Cracking the RBI Grade B 2024 exam requires dedication, a well-crafted preparation strategy, and a meticulous approach.Â
In this article, we’ll explain the 6-month RBI Grade B preparation strategies to help you crack the exam quickly.
6-Month RBI Grade B Preparation Strategy
Our 6-month preparation strategy is an integrated study plan that’ll help you cover the RBI Grade B exam syllabus for both Phase 1 and Phase 2. If you find a particular subject or topic demanding more time, you can adjust this study plan accordingly. For a better understanding, we have explained the RBI Grade B strategy in the following manners:
- Week-Wise Study Plan
- Day-Wise Study Plan
- Subject-Wise Study Plan
But before jumping on the study plan, you must understand that we have utilised 7 days of the week and further divided them into 3 sections:
- Monday to Friday: You need to dedicate a total of 3-4 hours daily to cover 2 subjects in 2 shifts.
- Saturday: You need to dedicate a total of 6-8 hours daily to cover 2 subjects in 2 shifts.
- Sunday: We have kept Sunday for the weekly revision. On Sunday, you should revise the topics that you have covered in a week.
We’ve crafted this strategy with the understanding that most aspirants work from Monday to Friday. Hence, we extend hours on Saturday and keep Sunday for revision. Below is the overview of our 6-Month RBI Grade B preparation strategy.
You can start our RBI Grade B strategy plan from Monday of any week. In this strategy, we have given priority to the topics based on the detailed analysis of the previous years’ papers.
After understanding the overview of the RBI Grade B study plan, let’s look at the week-wise strategy, allowing you to understand how to follow this plan.
Week-Wise 6-Month RBI Grade B Strategy
Here is the 6-month strategy for the RBI Grade B 2024 exam, divided into 26 weeks.
Week-Wise 6-Month RBI Grade B Strategy | ||||
Week | Shift 1 | Shift 2 | ||
Subject 1 | Days + Time | Subject 2 | Days + Time | |
1-5 | Management | Mon to Fri: 3 Hours Sat: 6 Hours | Reasoning | Mon to Fri: 1 Hour Sat 2: Hours |
6-8 | Finance | Mon to Fri: 2 Hours Sat: 4 Hours | Reasoning | Mon to Fri: 1 Hour Sat: 2 Hours |
9-16 | Finance | Mon to Fri: 2 Hours Sat: 4 Hours | Quantitative Aptitude | Mon to Fri: 2 Hours Sat: 4 Hours |
17-18 | General English | Mon to Fri: 2 Hours Sat: 4 Hours | Economic & Social Issues | Mon to Fri: 2 Hours Sat: 4 Hours |
19-20 | Current Affairs | Mon to Fri: 2 Hours Sat: 4 Hours | Economic & Social Issues | Mon to Fri: 2 Hours Sat: 4 Hours |
21 | Current Affairs | Mon to Fri: 2 Hours Sat: 4 Hours | Descriptive English | Mon to Fri: 2 Hours Sat: 4 Hours |
22-26 | Current Affairs | Mon to Fri: 3 Hours Sat: 6 Hours | Revision of QRE | Mon to Fri: 1 Hour Sat: 2 Hours |
After getting familiar with the week-wise RBI Grade B preparation strategy, let’s understand the day-wise study plan for each subject.
Management Strategy for RBI Grade B
Management is one of the highest-scoring components of the RBI Grade B Phase 2. It is easy to understand, and its scope is limited as it is a static component without current affairs. However, one needs to revise it multiple times as, being a theoretical component, retention can be a problem.
