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

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
General Awareness8080
40%
English Language3030
15%
Quantitative Aptitude3030
15%
Reasoning6060
30%

Phase II

CBT · 2 h each · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 300 marks

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
Economic & Social Issues—100
33.3%
English (descriptive)—100
33.3%
Finance & Management—100
33.3%

Interview

Interview · — · Negative marking: — · 75 marks

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
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.