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

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.

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

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)

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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Questions related to RBI Grade B Officer

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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

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Hope this information helps you.

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 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.

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!

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.

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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.


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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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