Important Note
In this strategy, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:
Day Wise Management Strategy for RBI Grade B
Here is a day-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B Management:
Day Wise Management Strategy for RBI Grade B | |||
Day | Syllabus Topic | Primary Source | Additional Source |
Day 1-2 | Motivation Part 1 | Chapter 15 Principles and Practice of Management by L.M. Prasad (10th edition) | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://www.managementstudyguide.com/motivation-articles.htm |
Day 3 | Motivation Part 2 | Chapter 15 Principles and Practice of Management by L.M. Prasad (10th edition) | NA |
Day 4-5 | Communication | Chapter 17 Principles and Practice of Management by L.M. Prasad (10th edition) | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://www.managementstudyguide.com/communication-basics-articles.htm |
Day 6 | Leadership – Part 1 | Chapter 16 Principles and Practice of Management by L.M. Prasad (10th edition) | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://www.managementstudyguide.com/leadership-articles.htm |
Day 7 – Sunday | |||
Day 8-9 | Leadership – Part 2 | Chapter 16 Principles and Practice of Management by L.M. Prasad (10th edition) | NA |
Day 10-11 | General Management – Part 1 | Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 Principles and Practice of Management by L.M. Prasad (10th edition) | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://www.managementstudyguide.com/all-subjects.htm |
Day 12-13 | General Management – Part 2 | Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 Principles and Practice of Management by L.M. Prasad (10th edition) | NA |
Day 14 – Sunday | |||
Day 15-16 | General Management – Part 3 | Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 Principles and Practice of Management by L.M. Prasad (10th edition) | NA |
Day 17-18 | General Management – Part 4 | Chapter 14 and Chapter 18 Principles and Practice of Management by L.M. Prasad (10th edition) | NA |
Day 19 | Fundamentals of Organizational Behaviour | Chapter 1 Organisational Behaviour by L.M. Prasad 2021 Edition | NA |
Day 20 | Personality and Perception | Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 Organisational Behaviour by L.M. Prasad 2021 Edition | NA |
Day 21 – Sunday | |||
Day 22 | Personality and Perception | Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 Organisational Behaviour by L.M. Prasad 2021 Edition | NA |
Day 23-24 | Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Behaviour | Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 Organisational Behaviour by L.M. Prasad 2021 Edition | NA |
Day 25-26 | Conflict | Chapter 7 Organisational Behaviour by L.M. Prasad 2021 Edition | NA |
Day 27 | Organizational Change and Reinforcement | Chapter 20 Organisational Behaviour by L.M. Prasad 2021 Edition | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://www.managementstudyguide.com/change-management-articles.htm |
Day 28 – Sunday | |||
Day 29 | Organizational Change and Reinforcement | Chapter 20 Organisational Behaviour by L.M. Prasad 2021 Edition | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://www.managementstudyguide.com/change-management-articles.htm |
Day 30-31 | Corporate Governance | Unit 3 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance by B.N. Ghosh | NA |
Day 32-34 | Ethics | Unit 1 and Unit 2 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance by B.N. Ghosh | NA |
Day 35 – Sunday |
Now that you have understood the day-wise Management preparation strategy for RBI Grade B, it’s time to understand how to prepare Logical Reasoning.
Logical Reasoning Strategy for RBI Grade B
Historically, the reasoning section of the exam has been challenging. However, students should not be disheartened by its difficulty. Consider this challenge an unexpected advantage, as this component primarily serves a qualifying purpose. Scoring a modest 15-20 marks can suffice.
Puzzles and Sitting Arrangements carry significant weight in the exam. While some focus solely on these, it’s a risky strategy due to their time-consuming nature. Aspirants may struggle to solve these questions during the actual exam.
Important Note: Your goal is not to solve all 60 questions but to target 15-20 with 100% accuracy. You must also learn the Art of Picking up the right questions in the exam.
