RBI Grade B Selection Process- Check Post-wise Details

RBI Grade B Selection Process 2023 is very important for applicants who want to be recruited as Grade B ‘Officers’ and stationed across RBI offices in India. The selection process is different for the Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - General,  DEPR, and DSIM posts. The post-wise details of the RBI Grade B Selection Process have been specified in the following article for your reference.

• For Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - (General) the selection process includes Online Exam Phase I, Online Exam Phase II and Interview.
• The selection for Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DEPR includes two stages of online examinations.
• The RBI Grade B selection process for Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DSIM includes a single stage online exam followed by an Interview.

 

RBI Grade B Selection Process 2023

Annually, the Reserve Bank of India conducts the prestigious RBI Grade B exam to recruit aspirants into the middle-management levels as Grade B officers. The recruitment is done for different Grade B Officer posts. The details of the post-wise selection process are as follows:

The RBI Grade B selection process for Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - (General) includes the following stages:

• Phase I Online Exam- 200 marks
• Phase II Online Exam- 300 marks
• Phase III Interview- 75 marks.

For the post of Grade B Officer DEPR, the selection process will comprise the following stages:

• Phase I Online Exam - 200 marks
• Phase II Online Exam - 200 marks

For RBI Officer Grade B DISM, the selection process will comprise the following stages:

• Phase I Online Exam - 400 marks
• Hase II Interview - 75 marks​

RBI Grade B Selection Process - Phase 1

As you know, the RBI Grade B Officer selection process for DR General is divided into three stages for General posts only. It begins with the Phase-I Prelims stage. It is an online-objective exam round consisting of four subjects. Aspirants will be asked a total of 200 questions for 200 marks within a duration of 120 minutes. Check out the RBI Grade B Phase 1 selection process in detail below.

Name of Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
General Awareness	80	80	2 hours
Quantitative Aptitude	30	30
English Language	30	30
Reasoning	60	60
Total	200	200

Note -

• In Phase-I, candidates have to secure minimum marks separately for each test as well as in aggregate to be selected for Phase-II.
• This stage is just qualifying in nature.
• A total duration of 2 hours will be allotted for answering. However, separate time-frames will be given for each test.
• The minimum aggregate RBI Grade B Cut Off marks will be decided by the Board in terms of number of vacancies for being shortlisted for Phase-II.

RBI Grade B Selection Process - Phase 2

In the RBI Grade B selection process, Phase-II is a combination of online objective and subjective tests. This Mains exam phase consists of three papers and is divided into multiple shifts. Check out the RBI Grade B Officer post selection process for Phase-II in detail below.

Name of Paper	Type of Paper	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper-I Economics and Social Issues	50% Objective	30	50	30 minutes
	50% Descriptive	4	50	90 minutes
Paper-II English (Writing Skills)	Descriptive	3	100	90 minutes
Paper-III Finance & Management	50% Objective	30	50	30 minutes
	50% Descriptive	4	50	90 minutes
Total		71	300	330 minutes (combined)

Note -

• RBI will set the papers in both English and Hindi, except Paper-II which will be in English only.
• Candidates will get the time and venue of the exam in the admission letters issued shift-wise.
• The admission letter can be downloaded from the official website of RBI.
• Candidates who scored beyond the minimum cut-off marks in Prelims are only eligible to appear for this Mains stage.

RBI Grade B Selection Process - Interview

Candidates who qualify for the Phase-I and Phase-II RBI Grade B selection processes will be called for the final interview round. The RBI Grade B Interview is the third and final phase of the selection process.

• The interview will carry a total of 75 marks.
• The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of cumulative scores obtained in Phase-II (Paper 1 + 2 + 3) and the interview round.
• Candidates may opt for the interview either in Hindi or English.
• The selection ratio of the interview round is 2:9. It means 2 out of 9 candidates will be called after the mains in terms of no. of available seats.

Final Selection for RBI Grade B Post

The final merit list prepared by adding the Phase-II and interview marks is used to make the final selection for the RBI Grade B position. The precise date for the announcement of the final selection for the RBI Grade B position is not yet known. Candidates should expect the final selection to be announced a few weeks after the interview round concludes. Candidates are advised to monitor the RBI's official website for updates on the final selection of RBI Grade B officers.

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Candidates must be thoroughly familiar with the syllabus and exam pattern of the RBI Grade B examinations to fairly clear the examinations. The syllabus and the RBI Grade B exam pattern, help the candidates find the topics they are supposed to study and be thorough with their preparation. They must also understand that important topics are also from the RBI Grade B syllabus. Candidates should also know the exam pattern to best understand how to allocate time to different sections of RBI Grade B exams. Candidates can check the detailed syllabus and exam pattern of RBI Grade B from the aforementioned links.

Eligibility Criteria for RBI Grade B Exam

Ahead of applying to the RBI Grade B candidates must understand if they are eligible for the post to avoid any efforts in vain. They must find the education, age and experience (if any) requirements before applying for the RBI Grade B exams. This will help them understand their chances of selection and getting through to the next phase that is the form filling. Moreover, any candidate that does not meet the fundamental RBI Grade B eligibility criteria shall be disqualified in the initial round itself.

How to Prepare for RBI Grade B Exam?

Candidates must be prepared for the examinations well in advance. Some candidates who have already cleared the examinations would suggest that an early aspirant take one year to six months in advance to cover the whole syllabus. However, it all depends on the plan created by the candidate and the time taken to complete the syllabus. Further, check the complete plan and preparation strategy for RBI Grade B exam here.

Key Points to Remember for RBI Grade B Selection Process

Prelims, Mains, and Interview are the three stages of the RBI Grade B selection process. Before applying for the exam, candidates must ensure that they are eligible. English, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability are the four sections of the Prelims exam. Paper 1 (Economic and Social Issues), Paper 2 (English Writing Skills), and Paper 3 (Finance and Management) comprise the Mains exam. Each post has a 75-mark interview round, and candidates are shortlisted based on their aggregate marks in Phase 2 (Paper 1 + Paper 2 + Paper 3). The final merit list prepared by adding the Phase-II and Interview marks is used to select RBI Grade B officers. The RBI Grade B selection process is difficult, and candidates must prepare thoroughly in order to pass all stages of the exam. A few important reminders for the RBI Grade B selection process are:

• To be able to apply for the exam, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements.
• To advance to the next stage, candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks in each section of the exam.
• The candidate's final selection is based on their overall performance in the Main Examination and the interview.
• Candidates must thoroughly prepare for each stage of the exam, focusing on their strengths while improving on their weaknesses.
• Each section of the exam has a large syllabus, and candidates must prioritize their preparation accordingly.
• Candidates can gain familiarity with the exam pattern and improve their speed and accuracy by practicing previous year's question papers and mock tests on a regular basis.
• Candidates must also keep up with current events and the most recent developments in economics, finance, and management.

We hope that this article could deliver official information on the complete RBI Grade B Selection Process 2023 in detail. As the RBI Grade B exam notification will be released soon, we will update if there are any new changes in the selection criteria. In the meanwhile, download the Itselfu RBI grade'B' App to access expert resources, live classes, and study materials to improve your chances of selection in Bank exams.