Downloading and practicing RBI Grade B previous year question paper (PYQs) is crucial for aspirants. By analyzing RBI Grade B PYQs, you’ll get insights into the:
- Format and marking scheme of the RBI Grade B officer exam
- Types of questions asked in the exam
- Difficulty level of the RBI manager exam
- Important topics to prioritize in your RBI Grade B preparation
This knowledge allows you to align your RBI Grade B study material and resources with the latest exam requirements. Moreover, solving RBI Grade B PYQs can help you :
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses
- Improve your time management strategies
- Develop effective problem-solving techniques
- Reduce exam anxiety
- Enhance your overall performance
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RBI Grade B Past 10 Years Papers
The RBI Grade B exam exam pattern has undergone changes since 2015, therefore, focusing on the past 4-5 years of RBI Grade B PYQs instead of the past 10 years of papers will ensure your RBI Grade B preparation aligns with the current exam format.
Click on the below link to download the RBI Grade B Phase 1 PYQs of the past 7 years (2017 to 2024) and subject-wise RBI Grade B Phase 2 PYQs of the past 5 years.
- 2019 Onwards
- Detailed Explanations
- Phase 1+2
- Answer Writing
Now that you can access RBI Grade B previous year question papers with answers, it’s time to analyse the RBI Grade B PYQs to understand the exam’s difficulty level and identify important topics.
RBI Grade B Officer Previous Year Question Paper Analysis
Analysing the RBI Grade B past year question papers provides insights into the difficulty level and important topics. Below, I have explained the subject-wise trend analysis based on the RBI Grade B previous year question paper.
RBI Grade B Previous Year Question Paper Phase 1 Analysis
Here is the past year paper analysis of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 (Tier 1):
RBI Grade B Reasoning Previous Year Question Paper Analysis
We have analysed the reasoning PYQs to identify the number of questions asked from each topic of reasoning from 2017 to 2024, difficulty level, and most important topics.
| RBI Grade B Reasoning Ability PYQ Analysis | |||||||
| Number of Questions | |||||||
| Topic | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Seating Arrangement | 10 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 6 |
| Puzzle | 17 | 15 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 16 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Syllogism | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Alphanumeric Symbolic Series | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Inequality | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Input Output | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Data Sufficiency | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Coding Decoding | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Blood Relation | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| Direction Sense | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Ranking & Order | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Difficulty Level of Reasoning in RBI Grade B
Here is the year-wise distribution of easy, moderate, and difficult reasoning questions from 2017 to 2024.
| RBI Grade B Reasoning Difficulty Level | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Total Questions | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Easy | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| Moderate | 40 | 27 | 15 | 10 | 30 | 25 | 21 |
| Difficult | 18 | 27 | 40 | 45 | 10 | 21 | 31 |
We have carefully analysed the number of questions asked from each topic of reasoning in the past years to identify the important topics.
Important Reasoning Topics for RBI Grade B
Based on our RBI Grade B PYQ analysis, here are the most, moderately, and least important reasoning topics:
Most Important Topics of Reasoning for RBI Grade B
- Alphanumeric Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Machine Input Output
- Syllogism
- Inequality
- Direction Sense
- Blood Relation
- Ranking and Order
- Data Sufficiency
Moderately Important Topics of Reasoning for RBI Grade B
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzles
Least Important Topics of Reasoning for RBI Grade B
- Statement Assumption
- Statement Argument
- Statement Conclusion
- Statement Cause and Effect
- Statement Course of Action
RBI Grade B Quant Previous Year Question Paper Analysis
We have analysed the maths PYQs to identify the number of questions asked from each topic of quant from 2017 to 2024, difficulty level, and most important topics.
| RBI Grade B Quant PYQ Analysis | |||||||
| Number of Questions | |||||||
| Topic | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Data Interpretation | 17 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| 2D, 3D, & Probability | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Quantity Comparison | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Ages, Partnership | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Time & Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Time & Work, Pipes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Alligation Mixture | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Simple & Compound Interest | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Wrong, Number Series | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Profit & Loss | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Ratio & Proportion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Data Sufficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Percentage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Statement Based Questions | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miscellaneous | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quadratic Equation | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boats & Stream | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Difficulty Level of Quant in RBI Grade B
Here is the year-wise distribution of easy, moderate, and difficult quant questions from 2017 to 2024.
| RBI Grade B Quant Difficulty Level | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Total Questions | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Easy | 0 | 1 | 2 | 03 | 21 | 17 | 4 |
| Moderate | 11 | 8 | 13 | 04 | 09 | 13 | 14 |
| Difficult | 19 | 21 | 15 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
We have carefully analysed the number of questions asked from each quant topic in the past years to identify the important questions.
