RBI Grade B / Assistant
Joining the Reserve Bank of India - The Apex Regulator.
About RBI Examination
The RBI Grade B and RBI Assistant exams are national-level recruitment examinations conducted by the Reserve Bank of India to select officers and clerical staff for regulatory, policy, and operational roles in India’s central banking system.
RBI Grade B (DR)
Eligibility & Age Limit
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR Post-graduation with minimum 55%.
Age Limit
21–30 years (upper age relaxation as per rules).
1Phase-I: Objective Examination
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 25 mins |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 60 | 60 | 45 mins |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 mins |
2Phase-II: Mains Examination
| Paper | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic & Social Issues (ESI) | Objective + Descriptive | 100 | 120 mins |
| English (Writing Skills) | Descriptive | 100 | 90 mins |
| Finance & Management (FM) | Objective + Descriptive | 100 | 120 mins |
Phase-III: Final Interview carries 75 Marks.
Syllabus – RBI Grade B
General Awareness
Banking & Economy, RBI Functions, Current Affairs
Quant & Reasoning
Arithmetic, DI, Puzzles, Logical Reasoning, Syllogism
ESI
Growth & Development, Poverty, Inflation, Social Structure
Finance & Management
Financial Markets, Accounting, HRM, Leadership, Ethics
RBI Assistant
Eligibility & Age Limit
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks and knowledge of local language.
Age Limit
20–28 years (relaxation as per category).
Preliminary Examination
| Section | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 20 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 60 mins |
Main Examination
| Section | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Numerical | 80 | 60 mins |
| English & GA | 80 | 55 mins |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 mins |
| Total | 200 | 135 mins |
Syllabus – RBI Assistant
Quick Comparison
| Exam | Selection Stages | Interview |
|---|---|---|
| RBI Grade B | Phase-I + Phase-II + Interview | YES |
| RBI Assistant | Prelims + Mains | NO |
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