RBI Bank Exam

RBI Bank Exam  

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country's central bank, conducts examinations every year to recruit aspiring individuals into various posts. The RBI exams are one of the most sought-after exams as the post in RBI is considered as one of the highly prestigious jobs.  

The two most popular exams conducted by the RBI for recruitment are RBI Grade B and RBI Assistant.  

On this page, you will find all the details regarding the exam, syllabus, and important dates that would help in the exam preparation.  

RBI Grade B Job Profile 

Candidates aspiring to appear for RBI Grade B officers post will be responsible for important tasks and key functioning of the central bank. The job profile of the Grade B officer might include overseeing various accounts for the government, managing cash flow, and working on policies that would help in overall economic growth among other responsibilities.  

RBI Grade B Officer Eligibility Criteria 

The following are the requirements to appear for the RBI grade B officer exam: 

  1. The applicant must be between 21 and 30 years of age 
  1. The applicant must at least have a graduation degree with a minimum of 60% marks in a relevant field. (50% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories)

RBI Grade B Exam Dates 2024  

The following are the exam dates for RBI Grade B examinations for the year 2024: 

Category 

Exam Dates 

RBI Grade B 2024 Notification 

25 July 2024 

Commencement of RBI Grade B 2024 Application 

25 July 2024 

RBI Grade B 2024 Application End Date 

16 August 2024 

RBI Grade B 2024 Admit Card 

29 August 2024 

Phase I Online Exam of Grade B (DR)-General 

8 September 2024 

Phase I Online Exam of Grade B (DR)-DEPR (Paper I and II)/ DSIM (Paper- I) 

14 September 2024 

RBI Grade B 2024 Result 

20 September 2024 

RBI Grade B Mains Admit Card 

11 October 2024 

RBI Grade B 2024 Mains Date for (DR)-General 

19 October 2024 

RBI Grade B 2024 Mains Exam for (DR)-DEPR (Paper I and II)/ DSIM (Paper- I) 

26 October 2024 

RBI Grade B 2024 Recruitment Process 

The following are the details regarding the recruitment process for RBI Grade B exams 2024 

  1. Prelims Exam (Phase-I) 
  1. Mains Exam (Phase -II) 
  1. Interview 

RBI Grade B Exam 2024 Overview 

The following are the other important details regarding the RBI Grade B exams 2024: 

Category 

Details 

Recruiting Organisation  

Reserve Bank of India 

Job Location 

India 

Job Type 

Government Job 

Exam Type 

Online 

Application Fee 

For General/OBC/EWS/ categories - Rs.850For SC/ST/PWD categories - Rs.100 

Mode of Language  

English 

RBI Grade B vacancies 2024 

94 

Expected Salary 

Basic Pay Rs.55,200 p.m. 

Number of Attempts 

For candidates belonging the General category, the number of eligible attempts are sixFor candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EWS categories, the number of attempts is unlimited 

Negative Marking 

0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer 

RBI Assistant Exam 2024 Job Profile 

The RBI every year recruits individuals to fill the vacancies for various posts of Assistants in several departments of the RBI bank across India.The RBI Assistant is responsible for key works including maintaining records, document verifications, ensuring financial stability, attending Government Treasury work and replying to emails among other responsibilities.    

RBI Assistant Exam 2024 Overview 

The following are the details regarding the RBI Assistant Recruitment 2024: 

Category 

Details 

Recruiting Organisation 

Reserve Bank of India 

Mode of Exam 

Online 

Recruitment Process 

PrelimsMains ExamsLanguage Proficiency Test 

Application Fee 

For General/OBC categories - Rs.450For SC/ST/PWD/EXS categories - Rs.50 

RBI Assistant Salary  

Rs.45,050 p.m. 

Vacancies  

To be Notified 

Exam Dates 

To be Notified 

RBI Assistant Exams 2024 Eligibility Criteria 

The following are the eligibility criteria for RBI Assistant exams 2024: 

  1. The applicant must be an Indian origin 
  1. The applicant can also be a subject of Nepal, Bhutan or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India  
  1. The person can also be an Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India 
  1. The applicant must be between 20 and 28 years of age 

Category 

Age Relaxation 

SC/ST Categories 

5 years 

OBC Category 

3 years 

PwD Category 

10 years for General13 years for OBC15 years for SC/ST 

Ex-Servicemen 

To the extent of service rendered by them in Armed Forces plus an additional period of 3 years subject to maximum of 50 years 

Widows, Divorced, and Women judicially separated who are not re-married 

10 years 

Candidates holding work experience in RBI  

To the extent of the number of years of such experience, subject to a maximum of 3 years 

FAQs on RBI Bank Exam

  • 1. What are the two exams conducted by RBI for recruitment

    RBI conducts two exams which are RBI Grade B officer exam and RBI Assistant exam every year to recruit interested candidates to the Central Bank.  

  • 2. What is the marking scheme in RBI exams?

    The RBI exam awards one mark for every correct answer and 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. The same marking scheme is followed on the prelims as well as mains exams.  

  • 3.What are the steps to fill in the application form for RBI Grade B Officer Exam?

    The candidates are required to fill out RBI application forms online from their official website. Applications from any other mode will be rejected. The applicants can visit the RBI official website once the notification for the exam has been released and apply for the same.

  • 4. Is RBI exam conducted online or offline?

    The RBI exams are conducted online for both prelims and mains exams. 

  • 5. What is the application fee for RBI exams?

    The application fee for RBI Grade B exams is Rs. 850 for General/OBC/EWS categories and Rs.100 for SC/ST/PWB categories. The application fee for RBI Assistant exam is Rs.450 for General/OBC category and Rs.50 for SC/ST/PWD Categories.  

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