Downloading the RBI Grade B previous year question papers (PYQs) is crucial for aspirants. RBI Grade B PYQs provide insights into the format of RBI Grade B officer exam, question type, difficulty level of the RBI manager exam and important topics.
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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 preparation aligns with the current exam format.
Click on the below link to download the RBI Grade B Phase 1 PYQs of the past 6 years (2017 to 2023) and subject-wise RBI Grade B Phase 2 PYQs of the past 4 years.
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Now that you can access previous years’ 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 Paper Analysis
Analysing the RBI Grade B past year question papers provides insights into the difficulty level and important topics. Below, we have explained the subject-wise trend analysis based on the RBI Grade B previous year papers.
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Previous Years Papers Analysis
Here is the past year paper analysis of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 (Tier 1):
Reasoning Ability PYQ Analysis for RBI Grade B
We have analysed the reasoning PYQs to identify the number of questions asked from each topic of reasoning from 2017 to 2023, difficulty level, and most important topics.
| RBI Grade B Reasoning PYQ Analysis | ||||||
| Number of Questions | ||||||
| Topic | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Seating Arrangement | 14 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 6 |
| Puzzle | 15 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 16 |
| Analytical Reasoning | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Syllogism | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Alphanumeric Symbolic Series | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Inequality | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Input Output | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Data Sufficiency | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Coding Decoding | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Blood Relation | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| Direction Sense | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Ranking & Order | 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 2023.
| RBI Grade B Reasoning Difficulty Level | ||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Total Questions | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Easy | 6 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| Moderate | 27 | 15 | 10 | 30 | 25 | 21 |
| Difficult | 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 Topics of Reasoning for RBI Grade B
Based on our 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
Quantitative Aptitude PYQ Analysis for RBI Grade B
We have analysed the maths PYQs to identify the number of questions asked from each topic of quant from 2017 to 2023, difficulty level, and most important topics.
| Quant PYQ Analysis | ||||||
| Number of Questions | ||||||
| Topic | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Data Interpretation | 15 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| 2D, 3D, & Probability | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Quantity Comparison | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Ages, Partnership | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Time & Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Time & Work, Pipes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Alligation Mixture | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Simple & Compound Interest | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Wrong, Number Series | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Profit & Loss | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Ratio & Proportion | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Data Sufficiency | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Percentage | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Statement Based Questions | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miscellaneous | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quadratic Equation | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boats & Stream | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Difficulty Level of Quant in RBI Grade B
Here is the year-wise distribution of easy, moderate, and difficult quant questions from 2017 to 2023.
| Quant Difficulty Level | ||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Total Questions | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Easy | 1 | 2 | 03 | 21 | 17 | 4 |
| Moderate | 2 | 13 | 04 | 09 | 13 | 14 |
| Difficult | 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.
Important Topics of Quantitative Aptitude for RBI Grade B
Based on our 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
GA PYQ Analysis for RBI Grade B
We have analysed the general awareness PYQs to identify the number of questions asked from each GA topic from 2017 to 2023, difficulty level, and most important topics.
Overall GA PYQ Analysis of RBI Grade B
Here is the overall analysis of general awareness PYQs of the RBI Grade B exam
| RBI Grade B Overall GA PYQ Analysis | ||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Total Questions | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Current Affairs | 74 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 49 | 55 |
| Static GK | 6 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 31 | 25 |
GA Current Affairs PYQ Analysis of RBI Grade B
Here is the GA current affairs PYQ analysis:
| RBI Grade B GA Current Affairs PYQ Analysis | ||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Total Questions | 74 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 49 | 55 |
| Phase 1 Specific GA | 25 | 30 | 31 | 46 | 30 | 26 |
| Schemes | 8 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| ESI Current Affairs | 19 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| Finance/RBI Notifications | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Reports | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
GA Static PYQ Analysis of RBI Grade B
Here is the GA Static PYQ analysis:
| RBI Grade B GA Static PYQ Analysis | ||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Total Questions | 6 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 31 | 25 |
| Finance Static | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ESI Static | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| International Organizations | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Places in News | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| National Parks | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Regional Festivals | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Location of lakes/waterfalls | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Location of headquarters | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Banking Awareness | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Miscellaneous | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Countries/Capitals/Currencies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Location of Airports | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sports | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Defence and Science & Tech. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Personalities in News | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Events – International | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Events – National | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty Level of GA in RBI Grade B
Here is the year-wise distribution of easy, moderate, and difficult GA questions from 2017 to 2023.
| RBI Grade B GA Difficulty Level | ||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Total Questions | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Easy | 15 | 28 | 30 | 34 | 25 | 30 |
| Moderate | 40 | 35 | 31 | 40 | 45 | 42 |
| Difficult | 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.
