RBI Grade-B DR Syllabus 2027
RBI Grade-B Officer – Department of Regulation (General)
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Studies | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | Economics & Social Issues | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | English | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | Finance & Management | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
Syllabus by Subject
General Studies
Key topics covered as per the official RBI Grade-B DR syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Studies.
View General Studies Syllabus →Economics & Social Issues
Key topics covered as per the official RBI Grade-B DR syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Economics & Social Issues.
View Economics & Social Issues Syllabus →English
Key topics covered as per the official RBI Grade-B DR syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for English.
View English Syllabus →Finance & Management
Key topics covered as per the official RBI Grade-B DR syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Finance & Management.
View Finance & Management Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD); Age 21–30 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
ANumber of Attempts
No official limit; age bar applies
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Annual
Next Exam Date
July 2026
Registration Opens
April–May 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Master NCERT Economics thoroughly before moving to advanced material; RBI Grade-B Phase II tests conceptual depth, not just facts.
- 2Read the RBI Annual Report, Monetary Policy Report, and Economic Survey cover-to-cover — they directly inform Phase II descriptive topics.
- 3Attempt Phase I full-length mocks weekly from Month 4 onwards, analysing every error in Reasoning and Quant to maintain a cut-off score.
- 4Write at least two descriptive answers daily for Phase II ESI and Finance topics; get evaluated on structure, logic, and RBI-specific terminology.
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Practice with Free Mock Tests
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