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RBI Grade B Exam Analysis 2023 - Section wise & Phase wise analysis of previous year paper
Edited By Vishnukumar V | Updated on May 10, 2023 04:20 PM IST | #RBI Grade B Officer
RBI Grade B exam analysis 2023 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts the RBI Grade B exam. Candidates planning to appear in the RBI Grade B exam can check the detailed RBI Grade B 2023 exam analysis here. The RBI Grade B 2023 exam analysis consists of the good attempts, the difficulty level of the RBI Grade B question papers, subject-wise analysis and weightage of the topics etc.
Aspirants can get an idea about the exam through the analysis of RBI Grade B 2023. Many leading coaching institutes like Bankersadda, Career Launcher, Wifi Study also release the RBI Grade B exam analysis 2023 after each shift is conducted. By knowing RBI Grade B 2023 exam analysis candidates can predict their chances of qualifying in the RBI Grade B.
RBI Grade B Exam Analysis 2023
In the below table, we will share the detailed RBI Grade B 2023 exam analysis, for the 2023 session of the exam. Candidates can know the exam analysis to get an idea about the exam. As per the exam pattern of RBI Grade B, the exam comprises 200 questions and the time duration to complete the questions is 120 minutes.
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Section | Total Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
General Awareness | 80 | - | - |
English Language | 30 | - | - |
Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | - | - |
Reasoning | 60 | - | - |
Total | 200 | - | - |
Quick links:
RBI Grade B Application Form 2023
RBI Assistant Grade B Officers Exam Analysis (Previous year)
From the following tables, candidates can check the detailed exam analysis of RBI Assistant Grade B Officer Phase exam for 2022, 2019, 2018 and 2017 sessions. The exam analysis of RBI Assistant Grade B consists of total questions, good attempts, the difficulty level of the question paper, and also the subject-wise weightage of questions etc.
RBI Grade B Officers Phase I Detailed exam analysis 2022 (General)
Section | Total Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
General Awareness | 80 | Moderate | 45-55 |
English Language | 30 | Easy | 23-24 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | Easy to Moderate | 20-21 |
Reasoning | 60 | Easy to Moderate | 45-47 |
Total | 200 | Easy to Moderate | 133-147 |
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RBI Grade B Officers Phase I Exam Detailed exam analysis of 2019
Section | Total Questions | Approximate time taken (in Minutes) | Good Attempts and Level of difficulty |
General Awareness | 80 | 30 | 60-65 |
English Language | 30 | 20 | 19-23 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 20 | 18-22 |
Reasoning | 60 | 50 | 40-45 |
Total | 200 | 120 | 135-145 |
RBI Grade B Section-wise Analysis
Numerical Ability | English Language | Reasoning | General Awareness |
Approximation: 5 questions | Double Error: 5-7 questions | Puzzles: 22 questions | Current Affairs 55-60 questions |
Arithmetic: 10 questions | Sentence Arrangement: 5 questions | Inequality: 3 questions | Static GK 20-25 questions |
Bar graph: 5 questions | Reading Comprehension: 9 – 10 questions | Coding-Decoding: 4 questions | |
Caselet DI: 5 questions | Error Detection: 5 questions | Blood Relation: 5 questions | |
Number series: 5 questions | Cloze Test: 5 questions | Circular arrangement: 5 questions | |
Fill in the blanks: 3-5 questions | Floor arrangement: 5 questions | ||
Scheduling: 15 questions | |||
Syllogism: 4-5 questions | |||
Logical Reasoning: 10 questions | |||
Linear rearrangement: 5 questions | |||
Miscellaneous: 5 questions |
Exam Analysis of RBI Grade B Phase I Exam 2018
Section | Total Questions | Approximate time taken (in Minutes) | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
General Awareness | 80 | 30 | 42 – 47 | Moderate – Difficult |