RBI Grade B General Awareness Important Topics
General awareness questions can be asked from any of the above-mentioned topics. Therefore, it’s essential to regularly follow newspapers, news websites, RBI website, official government portals, and magazines to stay informed about these current affairs topics.
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English PYQ Analysis for RBI Grade B
We have analysed the English PYQs to identify the number of questions asked from each topic of English from 2017 to 2023, difficulty level, and most important topics.
| RBI Grade B English PYQ Analysis | ||||||
| Number of Questions | ||||||
| Topic | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Reading Comprehension | 7 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Sentence Correction | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sentence Completion | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fill in the Blanks | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Statement Correction | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Idiom/Phrases Usage | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Word Replacement | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Starters | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Double Fillers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cloze Test | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sentence Connectors | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Error Detection | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Word Reshuffle | 4 | 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 2023.
| RBI Grade B English Difficulty Level | |
| Year | Difficulty Level |
| 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 Topics of English 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 Phase 2 Previous Year Paper Analysis
Here is the PYQ analysis of the RBI Grade B Phase 2 (Mains):
FM PYQ Analysis for RBI Grade B
We have analysed the FM PYQs to identify the number of questions asked from each topic of FM from 2019 to 2023, 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 |
| 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 |
| 2023 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| 2 | 20 | 1 | 10 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| 2 | 20 | 1 | 10 | |
| RBI Grade B Finance PYQ Analysis (Objective) | |||
| Total Marks | |||
| Topics | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Fiscal Policy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alternate Source of Finance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Forex Markets | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ratios | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Financial Institutions | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Corporate Governance in Banking Sector | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Financial Inclusion | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Banking and Financial System | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Primary and Secondary Markets | 0 | 8 | 13 |
| Current | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Changing Landscape in Banking Sector | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FinTech | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Union Budget | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PPP | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| RBI Grade B Management PYQ Analysis (Objective) | |||
| Total Marks | |||
| Topics | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Leadership | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Corporate Governance | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Motivation | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Communication | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Ethics | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Personality and Perception | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Behavior | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| General Management | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fundamental of Organisational Behavior | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| Organisational Change | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| RBI Grade B Finance and Management PYQ Analysis (Descriptive) | |||
| Total Marks | |||
| Topics | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Personality & Perception | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| General Management | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethics | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Current Affairs | 35 | 10 | 0 |
| FinTech | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Organization Change | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Communication | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Global Financial Crisis | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Concept of Reinforcement | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Corporate Governance | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Leadership | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Risk Management | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Financial Institutions | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Union Budget | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Difficulty Level of FM in RBI Grade B
Here is the year-wise distribution of easy, moderate, and difficult FM questions from 2019 to 2023.
| RBI Grade B FM Difficulty Level (Objective) | ||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | |
| Total Questions | 30 | 30 | 30 | 75 |
| Easy | 25 | 16 | 23 | 51 |
| Moderate | 5 | 11 | 6 | 13 |
| Difficult | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| RBI Grade B FM Difficulty Level (Descriptive) | |||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Total Questions | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Easy | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Moderate | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Difficult | 0 | 0 | 0 |
We have carefully analysed the number of questions asked from each finance and management topic in the past years to identify the important questions.
