RBI Grade-B Officer @ Pratishtha Education

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central banking institution of India, established in 1935, with its headquarters located in Mumbai. RBI plays an important role in managing the country’s banking system, financial policies, and currency circulation. Every year, RBI conducts recruitment examinations to select talented candidates for various posts such as RBI Grade B Officer, Assistant, and other banking positions.

Among these, the RBI Grade B exam is one of the most respected and competitive banking exams in India. Thousands of aspirants apply every year to build a secure and prestigious career in the banking sector. The selection process mainly includes Phase 1, Phase 2, and Interview rounds, testing candidates in aptitude, reasoning, English, finance, economics, and current affairs. Pratishtha Edu has been guiding banking aspirants for many years with quality coaching and focused exam preparation. Known for its student-friendly teaching approach, Pratishtha Edu is a trusted choice for RBI Grade B coaching in Bangalore. The institute supports students with experienced faculty, updated study materials, regular mock tests, doubt-clearing sessions, and individual guidance to improve overall exam preparation. At Pratishtha Edu, students receive proper guidance for every stage of the RBI Grade B examination. The coaching program is designed to improve conceptual understanding, answer-writing skills, speed, and accuracy. Flexible batch timings, doubt-clearing sessions, and performance tracking help students prepare confidently for the exam. Whether you are starting your preparation or looking for advanced guidance, Pratishtha Edu provides complete support for RBI Grade B exam preparation in Bangalore and helps students move closer to their banking career goals.

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Offline classroom

25 th June 2026

1 st July, 2026 -Bengaluru

25 th June 2026 onwards

1 Year(5days/week)

9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

A hybrid of English only

Bimonthly (objective patterns)

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RBI Grade-B Officer

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₹23000

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Simplification and Approximation, Number System and Number Series, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time Speed and Distance, Boats and Streams, Pipes and Cisterns, Problems on Ages, Mixtures and Alligations, Partnership, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Mensuration (2D and 3D), Data Interpretation (Bar Charts, Line Graphs, Pie Charts, Tables, Caselet DI), and Data Sufficiency.

Logical Reasoning, Puzzles (Floor-based, Box-based, Scheduling, Age-based), Seating Arrangement (Circular, Linear, Rectangular, Square), Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output, Blood Relations, Direction and Distance, Ordering and Ranking, Alphabet and Number Series, Coded Inequalities, Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Conclusions, Statement and Course of Action, Data Sufficiency, Alphanumeric Series, and Miscellaneous Reasoning Questions.

Reading Comprehension (Single Passage, Double Passage), Cloze Test, Para Jumbles (Sentence Rearrangement), Fill in the Blanks (Single, Double), Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Usage), Spotting Errors, Phrase Replacement, Sentence Improvement, Idioms and Phrases, Para Completion, Column Match, Sentence Connectors, Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Subject-Verb Agreement, Active-Passive Voice), and Miscellaneous English Questions.

Banking & Financial Awareness: RBI Functions and Policies, Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy, Banking Terms (NPA, CRR, SLR, Repo Rate, etc.), Financial Institutions (SEBI, NABARD, SIDBI), Payment Systems (UPI, NEFT, RTGS), Digital Banking, Financial Inclusion, Government Schemes related to Banking and Finance.

Current Affairs (Last 6-12 months): National and International News, Awards and Honors, Books and Authors, Sports Events and Winners, Summits and Conferences, Obituaries, Important Days and Dates, Government Policies and Initiatives, Economic Developments.

Static GK: Indian States and Capitals, Union Territories, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Major Dams and Rivers, International Organizations (UN, IMF, World Bank, WTO), Countries and Currencies, International Boundaries, Important Dates in Indian History, Indian Constitution Basics.

Economy: Indian Economic Development, GDP, Inflation, Budget, Five Year Plans, Sectors of Economy, Economic Reforms, and Current Economic Issues.

The RBI Grade B Phase 1 examination is an online objective test consisting of 200 questions for 200 marks. The total duration is 120 minutes (2 hours). This phase acts as a screening test, and candidates who qualify move to Phase 2. A penalty of 0.25 marks is deducted for each incorrect answer.

Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
General Awareness 80 80 120 minutes (2 hours)
English Language 30 30
Quantitative Aptitude 30 30
Reasoning 60 60
Total 200 200 120 minutes

RBI Grade B Phase 2 is a descriptive examination consisting of three papers with a total of 300 marks. Each paper is conducted separately with its own time duration. All three papers are descriptive in nature and test the candidate's writing skills, subject knowledge, and analytical abilities.

Paper Type Maximum Marks Duration
Paper 1: Economic and Social Issues (ESI) Descriptive 100 90 minutes
Paper 2: English (Writing Skills) Descriptive (Essay, Précis, Letter Writing, Comprehension) 100 90 minutes
Paper 3: Finance and Management (F&M) Descriptive 100 90 minutes
Total 300 270 minutes (4.5 hours)

Candidates who qualify Phase 2 are called for the Interview round. The interview is conducted by a panel of RBI officials and carries 50 marks. The final selection is based on the combined performance in Phase 2 (300 marks) and Interview (50 marks), totaling 350 marks.

Selection Stage Maximum Marks
Phase 2 (Total of all 3 papers) 300
Interview 50
Final Selection Total 350

Note: Phase 1 is only qualifying in nature and marks are not counted for final selection.

Previous year Question paper



  • Paper 1
    • Books Subject Author/Publication
    A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Reasoning Paper RS Agarwal
    Objective General English English section SP Bakshi (Arihant)
    Play with Advanced Math Math Abhinay Sharma
    SSC General Knowledge SmartBook In English General Awareness Testbook

    RBI Grade B Phase 1 - Subject-wise Marks Distribution

    Name of the Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks Percentage of Total Marks
    General Awareness 80 80 40%
    English Language 30 30 15%
    Quantitative Aptitude 30 30 15%
    Reasoning 60 60 30%
    Total 200 200 100%

    RBI Grade B Phase 2 - Subject-wise Marks Distribution

    Paper 1: Economic and Social Issues (ESI)
    Paper Number of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
    Economic and Social Issues Descriptive 100 90 minutes
    Paper 2: Finance and Management (F&M)
    Paper Number of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
    Finance and Management Descriptive 100 90 minutes
    Paper 3: English (Descriptive)
    Paper Type Maximum Marks Duration
    English (Writing Skills) Descriptive (Essay, Précis, Letter Writing, Comprehension) 100 90 minutes

    Note: Phase 2 total marks = 300 (ESI: 100 + F&M: 100 + English: 100)

    Yes, the detailed RBI Grade B 2026 notification has been released on 10th September 2026 on the official RBI website.

    Application fee details are as follows:

    General & OBC: ₹600/-
    SC & ST: ₹100/-

    The gross monthly salary of an RBI Grade B Officer is approximately ₹78,500/-.

    The expected cut-off marks for RBI Grade B Officer is around 55 marks for General and OBC categories.

    Yes, RBI Grade B exam is generally considered tougher as it includes both objective and subjective papers, whereas SBI PO exam is completely MCQ-based.

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