RBI Grade B 2017

The RBI Grade B notification for the post of RBI Officer Grade B has been released by Reserve Bank of India on 3rd May, 2017. Every year RBI conducts RBI Grade B
Exam to select eligible candidates for the position of Grade B officer in its various branches all across the country. As Reserve Bank of India offers an excellent pay scale and
reputed job profile, it lures thousands of candidates every year to take this examination. With a handful of vacancy to be filled through RBI Grade B Exam, it is really important
to prepare effectively for this exam.

RBI Grade B Final Result

Reserve Bank of India has released the final result for RBI Grade B 2017 Exam. The preliminary exam was conducted on 17th June 2017 and the mains exam was
conducted on 7th July 2017. The final result announced by RBI Grade B determines the list of candidates that will be granted the allotment letter by RBI. Candidates can check
their result by clicking on the link mentioned below.

Roll Numbers of Candidates in Grade B (DR) (GENERAL)

Roll Numbers of Candidates in Grade B (DR) (DEPR)

Roll Numbers of Candidates in Grade B (DR) (DSIM)

RBI Grade B 2017 Exam Notification

Reserve Bank of India has released the recruitment notification for the post of RBI Officer Grade B on 3rd May, 2017. The last day to submit the online application
formwas 23rd May 2017. RBI Grade B 2017 exam has a three phase selection process. The Phase-I of the RBI Grade B 2017 Exam was conducted on 17th June 2017.
Phase-II of this exam is due on 7th July 2017. Candidates who get selected after Phase-II of the exam are called for the final interview process.

RBI Grade B 2017 Exam Dates

The Phase-I of the RBI Grade B 2017 Exam was conducted on 17th June 2017. Phase-II of this exam will be conducted on 7th July 2017. RBI Grade B 2017 exam follows a
three phase selection process. Candidates who get selected after Phase-II of the exam are further called for interview process. The complete detail of the Exam schedule of
RBI Grade B Exam is discussed below:

Serial
Number Event Date

1. Release of online application form 3rd May 2017

2. Last date to submit online application 23rd May 2017

form
Serial
Number Event Date

3. Release of Admit card for Phase-I First week of June

Exam 2017

4. Commencement of Phase-I exam 17th June 2017

5. Declaration of result of Phase-I exam End of June 2017

6. Release of Admit Card for Phase-II 2nd july 2017

Exam

7. Commencement of Phase-II exam 7th July 2017

8. Declaration of result of Phase-II Exam August 2017

9. Interview Process August 2017

10. Declaration of final result August 2017

RBI Grade B 2017 Exam Pattern

RBI Grade B 2017 Exam is conducted in three phases:

Phase-I exam

phase-II exam and

interview process

Candidates are required to clear all the three phases in order to get a confirmed post as a Grade B Officer in Reserve Bank of India.

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern Prelims

Serial Section No. of Maximum

Number Asked Questions Marks Duration
Serial Section No. of Maximum
Number Asked Questions Marks Duration

1. General 80 80 Composite time of

Awareness 2 hours

2. Quantitative 30 30
Aptitude

3. English 30 30
Language

4. Reasoning 60 60

Total 200 200

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern Mains

Serial Paper Maximum

Number Section Asked Type Marks Duration

1. Economics and Social Objective 100 90

Issues minutes

2. Finance and Descriptive 100 90

Management minutes

3. English (Writing Skills) Objective 100 90

minutes

RBI Grade B Officer Interview Process

Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview, based on aggregate marks obtained in Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III of Phase II exam. Interview Process will carry 50 marks.
RBI Grade B 2017 Exam Syllabus
The syllabus of RBI Grade B 2017 exam is just like the other Bank Exams. The major sections from which the questions are asked are:

Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

General Awareness and

English Language

Syllabus for Phase-I Examination:

Quantitative English General

Reasoning Aptitude Language Awareness

Inequality Ratio and Grammar Current

Coding Proportion Vocabulary Affairs
Decoding Average Error Spotting Indian
Syllogism Time and Work Financial
Comprehension
System
Machine Input Speed, Distance Passage
Output and Time Indian
Making
Banking
Data Mixture and Jumble Words
System
Sufficiency Allegations
Fill in the
Monetary
Circular Stocks and Shares Blanks
Plans
Arrangement Percentage Sentence
National
Linear Permutation and Framing
Institution
Arrangement Combination
Banking
Floor Puzzle Algebra
Terms
Scheduling Trigonometry
Verbal Data Interpretation
Reasoning
Mensuration
Probability
 Set Theory
Quantitative English General
Reasoning Aptitude Language Awareness

