RBI Grade B Selection Process 2025: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts the RBI Grade B Exam annually, attracting numerous banking aspirants seeking prestigious job opportunities in such an immense organization. Before completing the application process, understanding the selection process becomes a top priority. RBI Grade B Selection Process consists of three stages: Phase 1, Phase 2 followed by an Interview. Marks obtained in the Interview combined with Phase 2 scores, determine the final selection for RBI Grade B Officer 2025.
Detailed information regarding the selection process will be provided in the forthcoming notification if any changes are introduced. Continue reading this article for a comprehensive overview of the RBI Grade B Selection Process 2025.
RBI Grade B 2025 Selection Process | |||
Exam Stages | General (DR) | DEPR | DSIM |
Phase I | Online Examination | Paper I & II Online Examination | Paper I Online Examination |
Phase II | Paper I, II & III Online Examination | Paper I & II Written Examination | Paper II & III Online/Written Examination |
Interview | Yes | Yes | Yes |
RBI Grade B Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 | ||||
S No. | Section Asked | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1. | General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 25 minutes |
2. | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
3. | English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
4. | Reasoning | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Pattern for DR (General) | ||||
SNo. | Sections / Subjects | Paper Type | Maximum Marks | Duration (minutes) |
1. | Paper I: Economics and Social Issues | 50% Objective Type, 50% Descriptive (to be typed with the help of the keyboard) |
50 50 Total-100 |
30 90 Total-120 |
2. | Paper II: English (Writing Skills) | Descriptive (3 questions) | 100 | 90 minutes |
3. | Paper III: Finance and Management | 50% Objective Type 50% Descriptive |
50 50 Total-100 |
30 90 Total-120 |
RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2025 for DEPR | |||
Phase | Paper | Duration | Marks |
Phase I (Objective) | Paper-I Economics | 120 minutes | 100 |
Paper - II English - Descriptive (To be typed with help of keyboard) | 120 minutes | 100 | |
Phase II (Descriptive) | Paper-II Economics | 180 minutes | 100 |
Paper-III English | 90 minutes | 100 | |
Total | -- | 400 |
RBI Grade B Exam Pattern for DSIM | ||
Paper | Duration | Marks |
Paper-I Statistics | 120 minutes | 100 |
Paper-II Statistics (Descriptive) | 180 minutes | 100 |
Paper-III English (Descriptive) | 90 minutes | 100 |
Total | 300 |
1. Interview Call Letter: Interview call letter of RBI Grade B shall be released shortly, downloaded from the official RBI website. This is mandatory for entry to the interview venue.
2. Bio-Data: Candidates are required to carry the Bio-Data form and one must fill it out in the specified format (download from the RBI’s website)
3. RBI Grade B Online Application Form: A printed copy of the application form, that was submitted during the registration process.
4. Proof of Identity: Carry a valid photo ID such as:
5. Date of Birth Proof: Original and photocopy of the Birth Certificate or Class 10 Marksheet/ Certificate showing the Date of Birth.
6. Educational Certificates and Mark Sheets: Original and photocopies of certificates for all academic qualifications, including:
7. Caste/ Category Certificate (if applicable): Candidates from SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories must provide original and self-attested copies of their category certificates.
OBC candidates must ensure the certificate is in the format specified by RBI and should state their non-creamy layer status.
8. PwBD Certificate (if applicable): Candidates applying under the PwBD category must carry the original and a copy of their disability certificate issued by a competent authority.
9. Work Experience Certificate (if applicable): Original and photocopies of experience certificates for candidates who claimed work experience during the application process.
10. No Objection Certificate (NOC): Candidates currently employed in government or public sector organizations must produce an NOC from their employer.
11. Recent Passport-Size Photographs: Carry at least 2-3 recent color passport-size photographs, preferably the same as uploaded in the application form.
12. Proof of Age Relaxation (if applicable): For candidates claiming age relaxation, relevant supporting documents must be provided.