase)
Aggregate cutoff marks in the written exam (Paper I, II and III) and interview taken together (out of 375 marks) obtained by the last recommended candidate	249.83	220.83	186.34	No candidate shortlisted for interview phase	208.01	No candidate shortlisted for interview phase

Exam Stage	RBI Grade B 2021 Final Cutoff for DSIM
Exam Stage	Gen	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	PwBD
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper I (Objective type test on Statistics) of written exam for candidates whose Paper II (Descriptive type test) were assessed (Out of 100 marks)	46.67	46.67	39.67	39.67	46.67	39.67 (HI,MD) 46.67 (LD, VI)-As no vacancy reserved
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper-I, II and III taken together in written exam for shortlisting candidates for interview (out of total 300 marks)	164.67	157.33	143.67	143.67	164.67	143.67 (No candidate shortlisted for interview phase)
Aggregate cutoff marks in written exam (Paper-I, II and III) and interview taken together (Out of 375 marks) obtained by the last recommended candidate	236	195.75	169.67	181.33	219.33	No candidate shortlisted for interview phase

RBI Grade B 2019 Final Cut off

General Post

Recruitment Stage	Category
Recruitment Stage	Gen	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Pw BD
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper-I, II and III taken together for shortlisting candidates for interview out of 300 marks.	193.25	188.00	172.25	172.25	193.25	172.25 ( HI, LD, MD) 176.75 (VI)
Aggregate marks in Paper-I, II and III and interview out of 350 marks obtained by the last recommended candidate	238.25	215.50	206.50	194.00	197.00	Gen 215.75 OBC 194.75

DEPR

RECRUITMENT STAGE	Gen	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Pw BD
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper-I (Objective test) for candidates whose Paper-II (Descriptive test) were assessed out of 100 marks	52.67	47.67	45.67	45.67	52.67	HI- 45.67 LD/MD/VI -52.67 ( As No vacancy )
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper-I, II and III taken together for shortlisting candidates for interview out of 300 marks.	182.84	173.67	161.84	169.50	182.84	182.84 No candidate shortlisted for interview phase
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper-I, II and III and interview taken together out of 350 marks obtained by the last recommended candidate	229.17	203.17	195.67	189.34	204.17	No candidate shortlisted for interview phase

DSIM

RECRUITMENT STAGE	Gen	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Pw BD
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper-I (Objective test) for candidates whose Paper-II (Descriptive test) were assessed out of 100 marks	38.33	38.33	31.33	31.33	38.33	31.33
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper-I, II and III taken together for shortlisting candidates for interview out of 300 marks.	160.00	160.00	142.33	139.00	160.00	139.00
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper-I, II and III and interview taken together out of 350 marks obtained by the last recommended candidate	212	196.17	186.5	No candidate shortlisted for interview phase	188.33	No candidate shortlisted for interview phase

RBI Grade B 2018 cut off - General Post

Exam stage	General	ST	SC	OBC
Aggregate marks in written examination (Paper- I, II and III) and interview taken together (out of total 350 marks)	248.50	219.50	221.25	235.50

RBI Grade B 2018 cut off – DEPR

Exam stage	General	ST	SC	OBC
Aggregate marks in written examination (Paper- I, II and III) and interview taken together (out of total 350 marks)	241.66	220.17	207.67	207.33

RBI Grade B 2016

Exam stage	General	ST	SC	OBC
Aggregate marks in written examination (Paper- I, II and III) and interview taken together (out of total 350 marks)	225.50	210.25	204.25	211.00

RBI Grade B 2015 Cut off

Exam Stage	Category & CUT OFF MARKS
Exam Stage	ST	SC	OBC	General
Aggregate marks in written examination (Paper- I, II and III) and interview taken together (out of total 350 marks)	216.25	238.25	234.50	244.00