The RBI Grade B 2025 Exam is your gateway to a prestigious career with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as a Grade B Officer.
Conducted annually, this exam recruits for General (DR), DEPR, and DSIM posts.
At CrackTarget.com, we bring you a comprehensive guide to ace the RBI Grade B 2025 exam, covering the notification, exam pattern, previous cut-offs, subjects, study materials, and expert strategies for Mains and Interview preparation.
The RBI Grade B : 2025
Notification will be released in July 2025 on www.rbi.org.in under the “Opportunities@RBI” section.
Key details include:
Vacancies: Expected ~60–100 posts for General (DR), DEPR, and DSIM (based on 94 vacancies in 2024).
Exam Dates (Tentative):
Phase 1 (Prelims): September 2026
Phase 2 (Mains): October 2026
Interview: November–December 2026
Application Fee: ₹850 (General/OBC), ₹100 (SC/ST/PwBD).
Eligibility:
Age: 21–30 years (as of July 1, 2026; relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
Educational Qualification:
General (DR): Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD).
DEPR: Master’s in Economics with 55% marks.
DSIM: Master’s in Statistics/Mathematics with 55% marks.
Application Process: Online via RBI website, starting July 2025.
STUDY MATERIAL
RBI GRADE B
RBI Grade B 2026 Exam Pattern
The RBI Grade B exam consists of
Phase 1 (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), and Interview.
Below is the pattern for General (DR):
| Stage | Details | Subjects/Sections | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 (Prelims) | Objective, qualifying | General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Reasoning | 200 | 200 | 120 min (sectional: GA: 25 min, English: 25 min, Quant: 25 min, Reasoning: 45 min) | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Phase 2 (Mains) | Objective + Descriptive | Paper I: Economic & Social Issues (ESI) Paper II: English (Descriptive) Paper III: Finance & Management (FM) | ESI: 30 objective + 6 descriptive (4 to attempt) English: 3 descriptive FM: 30 objective + 6 descriptive (4 to attempt) | 300 (100 per paper) | ESI: 90 min (30 min objective, 60 min descriptive) English: 90 min FM: 90 min (30 min objective, 60 min descriptive) | 0.25 marks for objective questions |
| Interview | Personality & Knowledge | Economics, finance, banking, current affairs | – | 75 | 20–30 min | None |
Previous Year Cut-Offs
Below are the RBI Grade B 2024 cut-offs for reference, as 2025 cut-offs are unavailable:
| Stage | General | OBC | SC/ST/PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 (out of 200) | 54.25–58.75 | 49.75–54.25 | 45.25–50.75 |
| Phase 2 (out of 300) | 169–175 | 160–165 | 150–155 |
| Final (Phase 2 + Interview, out of 375) | 235–240 | 220–225 | 200–210 |
Previous Year Cut-Offs
Below are the RBI Grade B 2024 cut-offs for reference, as 2025 cut-offs are unavailable:
| Stage | General | OBC | SC/ST/PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 (out of 200) | 54.25–58.75 | 49.75–54.25 | 45.25–50.75 |
| Phase 2 (out of 300) | 169–175 | 160–165 | 150–155 |
| Final (Phase 2 + Interview, out of 375) | 235–240 | 220–225 | 200–210 |
Subjects for RBI Grade B
- General Awareness: Current Affairs (Budget 2025–26, RBI policies), Banking Awareness, Static GK.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Data Interpretation, Arithmetic, Number Series.
- English Language: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary.
- Reasoning: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism.
Phase 2 (Mains)
- Economic & Social Issues (ESI): Indian Economy, Globalization, Social Issues, Economic Reforms.
- Finance & Management (FM): Financial Systems, Banking Trends, Leadership, Ethics.
- English (Descriptive): Essay, Précis, Comprehension.
DEPR/DSIM
- DEPR: Advanced Economics, Monetary Policy.
- DSIM: Statistics, Probability, Data Analysis.
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Phase 1 (Prelims)
Phase 2
Mains Preparation Strategy
Interview Preparation
