RBI Grade B Notification 2021 - Check Vacancy, Exam Dates
RBI Grade B Notification 2021 - The Reserve Bank of India released the official notification for RBI Grade B on their official website on January 25, 2021. After the announcement of RBI Grade B notification, candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria of RBI grade B filled the application form of RBI Grade B now available on the official website.
Latest Updates for RBI Grade B Officer
- 20 Mar 2021:
RBI Grade B admit card 2021 (Phase II) is available now.
- 13 Mar 2021:
RBI Grade B Phase 1 result declared. Check details here.
- 08 Mar 2021:
Check details about RBI Grade B Cut off 2020 here
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The notification of RBI Grade B provides all important information about the RBI Grade B examination to the students. Candidates who successfully filled the application form can download the RBI Grade B admit card a week before the examination. The RBI Grade B notification explains the latest syllabus along with the exam pattern of RBI Grade B. Candidates are advised to check the latest syllabus and exam pattern before starting the preparation. According to the notification of RBI grade B, there will be three phases of examinations. To know more about RBI Grade B, read the full article below:
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RBI Grade B Notification: Highlights
Particulars | Details |
Name of the Examination | RBI Grade B |
Conducting Body | Reserve Bank of India |
Mode of Application | Online |
Mode of Examination | Online |
Examination Phases | Phase I: Screening Test/Prelims Phase II: Mains Phase III: Interview |
Application Fees | Rs. 800 |
Examination Frequency | Once a year |
RBI Grade B 2021 Notification: Important Dates
The important dates for notification of RBI Grade B will be released in the official notification. Candidates must track the important dates of RBI Grade B so that they will not miss the important events. Candidates can check the important dates in the table below. However, these dates are temporary which will be updated as per the official announcement
RBI Grade B Exam Dates
Events | Dates |
Release of RBI Grade B application form 2021 | January 28, 2021 |
Last date to fill the RBI Grade B 2021 application form | February 15, 2021 |
RBI Officer Grade B 2021 Phase - I admit card | February 26, 2021 (Released) |
RBI Grade B exam 2021 Phase - I exam (DR General, DEPR and DSIM) Paper - I | March 6, 2021 (Conducted) |
RBI Grade B 2021 Phase - I result | March 13, 2021 |
RBI Officer Grade B 2021 Phase - II admit card | March 20, 2021 |
RBI Grade B 2021 Phase - II exam (General) | April 1, 2021 |
RBI Grade B exam 2021 Phase - I exam (DEPR and DSIM) Paper - II & III | March 31, 2021 |
RBI Grade B result 2021 for phase II | May 10, 2021 (General) May 31, 2021 (DEPR and DSIM) |
Interview round | RBI Officers Grade B DR (General) 2021 start date - August 2, 2021 |
RBI Grade B Notification Eligibility Criteria 2021
The detailed eligibility criteria of RBI Grade B is mentioned in the official notification of RBI grade B 2021. As per the notification of RBI Grade B, the eligibility criteria of a candidate will be based on three parameters that are nationality, age limit and educational qualification. The average age limit to apply for this post 21 - 30 years and the upper age limit for M.Phil or PhD students is 32 - 34 years. However, the relaxation in the age limit will also be provided for the students from the reserved category. The educational qualification to apply for the RBI Grade B 2021 varies on the basis of candidates. However, the minimum qualification is a bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 60%. However, the candidates from the reserved category will get a relaxation of 5% in the aggregate marks. It is mandatory for candidates to fulfil the eligibility criteria or else the candidates will not be able to fill the application form of RBI Grade B 2021.