Important Note
In this plan, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:
Day Wise Logical Reasoning Strategy for RBI Grade B
Here is a day-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B Logical Reasoning:
Day Wise Strategy for RBI Grade B Logical Reasoning | |||
Day | Syllabus Topic | Primary Source | Additional Source |
Day 1-5 | Alphabetical and Alphanumerical Series | Chapter 10, 11 (Section I) A modern approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 Edition) | NA |
Day 6 | Coding and decoding | Chapter 9 (Part 2) How to prepare Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma (7th Edition) | Chapter 4 (Section I) A modern approach to Verbal & non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 Edition) |
Day 7 – Sunday | |||
Day 8-10 | Coding and decoding | Chapter 9 (Part 2) How to prepare Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma (7th Edition) | Chapter 4 (Section I) A modern approach to Verbal & non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 Edition) |
Day 11-13 | Syllogism | Chapter 1 (Part 1 – Section 2) How to prepare Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma (7th Edition) | NA |
Day 14 – Sunday | |||
Day 15 | Syllogism | Chapter 1 (Part 1 – Section 2) How to prepare Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma (7th Edition) | NA |
Day 16-19 | Direction Sense | Chapter 3 (Part 2) How to prepare Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma (7th Edition) | Chapter 8 (Section I) A modern approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 Edition) |
Day 20 | Inequality | Chapter 15 How to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | NA |
Day 21 – Sunday | |||
Day 22 | Inequality | Chapter 15 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | NA |
Day 23-24 | Ranking and order | Chapter 12 (Section I) A modern approach to Verbal & non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 Edition) | NA |
Day 25-27 | Blood Relation | Chapter 2 (Part 2) How to prepare Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma (7th Edition) | Chapter 5 (Section I) A modern approach to Verbal & non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 Edition) |
Day 28 – Sunday | |||
Day 29-34 | Seating Arrangement | Chapter 2 (Part 1 – Section 1) How to prepare Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma (7th Edition) | NA |
Day 35 – Sunday | |||
Day 36-37 | Seating Arrangement | Chapter 2 (Part 1 – Section 1) How to prepare Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma (7th Edition) | NA |
Day 38-41 | Puzzles | Chapter 6 (Section I) A modern approach to Verbal & non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 Edition) | NA |
Day 42 – Sunday | |||
Day 43-47 | Puzzles | Chapter 6 (Section I) A modern approach to Verbal & non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 Edition) | NA |
Day 48 | Input output | Chapter 10 (Part 2) How to prepare Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma (7th Edition) | NA |
Day 49 – Sunday | |||
Day 50 | Input output | Chapter 10 (Part 2) How to prepare Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma (7th Edition) | NA |
Day 51 | Statement Assumption | Chapter 5 (Part 2) How to prepare Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma (7th Edition) | Chapter 3 (Section II) A modern approach to Verbal & non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 Edition) |
Day 52 | Statement Course of Action | Chapter 7 (Part 2) How to prepare Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma (7th Edition) | Chapter 4 (Section II) A modern approach to Verbal & non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 Edition) |
Day 53 | Statement Cause and Effect | Chapter 8 (Section II) A modern approach to Verbal & non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 Edition) | NA |
Day 54 | Statement Argument | Chapter 2 (Section II) A modern approach to Verbal & non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 Edition) | NA |
Day 55 | Statement and Conclusion | Chapter 4 (Part 2) How to prepare Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma (7th Edition) | Chapter 5 (Section II) A modern approach to Verbal & non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 Edition) |
Day 56 – Sunday |
Now that you have understood the day-wise Reasoning preparation strategy for RBI Grade B, it’s time to understand how to prepare Finance.
Finance Strategy for RBI Grade B
Students without a background in Finance should approach this component without any apprehensions. The Finance covered in the RBI Grade B syllabus isn’t the specialised Finance studied by MBA or CFA candidates; it falls under the category of ‘General Finance.’ This implies that anyone, irrespective of their background, can comprehend it. By focusing on grasping the fundamental concepts, you can achieve a solid understanding of finance.
Important Note
In this plan, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:
Day Wise Finance Strategy for RBI Grade B
Here is a day-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B Finance:
Day Wise Finance Strategy for RBI Grade B | |||
Day | Syllabus Topic | Primary Source | Additional Source |
Day 1 | Introduction to the Indian Financial System | Chapter 29 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 2-3 | Time Value of Money | Chapter 21 Accounting and Financial Management (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 4-6 | Primary and Secondary Market – Bond Market | Chapter 32 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://www.indiainfoline.com/knowledge-center/bonds/different-types-of-bonds |
Day 7 – Sunday | |||
