RBI Grade B Syllabus 2023: Download Phase I & II Syllabus PDF

The official notification for the RBI Grade B examination will be released by the RBI. To appear for the RBI Grade B Exam, it is important for all candidates to know the RBI Grade B 2023 syllabus. RBI Grade B examination is one of the most prestigious examinations in the country and for cracking the examination candidates should have an idea about the syllabus to strategize their study plan better.

• The RBI Grade B 2023 exam is expected to be held in 3 phases which include Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III (interview).
• Thorough knowledge of the syllabus for various phases is crucial for any aspirant.
• Having a clear-cut idea about the syllabus and RBI Grade B Cut Off of the exam can give the student the required boost for successfully cracking the examination.
• In this article, we have provided a detailed list of topics for various sections, which will help the aspirants to understand what is going to be asked on the exam.

RBI Grade B 2023 Syllabus Phase 1 (Prelims)

As per the previous year’s notification, the RBI Grade B Syllabus for Phase I will consist of 200 questions for total marks of 200. The total time for Phase I will be 120 minutes. The RBI Grade B Syllabus for Phase I includes 4 sections:

• Quantitative Aptitude
• Reasoning
• English Language
• General Awareness

The topics included in each section are mentioned below.

RBI Grade B Syllabus Phase 1(Prelims)
Section	Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude	Ratio & Proportion Mensuration Percentage Average Speed Time and Distance Time and Work Permutation and Combination Mixture and Alligation Data Interpretation Probability Stocks and Shares Simplification and Approximation Quadratic Equations Inequalities Number Series Upstream and Downstream Profit and Loss Simple and Compound Interest
Reasoning	Puzzles Seating Arrangement Inequalities, Direction Test Blood Relation, Syllogism Input-Output Data Sufficiency Reasoning Analogy Coding-Decoding Ranking Alphanumeric series
English Language	Reading Comprehension Cloze Test Para jumbles Fill in the blanks Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting Paragraph Completion
General Awareness	Current Affairs Indian Financial Systems Indian Banking Systems Monetary Plans National Institutions Banking Terms

RBI Grade B 2023 Syllabus Phase 2 (Mains)

The total marks for RBI Grade B Phase II is expected to have 100 for each section. Candidates will get 90 minutes to answer each section. The English section will be measuring the writing skills of the candidates and it will be descriptive in nature. The RBI Grade B Phase I syllabus includes the below-mentioned subjects:

• Economic & Social Issues - Objective
• Finance & Management - Objective
• English (Writing Skills) - Descriptive

The topics included in each section are mentioned below.

BI Grade B Syllabus Phase 2 (Mains)
Section	Topics
Economic & Social Issues (Objective)	Growth and Development Measurement of growth National Income and per capita income Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India Sustainable Development and Environmental issues Economic Reforms in India Industrial and Labour Policy Monetary and Fiscal Policy Privatization Role of Economic Planning Globalization Opening up of the Indian Economy Balance of Payments Export-Import Policy International Economic Institutions IMF and World Bank WTO Regional Economic Cooperation. Social Structure in India Multiculturalism Demographic Trends Urbanization and Migration Gender Issues Social Justice : Positive Discrimination in favor of the under privileged Social Movements Indian Political System Human Development Social Sectors in India Health and Education
Finance & Management (Objective)	(a) Financial System Regulators of Banks and Financial Institutions Reserve Bank of India- functions and conduct of monetary policy, Banking System in India, Financial Institutions – SIDBI, EXIM, NABARD, NHB, etc. (b) Financial Markets Primary and Secondary Markets (Forex, Money, Bond, Equity, etc.), functions, instruments, recent developments (c) General Topics Risk Management in Banking Sector Basics of Derivatives: Forward, Futures and Swap Changing Landscape of Banking sector Recent Developments in the Financial Sector, Portfolio Investment, Public Sector Reforms, Disinvestments Financial Inclusion- use of technology Alternate source of finance, private and social cost-benefit, Public-Private Partnership Corporate Governance in Banking Sector, role of e-governance in addressing the issues of corruption and inefficiency in the government sector. The Union Budget – Direct and Indirect taxes; Non-tax sources of Revenue, GST, Thirteenth Finance Commission and GST, Finance Commission, Fiscal Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act (FRBM), Inflation: Definition, trends, estimates, consequences, and remedies (control): WPI, CPI - components and trends.
	Management: its nature and scope The Management Processes Planning, Organization Staffing Directing and Controlling The Role of a Manager in an Organization Leadership: The Tasks of a Leader Leadership Styles Leadership Theories A successful Leader versus an effective Leader Human Resource Development: Concept of HRD Goals of HRD; Performance Appraisal – Potential appraisal and development Feedback and Performance Counselling Career Planning Training and Development Rewards Employee Welfare Motivation, Morale and Incentives Theories of Motivation How Managers Motivate Concept of Morale Factors determining morale Role of Incentives in Building up Morale 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 Corporate Governance Factors affecting Corporate Governance; Mechanisms of Corporate Governance.
English Writing Skills (Descriptive)	This section does not have any specific syllabus. The questions of this section will be testing the writing skills, expression, and understanding of the English language of the aspirant.

