RBI Grade B 2023: Important Dates, Eligibility, Registration Process, and Exam Pattern | RBI Grade B Mock Test Series & Past Year Papers 2024 - Bank Exams PDF Download

RBI Grade B Recruitment 2023

RBI Grade B is a national-level government exam which is conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the aspirants who have been looking forward to being a part of the Banking sector. RBI offers a lucrative salary and respectful job profile to Grade B Officer post is one of the main reasons for the increasing competition. RBI Grade B Notification 2023 will be released for various posts including-

• Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - (General)
• Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DEPR
• Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DSIM

RBI Grade B 2023 Notification

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will release RBI Grade B 2023 notification PDF for the post of Grade B Officer Exam to recruit eligible candidates at the official website of https://www.rbi.org.in. It is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are looking for an opportunity in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). RBI Grade B 2023 exam has a three-phase selection process. Candidates who get selected after Phase-I & Phase-II of the exam are called for the final interview process.

RBI Grade B 2023- Exam Summary

To know in exam summary about RBI Grade B Exam 2023, the candidates can refer to the below exam summary table containing the important information about RBI Grade B Recruitment 2023. 

RBI Grade B 2023- Important Dates

Reserve Bank of India will release the RBI Grade B 2023 Online Registration dates, Exam Date and other important dates along with the official RBI Grade B Notification 2023. All the important dates for RBI Grade B 2023 will be updated here once it has been released by RBI. 

RBI Grade B 2023 Exam Date

RBI Grade B exam date 2023 for all posts will be released along with its RBI Grade B Notification. The tentative exam dates for both prelims and mains and interview rounds for RBI Grade B 2023 Officer Exam will be updated below.

RBI Grade B 2023 Vacancy 

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will announce the total number of vacancies for the RBI Grade B 2023 exam along with its Official Notification 2023. Last year, RBI introduced 294 vacancies this year. Let's have a look at the vacancy distribution for RBI Grade B 2022 Exam.

RBI Grade B 2023 Online Application

The online application process for RBI Grade B 2023 exam will start along with the release of the RBI Grade B Notification 2023. The candidates have to submit online application forms to get registered themself for RBI Grade B Exam 2023. All candidates who are interested to apply for RBI Grade B 2023 exam can fill the online application by clicking on the link given below when the RBI Grade B application process starts.

RBI Grade B 2023 Application Fees

A total of Rs. 850/- is the application fee to be paid by candidates belonging to the General and OBC category for RBI Grade B 2023 exam. The same amount is reduced to Rs. 100/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category.

RBI Grade B 2023 Selection Process

RBI Grade B 2023 Exam is conducted in three phases, while the Prelims examination is Objective in nature while the Mains examination would comprise of the objective as well as descriptive test

• Phase-I exam
• Phase-II exam and
• Interview process

RBI Grade B 2023 Exam Pattern

Candidates are required to clear all three phases in order to get a confirmed post as a Grade B Officer in the Reserve Bank of India.

RBI Grade B Prelims Exam Pattern

The prelims exam of RBI Grade-B Officer 2023 comprises a single Paper for 200 marks. A total time of 120 minutes will be given for answering. However, separate time will be allotted for each test.

Note:

• A total time of 120 minutes will be given for the prelism exam. However, separate time will be allotted for each test. O detailed information regarding the examination will be given in an Information Handout, which will be made available for the candidates to download along with the call letter for RBI Grade B 2023 prelims exam.
• Candidates have to secure minimum marks separately for each test as well as in aggregate.

RBI Grade B Mains Exam Pattern

RBI Grade B Officer Interview Process

Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview, based on aggregate marks obtained in Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III of Phase II exam. Interview Process will carry 50 marks.