Day 8-10 | Basics of Derivatives – FFS | Chapter 36 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 11 | Basics of Derivatives – Options (P2) | Chapter 36 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 12-13 | Primary and Secondary Market – Equity Market | Chapter 31 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 14 – Sunday | |||
Day 15 | Primary and Secondary Market – Equity Market | Chapter 31 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://rbi.org.in/scripts/FS_Overview.aspx?fn=6 |
Day 16-18 | Primary and Secondary Market – Debt Market | Chapter 30 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
NA | Primary and Secondary Market – Forex Market | Chapter 33 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 19 | Alternate Sources of Finance | Chapter 37 and Chapter 38 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 20 | Banking System in India – Structure and Developments | Chapter 21 and Chapter 22 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://groww.in/banking |
Day 21 – Sunday | |||
Day 22-23 | Banking System in India – Structure and Developments | Chapter 21 and Chapter 22 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://groww.in/banking |
Day 24-27 | RBI and Its Functions | Chapter 27 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://rbi.org.in/Scripts/AboutusDisplay.aspx |
Day 28 – Sunday | |||
Day 29-30 | Financial Institution | Chapter 23 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 31-32 | Non-Banking System | Chapter 25 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/FAQView.aspx?Id=92 |
Day 33 | Financial Inclusion | Chapter 16, 36 and 41 Principles and Practices of Banking (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://rbi.org.in/scripts/FS_Overview.aspx?fn=2754 |
Day 34 | Development in the Digital Payment System | Chapter 44, 46 and 50 Principles and Practices of Banking (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://rbi.org.in/scripts/FS_Overview.aspx?fn=9 |
Day 35 – Sunday | |||
Day 36-37 | Role of IT in Banking and Financial System | Chapter 42, 47 and 48 Principles and Practices of Banking (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://rbi.org.in/scripts/FS_Overview.aspx?fn=2765 |
Day 38-39 | Corporate Governance in Banks | You have already covered the basics of Corporate Governance in Management, now just cover certain RBI directives of Corporate Governance, to be followed in Banks. You can cover the same, through following link – https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=12078 | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/PublicationsView.aspx?Id=19613 |
Day 40 | Global Financial System and Int. Banking | Chapter 34 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 41 | Financial Risk Management | In this chapter, cover Various types of risk faced by banks and here the most important topic to cover is Basel Norms, which can be covered from the following link – https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/basel-norms/ | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://www.matellio.com/blog/10-major-risks-faced-banks-2020/ |
Day 42 – Sunday | |||
Day 43-45 | Financial Risk Management | In this chapter, cover Various types of risk faced by banks and here the most important topic to cover is Basel Norms, which can be covered from the following link – https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/basel-norms/ | For additional Explanation and Material, you can refer to the following link – https://www.matellio.com/blog/10-major-risks-faced-banks-2020/ |
Day 46-48 | Introduction to Basics of Accounting | Chapter 1,2 and 3 Accounting and Financial Management (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 49 – Sunday | |||
Day 50-54 | Financial Statement – Income Statement (P/L account) | Chapter 17 Accounting and Financial Management (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 55 | Financial Statement – Balance Sheet | Chapter 12 Accounting and Financial Management (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 56 – Sunday | |||
Day 57-60 | Financial Statement – Balance Sheet | Chapter 12 Accounting and Financial Management (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 61-62 | Financial Statement – Cash Flow | Chapter 16 Accounting and Financial Management (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 63 – Sunday | |||
Day 64-68 | Ratios Analysis | Chapter 20 Accounting and Financial Management (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
NIL | Union Budget – Concepts, approach and broad trends | Chapter 17 and 18 Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, 15th Edition | NA |
Day 69 | Inflation | Chapter 14 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 70 – Sunday | |||
Day 71-72 | Inflation | Chapter 14 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
Day 73 | Public Private Partnership | Cover the Basics of PPP from the following link – https://www.pppinindia.gov.in/faqs | NA |
Day 74 – 76 | Recent Developments in the Global Financial System and its impact on Indian financial system | Current Affairs | NA |
Day 77 – Sunday |
Now that you have understood the day-wise Finance preparation strategy for RBI Grade B, it’s time to understand how to prepare Quant.
Quantitative Aptitude Strategy for RBI Grade B
Historically, the quantitative section of the exam has been challenging. However, students should not be disheartened by its difficulty, as this component primarily serves a qualifying purpose. Scoring a modest 5-7 marks can suffice.
Remember this: Your goal is not to solve all 30 questions but to target 5-7 with 100% accuracy. You must also learn the Art of Picking up the right questions in the exam. In case of a time crunch, even learning limited Topics, but at a hard level, can solve the purpose.
