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RBI Grade B Mock Test Series 2026 (Tier 1 & Tier 2)
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RBI Grade B Phase I General Awareness β Sectional Test 1 Free
RBI Grade B Phase I Reasoning β Sectional Test 1 Free
RBI Grade B Phase I English Language β Sectional Test 1 Free
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RBI Grade B guide
What is RBI Grade B?
RBI Grade B (Direct Recruitment) recruits officers for the Reserve Bank of India in three streams: General (DR), DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research), and DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management).
It is the most prestigious finance and economics exam in India. Grade B officers work on monetary policy formulation, banking regulation and supervision, foreign exchange management, currency management, and financial stability research.
The selection has three stages: Phase I (objective screening), Phase II (economic, finance and English papers), and an interview. Phase I is the gateway β only 10β15 times the vacancy count is shortlisted for Phase II.
RBI Grade B salary (JMG Grade B) starts at βΉ55,200 basic (post-revision). With HRA, DA, PF, and other allowances, gross CTC is approximately βΉ12ββΉ14 lakhs per annum. Officers also get RBI quarters (or HRA), medical, and LFC β among the best benefits in Indian banking.
Conducted byReserve Bank of India
EligibilityGraduation with 60% (General); PGDE/MA Economics (DEPR); Statistics PG (DSIM)
Age limit21β30 years (SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10)
Pay ScaleJMG Grade B β βΉ55,200ββΉ1,00,700 basic (post-revision)
Gross CTC~βΉ12ββΉ14 LPA (plus quarters/HRA and perks)
Attempts6 for General; no limit for SC/ST/OBC (within age limit)
PostingRBI offices across India (Mumbai HQ and 30+ regional offices)
Official websiterbi.org.in
How it works
RBI Grade B selection process
1
Phase I β Objective (screening)
200-mark objective paper (General Awareness, English, Quant, Reasoning) in 2 hours. Only qualifying for Phase II β marks not counted in merit.
2
Phase II β Descriptive & Objective
Paper I: ESI (Economic & Social Issues, 100 marks, 90 min). Paper II: English Writing Skills (100 marks, 90 min). Paper III: Finance & Management (100 marks, 90 min).
β
Interview
Final merit combines Phase II and interview. Interview is personality and knowledge-based.
Exam pattern
RBI Grade B exam pattern
Phase I: a 200-mark objective paper (General Awareness, English, Quant and Reasoning). Phase II: three papers β Economic & Social Issues, English (writing skills) and Finance & Management β with objective and descriptive parts. Final stage: interview.
Syllabus
RBI Grade B syllabus: subjects & topics
General Awareness (Phase I)
RBI functions, structure, governor, policiesBanking regulation and supervisionMonetary policy, repo rate, inflation targetingFinancial markets (equity, debt, forex)Indian economy β GDP, fiscal policy, budgetCurrent affairs (economy and banking, 6 months)International organisations β IMF, World Bank, BIS, FSB
Economic & Social Issues (Phase II Paper I)
Growth and development theoriesIndian economic survey highlightsPoverty, inequality, human developmentGlobalisation and tradeSocial sector β health, education, genderGovernment schemes and fiscal policyAgriculture and rural developmentSustainable development and climate
Finance & Management (Phase II Paper III)
Financial system and marketsBanking regulation β Basel norms, CRR, SLR, SARFAESICorporate governance and ethicsRisk management in banksManagement principles β planning, organising, controllingLeadership and motivation theoriesHR managementFinancial statement analysis
Strategy
How to prepare for RBI Grade B
01Train for sectional timing
You cannot borrow time between sections. Practise every section with its own 20-minute timer from day one.
02Puzzles decide Reasoning
Seating arrangements and puzzles carry a large share of Reasoning marks. Solve 3β4 puzzles daily and learn to pick the easiest ones first.
03Read for English and awareness together
Reading one quality newspaper's economy and banking pages builds RC speed and banking awareness at the same time.
04Prepare Mains from the start
Prelims and Mains are only weeks apart. Cover DI, banking awareness and descriptive writing while preparing for Prelims.
05Mock daily in the last month
Bank exams are speed games. One sectional or full mock a day in the final month makes a visible difference.
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FAQs
RBI Grade B: frequently asked questions
Are Phase I marks counted in RBI Grade B final merit?
No. Phase I is a screening test only. Final merit is based on Phase II paper marks and the interview.
How many attempts are allowed in RBI Grade B?
General category candidates get 6 attempts. SC/ST and OBC/PwBD candidates have no attempt limit within the age constraint.
What is ESI in RBI Grade B?
Economic and Social Issues β Phase II Paper I covering development economics, Indian economic survey, poverty, globalisation, social sector schemes, and government policy.
Is RBI Grade B better than SBI PO?
RBI Grade B offers a higher starting salary (βΉ12β14 LPA CTC vs βΉ8β9 LPA for SBI PO), more prestigious work (monetary policy research), and better work-life balance. However, RBI Grade B is significantly harder to crack β competition ratio is roughly 1:1500 vs 1:200 for SBI PO.
What is the role of an RBI Grade B officer?
Grade B officers rotate through different RBI departments β currency management, banking supervision, foreign exchange, financial inclusion, IT, HR, estates. They participate in policy research, regulatory work, and operations management.
Is mathematics or statistics required for RBI Grade B General?
No. The General stream needs graduation in any discipline with 60% marks. Only DSIM stream requires Statistics/Math PG degree.
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The exam pattern, eligibility and other details are based on the latest notifications available and can change from one cycle to the next. Always confirm in the official notification on Reserve Bank of India before you apply.
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