RBI Grade B
RBI Grade B Exam is conducted by the Reserve Bank of India every year to recruit capable candidates for the post of officers in various branches of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) across India. It is a superior opportunity for the graduates who are looking for an opportunity in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). RBI Grade B 2022 exam has a three phase for selection process. Candidates who get shortlisted after the Phase-I & Phase-II of the exam are called for the final interview process.
1.RBI Grade B 2022 Eligibility Criteria:
Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India, subject of Nepal or Bhutan or a Tibetan refugee permanently settled in India.
Candidates’ ages must be between 21 and 30 years.
For candidates possessing M.Phil. and Ph.D. qualification, upper age limit will be 32 and 34 years respectively.
RBI Grade B Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Physically Handicapped | 10 years |
| PH + OBC | 13 years |
| PH + SC/ST | 15 years |
RBI Grade B – Eligibility Criteria:
| Post | Minimum Qualifications |
|---|
| RBI Grade B Officer (General) | A minimum of 60% marks in the Bachelor’s degree |
| RBI Grade B Officer (Department of Economic and Policy Research) | A Master’s Degree in Economics or Finance, with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognised Indian or Foreign University |
| RBI Grade B (Department of Statistics and Information Management) | A Master’s Degree in Statistics or Mathematical Statistics/ Mathematical with a minimum of 55% marks |
| Category | Amount / Fee |
|---|
| For OBC/General Candidates | Rs. 850/- |
| For SC/ST/PWD/EXS Candidates | Rs. 100/- |
4. RBI Grade B 2022 Exam Pattern:
RBI Grade B Exam Pattern for Prelims Exam:
The Preliminary Exam is an online objective test which consists of 200 marks that has to be completed in 120 minutes.
A total of 2 hours is given to the candidates to complete the exam.
| Section Asked | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | |
|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | __ | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | __ | |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | __ | |
| Reasoning | 60 | 60 | __ | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | A total of 2 hours is given to the candidates to complete the exam. | |
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RBI Grade B Exam Pattern for Mains Exam:
| Name of the Paper | Type of Paper | Number of Marks | Time Allocated |
|---|
| Paper I Economic & Social Issues | Objective+ Descriptive | 100 | 120 minutes |
| Paper-II English (Writing Skills) | Descriptive Type | 100 | 90 minutes |
| Paper III Finance & Management | Objective+Descriptive | 100 | 120 minutes |
5.RBI Grade B 2022 Exam Syllabus:
| English | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning | General Awareness |
|---|
| Grammar | Mensuration | Puzzles | Banking & Financial Awareness |
| Vocabulary | Time and Work | Seating Arrangement | Monetary Policies |
| Error Spotting | Average, Ratio, Percentages | Directions and Distance | Economic Terms |
| Comprehension | Speed, Distance and Time | Data Sufficiency | Current Affairs |
| Passage Making | Mixture and Allegations | Blood Relations | Financial & Economics News |
| Jumble Words | Permutation and Combination | Syllogism | Static GK |
| Fill in the Blanks | Data Interpretation | Coding Decoding | Government Schemes, Agreement & Deals |
| Sentence Framing | Probability | Inequality | Banking terms, rates, processes |
6. RBI Grade B Vacancy:
This year Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the official notification for the post of RBI Grade B Officer Exam on the employment news to recruit 294 posts of Officers. It will be a superior opportunity for the graduates who are looking for an opportunity in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
| RBI Exam | Number of Vacancies |
|---|
| RBI Grade B 2021 | 322 |
| RBI Grade B 2019 | 199 |
| RBI Grade B 2018 | 166 |
| RBI Grade B 2017 | 161 |
7.RBI Grade B Officer Salary:
Officers in Grade B are also eligible for House Rent Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, etc. are also granted to the RBI Grade B Officer.
| RBI Grade B Pay | Salary in Rs |
|---|
| Basic Pay | Rs. 55,200/- p.m. |
| Gross Emoluments | Rs. 75,831/-(approx.) |
8. RBI Grade B 2022 Admit Card:
Candidates must download the admit card of RBI Grade B exam from the official websites of the bank as according to the guidelines hard copy of admit card will not be sent to the candidates via post. Admit card available to be downloaded 10-15 days before the exam.
For login on the official website , Candidates will require the following:
Roll NO/ Registration No
Password/ Date of Birth
The admit card or call letter for RBI Grade B Exam will be issued in 2 Phases:
• Online Preliminary Examination
• Online Mains Examination
The admit card for Phase-II Exam will be issued to candidates who have qualified the Phase-I exam of RBI Grade B.