Important Note
In this plan, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:
Day Wise Quantitative Aptitude Strategy for RBI Grade B
Here is a day-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B Quantitative Aptitude:
Day Wise Quantitative Aptitude Strategy for RBI Grade B | |||
Day | Syllabus Topic | Primary Source | Additional Source |
Day 1-3 | Basic Fundamentals | Chapter 2 (Part 1) Chapter 1,2 (Part 2) How to Prepare Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma ( 7th edition) | NA |
Day 4 | HCF and LCM | Chapter 1 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 1 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 5 | Number System | Chapter 1 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 1 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 6 | Percentage | Chapter 4 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 11 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 7 – Sunday | |||
Day 8-9 | Percentage | Chapter 4 How to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 11 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 10-12 | Ratio and Proportion | Chapter 5 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 13 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 13 | Profit and Loss | Chapter 7 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 12 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 14 – Sunday | |||
Day 15-17 | Profit and Loss | Chapter 7 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 12 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 18-19 | Simple Interest | Chapter 8 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 23 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 20 | Compound Interest | Chapter 8 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 23 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 21 – Sunday | |||
Day 22-23 | Compound Interest | Chapter 8 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 23 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 24-25 | Partnership | Chapter 14 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) | NA |
Day 26-27 | Problem on Ages & Average | Chapter 8 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) | NA |
Day 28 – Sunday | |||
Day 29 | Problem on Ages & Average | Chapter 3 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 6 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 30-33 | Time and work | Chapter 9 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 17 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 34 | Pipes and Cistern | Chapter 16 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) | NA |
Day 35 – Sunday | |||
Day 36-40 | Time and Distance | Chapter 10,11 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 18 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 41 | Boats and Stream | Chapter 11 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 19 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 42 – Sunday | |||
Day 43-47 | Mixture and Allegation & Quadratic Equation | Chapter 6 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) Chapter 16 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 21 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 48 | Number series | Chapter 35 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) | NA |
Day 49 – Sunday | |||
Day 50 | Number series | Chapter 35 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) | NA |
Day 51-55 | Mix data interpretation | Chapter 1 (Part 1) How to Prepare Data Interpretation for CAT by Arun Sharma (7th edition) | NA |
NA | Permutation and combination | Chapter 18 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 30 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
NA | Probability | Chapter 19 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 31 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
NA | Mensuration 2D | Chapter 12 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 25 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
NA | Mensuration 3D | Chapter 12 How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma (10th Edition) | Chapter 25 Quantitative Aptitude by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal (2022 edition) |
Day 56 – Sunday |
Now that you have understood the day-wise Quant preparation strategy for RBI Grade B, it’s time to understand how to prepare ESI.
Economic and Social Issues Strategy for RBI Grade B
Historically, the ESI paper consistently emphasises current affairs, attributing a significant weightage to this aspect in contrast to static topics.
Therefore, it’s crucial to approach ESI Topics with the understanding that mere comprehension of these Topics won’t be enough to achieve a high score. The examination predominantly features questions rooted in current affairs. Hence, while studying, aim to cover these Topics within a defined timeframe, refraining from excessive immersion into intricate concepts.
Important Note
In this plan, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:
Day Wise Economic and Social Issues Strategy for RBI Grade B
Here is a day-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B Economic and Social Issues:
