Understanding the educational qualification criteria for the RBI Grade B exam is crucial to avoid disqualification surprises. Below, we have covered everything you need to know about the RBI Grade B exam’s educational qualification eligibility criteria.

Educational Qualification for RBI Grade B Exam

Please note that one must have the required educational qualification as of the 1st of the month in which the RBI Grade B Manager recruitment notification is released.

Below, we have explained the minimum educational qualifications for the General posts.

Post	Minimum Educational Qualifications
General	You need to be a Graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) OR a post-graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) in aggregate of all semesters/years.

Important Note: PWBD candidates applying against Unreserved (UR) posts will not be eligible for percentage relaxation in educational qualification. However, they may be eligible for age and fee relaxation.

To understand the complete eligibility criteria including age and age relaxation, see this article.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When does RBI check the eligibility of candidates?

RBI conducts eligibility verification at the interview stage. If any information provided in the online application is found to be false or incomplete, or if the candidate doesn’t meet the eligibility criteria as determined by RBI, their candidacy is canceled. This means they are not permitted to participate in the interview.

2. Is a diploma holder eligible for the RBI Grade B manager exam?

No, someone holding only a diploma is not eligible for the RBI Grade B manager exam. The eligibility criteria require a Bachelor’s Degree or a Post Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

3. Are final-year students eligible for the RBI Grade B exam?

No, final-year students are not eligible for the RBI Grade B exam. Your final term/semester/year examination results must have been officially declared on or before the notification date.

4. Is BTech eligible for RBI Grade B?

Yes, having a BTech degree makes you eligible to apply for the RBI Grade B officer exam. The Reserve Bank of India requires a candidate to have a Bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent grade) for the general category. Besides this, you also need to fulfill the age and nationality criteria.

5. Is an MBA necessary for RBI Grade B?

No, an MBA is not necessary to apply for the RBI Grade B exam.