The phase 2 pattern of the RBI Grade B exam includes the number of papers, subjects, marking scheme, the minimum cut off marks (if any), time duration and the mode of the exam. This information is important for you to prepare effectively and ensure that your study materials perfectly align with the latest RBI Grade B phase 2 exam pattern.
Here’s a breakdown of the RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam pattern as per the latest official RBI Grade B notification.
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Pattern
The RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam consists of:
- Paper 1: Economic & Social Issues (ESI)
- Paper 2: English
- Paper 3: Finance & Management (FM)
Here is the RBI Grade B Phase 2 pattern:
| RBI Grade B 2024 Phase 2 Pattern | ||||
| Paper | Type | No. of Questions | Time(minutes) | Total Marks |
| Paper-1 Economic and Social Issues | 50% Objective | 30 | 30 | 100 |
| 50% Descriptive | 6, out of which 4 to be attempted | 90 | ||
| Paper-2Descriptive English | Descriptive | 3 Questions (Precis, RC, & Essay) | 90 | 100 |
| Paper-3Finance and Management | 50% Objective | 30 | 30 | 100 |
| 50% Descriptive | 6, out of which 4 to be attempted | 90 | ||
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.
Additional Details of RBI Grade B Phase 2 Pattern
Here are some other essential details of the RBI Grade B Manager Phase 2 exam pattern:
| RBI Grade B 2024 Phase 2 Pattern Other Details | |
| Mode | Online |
| Language | Hindi & English for both objective and descriptive papers (Except for the test of English) |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Cut-Off Marks | Decided as per the calling ratio |
| Negative Marking (Objective questions) | 1/4th for every wrong answer, i.e., 0.25 for 1 mark questions0.50 for 2 mark questions |
Candidates who qualify in RBI Grade B Phase 2 are then shortlisted for a psychometric test and interview. This stage evaluates the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and suitability for the RBI Grade B officer role.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, the RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam is bilingual and offered in Hindi and English languages, except for the English descriptive paper which is solely in English.
All 3 papers of RBI Grade B Phase 2 have an equal weightage of 100 marks each.
The RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam lasts 3 hours (not continuously), and each paper lasts 1 hour.
The objective and descriptive sections of the RBI Grade B ESI and FM papers carry 50 marks each, making a total of 100 marks for each paper.
At the time of the RBI Grade B Phase 2 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.
Yes, there is a 1/4th negative marking for every wrong objective answer.
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