Day Wise Economic and Social Issues Strategy for RBI Grade B | |||
Day | Syllabus Topic | Primary Source | Additional Source |
Day 1-3 | Measurement of Growth | Chapter 1 and 2 Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, 15th Edition | NA |
Day 4 | Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation | Chapter 11, 12, and 15 Indian Economy by V.K. Puri, S.K. Misra and Bharat Garg, 41st Edition | NA |
Day 5 | Sustainable Development and Environmental Issue | Chapter 19 Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, 15th Edition | Read More from SDG website https://sdgs.un.org/goals |
Day 6 | Economic History of India | Chapter 4, 5, and 6 Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, 15th Edition | NA |
Day 7- Sunday | |||
Day 8-11 | Fiscal policy since reforms of 1991 | Chapter 17 and 18 Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, 15th Edition | NA |
Day 12-13 | Monetary policy since the reforms of 1991 | Chapter 12 Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, 15th Edition | For Recent Policy Rates, refer https://www.rbi.org.in/ |
Day 14 – Sunday | |||
Day 15 | Monetary policy since the reforms of 1991 | Chapter 12 Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, 15th Edition | For Recent Policy Rates, refer https://www.rbi.org.in/ |
Day 16-17 | Opening up of the Indian economy, Balance of Payments | Chapter 15 Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, 15th Edition | NA |
Day 18 | International Economic Institutions | Chapter 16 Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, 15th Edition | About WTO https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/thewto_e.htm About IMF https://www.imf.org/en/About About World Bank https://www.worldbank.org/en/who-we-are |
Day 19 | Regional Economic cooperation | For ASEAN https://asean.org/ For BRICS http://infobrics.org/ For SCO http://eng.sectsco.org/cooperation/20170110/192193.html For SAARC https://www.saarc-sec.org/index.php/about-saarc/about-saarc | NA |
Day 20 | Industrial and labour policy, Industrial development | Chapter 9 Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, 15th Edition | NA |
Day 21 – Sunday | |||
Day 22 | Indian Agriculture | Chapter 8 Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, 15th Edition | Read More from Niti Ayog Website https://www.niti.gov.in/strengthening-indian-agriculture-ecosystem |
NA | Services sector in India | Chapter 10 Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, 15th Edition | NA |
NA | Export Import policy | For EXPORT IMPORT POLICY, follow https://www.investindia.gov.in/exim | NA |
NA | Political economy | For POLITICAL ECONOMY, follow BRITANNICA https://www.britannica.com/money/political-economy | Read More from IMF https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/fandd/issues/2020/06/political-economy-of-economic-policy-jeff-frieden#:~:text=Political%20economy%20is%20about%20how,of%20economic%20activity%20around%20elections. |
Day 23 | International Economic Issues | For ASIAN FINANCIAL CRISIS https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/1998/06/imfstaff.htm For GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/156019/adbi-wp164.pdf For US-CHINA TRADE WAR https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/reser_e/ersd202004_e.htm | Read More from BRITANNICA https://www.britannica.com/money/topic/Asian-financial-crisis |
Day 23 | Recommendations of Economic Survey and Budget | Current Union Budget and Economic Survey | NA |
NA | Indian Money and Financial Markets | Chapter 29, 30, 31, 32 and 36 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
NA | Role of Indian banks and RBI in development process | Chapter 21, 22 and 27 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (JAIIB) 2023 (1st Edition) | NA |
NA | Public Finance | Chapter 17 and 18 Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, 15th Edition | NA |
Day 24 | Multiculturalism | Chapter 17 and 18 Sociology: Principles of Sociology with an introduction to Social thought by CN Shankar Rao, 7th Edition | NA |
Day 24 | Demographic trends | Chapter 45 Sociology: Principles of Sociology with an introduction to Social thought by CN Shankar Rao, 7th Edition | NA |
Day 25 | Urbanization and Migration | Chapter 15 Sociology: Principles of Sociology with an introduction to Social thought by CN Shankar Rao, 7th Edition | NA |
Day 25 | Gender Issues | Chapter 16 Sociology: Principles of Sociology with an introduction to Social thought by CN Shankar Rao, 7th Edition | NA |
Day 26 – 27 | Social Justice | Chapter 48 Sociology: Principles of Sociology with an introduction to Social thought by CN Shankar Rao, 7th Edition | NA |
Day 28 – Sunday |
Now that you have understood the day-wise ESI preparation strategy for RBI Grade B, it’s time to understand how to prepare English.
English Strategy for RBI Grade B
Preparing for the English section in RBI Grade B Phase 1 requires a strategic approach to enhance grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. A thorough review of grammar rules can significantly enhance performance in this section.
