RBI Grade B Cut Off 2025 (OUT): Check Phase 1 Cut off Here
Reserve Bank of India Grade B Exam 2024 ( RBI Grade B Exam )
RBI Grade B Cutoff 2025: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released RBI Grade B Phase 1 cut off on November 18. The 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. Qualified candidates of RBI Grade B exam are selected for final appointment. 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.
- RBI Grade B Cutoff
- RBI Grade B Exam Dates 2025
- How to Check RBI Grade B cut off?
- RBI Grade B Cut off for Phase I
- RBI Grade B Cut off for Phase II
- RBI Grade B 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.
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RBI Grade B 2025 Phase 1 Cut off
| Name of the Test | Category | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD | ||||
| A | B | C | D | ||||||
| General Awareness (Maximum Marks = 80) |
24.00 |
16.00 |
20.00 |
16.00 |
16.00 |
- |
3.00 |
16.00 |
3.00 |
| English Language (Maximum Marks = 30) |
9.00 |
6.00 |
7.50 |
6.00 |
6.00 |
- |
1.00 |
6.00 |
1.00 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Maximum Marks = 30) |
9.00 |
6.00 |
7.50 |
6.00 |
6.00 |
- |
1.00 |
6.00 |
1.00 |
| Reasoning (Maximum Marks = 60) |
18.00 |
12.00 |
15.00 |
12.00 |
12.00 |
- |
2.25 |
12.00 |
2.25 |
| Total Score/ Aggregate (Maximum Marks = 200) |
77.50 |
64.75 |
69.00 |
65.00 |
64.75 |
- |
17.50 |
63.50 |
22.50 |
Factors Affecting 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
Commonly asked questions
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 are called for the next round of the selection process.
RBI Grade B Exam Dates 2025
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RBI Grade B Exam 2024 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec ' 25 | RBI Grade B 2025 Phase 2 exam |
| 18 Oct ' 25 | RBI Grade B 2025 Phase 1 exam |
| 19 Oct ' 24 | RBI Grade B 2024 Phase 2 exam for General post |
How to Check RBI Grade B cut off?
The process to check RBI Grade B cut off is given below.
- Visit RBI
- Click 'RBI Grade B cut off' link
- 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.
Commonly asked questions
The final RBI Grade B cut off is prepared based on the mains exam and interview. Based on the final cut off marks, candidates are offered an appointment to the post. Recruitment is done based on the number of vacancies.
RBI Grade B cut off is calculated based on the various factors. Candidates needs to secure both sectional and overall cut-offs. The section wise cut off is set only for the prelims exam.
RBI Grade B Cut off 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 Final Cut off 2024
| Cutoff Marks Decided by the Board at Various Stages of the Recruitment Process | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recruitment Stage | Category and Cutoff Marks | |||||
| GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD | |
| Aggregate Cutoff Marks in Phase-II (Paper- I, Paper-II and Paper- III taken together in Written Examination) for Shortlisting the Candidates for Interview (Out of Total 300 Marks). | 173.50 | 169.00 | 165.00 | 161.50 | 173.50 | 152.50 |
| Aggregate Marks in Phase-II 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. | 226.75 | 218.00 | 212.25 | 214.50 | 206.00 | 200.50 (GEN) 191.75 (OBC) 186.00 (SC) No PwBD Candidate qualified in ST and EWS category |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut off 2023
| Section | Category | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 for Phase II
RBI Grade B cut off for Phase II is released after the completion of the selection process. The cut off is fixed out of 300 marks for General post whereas it is 200 for DEPR/DSIM.
RBI Grade B 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 |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 |
| Exam Stage |
RBI Grade B 2021 Final Cutoff for DEPR |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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RBI Grade B Cut off FAQs
Candidates can check below RBI Grade B cut off FAQs.
Commonly asked questions
RBI Grade B exam is conducted in three phases I, II, & III. Phase I is based on General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning. In Phase 2, there are three papers: Economic and Social Issues, English, and Finance & Management. The final selection of the candidates is based on an interview. Phases I and II carriers 200 and 300 marks, respectively. The interview carries 75 marks. The duration for Phase 1 is 120 minutes. Phase 2 has a different time duration: Paper I & III are conducted for 120 minutes, and Paper III for 90 minutes.
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The post-wise RBI Grade B vacancy break-up is given below.,
Posts | Vacancies |
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR)– (General) | 83 |
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR)–DEPR | 17 |
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR)–DSIM | 20 |
Total | 120 |
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