RBI Grade B FM Important Topics (Objective)
Based on our analysis, here are the most, moderately, and least important finance and management 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
RBI Grade B FM Important Topics (Descriptive)
- 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
Management (Objective)
Most Important Topics
- Motivation
- Communication
- Leadership
- General Management
- Ethics
Moderately Important Topics
- Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior
- Conflicts
- Personality and Perception
- Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Behavior
- Organizational Change and Reinforcement
- Corporate Governance
Least Important Topics
- None
Management (Descriptive)
Most Important Topics
- Motivation
- Leadership
- Personality and Perception
- General Management
- Ethics
- Corporate Governance
Moderately Important Topics
- Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior
- Conflicts
- Communication
- Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Behavior
- Organizational Change and Reinforcement
Least Important Topics
- None
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RBI Grade B Descriptive English Past Year Paper Analysis
We have analysed the descriptive English PYQs to identify the number of questions asked from descriptive English from 2019 to 2023, difficulty level, and most important topics.
| Descriptive English PYQ Analysis | ||||
| Total Marks | ||||
| Essay Topics | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 |
| ESI | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Finance | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Current Affairs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Management | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
RBI Grade B Descriptive English Difficulty Level
Here is the year-wise distribution of easy, moderate, and difficult descriptive English questions from 2019 to 2023.
| English Difficulty Level (Essay) | |||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | ||
| Total Questions | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
| Difficulty Level | Easy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Moderate | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Difficult | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
RBI Grade B Descriptive English Important Topics
English questions can be asked from any of the above-mentioned essay topics. Therefore, it’s essential to cover ESI and FM syllabus and regularly follow reputable newspapers, news websites, official government portals, and magazines to stay informed about these current affairs topics.
RBI Grade B ESI Past Year Paper Analysis
We have analysed the ESI PYQs to identify the number of questions asked from each topic of ESI from 2019 to 2023, difficulty level, and most important topics.
| ESI PYQ Analysis (Objective) | ||||
| Subject | Economic | Social Issues | ||
| Year | Total Questions | Total Marks | Total Questions | Total Marks |
| 2023 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 33 |
| 2022 | 11 | 21 | 19 | 29 |
| 2021 | 22 | 37 | 8 | 13 |
| 2019 | 52 | 80 | 13 | 20 |
| ESI PYQ Analysis (Descriptive) | ||||
| Subject | Economic Issues | Social Issues | ||
| Year | Total Questions | Total Marks | Total Questions | Total Marks |
| 2023 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 15 | 2 | 30 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 30 | 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 20 | 1 | 10 | |
| ESI PYQ Analysis (Objective) | ||
| Total Marks | ||
| Topics | 2023 | 2022 |
| Government Schemes | 14 | 30 |
| Reports | 6 | 6 |
| General ESI Current Affairs | 16 | 14 |
| Statics | 14 | 0 |
| ESI PYQ Analysis (Descriptive) | ||
| Total Marks | ||
| Topics | 2023 | 2022 |
| Sustainable Development and Environmental Issues | 15 | 0 |
| Urbanisation and Migration | 15 | 15 |
| Gender Issues | 15 | 0 |
| Industrial Developments in India | 10 | 0 |
| Monetary Policy since Reforms of 1991 | 10 | 10 |
| Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation | 10 | 0 |
| Financial System | 0 | 15 |
| Economic History of India | 0 | 15 |
| Indian Money and Financial Markets | 0 | 15 |
| Social Sectors in India | 0 | 10 |
RBI Grade B ESI Difficulty Level
Here is the year-wise distribution of easy, moderate, and difficult ESI questions from 2019 to 2023.
| ESI Difficulty Level (Objective) | |||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | ||
| Total Questions | 30 | 30 | 30 | 65 | |
| Difficulty Level | Easy | 6 | 9 | 9 | 22 |
| Moderate | 18 | 14 | 12 | 32 | |
| Difficult | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | |
| ESI Difficulty Level (Descriptive) | ||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
| Total Questions | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Difficulty Level | Easy | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Moderate | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| Difficult | 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.
RBI Grade B ESI Important Topics
Based on our analysis, here are the most, moderately, and least important ESI topics:
ESI (Objective)
Most Important Topics
- 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
- Changes in Industrial and Labour Policy
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Issues
- Export-Import Policy
- Regional Economic Co-operation
- Demographic Trends
Least Important Topics
- Political Economy
- Industrial Developments in India
- Indian Agriculture
- Services Sector in India
- International Economic Issues
- Multiculturalism
- Urbanisation and Migration
- Gender Issues
- Social Justice
ESI (Descriptive)
Most Important Topics
- 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
- 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
- Regional Economic Co-operation
- Political Economy
- Services Sector in India
- International Economic Issues
- Eligibility
- Pattern
- Syllabus
- Solved PYQs
- Strategy
Conclusion
Familiarizing yourself with RBI Grade B previous year question papers (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.
