How to Crack RBI Grade B Exam in First Attempt?

Exam On - 18 Oct '25

Deputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Apr 26, 2023 16:51 IST

To crack RBI Grade B exam in first attempt, candidates must have a good preparation strategy. Candidates must solve previous years' question papers, attempt mock tests, go through the syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly. Read here how to crack RBI Grade B in first attempt.

Planning an efficient strategy to clear the RBI Grade B exam is an important part of preparation. With good preparation and efficient time management, candidates can clear RBI Grade B exam in first attempt. Besides a good preparation strategy, candidates must have a thorough understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern. It is important for aspirants who aim to crack RBI Grade B in first attempt should pay attention to RBI Grade B preparation. RBI Grade B exam is not easy to crack as the difficulty level is high. The syllabus of RBI Grade B is also vast. But with dedication towards the goal, candidates can crack the exam easily. In this article, we have discussed how to crack RBI Grade B exam in first attempt.

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RBI Grade B Exam Pattern Highlights

Some of the important highlights of RBI Grade B exam are given below:

Particulars	Details
Mode of exam	Grade B (DR) for General Phase I & II: Online Grade B (DR) for DEPR/DSIM Paper I: Online Paper 2: Offline Paper 3: Online
Test duration	Grade B (DR) for General Phase I: 120 minutes Phase II Paper I & III will be held for 120 minutes Paper-II will be held for 90 minutes DEPR/DSIM post Paper 1: 120 minutes Paper 2: 180 minutes Paper 3: 90 minutes
Nature of questions	Grade B (DR) for General Phase I: Objective type Phase II: Descriptive and Objective Type Grade B (DR) for DEPR/DSIM Paper I: Objective type Paper II & III: Descriptive Type
Number of sections	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
Marking of normal questions	1/4 marks will be deducted for wrong answers in objective type questions
Language of question paper	English and Hindi
Number of 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

How to Clear RBI Grade B in First Attempt?

To begin with the preparation for RBI Grade B exam, it is important to prepare for both phases 1 and 2. Candidates must remember that the time between both phases is not long, therefore, early preparation is good. The tips and tricks to crack RBI Grade B exam in first attempt are given below:

Q: 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

Q: How to prepare for RBI Grade B exam in 2 months?

The tips and tricks to prepare for RBI Grade B exam in two months are given below:

Candidates must familiarise themselves with the exam pattern and syllabus. This help candidates to understand what topics to focus on and how to manage their time during the exam
Candidates must create a study plan and cover all the topics in the syllabus. They should allocate sufficient time for each subject and regularly practice mock tests
Candidates must focus on improving their basics
Candidates must practice regularly by solving previous years' question papers and taking mock tests.

Q: What is the job profile of RBI Grade B Officer?

The job profile of RBI Grade B depends on the departments they are posted. The job profile varies according to the department. RBI Grade B Officer is allocated to financial markets, banking supervision, banking regulation, currency-issuing, public debt office, foreign exchange, HRD etc.

Weightage to Basic Concept

Going through the RBI Grade B previous year’s paper, candidates can know the weightage given to basic concepts
Giving weightage to the core concept help candidates improve the confidence to solve questions
Go through the Current Affairs help candidates to know the happenings over the past few months
Revise the basic concepts to clarify the doubts

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Section-Wise Preparation

RBI Grade B has four sections in Phase 1 and three papers in Phase 2. The phase-wise preparation tips are given below:

Phase 1

The General Awareness section is important and scoring sections of Phase 1 exam. To attain maximum mark, candidates should be well versed with the news and current affairs of last one year. Reasoning section is the another important section. Questions are asked from Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relation, Coding-Decoding, Direction and Distance, etc. To score good marks in this section, candidates should practice a variety of questions. For English section, candidates must have a good knowledge of Grammar and Vocabulary. For Quant section, candidates must practice previous years’ question papers.

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Phase 2

Paper 1 of Phase 2 exam is Economics and Social Issue. The paper test the candidate’s knowledge of economics and social problems with India. Candidates should be well versed with all the topics to crack the exam. Finance and Management is another important paper. This paper includes sections such as economic system, financial market, etc. This section usually tests the candidate’s basic knowledge on Finance topics. The simplest approach for RBI Grade B (Writing Skill) is to read newspapers daily. Candidates should learn new topics and make small notes to strengthen their preparation.

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Revision

Revision is the most important part of preparation. While preparing jot down important notes. Go through those points whenever possible. Highlight key points with any colour to keep in mind that they are to be revised. A good revision with proper time management help in solving questions effectively on time.

Q: What is the job profile of RBI Grade B?

The job profile of RBI Grade B is given below: Conducting research and analysis: You may be responsible for conducting research and analysis related to economic, financial and banking issues. This may include tracking macroeconomic indicators, studying financial markets, analyzing monetary policies, and identifying trends and patterns in the banking sector. Formulating and implementing policies: You may be involved in formulating and implementing policies related to monetary policy, financial stability, and banking regulations. You will work with other departments in the RBI government agencies and other stakeholders to identify and address issues related to the Indian economy and financial system. Supervising banks and financial institutions: You may be responsible for supervising banks and other financial institutions to ensure they are compliant with RBI regulations and policies. This involves regular inspections and audits of banks, assessing their risk management practices, and ensuring they are meeting capital adequacy requirements. Communication and public relations: You may be involved in communicating RBI policies, decisions and reports to the public, media and other stakeholders. This involves writing reports, making presentations, conducting press conferences, and responding to inquiries and feedback from the public. Administration and management: You may be responsible for managing and administering the operations of the RBI. This may include managing budgets, human resources, and other administrative tasks.

Q: How can I become an RBI Grade B Officer?

Any graduate candidates between 21 and 30 years can apply for RBI Grade B exam. Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to the reserved categories.Candidates must be a graduate in any discipline or have equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 60 per cent marks (50 per cent for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) or postgraduation in any discipline/equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 55 per cent marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) in aggregate of all semesters/years. The educational qualification vary as per the department. Candidates belonging to General Category/EWSs who have appeared six times for phase 1 exam for this in the past are not eligible to apply. There is no restriction for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories.

Q: What is the difficulty level of RBI Grade B phase 1 exam?

The difficulty level of RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam is usually moderate to difficult. In 2022, the difficulty level of the English section was easy whereas the Quant section was calculative. Current Affairs questions were asked from the recent events that took place in May and April 2022. In General Awareness, there were questions on Budget. Static GK questions were very less. The Reasoning section was difficult and time-consuming. In Quant, questions were asked from Compound Interest and Simple Interest, Quadratic Equation. Reasoning questions were asked from Seating Arrangement, Paragraph Based questions, Statement Based questions. There were two Reading Comprehension in English section.

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Attempt Mock Test

Attempting minimum of three to four mock tests per week is helpful for candidates. First, it boosts confidence to attempt a maximum number of questions. It also helps in identifying a variety of questions as well as focus on weaker areas where candidates score less marks. Mock tests also teach candidates time management skills.

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