RBI Grade B Syllabus 2024, Exam Pattern, Revised Syllabus for General (DR), DSIM, and DEPR exam

 

RBI Grade B Syllabus 2024: Detailed Overview

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts the RBI Grade B exam annually to recruit eligible candidates as Grade B Managers across its branches in India. The recruitment process consists of three stages: Phase 1 (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), and the Interview. This detailed guide covers the RBI Grade B syllabus and exam pattern for both Phase 1 and Phase 2, including the revised syllabus for General (DR), DSIM, and DEPR posts.

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RBI Grade B Syllabus 2024

The detailed syllabus for the RBI Grade B 2024 exam, covering both Phase 1 and Phase 2 exams for General (DR), DSIM, and DEPR posts, is based on the previous year’s notification. Understanding the syllabus thoroughly is crucial for effective exam preparation.

RBI Grade B Selection Process

The selection process for RBI Grade B includes multiple stages aimed at evaluating different aspects of a candidate’s knowledge and skills. Below is a breakdown of the selection stages for each post:

PositionSelection Stages
RBI Grade B DR (General)Prelims, Mains, and Interview
RBI Grade B DEPROnline/Written Examination and Interview
RBI Grade B DSIMOnline/Written Examination and Interview

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2024

Phase 1 Exam Pattern

  • Questions Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Sections: General Awareness, Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude
  • Total Marks: 200
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Negative Marking: 1/4th mark for each wrong answer

Phase 1 Subject-wise Details

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
General Awareness808025 mins
Reasoning606045 mins
English Language303025 mins
Quantitative Aptitude303025 mins
Total2002002 hours

Phase 2 Exam Pattern for General (DR)

  • Papers: Economic & Social Issues (Paper 1), English (Writing Skills) (Paper 2), Finance, Management, and Ethics (Paper 3)
  • Format: Combination of Objective (MCQs) and Descriptive type questions
  • Total Marks: 300

Paper-wise Details

PaperFormatDurationMarks
Economic & Social Issues (Paper-I)Objective (50%)30 mins50
Descriptive (50%)90 mins50
English (Writing Skills) (Paper-II)Descriptive90 mins100
Finance, Management, and Ethics (Paper-III)Objective (50%)30 mins50
Descriptive (50%)90 mins50

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Syllabus

Reasoning

  • Inequality
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Syllogism
  • Machine Input Output
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Arguments
  • Alpha-Numeric Symbol Series
  • Puzzle
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Ordering and Ranking
  • Arrangement and Pattern
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction and Distance

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Average
  • Time and Work
  • Speed, Distance, and Time
  • Mixture and Allegations
  • Approximation & Simplification
  • Partnership
  • Problems of Boats & Streams
  • Problems on Trains
  • Pipes & Cisterns
  • Percentage
  • Permutation and Combination
  • Algebra
  • Trigonometry
  • Data Interpretation
  • Mensuration
  • Probability
  • Set Theory

English Language

  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Error Spotting
  • Comprehension
  • Passage Making
  • Jumble Words
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Sentence Framing

General Awareness

  • Current Affairs
  • Indian Financial System
  • Indian Banking System
  • Monetary Plans
  • National Institutions
  • Banking Terms

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Syllabus

Economic and Social Issues (Paper 1)

  • Growth and Development: National Income, per capita income, Poverty Alleviation, Employment Generation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issues
  • Indian Economy: Economic History, Industrial and Labour Policy, Monetary and Fiscal Policy, Economic Survey, Union Budget, Indian Money and Financial Markets, Public Finance, Political Economy, Industrial Developments, Agriculture, Services Sector
  • Globalization: Balance of Payments, Export-Import Policy, International Economic Institutions (IMF, World Bank, WTO), Regional Economic Cooperation
  • Social Structure in India: Multiculturalism, Demographic Trends, Urbanization, Migration, Gender Issues, Social Justice

English (Writing Skills) (Paper 2)

  • Assessment of writing skills, expression, and understanding of topics

Finance and Management (Paper 3)

  • Financial System: Structure and Functions, RBI, Banking System, SIDBI, EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB, NABFID, Digital Payments, Non-Banking System
  • Financial Markets: Primary and Secondary Markets, Forex, Money, Bond, Equity
  • General Topics: Financial Risk Management, Derivatives, International Banking, Financial Inclusion, Corporate Governance, Union Budget, Accounting and Financial Statements, Inflation
  • Management and Organizational Behaviour: Management Functions, Personality, Motivation, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Organizational Change, Ethics at Workplace, Corporate Governance, Communication

RBI Grade B DEPR Syllabus

Economics (Objective and Descriptive)

  • Based on the Master’s Degree examination in Economics

English (Descriptive)

  • Assessment of writing skills, expression, and understanding of topics

RBI Grade B DSIM Syllabus

Statistics (Objective and Descriptive)

  • Probability: Definition, Standard Distribution, Large and Small Sample Theory, Analysis of Variance, Estimation, Testing of Hypotheses, Multivariate Analysis, Stochastic Processes
  • Sampling: Probability and Sampling, Linear Models, Economic Statistics, Statistical Inference, Numerical Analysis, Basic Computer Techniques

English (Descriptive)

  • Assessment of writing skills, expression, and understanding of topics

RBI Grade B Interview

The final stage after Phase 1 and Phase 2 exams is the Interview. The interview is a personality test assessing behavioral aptitude, decision-making, and composure. The interview carries 75 marks, and candidates are assessed based on their background, current events, general knowledge, and more. The final merit list is based on Phase 2 and interview scores.

RBI Grade B Preparation Tips

  1. Practice multiple mock tests and review previous year question papers.
  2. Utilize free RBI Grade B Mock Test series available online.
  3. Avoid guessing answers due to negative marking.
  4. Focus on time management and accuracy.
  5. Create a structured study schedule.
  6. Regularly revise and practice.

RBI Grade B Important Books

Economic and Social Issues

  • Indian Economy (Uma Kapila or S.K. Misra & V.K. Puri)
  • Growth and Development (Devraj Ray)
  • Sociology (C.N. Shankar Rao)
  • Public Finance (K.K. Andley and Sundaram)
  • Newspapers: Mint, Business Line
  • Reports: World Development Report, Economic Survey of India, RBI Annual Report

Finance

  • Monetary Theory and Public Policy (Kenneth Kurihara)
  • Economic Growth and Development (Mayer and Baldwin)
  • Financial Management (Prasanna Chandra)
  • International Business (Hill and Jain)
  • Financial newspapers, RBI Annual Report

Management

  • Management (Stephen P. Robbins & Mary Coulter)
  • Organizational Behavior (Robbins Stephen P and Judge T.A. Vohra)
  • Human Resource Management (Dessler Gary, Warkkey Biju)
  • Fundamentals of Human Resource Management (Decenzo and Robbins)
  • Business Ethics- Concepts and Cases (Velasquez Manuel G)
  • Business Ethics – An Indian Perspective (Fernando)

This comprehensive guide provides all the necessary information for the RBI Grade B 2024 exam. Candidates should use this as a roadmap for their preparation to ensure they cover all the essential topics and understand the exam pattern thoroughly.

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