- 2019 Onwards
- Detailed Explanations
- Phase 1+2
- Answer Writing
Important Quantitative Aptitude Topics for RBI Grade B
Based on our RBI Grade B PYQ analysis, here are the most, moderately, and least important quant topics:
Most Important Topics of Maths for RBI Grade B
- Number Series
- Quadratic Equation
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Data Interpretation
- Partnership
- Ages
- Profit and Loss
Moderately Important Topics of Maths for RBI Grade B
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Time and Work
- Pipes and Cistern
- Time, Speed, and Distance
- Boats and Stream
- Alligation and Mixture
Least Important Topics of Maths for RBI Grade B
- Average
- Permutation and Combination
- Probability
- Mensuration 2D
- Mensuration 3 D
RBI Grade B GA Previous Year Question Paper Analysis
We have analysed the general awareness PYQs to identify the number of questions asked from each GA topic from 2017 to 2024, difficulty level, and most important topics.
| RBI Grade B General Awareness PYQ Analysis | |||||||
| Number of Questions | |||||||
| Topic | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| General Awareness* | 17 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 46 | 30 | 26 |
| Schemes | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| ESI Current Affairs | 8 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| Finance/RBI Notifications | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Reports | 21 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Static | 10 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 31 | 25 |
*It includes GA topics that are asked exclusively in Phase 1 such as first in news, defense news, sports, science, technology, and space, awards and honors, environment, etc.
Difficulty Level of GA in RBI Grade B
Here is the year-wise distribution of easy, moderate, and difficult GA questions from 2017 to 2024.
| RBI Grade B GA Difficulty Level | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Total Questions | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Easy | 18 | 15 | 28 | 30 | 34 | 25 | 30 |
| Moderate | 50 | 40 | 35 | 31 | 40 | 45 | 42 |
| Difficult | 12 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 8 |
We have carefully analysed the number of questions asked from each general awareness topic in the past years to identify the important topics.
Important General Awareness Topics for RBI Grade B
Based on our RBI Grade B PYQ analysis, here are the most, moderately, and least important GA topics:
- 2019 Onwards
- Detailed Explanations
- Phase 1+2
- Answer Writing
RBI Grade B English Previous Year Question Paper Analysis
We have analysed the English PYQs to identify the number of questions asked from each topic of English from 2017 to 2024, difficulty level, and most important topics.
| RBI Grade B English PYQ Analysis | |||||||
| Number of Questions | |||||||
| Topic | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Reading Comprehension | 7 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Sentence Correction | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sentence Completion | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fill in the Blanks | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Statement Correction | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Idiom/Phrases Usage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Word Replacement | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Starters | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Double Fillers | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cloze Test | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sentence Connectors | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Error Detection | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Word Reshuffle | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Para Jumbles | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odd One Out | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Difficulty Level of English in RBI Grade B
Here is the year-wise distribution of easy, moderate, and difficult English questions from 2017 to 2024.
| RBI Grade B English Difficulty Level | |
| Year | Difficulty Level |
| 2024 | Moderate |
| 2023 | Easy to Moderate |
| 2022 | Moderate to Difficult |
| 2021 | Moderate to Difficult |
| 2019 | Easy to Moderate |
| 2018 | Moderate to Difficult |
| 2017 | Moderate to Difficult |
We have carefully analysed the number of questions asked from each topic of English in the past years to identify the important questions.
