The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released Advt No. RBISB/BA/02/2025‑26, inviting applications for 28 Specialist Officer positions in Grade A (Assistant Manager) and Grade B (Manager/Legal Officer). Eligible candidates can apply online from 11 July 2025 to 31 July 2025.
Reserve Bank of India RBIRBI Grade A & Grade B Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern & SyllabusRBI Officer Grade B 2025 : Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
1. RBI Grade B – Officer (General, DEPR, DSIM)
🧭 Phase I: Prelims (All Posts)
- Mode: Online MCQ
- Total Questions/Marks: 200 / 200
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Negative Marking: –0.25 per wrong answer
- Marks Qualify Only; not added to final merit
| Section | Qs | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 25 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 60 | 60 | 45 mins |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 mins |
✒️ Phase II: Mains
All papers are 90 minutes each.
Grade B (DR – General)
| Paper | Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Economic & Social Issues | Objective + Descriptive | 100 |
| English Writing Skills | Descriptive Only | 100 |
| Finance & Management | Objective + Descriptive | 100 |
DEPR (Economic Research)
- Economics Objective — 100
- Economics Descriptive — 100
- English Descriptive — 100
DSIM (Statistics Research)
- Statistics Objective — 100
- Statistics Descriptive — 100
- English Descriptive — 100
Negative marking applies to all objective sections.
🎤 Interview
- Marks: 75
- Shortlisted candidates from Phase II attend
- Final Merit = Phase II + Interview
2. RBI Grade A – Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha / Legal / Protocol)
🧭 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Descriptive (General English) | 100 | 90 mins |
| Paper 2 | Objective + Descriptive (Discipline-specific) | 100 | 90 mins |
- Interview: 50 marks
📘 Syllabus (Summarized)
Rajbhasha Officer
- General English: Essay, Grammar, Translation skills
- Professional (Rajbhasha): English–Hindi & Hindi–English translation; Hindi usage in official communications; linguistic terminology
Legal Officer
- English: Essay & comprehension
- Law: Constitutional Law, Contract, RBI Act, Torts, Negotiable Instruments
3. RBI Grade B – Manager (Technical: Civil / Electrical)
🧭 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Objective (Technical Knowledge) | 100 | 60 mins |
| Paper 2 | Descriptive (Technical Writing) | 100 | 180 mins |
| Interview | – | 35 | – |
- Paper 2 assessed only if Paper 1 is cleared
📚 Syllabus Overview
Grade B (DR – General)
- Economic & Social Issues: Economic growth, inflation, poverty alleviation, financial inclusion, Globalization, RBI role
- English Writing: Essay, Precis, Reading comprehension
- Finance & Management: Financial markets, banking system, corporate governance, risk management
DEPR & DSIM: Refer to advanced economics/statistics curriculum (PG level) and English writing
Rajbhasha Officer: English and Hindi grammar, translation techniques, official language mandates
Legal Officer: Constitutional Law, Contract, RBI regulations, commercial law, essay writing
Manager Technical (Civil/Electrical): Complete BE syllabus in respective discipline (structural, geotechnical, power systems, control systems, etc.)
✅ Preparation Tips
- Current Affairs & Finance: Follow RBI circulars, economic editorials, and current financial topics
- Objective Practice: Use mock tests for reasoning, quant, GK, and technical subjects
- Descriptive Practice: Write essays/precis daily; practice technical answers under timed conditions
- Interview Prep: Focus on domain knowledge, policies, RBI’s roles, and personal communication skills
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FAQs : RBI Grade A & Grade B Recruitment 2025
Q1. Are Phase I marks counted in final merit?
No, only Phase II + Interview marks are counted.
Q2. Is there negative marking in Phase I & II?
Yes, –0.25 for each wrong answer in objective papers.
Q3. Can I apply for both Grade B General & DEPR?
Yes, if eligible as per qualifications.
Q4. Is Phase II descriptive or objective?
Both. Paper I & III are mixed; Paper II is fully descriptive.
Q5. How to prepare for English Writing?
Practice essays on economic/social topics. Improve grammar, structure, and clarity.