RBI Grade B Phase II Result Out. The Reserve Bank of India conducts the RBI Grade B Recruitment process every year. The aspirants can apply for the post of Officers in Grade B. Read further to know more about the RBI Grade B Exam 2022.
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RBI Grade B Phase II Result Out on 12th September 2022! This is for the DEPR/DSIM 2022 Examination which was held on 6th August 2022. The RBI conducts the Grade B exam to select eligible candidates for the posts of Officers in Grade ‘B’ (General) - DR, DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research), and DSIM (Department of Economic and Policy Research). These posts are for the Common Seniority Group (CSG) Streams in the RBI.
Exam Conducting Authority |
Reserve Bank of India |
Name of the Exam |
RBI Grade B |
Mode of Application |
Online |
No. of Vacancies |
294 |
RBI Grade B Notification Date |
21st March 2022 |
RBI Grade B Start Date to apply online |
28th March 2022 |
RBI Grade B Last Date to apply online |
18th April 2022 |
Grade ‘B’(DR)- General Phase 1 exam date |
28th May 2022 |
Grade ‘B’(DR)- General Phase 2 exam date |
25th June 2022 |
Grade ‘B’(DR)- DEPR/DSIM Phase 1 exam date |
2nd July 2022 |
Grade ‘B’(DR)- DEPR/DSIM Phase 2 exam date |
6th August 2022 |
RBI Grade B result 2022 |
7th June 2022 (DR (General)-PY 2022 Phase-I) 12th August 2022 (DEPR/DISM - Phase II) |
Qualification |
The Reserve Bank of India has released RBI Grade B Phase II DEPR/DISM result. The Phase II was held on 6th August 2022. The candidates who are qualified in the Phase II are eligible to attend the Interview. Below is the direct link to download the result.
The RBI Grade B Phase II Admit Card for DEPR/DISM has been released for the exam which is scheduled on 6th August 2022. Below is the direct link to download the call letter.
The RBI has released the Result for the DR (General)-PY 2022 Phase-II Examination. Candidates who have qualified the exam have been shortlisted for the interview. The marksheet and cut off will be released after completion of the selection process. Candidates can download their result using the link given below.
The RBI has released the marksheet and Grade B (General) - DR-PY-2022 Phase I. The exam was conducted on 28th May 2022. The direct link to view the marksheet is given below.
The Reserve Bank of India has released RBI Grade B Phase II (General) Admit Card. The canddates can download till 25th July 2022. Below is the direct link to download the admit card.
The RBI has released the Phase I Examination Result for Grade B DR (General)-PY 2022. The result is in the form of the list of candidates shortlisted for the Phase II examination, which is scheduled on 25th June 2022.
The RBI Grade B Vacancies 2022 are released by the authorities. As per the RBI Grade B notification, RBI introduced 294 vacancies this year. Let's have a look at the vacancy distribution for RBI Grade B 2022 Exam.
Post | Vacancies |
---|---|
Officers in Grade ‘B’(DR)- General-PY | 238 |
Officers in Grade ‘B’(DR)- DEPR*-PY | 31 |
Officers in Grade ‘B’(DR)- DSIM-PY | 25 |
Total | 294 |
The aspirants can also have a look at the previous 5 years' trend for the number of vacancies released by the RBI
Post |
2021 |
2019 |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
General |
270 |
156 |
127 |
145 |
163 |
DEPR |
29 |
20 |
22 |
12 |
- |
DSIM |
23 |
23 |
17 |
4 |
- |
Total |
322 |
199 |
166 |
161 |
163 |
The eligible candidates can proceed to RBI Grade B apply online for the RBI Grade B exam from the direct link given below. The online application process for RBI Grade B 2022 exam will start from 28th March 2022. The candidates have to submit online application forms to get registered themselves for RBI Grade B Exam 2022. You can follow the below-given step-by-step instructions to ensure a smooth online application process.
Step 1: Go to the official website and proceed to the new registration.
Step 2: Fill the application form with valid details i.e personal and academic details.
Step 3: Keep with you one Photo ID Card viz. Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter Card/Passport/Driving License/Any other Photo ID Card issued by the State/Central Government.
Step 4: Fill in the details as mentioned in the Photo ID proof in the online application form.
Step 5: Carefully upload the scanned copy of the required documents i.e. your photograph and signature. In case you need to resize your photo, use the Testbook Editing Tool.
Step 6: After uploading the required photograph proceed to pay the RBI Grade B Application fee through your Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking/Cash Cards/Wallets, etc.
Step 7: Make sure that you are using a valid email ID that you use till the declaration of results.
Step 8: Finally, submit the Application Form.
Step 9: And, don't forget to take a Print Out of the Application Form for future reference.