Important English Topics for RBI Grade B
Based on our PYQ analysis, here are the most, moderately, and least important English topics:
Most Important Topics of English for RBI Grade B
- Tenses
- Subject – Verb Agreement
- Prepositions
- Complex Prepositions
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze-Test
- Rearrangement
Moderately Important Topics of English for RBI Grade B
- Pronoun
- Conditional Sentences
- Adjectives
- Adverbs
- Conjunctions
- Para jumbles
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Phrasal Verbs
- Idioms & Phrases
Least Important Topics of English for RBI Grade B
- Modals
- Articles
- Active Passive Voice
- One word Substitution
RBI Grade B Previous Year Question Paper Phase 2 Analysis
Here is the PYQ analysis of the RBI Grade B Phase 2 (Mains):
RBI Grade B FM Previous Year Question Paper Analysis
We have analysed the FM PYQs to identify the number of questions asked from each topic of FM from 2019 to 2024, difficulty level, and most important topics.
| RBI Grade B FM PYQ Analysis (Objective) | ||||
| Subject | Finance | Management | ||
| Year | Total Questions | Total Marks | Total Questions | Total Marks |
| 2024 | 17 | 21 | 13 | 29 |
| 2023 | 16 | 26 | 14 | 24 |
| 2022 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 31 |
| 2021 | 16 | 29 | 14 | 21 |
| 2019 | 35 | 52 | 30 | 48 |
| RBI Grade B FM PYQ Analysis (Descriptive) | ||||
| Subject | Finance | Management | ||
| Year | Total Questions | Total Marks | Total Questions | Total Marks |
| 2024 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| 2 | 20 | 1 | 10 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| 2 | 20 | 1 | 10 | |
- 2019 Onwards
- Detailed Explanations
- Phase 1+2
- Answer Writing
Detailed RBI Grade B FM Previous Year Question Paper Analysis (Objective)
Here is the detailed analysis of the RBI Grade B FM objective PYQs:
| RBI Grade B Finance PYQ Analysis (Objective) | ||||
| Number of Questions | ||||
| Topics | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Fiscal Policy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alternate Source of Finance | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Forex Markets | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ratios | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Financial Institutions | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Corporate Governance in Banking Sector | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Financial Inclusion | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| RBI and It’s Functions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Banking and Financial System | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Non-Banking System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Primary and Secondary Markets | 6 | 0 | 8 | 13 |
| Development in the Digital Payment System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Current Affairs | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Changing Landscape in Banking Sector | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FinTech | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Union Budget | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PPP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Miscellaneous | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RBI Grade B Management PYQ Analysis (Objective) | ||||
| Number of Questions | ||||
| Topics | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Leadership | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Corporate Governance | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Motivation | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Communication | 1 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Ethics | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Personality and Perception | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Behavior | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| General Management | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fundamental of Organisational Behavior | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| Organisational Change | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Detailed RBI Grade B FM Previous Year Question Paper Analysis (Descriptive)
Here is the detailed analysis of the RBI Grade B FM descriptive PYQs:
| RBI Grade B Finance and Management PYQ Analysis (Descriptive) | ||||
| Total Marks | ||||
| Topics | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Personality & Perception | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| General Management | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethics | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Current Affairs | 0 | 35 | 10 | 0 |
| FinTech | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Organization Change | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Communication | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Global Financial Crisis | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Concept of Reinforcement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Corporate Governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Leadership | 15 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Risk Management | 10 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Financial Institutions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Union Budget | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Basics of Derivatives | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equity | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Difficulty Level of FM in RBI Grade B
| RBI Grade B FM Difficulty Level (Objective) | |||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | |
| Total Questions | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 75 |
| Easy | 14 | 25 | 16 | 23 | 51 |
| Moderate | 10 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 13 |
| Difficult | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| RBI Grade B FM Difficulty Level (Descriptive) | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Total Questions | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Easy | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Moderate | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Difficult | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Here is the year-wise distribution of easy, moderate, and difficult FM questions from 2019 to 2024.
We have carefully analysed the number of questions asked from each finance and management topic in the past years to identify the important questions.
