RBI Grade B 2025: Notification, Application, Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern & Latest News
Reserve Bank of India Grade B Exam 2024 ( RBI Grade B Exam )
Exam On - 18 Oct '25
RBI Grade B 2025: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released RBI Grade B 2025 notification on September 10, 2025. The examination authority has released the short notification on September 8, 2025. RBI Grade B application form was released on September 10, 2025. The last date to fill the application form is September 30, 2025. RBI Grade B exam dates are mentioned in the notification. The Phase 1 exam will be conducted on October 18, 2025. The Phase 2 exam will be held on December 6, 2025.
RBI Grade B notification 2025 was released to fill up vacancies for the posts of 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. Read below for more details on RBI Grade B 2025 exam.
- What is RBI Grade B Exam?
- RBI Grade B Exam Dates 2025
- RBI Grade B 2025 Highlights
- RBI Grade B Application Form 2025
- RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria 2025
- RBI Grade B Admit Card 2025
- RBI Grade B Exam Centres 2025
- RBI Grade B Syllabus 2025
- RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2025
- RBI Grade B Vacancies 2025
- RBI Grade B Result 2025
- RBI Grade B Exam Analysis 2025
- RBI Grade B Cut off 2025
- RBI Grade B Preparation Tips 2025
- What is RBI Grade B Salary?
- RBI Grade B 2025 FAQs
What is RBI Grade B Exam?
RBI Grade B recruitment is conducted by the Reserve Bank of India for the direct recruitment of Grade B Officers in Combined Seniority Group (CSG) streams. RBI being the central bank of the country, conducts recruitment exams every year to fill up various posts. One such exam conducted by the organisation is RBI Grade B. The RBI Grade B exam is a very popular exam for those seeking a career in the finance sector. As the organisation offers an excellent pay scale and job profile, a large number of candidates appear in the exam. Successful candidates through RBI Grade B recruitment are inducted into the following departments:
- 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
RBI Grade B Selection Process
The complete selection process of RBI Grade B is explained below:
Filling the Application Form
The RBI Grade B application form is released online on the official website. The application form comprises several stages that candidates have to complete successfully. The application form is not accepted until candidates pay the application fee. The application fee for this exam is INR 850 for Gen/OBC candidates and INR 400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Release of Admit Card
The admit card for the RBI Grade B exam is released separately for different stages of the exam. The admit card for the RBI exam can be downloaded online by logging in with the registration number/roll number and password/date of birth. All registered candidates are first issued admit cards for the Phase I exam. Candidates qualifying for the Phase I exam are issued admit cards for Phase II. The admit card for the interview is issued to candidates qualifying for the Phase II exam.
Appearing in the Exam
RBI Grade B exam comprises several stages such as Phase I, II, and Interview. Candidates need to qualify for each stage for final selection.
Declaration of Result
The result is announced online on the official website in PDF form. The scorecard is released a few days after the declaration of the result. Candidates can download the scorecard by logging in with the required credentials. Along with the scorecard, RBI Grade B cut off is also released.
Interview
Candidates are selected for interview on the basis of their performance in the Phase II exam.
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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 | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct ' 25 | RBI Grade B 2025 Phase 1 exam |
| 06 Dec ' 25 | RBI Grade B 2025 Phase 2 exam |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 10 Sep ' 25 - 30 Sep ' 25 | RBI Grade B application form |
| 19 Oct ' 24 | RBI Grade B 2024 Phase 2 exam for General post |
| 08 Sep ' 24 | RBI Grade B 2024 Phase 1 exam for General post |
RBI Grade B 2025 Highlights
Following are the important highlights of RBI Grade B exam.