In this manner, you will successfully submit your RBI Grade B Application Form.
The application fee varies as per the category. A total of Rs. 850/- is the application fee to be paid by candidates belonging to the General and OBC category for RBI Grade B 2022 exam. Carefully note the application fee for the category you belong to and make an online payment to apply for the same.
Sr. No. |
Category |
Charges |
Amount |
1. |
SC/ST/PWD |
Intimation Charges only |
Rs.100/- |
2. |
GEN/OBC |
App. Fee + intimation charges |
Rs.850/- |
3. |
Staff |
No Fee |
No Fee |
The Recruitment of RBI Grade B officer eligibility criteria is according to 2022. It is based on Age and Educational Qualification. To apply against the RBI Grade B Vacancies, you need to qualify for these eligibility standards as prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India.
You need to be under the below-mentioned upper & lower age limit (as on 1st January 2022) to apply for RBI Grade B Officer.
The Age Relaxation for RBI Grade B Exam is prescribed as per the Govt. norms. The information below will take you through the Age Relaxation criteria for different categories -
RBI Grade B Educational qualifications vary from post to post. The information below will take you through the educational qualification required for each post.
Posts | Minimum Educational Qualifications |
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - (General) |
• Graduation in any discipline /Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) or Post-Graduation / Equivalent technical qualification with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) in aggregate of all semesters/years. Note: • Any such full-time course from a recognized University / Institute that is taken after Class XIIth and is at least of 3 years’ duration/ candidates possessing professional and technical qualifications which are recognized by the Government as equivalent to professional and technical graduation will be eligible for admission to the examination. • Candidates who have passed the Final Examination for Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India may also apply for the post. OR • Any such full-time course from a recognized University / Institute that is taken after graduation and is at least of 2 years’ duration / recognized by the Government as equivalent to post graduation will be eligible for admission to the examination. |
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DEPR |
• Essential: A Master's Degree in Economics / Econometrics / Quantitative Economics / Mathematical Economics / Integrated Economics Course/ Finance, with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters /years from a recognized Indian or Foreign University /Institute. OR PGDM/ MBA Finance with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters /years from a recognized Indian or Foreign University /Institute. OR Master’s Degree in Economics in any of the sub-categories of economics i.e. agricultural/ business/ developmental/ applied, etc., with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters /years from a recognized Indian or Foreign University /Institute Candidates having Master's Degree with Research/Teaching experience at a recognized Indian/Foreign University/ Institute will be eligible for relaxation in upper age limit to the extent of number of years of such experience subject to a maximum of three years. For experience, probationary period will not be reckoned. |
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DSIM |
Essential: A Master's Degree in Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Mathematical Economics/ Econometrics/ Statistics & Informatics from IIT-Kharagpur/ Applied Statistics & Informatics from IIT-Bombay with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years. OR Master's Degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years and one year post-graduate diploma in Statistics or related subjects from an Institute of repute. OR M. Stat. Degree of Indian Statistical Institute with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate of all semesters/years. OR Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) jointly offered by ISI Kolkata, IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years. |
The RBI Grade B selection process is based on three Phases i.e. Phase-I, Phase-II, and Interview (General). In the case of other posts i.e DSIM/DEPR, there shall be only one exam and directly an interview. You need to clear all these phases of the selection process in order to get selected for the post of Grade B Officer in the RBI. The below information covers the RBI Grade B exam pattern for Phase-I & II.
The Grade B Officer exam will consist of Objective Type or MCQ. It will be held for a duration of 2 hours (200 marks). The number of questions for each section mentioned is as per the previously conducted exams. The expected pattern is as follows
Sections |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
General Awareness |
80 |
80 |
2 hours |
Quantitative Aptitude |
30 |
30 |
|
English Language |
30 |
30 |
|
Reasoning |
60 |
60 |
|
Total |
200 |
200 |
After you clear Phase I of the selection process you will be called to appear for Phase II. Each paper in these-II will have a different duration. The expected Pattern is a s follows
Section |
Paper Type |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
Paper-I Economics and Social Issues |
Objective + Descriptive |
100 |
120 mins |
Paper-II English Based on Writing Skills |
Descriptive |
100 |
90 mins |
Paper-III Finance & Management |
Objective Type + Descriptive |
100 |
120 mins |
The pattern for this exam has been changed slightly, for more details check RBI Grade B New Exam Pattern article.
After you clear Phase I & II, you will be called for the next round i.e. Interview. This is the last round after which the Final Merit List will be released.