Important Note
In this plan, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:
Day Wise English Strategy for RBI Grade B
Here is a day-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B English:
Day Wise Strategy for RBI Grade B English | |||
Day | Syllabus Topic | Primary Source | Additional Source |
Day 1 | Part of Speech | Chapter 4 (Book 1. Grammar) High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin Revised by Dr N.D.V. PRASADA RAO (Regular Edition) | NA |
Day 1 | Structure of Speech | Chapter 1 and 2 (Book 1. Grammar) High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin Revised by Dr N.D.V. PRASADA RAO (Regular Edition) | NA |
Day 2-3 | Subject Verb Agreement | Chapter 17 (Part II of Book 2. Composition) High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin Revised by Dr N.D.V. PRASADA RAO (Regular Edition) | NA |
Day 4-5 | Noun | Chapter Noun (Unit – III Part – A) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
NA | Pronoun | Chapter Pronoun (Unit – III Part – A) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
Day 6 | Verb and Tenses | Chapter Verb, Non-Finite Verb (Unit – II Part – A) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
Day 7 – Sunday | |||
Day 8 | Verb and Tenses | Chapter The Function of Tenses (Unit – I Part – A) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
Day 9 | Modals | Chapter Modals (Unit – I Part – A) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
Day 10 | Conditional Sentences | Chapter 7 English for general competitions from Plinth to Paramount by Neetu Singh (2023 edition) | NA |
Day 11 | Preposition and Complex Prepositions | Chapter Prepositions (Unit – IV Part – A) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
Day 12 | Conjunctions | Chapter 40 (Book 1. Grammar) High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin Revised by Dr N.D.V. PRASADA RAO (Regular Edition) | NA |
NA | Articles | Chapter Articles (Unit – III Part – A) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
Day 13 | Adjectives | Chapter Adjectives (Unit – IV Part – A) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
Day 13 | Determiners | Chapter Adjectives (Unit – IV Part – A) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
Day 13 | Adverbs | Chapter Adverb (Unit – IV Part – A) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
NA | Active Passive Voice | Chapter Voice (Unit – I Part – A) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
Day 13 | Rearrangement – Para jumbles | Chapter Sequence of Sentences (Part – C) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
Day 13 | Cloze – Test | Chapter Cloze Test (Part – B) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
Day 13 | Reading comprehension | Chapter Objectives Comprehension (Part – C) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
NA | Phrasal Verbs | Chapter Phrasal Verbs (Unit – V Part – A) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
NA | Idioms and phrases | Chapter Idioms and Phrases (Unit – V Part – A) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
NA | Synonyms | Chapter Synonymous and Antonyms (Part – B) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
NA | Antonyms | Chapter Synonymous and Antonyms (Part – B) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
NA | One word substitution | Chapter One Word Substitution (Part – B) Arihant Revised Edition Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
Day 14 – Sunday |
Now that you have understood the day-wise English preparation strategy for RBI Grade B, it’s time to understand how to prepare Descriptive English.
Descriptive English Strategy for RBI Grade B
Descriptive English is one of the most underrated components. Many aspirants leave the preparation of this component till the last minute. But only a few understand that Descriptive English is a low-hanging fruit. You can excel in this component by practising for 20-30 minutes daily. So, you may start small, but start early before waiting for the last-minute rush.
Important Note
In this plan, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:
Day Wise Descriptive English Strategy for RBI Grade B
Here is a day-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B Descriptive English:
Day Wise Descriptive English Strategy for RBI Grade B | |||
Day | Syllabus Topic | Primary Source | Additional Source |
Day 1 – 2 | Essay Writing | Chapter 1 (Part A) Arihant Descriptive English by S.P. Bakshi and Richa Sharma (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
Day 3 – 4 | Precis Writing | Chapter 4 (Part A) Arihant Descriptive English by S.P. Bakshi and Richa Sharma (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
Day 5 – 6 | Reading Comprehension | Chapter 1 (Part B) Arihant Descriptive English by S.P. Bakshi and Richa Sharma (Revised Edition 2023) | NA |
Day 7 – Sunday |
Now that you have understood the day-wise Descriptive English preparation strategy for RBI Grade B, it’s time to understand how to prepare Current Affairs.
Current Affairs Strategy for RBI Grade B
Current affairs is one of the most talked about components among aspirants because of its vast nature. The vastness of current affairs and their factual nature make them a really tough nut to crack. The only mantra to excel in current affairs is to keep revising and attempting a lot of MCQs to have better retention.
Important Note
In this plan, we are utilising all 7 days of the week in the following manner:
For Phase 1 of the RBI Grade B Examination, it is desirable that you should cover the Current Affairs of 5 Months before the Phase 1 Exam. For Phase 2, you should cover the Current Affairs of 6 Months before the Phase 2 Exam.
- As we have mentioned in one of our previous articles, the RBI Grade B notification is expected to be released in June 2024, after the general election. This means that the Phase 1 exam is expected to be in August 2024 and the Phase 2 exam in September 2024. If this scenario is true, you have to start reading Current Affairs from March 2024.