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
RBI Grade B |
| Conducting Body |
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Annually (The recruitment depends upon the vacancies and requirements of the concerned departments) |
| RBI Grade B Notification 2024 |
Yet to be Announced |
| Mode of Exam |
Online |
| Exam Purpose |
To select Grade B Officers in General, DEPR, and DSIM |
| Exam Fees |
INR 850 for General/OBC and INR 100 for SC/ST/PwBD (Along with the application form, candidates are also required to pay the intimation charges of 18 per cent) |
| Exam Duration |
Grade B (DR) for General Phase I: 120 minutes (with sectional timings) Phase II Paper-I & III: 120 minutes Paper-II: 90 minutes DEPR/DSIM post: Paper 1: 120 minutes Paper 2: 180 minutes Paper 3: 90 minutes |
| No. of Papers |
Grade B (DR) for General Phase I: Four Phase II: Paper 1, 2 & 3 Grade B (DR) for DEPR Paper I: Objective-type paper on Economics Paper II: Descriptive Type paper on Economics (Question paper displayed on the computer, answers to be written on paper) Paper III: Descriptive Type paper on English (To be typed with the help of keyboard) Grade B (DR) for DSIM Paper I: Objective type paper on Statistics Paper II: Descriptive Type paper on Statistics (Question paper displayed on the computer, answers to be written on paper) Paper III: Descriptive Type paper on English (To be typed with the help of keyboard) |
| Total Marks |
Grade B (DR) for General Phase I: 200 marks Phase II (Paper 1, 2 and 3): 100 marks for each paper Interview: 75 marks Grade B (DR) for DEPR/DSIM Paper I: 100 marks Paper II & III: 100 marks for each paper Inteview: 75 marks |
| Total Questions |
Grade B (DR) for General Phase I: 200 Phase II Paper I & III: 30 objective-type questions and six descriptive type questions Paper-II: Three questions Grade B (DR) for DEPR & DSIM Paper I for DEPR: 62 Paper I for DSIM: 20 Paper II & III: Economics/Statistics: 5 English (Writing Skills): 3 |
| Marking Scheme |
1/4 marks are deducted for wrong answers in objective type questions |
| Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
| No. of Test Cities |
Prelims: More than 100 cities (2021) Mains: More than 20 cities (2021) |
| Official Website |
rbi.org.in |
| Contact Details |
011-23711333 |
RBI Grade B Dates 2025
RBI Grade B exam dates are released along with the short notification. Candidates can strategize their preparation and draft an essential study plan for the exam. An effective preparation strategy helps candidates to complete the syllabus and ace the exam. Candidates must start preparing for the exam early to complete the syllabus well in advance.
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RBI Grade B Application Form 2025
RBI Grade B application form 2025 was made available online on September 10, 2025. The application fee is INR 850 for General/OBC and INR 100 for SC/ST/PwBD, along with 18 per cent GST charges. The application fee can be paid online only. The application process comprised registration, uploading of photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, previewing of the RBI Grade B application form, and payment of application fees. The details provided in the application form should be correct.
How to fill RBI Grade B Online Form?
The steps to fill RBI Grade B online form are given below:
- Visit the official website of RBI
- Register for the exam by entering the required details
- Upload the scanned documents
- Fill the detailed application form
- Preview the application form
- Pay the application fees
- Submit the application form
RBI Grade B Application Fees
The category-wise RBI Grade B application fees are given below.
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC |
850 + 18 per cent GST |
| SC/ST/PWD |
100 + 18 per cent GST |
| RBI staff |
Nil |
RBI Grade B Handwritten Declaration
While filling out the RBI Grade B application form, candidates need to upload an RBI Grade B handwritten declaration. The handwritten declaration is an official document that candidates need to write in their handwriting to declare that the details provided in the application form are correct and valid. The text for the handwritten declaration is given below.
I, ………………(Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information provided by me in the application form is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I have read and understood the instructions and eligibility criteria for the RBI Grade B exam. In case any of the information provided by me is found to be false or incorrect, I shall be responsible for the consequences thereof."
RBI Grade B Notification 2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the detailed RBI Grade B notification on September 10, 2025. Any graduate candidate aged between 21 and 30 years can apply for RBI Grade B exam. RBI Grade B recruitment comprises prelims, mains, and interview. The final selection of candidates is done based on the mains exam and interview. It is an excellent opportunity for graduates who wish to join the esteemed central bank. The notification PDF comprises all the relevant RBI Grade B exam details. Complete knowledge of the exam will drive the candidates to accomplish the desired result and the aspired job profile.