English Language | 30 | 20 | 18 - 20 | Easy-Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 20 | 15 – 18 | Easy -Moderate |
Reasoning | 60 | 50 | 32 – 34 | Moderate- Difficult |
Total | 200 | 120 | 105 – 115 | Moderate – Difficult |
General Awareness Section Analysis of RBI Grade B
Topics | Number of Questions | Level of Difficulty |
Current Affairs – National | 10 | Easy |
Current Affairs – International | 10-12 | Moderate to difficult |
Current Affairs – Banking | 20 | Easy to Moderate |
Current Affairs – Business | 5-6 | Moderate |
Current Affairs – Sports | 3-4 | Easy |
Current Affairs – Miscellaneous | 12 | Moderate to difficult |
Current Affairs – Important dates | 2 | Easy |
Current Affairs – Science and Technology | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
Current Affairs – Books and Authors | 4 | Moderate to difficult |
Static – History | 2 | Difficult |
Static- Geography | 1 | Difficult |
Static- Economy | 1 | Difficult |
RBI Grade B English Language Analysis
Topics | Number of questions | Level of difficulty |
Reading Comprehension (4 + 7) | 11 | Moderate to difficult |
Sentence Correction (Spot the Error) | 4-5 | Moderate |
Match the sentences (Two columns, three sentences) | 3-5 | Moderate to difficult |
Para Completion (4 sentences) | 2 | Moderate to difficult |
Statement Connection | 3-4 | Moderate |
Jumbles words ( In 6-7 paragraphs, bold words misplaced) | 4-5 | Moderate |
RBI Grade B Quantitative Aptitude Analysis
Topic | Number of questions | Level of difficulty |
Data Interpretation (Bar graph) | 5 | Moderate |
Data Interpretation (Table) | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
Number Series (Wrong numbers based) | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
Comparison of two quantities (Quantity I and Quantity II) – Topics were: TSD, Quadratic Equation, geometry etc. | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
Time and Work | 1 | Easy to Moderate |
Mensuration (Cone and cylinder based) | 1 | Moderate |
Partnership | 2 | Moderate |
Time, Speed and Distance - Boat and Streams | 1 | Easy to Moderate |
Mixture and Alligation | 1 | Easy to Moderate |
Profit, Loss and Discount | 1 | Easy to Moderate |
Simple Interest/Compound Interest | 1 | Easy to Moderate |
Time, Speed and Distance | 1 | Easy to Moderate |
Ratio and Proportion | 1 | Easy to Moderate |
Reasoning exam Analysis of RBI Grade B
Topic | Number of Questions | Level of Difficulty |
Analytical Reasoning (Linear Seating in two variables) | 5 | Easy |
Analytical Reasoning (Box Arrangement – two variables) | 5 | Moderate |
Analytical Reasoning (Blood Relation) | 5 | Easy |
Analytical Reasoning (Data Arrangement – Birth year, age and company) | 5 | Moderate |
Analytical Reasoning (Sitting Arrangement – Square table, both sides facing) | 5 | Moderate to Difficult |
Mathematical Inequalities | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
Data Sufficiency – 2 statements based | 5 | Moderate |
Direction Test | 3-4 | Moderate to Difficult |
Alphabet - symbol based (Singlets) | 3-4 | Easy |
Logical Reasoning ( Inference, CR, Decision Making, Strong & Weak Argument, Statement Conclusion, Statement and Course of Action) | 10-12 | Moderate to difficult |
Miscellaneous | 2 | Easy to Moderate |
RBI Grade B Exam Answer Key 2023
The answer key of RBI Grade B 2023 for Phase I and II will be published on the official website of RBI. The answer key will be released a few days after the exam is conducted. Candidates preparing and appearing for the exam must know how to download the answer key, its usage etc. With the help of the RBI Grade B answer key 2023, candidates will be able to spectate the marks they will score in the exam.
RBI Grade B Exam Result 2023
The Reserve Bank of India releases the result of RBI Grade B 2023 in online mode on the official website. Candidates who appeared in the exam can download the result in PDF format. The RBI Grade B result 2023 contains the roll numbers of qualified candidates. As per the selection procedure of RBI Grade B, the result is declared separately for Phase I and Phase II exam.