- If there is a delay in Notification, you should start reading current affairs from later months.
- In case of a time crunch and you are unable to cover 5 months of Current Affairs before Phase 1, you should cover at least 3 months of Current Affairs on priority.
You should start covering Current Affairs from 1st March 2024. However, there can be 2 scenarios:
Scenario 1 | |
You have reached the Current Affairs Component before or on 1st March 2024. | |
Action Point | How to Proceed |
You are advised to revise the covered components (Management, Finance, Quant, etc.) and avoid covering Current Affairs till 1st January 2024. | You have to start reading Current Affairsfrom 1st March 2024.You should start from the Current Affairs of February 2023.You should start covering the week-wise week Current Affairs of February Month.For example, starting on 1st March, you should cover the Current Affairs of the 1st and 2nd week of February and the 2nd week of March.If you have some time left after covering week-wise Current Affairs, then utilise that time to revise the covered portion. |
Scenario 2 | |
You have reached the Current Affairs Component after 1st March 2024 | |
Action Point | How to Proceed |
You are required to pace up the coverage and cover the current affairs starting from December 2023 so that you can complete the Current affairs of February month as of 31st March 2023. | For example, you have reached the Current Affairs component on 15th April 2023. Then you should try to cover the Current Affairs of February Month by 1st May 2024, June by 16th March 2024, and April by 31st May 2024. |
Week-Wise Current Affairs Strategy for RBI Grade B
Here is a week-wise preparation strategy for RBI Grade B Current Affairs:
Week-Wise Strategy for RBI Grade B Current Affairs in Scenario 1 | |||
Week | Syllabus Topic | Primary Source | Additional Source |
Week 1 and Week 2 | Current Affairs for February Week 1 and Week 2 | PIBThe Hindu/Live Mint | Youtube Videos: 1. CT360 Series 2. Perspective 360 Series 3. Finance 360 Series |
Week 3 and Week 4 | Current Affairs for February Week 3 and Week 4 | ||
Week 5 and Week 6 | Current Affairs for March Week 1 and Week 2 | ||
Week 8 and Week 13 | Follow the same sequence to cover Current Affairs after the release of Exam Notification |
Week-Wise Strategy for RBI Grade B Current Affairs in Scenario 2 | |||
Week | Syllabus Topic | Primary Source | Additional Source |
Week 1 (16th – 22nd April) | Current Affairs for February Week 1 and Week 2 | PIBThe Hindu/Live Mint | Youtube Videos: 1. CT360 Series 2. Perspective 360 Series 3. Finance 360 Series |
Week 2 (23rd – 28th April) | Current Affairs for February Week 3 and Week 4 | ||
Later weeks | Follow the same sequence to cover Current Affairs after the release of Exam Notification |
Download the RBI Grade B 6 Month Day-Wise Study Plan in PDF.
Here is a video explaining the 7-Months RBI Grade B preparation strategy.
Final Preparation Strategy Tips
- Allocate more time to weak areas while maintaining a balance.
- Regularly practise mock tests for time management and exam simulation.
- Review your performance, identify mistakes, and learn from them.
- Keep a separate notebook for important formulas, concepts, and notes.
- Prioritise understanding over rote memorisation.
- Stay physically active and maintain a healthy lifestyle for optimal performance.
Conclusion
Success in the RBI Grade B exam demands a combination of careful planning, consistent effort, and adaptability. In this article, we have mentioned the day-wise RBI Grade B preparation strategy for every subject. You can customise this study plan according to your needs, strengths and weaknesses, and available time. Staying updated on current affairs and leveraging effective revision techniques are the cornerstones of a robust preparation strategy.
FAQs
Break your study into smaller goals, celebrate achievements, and take short breaks. Also, stay connected with fellow aspirants for support and motivation.
While self-study is possible, coaching can provide structured guidance. Choose based on personal preferences and learning style.
Stay updated on economic and banking developments. Practise mock interviews and express your thoughts clearly during the interviews. It’s worth noting that you can opt for either Hindi or English as your interview language—choose the one that best aligns with your comfort and proficiency.
Enrolling in a test series is highly recommended as it helps in practising time management, identifying weak areas, and getting accustomed to the exam pattern.