RBI Grade B (General) — exam pattern
Reserve Bank of India · Graduate · Yearly · Age 21–30 · checked 2026-10-19
Phase I
CBT · 2 h · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 200 questions · 200 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 40% |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 15% |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 15% |
| Reasoning | 60 | 60 | 30% |
Phase II
CBT · 2 h each · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 300 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic & Social Issues | — | 100 | 33.3% |
| English (descriptive) | — | 100 | 33.3% |
| Finance & Management | — | 100 | 33.3% |
Interview
Interview · — · Negative marking: — · 75 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | — | 75 | 100% |
Frequently asked
- How many questions are there in RBI Grade B (General)?
- Phase I: 200 questions, 200 marks, 2 h. Phase II: descriptive questions, 300 marks, 2 h each. Interview: descriptive questions, 75 marks, —.
- Is there negative marking in RBI Grade B (General)?
- Phase I: 0.25 per wrong. Phase II: 0.25 per wrong. Interview: —.
- Who can apply for RBI Grade B (General)?
- Graduate, age 21–30. Held yearly by Reserve Bank of India.