- The preliminary exam is the first stage of the RBI Grade B selection process.
- It consists of multiple-choice questions divided into four sections: General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.
- Candidates need to secure the minimum cutoff marks in each section as well as the overall cutoff to qualify for the next phase.


- The main exam is the second stage of the selection process and is conducted for candidates who qualify in the preliminary exam.
- It consists of both objective and descriptive type questions.
- The objective paper includes Economic and Social Issues, English Language, and Finance and Management.
- The descriptive paper consists of questions related to English (Essay, Precis Writing, and Comprehension).
- Candidates need to secure minimum cutoff marks in each section as well as the overall cutoff to be shortlisted for the next phase.


- Candidates who qualify in the main exam are called for an interview.
- The interview is conducted to assess the candidate's knowledge, skills, and suitability for the role of RBI Grade B officer.
- The interview panel may consist of experts from the banking sector, academicians, and RBI officials.
- Candidates are evaluated based on their communication skills, subject knowledge, problem-solving ability, leadership qualities, and overall personality.


- The final selection is based on the combined performance of candidates in the main exam and interview.
- The marks obtained in the main exam (both objective and descriptive) are converted into a scale of 100 marks.
- The interview is also conducted for 50 marks.
- The final merit list is prepared by considering the marks obtained in the main exam and interview in the ratio of 80:20, respectively.
- Candidates are ranked in descending order of their combined scores, and the top candidates are selected for the RBI Grade B officer positions.

Overall, the final selection in the RBI Grade B Exam is based on the performance of candidates in the preliminary exam, main exam, and interview. It is important for candidates to secure the minimum cutoff marks in each phase and perform well in the interview to increase their chances of being selected.