Ordering and
Ranking
Arrangement
and Pattern
Blood
Relations
Direction and
Distance

Syllabus for Phase-II Exam:

Economic and
Social Issues Finance Management

Growth and Financial System Role of Manager

Development Financial Markets Human Resource
Economic Reforms Risk Management Development
in India Motivation, Morale and
Basics of Derivatives
Globalization Incentives
Development in
Social Structure in Financial Sector Communication
India Corporate Governance
Union Budget
Inflation

Apart from the above mentioned three sections in Mains Exam, an additional section of English (Written Skills) is also present through which a candidate is tested on his/her
writing skills.
RBI Grade B 2017 Eligibility
Candidates are required to follow the given criteria to be eligible for RBI Grade B 2017 Exam:

Must be a citizen of India

Must be a subject of Nepal

Must be a subject of Bhutan

Must be a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 who has the intention of settling permanently in India.

A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar),
Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India

Age Criteria: RBI has defined minimum age criteria for appearing in the RBI Officer (Grade ‘B’) examination. Candidates are required to be aged between 21 years and 30
years (both age included) to apply for RBI Grade B exam 2017.

Age Relaxation: Candidates, who belong to the reserved category will be provided relaxation in their upper age as per the rules decided by the Board.

Category Age relaxation

SC/ST 5 years

OBC 3 years

Physically Handicapped 10 years

PH + OBC 13 years

PH + SC/ST 15 years

Educational Qualification: Candidate appearing for the RBI officer examination-2017 must be a graduate from a recognized university or institute. He/Shemust have attained
60% marks in the graduation while the same percentage is reduced to 50% for the candidates belonging to the reserved category. Candidates having Doctorate degree with
aggregate 50% marks can also apply for the RBI examination. In addition to this, candidates having masters’ degree with 55% marks will be allowed to apply for the RBI Exam
2017. Candidates having post graduate diploma in management or Masters of Business administration can also apply for the RBI Officer Grade B exam 2017. Chartered
Accountant (CA), Company secretary or Cost Accountant can also apply for this examination.

RBI Grade B 2017 Exam Application Fees

A total of Rs. 850/- is the application fee to be paid by candidates belonging to General and OBC category for RBI Grade B 2017 exam. The same amount is reduced to Rs.
100/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category.

RBI Grade B 2017 Admit Card

The RBI Grade B Admit Card 2017 will be released separately for both Phase-I and Phase-II exam. Admit card for Phase-I Exam will be released in the first week of June. The
admit card for Phase-II Exam will be issued to candidates who have qualified the Phase-I exam of RBI Grade B.

RBI Grade B 2017 Exam Results

The results for RBI Grade B 2017 Exam will be released after the completion of each phase of the exam. A candidate is required to qualify both Phase-I and Phase-II exam to
get a chance to sit for the interview process. The merit list is prepared in the descending order of the marks obtained by candidates after the interview process is complete. The
final selection is based on how well you do in your interview.

Click Here to View RBI Grade-B 2017 Phase-II Exam Result

RBI Grade B 2017 Exam Cut Off

The cut off for RBI Grade B 2017 Exam will be released after each phase of examination is completed. The cut-off for the Phase-I exam will be released first followed by cut off
for Phase-II exam. Candidates can evaluate their marks and their chances of selection by matching their score with the cut off list released by RBI.

Official RBI Grade B Cut Off 2017 – Phase I

Section Category

GENERAL AWARENESS General OBC SC ST PWD

(OH/HI/VH)

16.50 12.50 11.00 11.00 11.00

REASONING 11.00 8.00 6.75 6.75 6.75

ENGLISH LANGUAGE 6.75 5.25 4.75 4.75 4.75

QUANTITATIVE 4.00 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00

APTITUDE

Total Marks 78.00 68.00 64.00 64.00 64.00

Cut Off marks for RBI Grade-B Phase-II and III – 2016

Recruitment Stage Category

Aggregate of Paper- I, Paper-II and Gen OBC SC ST

Paper-III
176.75 161.75 155.75 155.75

Aggregate marks in Written exam & 225.50 211.00 204.25 210.25

Interview

RBI Grade B 2017 Exam Preparation

To score high in RBI Grade B 2017 Exam, it is really necessary for each and every candidate to look into the latest exam pattern and the change in the syllabus so that
preparation can be done accordingly. Candidates have the option to opt for Offline Coaching Program offered by Career Power to enhance their skills. They can also solve
Mock Test Papers to self-analyse themselves and prepare judiciously for this upcoming exam