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RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria 2025
To apply for the exam, candidates must fulfill certain RBI Grade B eligibility criteria 2025 in terms of age, educational qualification, and nationality. Candidates can check below the eligibility criteria.
Nationality
Candidates must be a citizen of India, subject Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan refugee who has permanently settled in India.
RBI Grade B Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years old. For MPhil and PhD, the upper age limit is 32 and 34, respectively. Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to the reserved categories
RBI Grade B Educational Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Officers in Grade 'B' (DR)-(General) | Graduation in any discipline /Equivalent technical or professional qualification or Postgraduation in any discipline/Equivalent technical or professional qualification Graduate candidates should note that any technical or professional course from recognised university or institute that is taken after Class 12 and is at least three years duration or those possessing professional or technical qualifications which are considered equivalent to professional or technical graduation are eligible to apply for the exam. Postgraduate level candidates should note that any technical or professional course taken after graduation and is at least two years duration or recognised by the Government as equivalent to professional or technical post-graduation will be eligible for the exam. |
| Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) DEPR/DSIM | Master's Degree with 55 per cent and 50 per cent for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates |
Number of Attempts
There is also a cap on the number of attempts. General category candidates who have appeared six times in the Phase I exam are not eligible to apply. There are no restrictions for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS candidates. RBI Grade B number of attempts for different categories are given below.
| Category | Number of Attempts |
|---|---|
| General |
6 attempts |
| SC/ST/PWD/EXSM |
No limit |
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RBI Grade B Admit Card 2025
RBI Grade B Admit Card 2025 will be released for Phase 1, 2 and interview. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. It is important to carry the printed copy of RBI Grade B admit card along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre.
How to Download RBI Grade B Admit Card?
The steps to download RBI Grade B admit card are given below:
- Visit the official website of RBI
- Click the 'RBI Grade B admit card' download link on the home page
- Enter the login credentials-registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
- RBI Grade B admit card appears on the screen
- Download the admit card and take its printout
Details RBI Grade B Admit Card
The following are the details mentioned in the RBI Grade B admit card:
| Candidate’s name |
Roll number |
| User ID | Password |
| Registration number | Category |
| Gender | Scanned photograph and signature |
| Exam date and time |
Address of exam centre |
| Subjects | Important instructions for exam |
Documents to Carry Along with RBI Grade B Admit Card
Candidates need to carry the following documents along with RBI Grade B admit card:
- Voter ID
- Aadhaar Card
- Pan Card
- Driving License
- Passport
RBI Grade B Exam Day Guidelines
The exam day guidelines for the RBI Grade B exam are prescribed by the examination authority:
- RBI Grade B admit card is released online and it comprises the roll number, password, date, time, and details of the exam centres
- Candidates must reach the exam centres one hour before the exam to complete the verification of photo-identity proof and admit card
- Candidates must bring the admit card along with a recent passport-size photograph duly pasted on it
- Candidates need to bring one valid photo-identity proof in original and a photocopy. The photo-identity proofs that candidates can carry are PAN Card/Passport/Permanent Driving Licence/Voter’s Card/Bank Passbook/Identity Card issued by a recognised college/university/Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar Card/Employee ID/Bar Council Identity Card. Ratio Card and Learner’s Driving Licenses are not accepted as valid ID proof
- Use of calculators, books, notebooks, written notes, pagers, or any other electronic devices are not allowed during the exam
- Candidates must bring a ball-point pen
- Sheets for doing rough work will be provided at the exam centre
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RBI Grade B Exam Centres 2025
The list of test cities for prelims and mains is released along with the notification. Candidates can choose one exam city each for prelims and mains exams. Allotment of RBI Grade B exam centres is done on a first-apply-first allot basis and once the capacity of a particular centre is attained, the same is frozen. Applicants who cannot get a centre of their choice, are required to choose centre from the remaining ones. Candidates are advised to apply early so that they get a centre of their choice.
