Understanding the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam pattern is crucial in determining if this exam aligns with your strengths and background. With the right information about the pattern of the RBI Grade B exam, you can also ensure your study materials perfectly align with the exam requirement, prioritize high-weightage sections, and create a focused study plan.

Here’s a breakdown of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam pattern as per the latest official RBI Grade B notification.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Pattern 2024

Here is the RBI Grade B Phase 1 pattern:

RBI Grade B Exam Phase 1 Pattern
Subject	Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
General Awareness	80	80	25 minutes
Reasoning Ability	60	60	45 minutes
English	30	30	25 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	30	30	25 minutes
Total	200	200	120 minutes

Important Note: PwBD candidates, with 40% or more disability, who have physical limitations to type/write including that of speed shall be allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of the examination whether availing the facility of a scribe or not.

Here, you can download the RBI Grade B PYQs from 2023 to 2019.

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Additional Details of RBI Grade B Exam Phase 1 Pattern

Here are some other essential RBI Grade B officer 2024 Phase 1 pattern details:

RBI Grade B Exam Phase 1 Pattern
Mode	Online
Paper Structure	Objective-Type (MCQs)
Nature	Qualifying
Language	Hindi & English (Except the test of English)
Total Number of Questions	200
Total Marks	200
Overall Cut-Off Marks	Decided as per the calling ratio
Sectional Cut-Off Marks	Decided as per the calling ratio
Negative Marking	0.25 (1/4th for every wrong answer)
Total Duration	2 Hours
Sectional Timing	Yes

Candidates who achieve the minimum qualifying marks (overall as well as section-wise) set by RBI in the Prelims exam are eligible to appear for Phase 2.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam bilingual?

Yes, the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam is bilingual. This means the question paper and answer choices will be available in both English and Hindi (except for the English Language test).

2. Which subject has more weightage in the RBI Grade B Phase 1?

A. General Awareness (GA) carries the highest weightage, 80 marks.
B. Reasoning Ability carries the second highest weightage, 60 marks.
C. English Language & Quantitative Aptitude hold equal weightage, 30 marks each.

3. How long is the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam?

The RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam lasts for 2 hours with different sectional timing for each subject.
1. General Awareness (GA): 25 minutes
2. Reasoning Ability: 45 minutes
3. English Language: 25 minutes
4. Quantitative Aptitude: 25 minutes

4. What are the⁠ requirements for a scribe in the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam?

At the time of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam, those PwBD candidates (with 40% or more disability) who have physical limitations in typing/writing, including that of speed, would be allowed the facility to use the service of a scribe. However, such candidates will have to arrange their own scribe at their own cost.

5. Is there a negative marking in the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam?

Yes, there is a 1/4th negative marking for every wrong answer.