Important Finance Topics for RBI Grade B (Objective)
Based on our analysis, here are the most, moderately, and least important finance objective topics:
Most Important Topics of Finance for RBI Grade B
- Introduction to the Indian Financial System
- Primary and Secondary Market (Equity, Debt, and Forex Market)
- Derivative Market (Future, Forward, Swaps, and Options)
- Banking System in India – Structure and Developments
- RBI and it’s Functions
- Financial Institutions
- Financial Risk Management
- Inflation
Moderately Important Topics of Finance for RBI Grade B
- Bonds Market
- Alternate Sources of Finance
- Non Banking System
- Financial Inclusion
- Development in the Digital Payment System
- Role of IT in Banking and Financial System
- Corporate Governance in Banks
- Introduction to Basics of Accounting
- Financial Statement – Income Statement
- Financial Statement – Balance Sheet
- Union Budget – Concepts, Approach, and Broad Trends
- Ratios Analysis
- Public Private Partnership
Least Important Topics of Finance for RBI Grade B
- Time Value of Money
- Global Financial Market and International Banking
- Financial Statement – Cash Flow Statement
- Recent Developments in the Global Financial Market and its Impact on India
- 2019 Onwards
- Detailed Explanations
- Phase 1+2
- Answer Writing
Important Finance Topics for RBI Grade B (Descriptive)
Based on our analysis, here are the most, moderately, and least important finance descriptive topics:
Most Important Topics of Finance for RBI Grade B
- RBI and its Functions
- Financial Institutions
- Financial Risk Management
- Development in the Digital Payment System
- Role of IT in Banking and Financial System
- Financial Inclusion
- Union Budget – Concepts, Approach, and Broad Trends
Moderately Important Topics of Finance for RBI Grade B
- Bonds
- Alternate Sources of Finance
- Non Banking System
- Primary and Secondary Market (Equity, Debt, and Forex Market)
- Derivative Market (Future, Forward, Swaps, and Options)
- Banking System in India – Structure and Developments
- Inflation
- Corporate Governance in Banks
- Recent Developments in the Global Financial Market and its Impact on India
Least Important Topics of Finance for RBI Grade B
- Time Value of Money
- Global Financial Market and International Banking
- Financial Statement – Cash Flow Statement
- Ratios Analysis
- Public Private Partnership
- Introduction to Basics of Accounting
- Financial Statement – Income Statement
- Financial Statement – Balance Sheet
Important Management Topics for RBI Grade B (Objective)
Based on our analysis, here are the most, moderately, and least important Management objective topics:
Most Important Topics of Management for RBI Grade B
- Motivation
- Communication
- Leadership
- General Management
- Ethics
Moderately Important Topics of Management for RBI Grade B
- Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior
- Conflicts
- Personality and Perception
- Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Behavior
- Organizational Change and Reinforcement
- Corporate Governance
Least Important Topics of Management for RBI Grade B
- None
Important Management Topics for RBI Grade B (Descriptive)
Based on our analysis, here are the most, moderately, and least important management descriptive topics:
Most Important Topics of Management for RBI Grade B
- Motivation
- Leadership
- Personality and Perception
- General Management
- Ethics
- Corporate Governance
Moderately Important Topics of Management for RBI Grade B
- Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior
- Conflicts
- Communication
- Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Behavior
- Organizational Change and Reinforcement
Least Important Topics of Management for RBI Grade B
- None
- 2019 Onwards
- Detailed Explanations
- Phase 1+2
- Answer Writing
RBI Grade B Descriptive English Previous Year Question Paper Analysis
We have analysed the descriptive English PYQs to identify the number of questions asked from descriptive English from 2019 to 2024, difficulty level, and most important topics.
| RBI Grade B Descriptive English PYQ Analysis | |||||
| Topics | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
| *Essay | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Precis | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Reading Comprehension | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
*A total of 4 essay options were given in the RBI Grade B exam, where you need to choose only 1 to write.
RBI Grade B Descriptive English Difficulty Level
Here is the year-wise distribution of easy, moderate, and difficult descriptive English questions from 2019 to 2024.
| RBI Grade B English Difficulty Level | |||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | |
| Essay | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Easy | Moderate |
| Precis | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Easy | Moderate |
| Reading Comprehension | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Easy | Moderate |
Important Descriptive English Topics for RBI Grade B
English questions can be asked from any of the above-mentioned essay topics. Therefore, it’s essential to cover the RBI Grade B syllabus of ESI & FM and regularly follow reputable newspapers, news websites, official government portals, and magazines to stay informed about these current affairs topics.