RBI Grade B Exam Centres for Phase I
| Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh & Telangana |
Guntur, Narasaraopet, Hyderabad, Rangareddy-Kodada, Karimnagar, Warangal, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Tirupati, Chittoor, Vijaywada, Kanchikacherla, Gudlavalleru, Eluru, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram |
| Arunachal Pradesh |
Itanagar, Naharlagun city |
| Assam |
Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar |
| Bihar |
Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna |
| Chandigarh |
Chandigarh |
| Chattisgarh |
Raipur, Bhilai |
| Daman & Diu |
Jamnagar |
| Goa |
Varna |
| Gujarat |
Ahmedabad, Gandhi Nagar, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
| Haryana |
Hissar, Karnal, Rohtak |
| Himachal Pradesh |
Dharamsala, Shimla |
| Jammu & Kashmir |
Jammu |
| Jharkhand |
Bokaro, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka |
Belgaum, Bagalkot, Bengaluru, Chikaballapur, Kolar, Tumkur, Gulbarga, Bidar, Hubli, Dharwad, Haliyal, Gadag, Mangalore, Mysore, Mandya, Udipi |
| Kerala |
Kannur, Kasargod, Kochi, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thrichur, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Nagarcoil |
| Lakshadweep |
Kavaratti |
| Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra |
Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Nagpur, Nasik, Pune, Solapur |
| Manipur |
Imphal |
| Meghalaya |
Shillong |
| Mizoram |
Aizawl |
| Nagaland |
Kohima |
| New Delhi |
Delhi –NCR |
| Orissa |
Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur |
| Puducherry |
Cuddalore, Villupuram |
| Punjab |
Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala |
| Rajasthan |
Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur |
| Sikkim |
Gangtok, Bardang City |
| Tamilnadu |
Chennai, Vellore, Coimbatore, Erode, Thirupur, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Dindigul Salem, Namakkal, Thiruchirapalli, Perambalur, Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Tirunelvelli, Kanyakumari, Tuticorin |
| Tripura |
Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh |
Agra, Allahabad, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand |
Dehradun, Haldwani, Nainital, Roorkee City |
| West Bengal |
Berhampore (WB), Durgapur, Kolkata, Greater Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri |
RBI Grade B Exam Centres for Phase II
The Phase II exam centres for Gr B (DR)-General and DSIM/DEPR are different.
Exam Centres for Gr B (DR)-General
| Exam Centres | Exam Centres |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad – Gandhi Nagar |
Jammu |
| Bengaluru |
Kanpur |
| Bhopal |
Kochi |
| Bhubaneswar |
Lucknow |
| Kolkata |
Mumbai- Navi Mumbai |
| Chandigarh- Mohali |
Nagpur |
| Chennai |
New Delhi- NCR |
| Guwahati |
Patna |
| Hyderabad |
Pune |
| Jaipur |
Thiruvananthapuram |
| Raipur |
|
| Name of the Centres |
|
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad – Gandhi Nagar |
Jammu |
| Bengaluru |
Kanpur |
| Bhopal |
Kochi |
| Bhubaneswar |
Lucknow |
| Kolkata |
Mumbai- Navi Mumbai |
| Chandigarh- Mohali |
Nagpur |
| Chennai |
New Delhi- NCR |
| Guwahati |
Patna |
| Hyderabad |
Pune |
| Jaipur |
Thiruvananthapuram |
| Raipur |
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RBI Grade B Syllabus 2025
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Syllabus
| RBI Grade B Phase 1 Syllabus for DR (General) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | Quantitative Ability | English Language | General Awareness |
| Logical Reasoning |
Simplification |
Reading Comprehension |
Current Affairs |
| Alphanumeric Series |
Profit & Loss |
Cloze Test |
Indian Financial Systems |
| Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test |
Mixtures & Allegations |
Para jumbles |
Indian Banking Systems |
| Data Sufficiency |
Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices |
Miscellaneous |
Monetary Plans |
| Coded Inequalities |
Work & Time |
Fill in the blanks |
National Institutions |
| Seating Arrangement |
Time & Distance |
Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting |
Banking Terms |
| Puzzle |
Mensuration– Cylinder, Cone, Sphere |
Paragraph Completion |
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| Tabulation |
Data Interpretation |
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| Syllogism |
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage |
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| Blood Relations |
Number Systems |
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| Input Output |
Sequence & Series |
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| Coding Decoding |
Permutation, Combination &Probability |
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RBI Grade B Phase 2 Syllabus for DR (General)
| Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Paper 1- Economic & Social Issues |
1. Growth and Development Measurement of growth- National Income and per capita income Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India Sustainable Development Environmental issues 2. Indian Economy Economic History of India Changes in Industrial and Labour Policy Monetary and Fiscal Policy since reforms of 1991 Priorities and Recommendations of Economic Survey and Union Budget Indian Money and Financial Markets: Linkages with the Economy Role of Indian banks and Reserve Bank in the development process Public Finance Political Economy Industrial Developments in India Indian Agriculture Services sector in India 3. Globalization Opening up of the Indian Economy Balance of Payments Export-Import Policy International Economic Institutions IMF and World Bank WTO Regional Economic Cooperation International Economic Issues 4. Social Structure in India Multiculturalism Demographic Trends Urbanisation and Migration Gender Issues Social Justice: Positive Discrimination in favour of the underprivileged Social Movements Indian Political System Human Development Social Sectors in India Health and Education |
| Paper 2- English |
To analyse the writing skills of the candidates including expression and understanding of the topic |
| Paper 3 (a) Finance |
1. Financial System Regulators of Banks and Financial Institutions Reserve Bank of India- functions and conduct of monetary policy Banking System in India – Structure and concerns, Financial Institutions – SIDBI, EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB, etc, Changing landscape of banking sector. Impact of the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-08 and the Indian response 2. Financial Markets Primary and Secondary Markets (Forex, Money, Bond, Equity, etc.) 3. General Topics Risk Management in the Banking Sector Basics of Derivatives Global financial markets and International Banking – broad trends and latest developments. Financial Inclusion Alternate source of finance, private and social cost-benefit, Public-Private Partnership Corporate Governance in the Banking Sector, role of e-governance in addressing issues of corruption and inefficiency in the government sector. The Union Budget – Concepts, approach, and broad trends Inflation: Definition, trends, estimates, consequences, and remedies (control): WPI, CPI - components and trends; striking a balance between inflation and growth through monetary and fiscal policies. FinTech |
| Paper 3 (b)- Management |
1. Fundamentals of Management & Organizational Behaviour Introduction to management Evolution of management thought Scientific, Administrative, Human Relations Systems approach to management Management functions and Managerial roles Nudge theory Meaning & concept of organizational behaviour Personality: meaning, factors affecting personality, Big Five model of personality Concept of reinforcement Perception: concept, perceptual errors Motivation: Concept, importance Content theories (Maslow’s need theory, Alderfers’ ERG theory, McCllelands’ theory of needs, Herzberg’s two-factor theory) Process theories (Adams equity theory, Vrooms expectancy theory). Leadership: Concept, Theories (Trait, Behavioural, Contingency, Charismatic, Transactional and Transformational Leadership Emotional Intelligence: Concept, Importance, Dimensions. Analysis of Interpersonal Relationship: Transactional Analysis, Johari Window Conflict: Concept, Sources, Types, Management of Conflict Organizational Change: Concept, Kurt Lewin Theory of Change Organizational Development (OD): Organisational Change, Strategies for Change, Theories of Planned Change (Lewin’s change model, Action research model, Positive model). 2. Ethics at the Workplace and Corporate Governance Meaning of ethics, why ethical problems occur in the business Theories of ethics: Utilitarianism: weighing social cost and benefits, rights and duties, Justice and fairness, ethics of care, integrating utility, rights, justice and caring An alternative to moral principles: virtue ethics, teleological theories, egoism theory, relativism theory Moral issues in business: Ethics in Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, etc Ethical Principles in Business: introduction, Organization Structure and Ethics, Role of Board of Directors, Best Practices in Ethics Programme, Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, etc. Corporate Governance: Factors Affecting Corporate Governance; Mechanisms of Corporate Governance Communication: Steps in the Communication Process; Communication Channels; Oral versus Written Communication; Verbal versus non-verbal Communication; upward, downward and lateral communication Barriers to Communication Role of Information Technology |
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