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Reserve Bank of India Grade B Officer

RBI (Reserve Bank of India) · Online (CBT) + Descriptive · Once a year

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RBI Grade B Cutoff

Category-wise cutoff marks and ranks for previous years.

2024 Cutoff

CategoryMarksRank
General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS

2023 Cutoff

CategoryMarksRank
General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS

2022 Cutoff

CategoryMarksRank
General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS

About Reserve Bank of India Grade B Officer (RBI Grade B) 2027

The Reserve Bank of India Grade B Officer (RBI Grade B) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the RBI (Reserve Bank of India). Preparing for the RBI Grade B requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RBI Grade B 2027 exam pattern?

RBI Grade B Phase 1 has 200 objective questions (200 marks, 120 min): GA 80, English 30, Quant 30, Reasoning 60. Phase 2 has 3 papers: ESI (100 marks), Finance & Management (100 marks), and English (100 marks — descriptive). Final stage is Interview.

What is RBI Grade B 2027 salary?

RBI Grade B officer starting salary is approximately Rs. 35,150-62,400 (basic pay) with allowances making total CTC around Rs. 12-17 lakhs per annum in metro cities. Grade B officers are among the highest-paid government bank employees.

What is the RBI Grade B cutoff score in Phase 1?

RBI Grade B Phase 1 cutoff for general category typically ranges from 105-120 out of 200 marks. The cutoff varies by year and the number of vacancies. GA section is the differentiator as it carries 80 marks.

How many RBI Grade B vacancies are announced each year?

RBI Grade B vacancies are relatively limited — typically 200-400 vacancies per year. RBI Grade B 2024 had 94 vacancies in DR (General), making it extremely competitive with lakhs of applicants for a handful of seats.

What makes RBI Grade B different from SBI PO?

RBI Grade B is far more competitive than SBI PO — fewer vacancies, higher eligibility (60% graduation), deeper economics/finance knowledge required for Phase 2, and the prestige of working at India's central bank. The salary and job security are also superior.

How to Prepare for RBI Grade B

1

Study RBI annual reports, monetary policy statements, and financial stability reports — GA carries 80/200 marks in Phase 1

2

For Phase 2 ESI, study Macro and Micro Economics at graduation level with focus on Indian economic policies

3

Finance & Management Phase 2 requires knowledge of financial markets, RBI regulations, and management theories

4

Start Phase 2 preparation 3 months before Phase 1 — the descriptive writing needs separate and sustained practice

Key Dates

Next ExamMarch 2027
RegistrationJanuary 2027
ModeOnline (CBT) + Descriptive
EligibilityGraduate with 60% marks, age 21-30 years
Attempts6 for general category
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