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RBI Grade B Notification Important Dates 2021
The conducting authority also mentions the important dates of all the major events in RBI Grade B notification 2021. Candidates must check the official notification of RBI Grade B 2021 to keep track of important dates
RBI Grade B Vacancies 2021
Candidates can check the list of vacancies released by the Reserve Bank of India for the post of RBI Grade B. Check the table below to know about the latest vacancies by RBI:
RBI Grade B - Post | Vacancy Available |
RBI Officer Grade B (DR) - General | 270 |
RBI Officer Grade B (DR) - DEPR | 29 |
RBI Officer Grade B (DR) - DSIM | 23 |
RBI Grade B Exam Fees 2021
To complete the application procedure of RBI Grade B 2021, it is important to pay the application fees of RBI Grade B. The details about the RBI Grade B application fees will be mentioned in RBI Grade B notification 2021. Candidates are required to keep their bank details ready so that there will be no hassle while filling the application form of RBI Grade B. The application fees can be paid by using a credit card/debit card or net banking, The application varies on the basis of the category to which the student belongs. The table below provides the details regarding ts RBI Grade B 2021 application fees:
RBI Grade B Application Fee
Category | Application Fee |
General/OBC | Rs. 850 |
SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 100 |
RBI staff | Nil |
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RBI Grade B Notification Exam Centres 2021
The conducting authority also provides the details about the exam centres in the official notification of RBI Grade B 2021. It is mandatory to choose the exam centre for both the prelims and mains exam. There is a list of exam centres provided in the RBI Grade B application form for both phases of examinations. Candidates can choose the exam centre at their convenience. The choice must be made during the application process. There will be no change in exam centre choice after the final submission of the application form for RBI Grade B.
RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2021
As per the RBI Grade B exam pattern. The exam will be conducted in 3 phases. Since the RBI Grade B exam 2021 will be conducted in different shifts, scores will be normalized using the equi-percentile method.
RBI Officer Grade B Phase I Exam Pattern
As per the exam pattern mentioned in the notification of RBI Grade B, there will be 200 questions divided into four sections.
Exam Pattern for RBI Officer Grade B
Subjects | Total Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Total Duration of Examination |
| 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
RBI Officer Grade B 2021 Phase II Exam Pattern
Phase II of the RBI Officer Grade B exam 2021 will have 3 papers of both objective and descriptive type questions-
Sections | Type of Question | Maximum Marks | Total Time |
Economic and Social Issues | Objective | 100 | 90 minutes |
English Writing Skills | Descriptive | 100 | 90 minutes |
Finance and Management | Objective | 100 | 90 minutes |
Total | 300 | 4 hours and 30 minutes |
RBI Officer Grade B 2021 Exam Pattern- Interview
The interview round of RBI Grade B 2021 carries 50 marks. The interview round is designed to taste a candidate’s personality, awareness regarding current events and knowledge of the banking sector.
The medium of language for the interview can be chosen by candidates.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - RBI Grade B Notification 2021 - Check Vacancy, Exam Dates
Question: How can I apply for RBI Grade B?
Answer:
Candidates need to visit the official website and fill the application form following the guidelines mentioned in the notification of RBI Grade B.
Question: What are the application fees to apply for the RBI Grade B examination?
Answer:
Candidates belonging to the General and BC category, the application fee is Rs 850.while for SC/ST categories, they have to pay an application fee of 100.
Question: How do I know that I am eligible to appear in the RBI Grade B exam?
Answer:
To appear in the RBI Grade B exam, you must have secured at least 60% marks (50% for reserved category) in the post graduation.
Question: Where can I get my RBI Grade B admit card?
Answer:
The admit card of RBI Grade B will be released in online mode at the official website by the conducting authority.
Question: What is the negative marking scheme for the RBI Grade B examination?
Answer:
There will be a negative marking of 1/4th marks of the maximum number of each question.
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My 10=57% , 12=60% and B.E.=75 am i eligible for rbi grade b Exam ??
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.
which course we have to do for RBI grade b officer after 12th completion with neet
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.
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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
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All the best!
I am a student of bcom hons second year. Making aim for RBI GRADE B. But I am not getting how to start my studies from now. That whether should I watch ga videos from now onwards or when I will be giving the exam. IN SHORT HOW A COLLEGE STUDENT SHOULD START PREPARING FOR RBI GRADE B?
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.
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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.
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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 -
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I hope this answer helps you.
Feel free to ask if you have any more queries.
All the best for your preparation!
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UPSC examination is a civil service examination in India. If you crack this examination you will be become IPS, IAS, IFS , IRS etc actually so many government position will be required from this examination.
This examination conducted by two phases one is preliminary and 2nd is mains. After clear both phase you have to clear the interview round and then you are selected. After selecting your training period is continuing for 2 years and then you are getting your job as government service officer. And during training period you also get paid from government because this time you are also a government trainee officer.
So many subjects you have to study for crack this examination like economics, law, anthropology, sociology, history, medical science, public administration, psychology, geology, commerce and accountancy, agriculture, philosophy, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, animal husbandry, current affairs etc.
For age limit candidate must be 21 years old and not less than that and upper age will be 32 years old. You have to complete your graduation degree minimum. This is the main eligibility criteria for UPSC examination.
All the best.