RBI Grade B ESI Previous Year Question Paper Analysis
We have analysed the ESI PYQs to identify the number of questions asked from each topic of ESI from 2019 to 2024, difficulty level, and most important topics.
| RBI Grade B ESI PYQ Analysis (Objective) | ||||
| Subject | Economic | Social Issues | ||
| Year | Total Questions | Total Marks | Total Questions | Total Marks |
| 2024 | 30 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 33 |
| 2022 | 11 | 21 | 19 | 29 |
| 2021 | 22 | 37 | 8 | 13 |
| 2019 | 52 | 80 | 13 | 20 |
| RBI Grade B ESI PYQ Analysis (Descriptive) | ||||
| Subject | Economic Issues | Social Issues | ||
| Year | Total Questions | Total Marks | Total Questions | Total Marks |
| 2024 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 20 | 1 | 10 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 15 | 2 | 30 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 30 | 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 20 | 1 | 10 | |
| RBI Grade B ESI PYQ Analysis (Objective) | |||
| Number of Questions | |||
| Topics | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Government Schemes | 10 | 14 | 30 |
| Reports | 17 | 6 | 6 |
| General ESI Current Affairs | 3 | 16 | 14 |
| Statics | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| RBI Grade B ESI PYQ Analysis (Descriptive) | |||
| Total Marks | |||
| Topics | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Sustainable Development and Environmental Issues | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Urbanisation and Migration | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Gender Issues | 10 | 15 | 0 |
| Industrial Developments in India | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Monetary Policy since Reforms of 1991 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| Financial System | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Economic History of India | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Indian Money and Financial Markets | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Social Sectors in India | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Priorities & Recommendations of Economic Survey and Union Budget | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Miscellaneous | 10 | 0 | 0 |
RBI Grade B ESI Difficulty Level
Here is the year-wise distribution of easy, moderate, and difficult ESI questions from 2019 to 2024.
| RBI Grade B ESI Difficulty Level (Objective) | ||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | ||
| Total Questions | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 65 | |
| Difficulty Level | Easy | 2 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 22 |
| Moderate | 19 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 32 | |
| Difficult | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | |
| RBI Grade B ESI Difficulty Level (Descriptive) | |||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
| Total Questions | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Difficulty Level | Easy | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Moderate | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| Difficult | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
We have carefully analysed the number of questions asked from each topic of ESI in the past years to identify the important questions.
Important ESI Topics for RBI Grade B (Objective)
Based on our analysis, here are the most, moderately, and least important ESI objective topics:
Most Important Topics of ESI for RBI Grade B
- Measurement of Growth: National Income and Per Capita Income
- Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India
- Economic History of India
- Monetary and Fiscal Policy Since Reforms of 1991
- Opening up of the Indian Economy – Balance of Payments
- International Economic Institutions – IMF and World Bank – WTO
Moderately Important Topics of ESI for RBI Grade B
- Changes in Industrial and Labour Policy
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Issues
- Export-Import Policy
- Regional Economic Co-operation
- Demographic Trends
Least Important Topics of ESI for RBI Grade B
- Political Economy
- Industrial Developments in India
- Indian Agriculture
- Services Sector in India
- International Economic Issues
- Multiculturalism
- Urbanisation and Migration
- Gender Issues
- Social Justice
Important ESI Topics for RBI Grade B (Descriptive)
Based on our analysis, here are the most, moderately, and least important ESI descriptive topics:
Most Important Topics of ESI for RBI Grade B
- Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India
- Economic History of India
- Monetary and Fiscal Policy Since Reforms of 1991
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Issues
- Indian Agriculture
- Urbanisation and Migration
- Gender Issues
- Social Justice
Moderately Important Topics of ESI for RBI Grade B
- Opening up of the Indian Economy – Balance of Payments
- Measurement of growth: National Income and Per Capita Income
- International Economic Institutions – IMF and World Bank – WTO
- Changes in Industrial and Labour Policy
- Export-Import Policy
- Demographic Trends
- Industrial Developments in India
- Multiculturalism
Least Important Topics of ESI for RBI Grade B
- Political Economy
- Services Sector in India
- International Economic Issues
- 2019 Onwards
- Detailed Explanations
- Phase 1+2
- Answer Writing
Conclusion
Familiarizing yourself with RBI Grade B previous year question paper (PYQs) is an essential step towards exam success. PYQs help you understand the exam format, past year trends, frequently tested topics, etc. This knowledge empowers you to:
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses, allowing you to tailor your preparation accordingly.
- Choose the right study material, ensuring it aligns with the exam requirements.
- Identify any evolving trends, ensuring your preparation aligns with the latest demands of the exam.
- Practice actual exam questions, improving your time management strategies and overall exam confidence.