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RBI Grade B 2023 Preparation Tips

• The RBI Grade B exam is a well-known competitive examination that is highly competitive in nature. To do great in the RBI Grade B exam 2023, it is very very essential to know every detail about the exam.
• The first and foremost important thing that the aspirants need to do is to be well aware of the RBI Grade B Syllabus and Exam Pattern.
• After you have known the syllabus and exam pattern in detail, you must be well aware of the marking system. You can now strategize your study plan accordingly.
• Practice different previous year question papers, mock tests, test series, etc. to be aware of the types of questions asked in the RBI Grade B exam.
• You can also compare your rank by checking the previous year’s cut-off.
• You must revise all the topics equally. Divide your time between weaker sections as well as stronger sections. Spend less time on your stronger sections and more time on the weaker sections.
• Prepare your own study plan and timetable. It should not be biased.

RBI Grade B 2023 Books for Preparation

Below we have listed a few best-recommended books for preparation for both Phase 1 and phase 2. Refer to the latest edition of these books and start preparing now.

RBI Grade B 2023 Books Phase 1

English Language

• Word Power Made Simple by Norman Lewis
• Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
• High School Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin

Logical Reasoning

• Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
• Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey

Quantitative Aptitude

• Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M. Tyra
• How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT written by Arun Sharma
• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations written by R.S. Agarwal

Banking Awareness

• Banking Awareness by Arihant Experts
• Banking Awareness for SBI and IBPS Bank Clerk/PO/RBI Exams/RRB by Disha Experts

RBI Grade B 2023 Books Phase 2

2023 Economic and Social Issues Books:

• Indian Economy: Uma Kapila (Series of Books)
• Indian Economy: Mishra Puri. (Latest Edition)
• Growth And Development: Devraj Ray
• Sociology: C.N. Shankar Rao

2023 Finance Management:

• An introduction to Economics – A W Stonier and DC Hauge
• Monetary Theory and Public Policy – Kenneth Kurihara
• Indian Economy – Mishra and Puri
• Indian Economy – R. Dutt and KPM Sundaram
• Economic Growth and Development – Mayer and Baldwin
• Major economic newspapers and Economic and Political Weekly
• Public Finance – K K Andley and Sundaram
• Financial Management – Prasanna Chandra

Other Material

Magazines/Bulletins:

• Economic and Political Weekly
• Southern Economist
• Yojana
• Business India
• RBI Bulletins

Newspapers:

• Economic Times
• Hindu
• Business Standard

Reports:

• World Development Report
• Economic Survey of India

To understand the exam pattern, important topics of the syllabus and the scope and difficulty level of the exam candidates can check the RBI Grade B Previous Year Papers.

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