RBI Grade B Preparation Guide
RBI (Reserve Bank of India)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for RBI Grade B 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT) + Descriptive
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
March 2027
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate with 60% marks, age 21-30 years
ANumber of Attempts
6 for general category
Study Plan by Subject
General Awareness (80)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
English Language (30)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Quantitative Aptitude (30)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Reasoning (60)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
ESI
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Finance & Management
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
English (Phase 2)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
Study RBI annual reports, monetary policy statements, and financial stability reports — GA carries 80/200 marks in Phase 1
For Phase 2 ESI, study Macro and Micro Economics at graduation level with focus on Indian economic policies
Finance & Management Phase 2 requires knowledge of financial markets, RBI regulations, and management theories
Start Phase 2 preparation 3 months before Phase 1 — the descriptive writing needs separate and sustained practice
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness (80) | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| English Language (30) | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude (30) | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| Reasoning (60) | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| ESI | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| Finance & Management | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| English (Phase 2) | 29 | 29 | 17 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
January 2027
Next Exam Date
March 2027
Conducted By
RBI (Reserve Bank of India)
Frequently Asked Questions
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