RBI Grade B Exam Cut off 2023
RBI will release the RBI Grade B cutoff 2023 for phase 1 and phase 2 exam. RBI releases the cut off marks for both phase I and phase II exam after the declaration of each phase’s result. The cut off is made available on the official website of RBI. The cut off is released separately for each section and a list of overall cut off will also be published. The cut off is the minimum marks a candidate needs to score in order to qualify in the respective stage of the exam. Only those candidates who score equal to or more than the cut off in each stage will become eligible to glide to the next round of RBI Grade B.
Also read - RBI Officer Grade B Admit Card 2023
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the subjects of RBI Grade B Phase-II exam?
The subjects are - Economic and Social Issues, English (Writing Skills), Finance and Management, Quantitative, Reasoning and General Awareness.
2. What was the difficulty level of RBI Grade B Phase-I exam 2023?
The overall difficulty level of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam (general) will be provided after conclusion of examination.
3. What was the difficulty level of English Language section in RBI Grade B exam?
Going by previous year trends, English is of moderate to difficult level.
4. What was the difficulty level of the General Awareness section in the RBI Grade B exam?
According to the previous year, the General Awareness section is generally of easy to moderate level.
5. What are the total marks of RBI Grade B Phase-I exam?
The total marks of RBI Grade B Phase-I exam is 200.
6. What is the marking scheme of RBI Grade B Phase-I exam?
One mark will be alloted to each question and 1/4 mark will be deducted as negative marking.
7. How long does it take to prepare for RBI Grade B?
It will generally take 9-11 months for candidates to prepare for the exam but only if candidates have sheer determination, will and have covered the syllabus well.
8. Does the RBI Grade B exam has negative marking?
Yes the preliminary and mains stage of the RBI Grade B exam has negative marking as it is conducted in online mode.
9. Is RBI Grade B difficult to crack?
No the exam is not very difficult to crack however, the competition is a bit high which makes qualifying it tough.
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Have a question related to RBI Grade B Officer ?
Hello aspirant,
There will be two phases to RBI Grade B 2024 phase I. There will be two written rounds, Phase I and Phase II, and then an interview round. Applicants will be able to be hired if they clear all three stages and meet the RBI Grade B Cut off 2024 requirements.
No notification has been released by RBI till today.
To get the most latest information, you can visit our website by clicking on the link given below.
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/rbi-grade-b-2024
Thank you
Hope this information helps you.
Sajal Trivedi 09 May,2024
Hey
Yes you are eligible.
The eligibility criteria, educational qualifications is that candidate should have passed graduation in any discipline /Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants).
Hope this helps.
aswathypadinjakkara 01 October,2021
Hello,
The eligibility for RBI Grade B Officer General is simply passed graduation in any discipline from a recognized University securing 60% aggregate, there is relaxation of 5% for reserved categories, or passed postgraduation from a recognized University securing 55% aggregate,
in case of RBI Grade B Offficer DEPR the eligibility criteria is passed Master's Degree in Economics / Integrated Economics/Econometrics / Quantitative Economics / Mathematical Economics / Course/ Finance securing 55% aggregate or passed PGDM/ MBA Finance with at least 55% aggregate,
for RBI Grade B Offficer DSIM , the eligibility criteria is Master's Degree in Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Mathematical Economics/ Econometrics/ Statistics & Informatics from IIT-Kharagpur or Applied Statistics & Informatics from IIT-Bombay securing 55% aggregate, there is relaxation of 5% for reserved categories, or passed Master's Degree in Mathematics securing 55% aggregate, there is relaxation of 5% for reserved categories, and passed one year post graduate diploma in statistics or related subjects , or passed M. Stat from Indian Statistical Institute securing 55% aggregate, or passed Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) from ISI Kolkata/IIT Kharagpur/IIM Calcutta with securing 55% aggregate.