RBI Grade B 2023 Exam Syllabus

The RBI Grade B Syllabus for the prelims exam is similar to the other Bank Exams. The major sections from which the questions are asked are:

• Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness and
• English Language

RBI Grade B 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are required to follow the given criteria (as per the previous year RBI Grade B Notification) to be eligible for RBI Grade B 2023 Exam:

RBI Grade B Citizenship & Nationality

• Must be a citizen of India
• Must be a subject of Nepal
• Must be a subject of Bhutan
• Must be a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 and has the intention of settling permanently in India.
• A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

RBI Grade B Age Limit

RBI has defined minimum age criteria for appearing in the RBI Officer (Grade ‘B’) examination. Candidates are required to be aged between 21 years and 30 years (both age included) to apply for RBI Grade B exam 2023. For candidates possessing M.Phil. and Ph.D. qualifications, the upper age limit will be 32 and 34 years respectively.

RBI Grade B Age Relaxation

Candidates, who belong to the reserved category will be provided relaxation in their upper age as per the rules decided by the Board.

RBI Grade-B Educational Qualification

RBI Grade B Number of Attempts

The number of attempts for a general candidate to appear for the RBI Grade B Exam is 6 (six) while for SC/ST/PWD/EXSM there is no limit for appearing in the exam unless they reach the maximum age level. 

RBI Grade B Salary 2023

The Pay Scale for the RBI Grade B Officer is Rs. 55,200-2850(9)-80850-EB-2850(2)-86550-3300(4)-99750(16 years). This means that you will be having basic pay of Rs. 55,200/- in which you will get an increment of Rs. 2850/- up till nine years of your service. After the completion of nine years, you will get into the executive band wherein the basic pay will be Rs. 80850/- and then again for the next two years you will get an increment of Rs. 2850/- and further an increment of Rs. 3300/- for the following 4 years thus ending up with the basic pay of Rs. 99,750/- and this is when you don't get any promotion. Apart from the Basic Pay, multiple emoluments such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Family Allowance, Telephone Allowance, Conveyance Allowance etc. will also be provided.

RBI Grade B Exam Centers

RBI Grade B Exam Centers for Phase-I Exam

RBI Grade B Exam Centers for Phase-II Exam

RBI Grade B 2023 Admit Card

The RBI Grade B Admit Card 2023 will be released separately for both Phase-I and Phase-II exams. The admit card for Phase-II Exam will be issued to candidates who have qualified for the Phase-I exam of RBI Grade B. RBI will be releasing RBI Grade B Admit Card on its official website and candidates will not be sent RBI Grade B Call Letters through mail or post. 

RBI Grade B 2023 Result

The results for RBI Grade B 2023 Exam will be released after the completion of each phase of the exam. A candidate is required to qualify for both Phase-I and Phase-II exams to get a chance to sit for the interview process. The merit list is prepared in descending order of the marks obtained by candidates after the interview process is complete. The final selection is based on how well you do in your interview.

RBI Grade B Exam Cut Off

The cut off for RBI Grade B 2023 Exam will be released after each phase of the examination is completed. The cut-off for the Phase-I exam will be released first followed by the cut off for the Phase-II exam. Candidates can evaluate their marks and their chances of selection by matching their score with the cut off list released by RBI. Check last year's RBI Grade B Exam Cut Off for reference. 

RBI Grade B 2023 Exam Preparation

To score high in RBI Grade B 2023 Exam, it is really necessary for each and every candidate to look into the latest exam pattern and the change in the syllabus so that preparation can be done accordingly. Candidates have the option to opt for Offline Coaching Program offered by Career Power to enhance their skills. They can also solve Mock Test Papers to self-analyse themselves and prepare judiciously for this upcoming exam.

RBI Grade B Online Courses for 2023 

Are you a beginner aiming to clear the upcoming RBI Grade B 2023 exam?

• If yes then you need not worry as now we are offering an online course (RBI Gr. B Complete Plan) inclusive of a foundation LIVE course that will cater to all the preparation needs of a beginner.
• You will be able to access the course till the end of the RBI Grade B 2023 exam. It will be your one-stop definitive and all-encompassing course that will take you closer to your goal of clearing the RBI Grade B exam. 
• Apart from the complete plan we also offer, RBI Gr. B Mentorship Batch and RBI Gr. B Learn Plan.