There shall be only one exam for this post and later directly an interview. Paper I and II of the DSIM posts will consist of Economics papers whereas for the DEPR posts papers will be on Statistics. The expected pattern is as follows
Subject |
Duration (min) |
Max. Marks |
Paper I - Objective |
120 |
100 |
Paper II - Descriptive |
180 |
100 |
Paper III - English Descriptive |
90 |
100 |
Candidates must know the comprehensive and latest RBI Grade B syllabus for the Prelims and Mains exam. Go through the topics carefully for the Prelims exam and make a study plan as per the topics or subjects mentioned for the RBI Grade B Recruitment exam 2022.
The information below provides the RBI Grade B Mains exam syllabus for the concerned subjects. Check the details carefully and prepare your exam strategy around them.
Get the list of RBI Grade B Books given by experts
The Reserve Bank of India released the RBI Grade B admit card on the official website. To download the admit card make use of the detailed steps below and the direct link to download RBI Grade B Admit Card is given above in the update section:
Step 1: Go to the official website of RBI, then click on Current Vacancies and Select Call Letters from there
Step 2: Carefully enter details like Login Credentials i.e. Roll number and Date of Birth.
Step 3: Your admit card will flash on the screen.
Step 4: Take a print of the admit card.
Step 5: Alternatively, you can access the RBI Official Website
Step 6: And, repeat the above steps.to download the RBI Grade B admit card.
Know RBI Grade B Salary and Job Profile!
The RBI Grade B cut-off for Phase I ((General) - DR-PY-2022) has been released. The steps to check the cut off through the official website are:
Step 1: Go to official website of RBI, then click on Current Vacancies and Select Results from there.
Step 2: Click the link to check RBI Grade B Marks & Cut Off.
Step 3: You can see the category-wise cut-off marks.
Step 4: Carefully go through the cut off and take a printout for future reference.
The table below presents the RBI Grade B Phase I Cut Off
RBI Grade B Phase I Cut Off 2022 | ||||||
Subject
|
Category-wise Cut Off | |||||
GENERAL/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
PwBD (VI, HI, LD, MD)
|
|
General Awareness
(Maximum Marks = 80) |
12 | 12 | 8 | 6.25 | 6.25 | 6.25 |
Reasoning
(Maximum Marks = 60) |
9 | 9 | 6 | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.75 |
English Language
(Maximum Marks = 30) |
4.5 | 4.5 | 3 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 |
Quantitative Aptitude
(Maximum Marks = 30) |
4.5 | 4.5 | 3 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 |
Aggregate
(Maximum Marks = 200) |
63.75 | 63.75 | 60.25 | 55.25 | 50.75 | 49.75 |
Candidates need to study the RBI Grade B syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly so that they can start preparing for the online examination. Follow the steps below to prepare better:
Get RBI Grade B study plan to prepare for the examination.
For the RBI Grade B Recruitment Online Examination, the candidates can read through some of the books listed below. Kindly note since the topics are vast, other books can also be referred to. These books will help candidates start their preparation in a certain direction. These books can be purchased online as well as in the nearest stationery stores. The RBI Grade B recommended books are:
Book |
Author/Publisher |
How will the Books Help? |
General Economics |
S K Agarwal |
For various Economics related topics, this book will be helpful. |
Finance and Management |
Ishwar c Dhingra |
This is a specially designed book for Government exams and covers all Finance and Management related topics. |
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination by RS Agarwal |
RS Agarwal |
There are a lot of concepts well explained as well as it has numerous questions to solve. |
High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin |
N D V Prasada Rao |
Complete Grammar concepts can be studied in this book. |
The RBI Grade B Gr B DR (General)-PY 2022: Result of Phase-II examination result has been declared on 11th July 2022. Below are the steps to check the RBI Grade B Result.
Step 1: Go to official website of RBI, then click on the Current Vacancies and Select Show Results from there
Step 2: A PDF will be flashed on your screen where you can check the candidates who are qualified in the phase 2 result.
Step 3: Search for your roll number using CTRL+F.
Step 4: Download and take a printout for future reference.
Candidates who clear all three RBI exam stages, Prelims, Main and Interview, are required to the verification process of the RBI Grade B document. Upon examination of all certificates, mark sheets, proof of identity, proof of residence, etc. On the basis of the data uploaded with the application forms, the examination authority, i.e. RBI, will select candidates.
Before the panelists, candidates should get the necessary list of documents:
Interview Call Letter/Admit Card
Hopefully, this information on the RBI Grade B Officer recruitment was informative and helpful. We will keep updating the information once the Reserve Bank of India releases the RBI Grade B official recruitment notification. Moreover, The RBI Grade B notification is expected to be released in the coming few weeks. You must utilize this time smartly and commence your preparation for the exam. Download the Testbook App to get easy access to all the practice tests and other study materials.
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