The eligibility for RBI Grade B Officer General is simply passed graduation in any discipline from a recognized University securing 60% aggregate, there is relaxation of 5% for reserved categories, or passed postgraduation from a recognized University securing 55% aggregate,
in case of RBI Grade B Offficer DEPR the eligibility criteria is passed Master's Degree in Economics / Integrated Economics/Econometrics / Quantitative Economics / Mathematical Economics / Course/ Finance securing 55% aggregate or passed PGDM/ MBA Finance with at least 55% aggregate,
for RBI Grade B Offficer DSIM , the eligibility criteria is Master's Degree in Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Mathematical Economics/ Econometrics/ Statistics & Informatics from IIT-Kharagpur or Applied Statistics & Informatics from IIT-Bombay securing 55% aggregate, there is relaxation of 5% for reserved categories, or passed Master's Degree in Mathematics securing 55% aggregate, there is relaxation of 5% for reserved categories, and passed one year post graduate diploma in statistics or related subjects , or passed M. Stat from Indian Statistical Institute securing 55% aggregate, or passed Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) from ISI Kolkata/IIT Kharagpur/IIM Calcutta with securing 55% aggregate.
pdwords 24 September,2021
Hi,
The Rbi grade b officer duty is that
Handing the currency issues and its circulation ,
ensuring the nation's financial stability
handling government and central bank account
To become ana rbi grade b officer there will be aexam conducted which is a country wide examination in three phases
Preliminary
Mains
Interview
Who gives the best output they will get selected
But first of all you have to know about the exam syllabus
For that check the given link below
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/rbi-officer-grade-b-syllabus-exam-pattern
All the best!
Karrisaro 26 July,2021
Hey Subhi!
As a college student,you need to manage both your college studies as well as your RBI Grade-B preparation.
1.First,you need to read the syllabus thoroughly.
This link has RBI Grade - B syllabus and exam pattern.
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/rbi-officer-grade-b-syllabus-exam-pattern/amp#aoh=16255572817300&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s
2.After that make a list of best books for your preparation.
Always make the book list by keeping the syllabus in your mind.
This link has list of books for your preparation.
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/best-books-to-prepare-for-rbi-officer-grade-b/amp#aoh=16255574210320&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s
3.Make a routine for your college studies and for RBI grade B exam preparation.Follow it religiously.
4.You can also watch some videos to get to know the RBI grade - B stategy,what to read and what not to read,how to manage time ,how to keep yourself motivated throughout the preperation etc. on any platform.
5.Watch interviews of toppers to improve your communication skills and vocabulary.
Know more about the RBI grade - B exam here -
https://competition.careers360.com/exams/rbi-grade-b-officer/amp#aoh=16255578276360&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s
I hope this answer helps you.
Feel free to ask if you have any more queries.
All the best for your preparation!
As a college student,you need to manage both your college studies as well as your RBI Grade-B preparation.
1.First,you need to read the syllabus thoroughly.
This link has RBI Grade - B syllabus and exam pattern.
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/rbi-officer-grade-b-syllabus-exam-pattern/amp#aoh=16255572817300&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s
2.After that make a list of best books for your preparation.
Always make the book list by keeping the syllabus in your mind.
This link has list of books for your preparation.
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/best-books-to-prepare-for-rbi-officer-grade-b/amp#aoh=16255574210320&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s
3.Make a routine for your college studies and for RBI grade B exam preparation.Follow it religiously.
4.You can also watch some videos to get to know the RBI grade - B stategy,what to read and what not to read,how to manage time ,how to keep yourself motivated throughout the preperation etc. on any platform.
5.Watch interviews of toppers to improve your communication skills and vocabulary.
Know more about the RBI grade - B exam here -
https://competition.careers360.com/exams/rbi-grade-b-officer/amp#aoh=16255578276360&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s
I hope this answer helps you.
Feel free to ask if you have any more queries.
All the best for your preparation!
Aditi Yadav 06 July,2021
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