1. Mentorship Batch (Complete Study Material + Mentorship)

• Throughout Guidance from a Dedicated Mentor
• Complete Study Material
• Customized Study Plan from Super Mentor Riti Madam
• Performance Tracking
• Doubt Clearance through emails

2. RBI Gr. B Complete Plan (Complete Study Material)

• 10 Ph-I Full-Length Mock Tests
• 30 Objective Mock Tests for Ph-II
• Complete Current Affairs Coverage for Ph-II
• Dedicated Ph-I CA Capsules (RBI BOLT)
• Detailed Notes for Ph-II Subjects (ESI, FM)
• Descriptive Q&A (Model Answers) for Ph 2
• Notes for Descriptive English Paper (Essay Writing)
• Past Year Papers
• 10 Descriptive Tests for Ph-II with Expert Evaluation
• 75+ Topic Tests for Ph-II (ESI, FM)
• 100+ Live Revision Classes
• Recorded Videos for Ph-I Topics (Quant, Reasoning & English)
• Recorded Videos for Ph-II Subjects (ESI, FM)
• Exam Strategy Sessions
• Mock Interview Sessions with Expert Panel Members *

3. RBI Gr. B Learn Pack (Mock Tests + Current Affairs + Study Notes)

• 10 Ph-I Full-Length Mock Tests
• 30 Objective Mock Tests for Ph-II
• Complete Current Affairs Coverage for Ph-II
• Dedicated Ph-I CA Capsules (RBI BOLT)
• Detailed Notes for Ph-II Subjects (ESI, FM)
• Descriptive Q&A (Model Answers) for Ph-II
• Notes for Descriptive English Paper (Essay Writing)
• Past Year Papers
• Mock Interview Sessions with Expert Panel Members

4. Complete SEBI Grade A 2023 + RBI Grade B 2023 Combo (Tests (Objective + Descriptive) + Notes + CA + Videos + Live Classes + Topic Tests)

RBI Grade B 2023 Exam Overview

Take a quick glance at the brief overview of the RBI Gr. B exam here:

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern

RBI Grade B Scheme of Selection
The scheme of selection for the RBI Grade B officers comprises three stages given below:

• Phase 1 (Prelims)
• Phase 2 (Mains)
• Phase 3 (Interview)

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Pattern (Prelims)
The RBI Grade B Prelims exam consists of 4 sections: Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. Please note that for every wrong answer, 1/4th of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted. The detailed exam pattern in a tabular format is presented below:

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Pattern

The RBI Grade B Mains exam consists of three papers: Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3. Paper 1 and 3 are a combination of both objective and descriptive questions, while Paper 2 is completely descriptive in nature. The detailed format is presented below in a tabular format.

Note: In the case of Descriptive questions, 6 questions will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions (2 of 15 marks each (with difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each). In case, the candidate answers more than 4 questions in descriptive, the first 4 shall be evaluated.

RBI Grade B Interview

• Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview, based on the aggregate of marks obtained in Phase 2 (Paper 1 +Paper 2 + Paper 3).
• The minimum aggregate cut-off marks for being shortlisted for an interview will be decided by the Board in relation to the number of vacancies.
• Roll No. of the candidates shortlisted for interview will be published on the RBI website at an appropriate time and interview call letters will be sent to the registered email ID.
• The interview will carry 75 marks.
• The candidate shall be required to undergo Psychometric Test conducted by the Bank before appearing for the Interview.
• No marks will be allotted for the same and this will not form part of the final selection criteria.
• Candidates may opt for an interview either in Hindi or English.

Final Selection will be through a merit list which will be prepared by adding marks secured by candidates in the Phase-II examination and interview and grace marks as applicable as per extant rules.