The syllabus for the RBI Grade B Exam is divided into three phases: Phase-I (Preliminary Exam), Phase-II (Main Exam), and the Interview. Here is a detailed breakdown:
1. Phase-I (Preliminary Exam)
a) General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Economic & Financial Awareness (including monetary policy, economic surveys, banking, and financial institutions)
- RBI Reports and Publications
- Indian Economy (Growth & Development, Fiscal Policy, etc.)
- International Economy and Organizations (IMF, World Bank, etc.)
- Geography, Polity, and Science & Technology (relevant to the economy)
b) Reasoning
- Number Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Puzzles
- Logical Reasoning (Syllogism, Direction Sense, etc.)
- Analytical Reasoning
- Data Sufficiency
c) Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Systems
- Simplification
- Percentages, Profit & Loss
- Time and Work
- Ratio and Proportions
- Probability
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Data Interpretation
- Averages, Mixtures, and Allegations
d) English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Sentence Correction
- Para Jumbles
- Error Spotting
- Cloze Test
- Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms)
2. Phase-II (Main Exam)
a) Paper-I: Economic and Social Issues (Objective)
- Growth and Development
- Concepts of growth and development
- Issues related to poverty, inequality, and human development
- Economic Reforms in India
- Economic policies since 1991
- Industrial, agricultural, and trade reforms
- Globalization and its impact
- International trade and finance
- WTO, global economic organizations
- Social Structure in India
- Social change, caste, class, and gender
- Poverty, unemployment, and migration
- Government and its role in the economy
- Role of the government in economic planning, regulation, and policies
- Economic indicators (Inflation, GDP, etc.)
b) Paper-II: English (Descriptive)
Essay Writing
- Candidates must write an essay on a given topic (Economic, Social, Political, etc.)
Precis Writing
- A passage will be given, and candidates must write a summary of it.
Reading Comprehension
- A passage will be provided with questions to test understanding and interpretation.
c) Paper-III: Finance and Management (Objective)
- Financial System
- Structure, functions, and roles of financial institutions in India
- Banking and financial markets
- Monetary policy, inflation, and economic growth
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate structure, ethics, and governance policies
- Risk Management
- Types of risks (market, credit, operational) and management techniques
- Finance and Accounting
- Financial statements, ratios, and financial analysis
- Human Resource Management
- Recruitment, training, motivation, and organizational behavior
- Leadership styles and management theories
3. Phase-III (Interview)
- The Interview assesses candidates' personality, communication skills, and overall suitability for the role of an officer at RBI.
- It may also include questions related to the economy, banking, current affairs, and general knowledge.
Preparation Tips
- Stay updated on current affairs (National, International, and Financial).
- Focus on conceptual clarity in Economics, Finance, and Management.
- Practice essays and precis writing regularly for English Paper-II.
- Solve previous years' papers and take mock tests to improve time management.