RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026: Phase 1, Phase 2, Interview & Exam Pattern Explained

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Pattern for DSIM

• Candidates for RBI Grade B (DR)- DSIM will be selected through an Online/Written Examination and an Interview.
• The Examination comprises three papers. Paper I is of Objective Type and covers Statistics-related topics. Papers II & III are of descriptive type.
• Candidates who score the minimum required marks in Paper I will be shortlisted for Paper II/ Paper III based on their Paper I marks.
• The final selection is based on the performance in all three papers (Papers I, II, and III) as well as the interview, which carries 75 marks.

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

RBI Grade B Interview 2026

In addition to the preliminary and main exams, there will be an interview for candidates who qualify for the RBI Grade B Officer Exam. The interview carries 75 marks, and candidates are shortlisted based on their aggregate marks in Phase II (Paper-I + Paper-II + Paper-III). The cut off for interview shortlisting is decided by the Board according to the number of vacancies. Roll numbers of shortlisted candidates will be published on the RBI website, and interview call letters will be sent via email. Candidates can choose to give the interview in either Hindi or English. The final selection is based on a merit list prepared by combining marks from the Phase-II exam and the interview.

RBI Grade B Document Verification 2026

1. Interview Call Letter: The 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:

• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Voter ID
• Passport
• Driving License

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:

• Class 10 and Class 12 Marksheet/Certificates
• Graduation Degree/Marksheet (for all semesters/years)
• Post-Graduation Certificates (if applicable)
• RBI Grade B Interview Batch

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.

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