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    RBI Grade B Exam Analysis 2023 - Section wise & Phase wise analysis of previous year paper

    RBI Grade B Exam Analysis 2023 - Section wise & Phase wise analysis of previous year paper

    Vishnukumar VUpdated on 10 May 2023, 04:20 PM IST

    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.

    RBI Grade B Exam Analysis 2023 - Section wise & Phase wise analysis of previous year paper
    RBI Grade B exam analysis

    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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    RBI Grade B paper analysis 2023

    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)

    Q: What are the subjects of RBI Grade B Phase-II exam?
    A:

    The subjects are - Economic and Social Issues, English (Writing Skills), Finance and Management, Quantitative, Reasoning and General Awareness.

    Q: What was the difficulty level of RBI Grade B Phase-I exam 2023?
    A:

    The overall difficulty level of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam (general) will be provided after conclusion of examination.

    Q: What was the difficulty level of English Language section in RBI Grade B exam?
    A:

    Going by previous year trends, English is of moderate to difficult level.

    Q: What was the difficulty level of the General Awareness section in the RBI Grade B exam?
    A:

    According to the previous year, the General Awareness section is generally of easy to moderate level.

    Q: What are the total marks of RBI Grade B Phase-I exam?
    A:

    The total marks of RBI Grade B Phase-I exam is 200.

    Q: What is the marking scheme of RBI Grade B Phase-I exam?
    A:

    One mark will be alloted to each question and 1/4 mark will be deducted as negative marking.

    Q: How long does it take to prepare for RBI Grade B?
    A:

    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.

    Q: Does the RBI Grade B exam has negative marking?
    A:

    Yes the preliminary and mains stage of the RBI Grade B exam has negative marking as it is conducted in online mode.

    Q: Is RBI Grade B difficult to crack?
    A:

    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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    Questions related to RBI Grade B Officer

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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

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India's central banking institution, responsible for regulating monetary policy and managing currency. To appear for the RBI exams, candidates typically need a background in economics, banking, finance, and general awareness.

    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.

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    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

    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