RBI Grade B Notification 2022 PDF Out | Check Exam Date, Age Limit, & Other Eligibility for Recruitment
Mar 28 2022
Kavi Priya
The RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf is out. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts the RBI Grade B, a national level exam every year. The official detailed RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf is out now. It is an excellent opportunity for candidates who aspire to pursue their careers in one of the well-reputed banking organizations. Lakhs of students apply for this RBI Grade B recruitment 2022 notification. The complete recruitment details will be available in the RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf download link. The RBI Grade B vacancy 2022 will be released in the official notification. Aspirants are eager to know the RBI Grade B notification 2022 exam date. The Grade B Officer post holds a lucrative salary and job profile which is one of the main reasons for immense competition. To get this post, one has to successfully crack both the prelims and mains phases along with the Interview. Go through this page to know more on RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf, age limit, syllabus, salary, selection process, etc.
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RBI Grade B Notification 2022 PDF Download
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RBI Grade B Notification 2022 Exam Dates
The RBI Grade B notification 2022 exam date is available in the table below.
Exam Events |
Important Dates |
RBI Grade B Notification 2022 Date |
28th March 2022 |
RBI Grade B Notification 2022 Apply Online Start Date |
28th March 2022 |
RBI Grade B Notification 2022 Apply Online Last date |
18th April 2022 (till 6 pm) |
RBI Grade B Admit Card Download Date |
May 2022 |
Phase 1 Online Exam for Officers in Grade B (DR) - General posts |
28th May 2022 |
Phase 2 (Paper 1, 2, 3) Online Exam for Officers in Grade B (DR) - General posts |
25th June 2022 |
Phase 1 Online Exam for Officers in Grade B (DR) - DEPR / DSIM posts |
2nd July 2022 |
Phase 2 (Paper 2 & 3) Online / written Exam for Officers in Grade B (DR) - DEPR / DSIM posts |
6th August 2022 |
Download RBI Grade B Syllabus 2022 PDF
RBI Grade B Salary 2022
RBI Grade B Notification 2022 Vacancy
The RBI Grade B vacancy 2022 has been released. In the notification, you can know the RBI grade B vacancy 2022 category wise.
Post |
Unreserved i.e., General (GEN/UR) |
Scheduled Castes (SC) |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
EWS |
Total |
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) - General |
109 |
32 |
15 |
59 |
23 |
238 |
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) - DEPR |
11 |
4 |
5 |
8 |
3 |
31 |
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) - DSIM |
7 |
7 |
5 |
4 |
2 |
25 |
Total RBI Grade B Vacancy 2022 |
294 |
RBI Grade B Notification 2022 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates can check the Eligibility Criteria as per RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf i.e. Nationality, age limit, educational qualification, etc. provided below.
Nationality:
As per the RBI Grade B recruitment 2022 notification pdf, a candidate must be:
- a citizen of India, or
- a subject of Nepal, or
- a subject of Bhutan, or
- a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (2), (3), (4), and (5) shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination, but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate is issued to him/her by the Government of India.
RBI Grade B Notification 2022 Age Limit:
Check the RBI grade B notification 2022 age limit (as of 1st January 2022).
- A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on January 01, 2022.
i.e., he/she must have been born not earlier than January 02, 1992 and not later than January 01, 2001.
Relaxation in the Upper Age Limit:
As per the RBI Grade B recruitment 2022 notification pdf, the relaxation in the upper age limit for various reserved categories is given below.
Category |
Age Relaxation |
SC/ST |
5 Years |
OBC |
3 Years |
ex-employees of banking institutions whose services had to be terminated for reasons of economy or because of bank going into liquidation and personnel retrenched from Government Offices after at least one year's service and currently registered with Employment Exchange |
5 Years |
PwBD (General) |
10 Years |
PwBD (OBC) |
13 years |
PwBD (SC/ ST) |
15 years |
Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers & ECOs/SSCOs who rendered a minimum of 5 years Military Service as of 1st January 2022 and were released |
Up to 5 years |
Educational Qualification:
The following minimum educational qualifications as of 1st January 2022 are prescribed for the posts as given in the RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf:
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - (General):
Check the RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf educational qualification for Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - (General):
- Graduation in any discipline /Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) or Post-Graduation / Equivalent technical qualification with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) in aggregate of all semesters/years.
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DEPR:
Check the educational qualification for Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DEPR as per RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf download:
- A Master's Degree in Economics / Econometrics / Quantitative Economics / Mathematical Economics / Integrated Economics Course/ Finance, with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters /years from a recognized Indian or Foreign University /Institute; OR
- PGDM/ MBA Finance with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters /years from a recognized Indian or Foreign University /Institute; OR
- Master’s Degree in Economics in any of the subcategories of economics i.e. agricultural/ business/ developmental/ applied, etc., with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters /years from a recognised Indian or Foreign University /Institute.
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DSIM:
Refer to the educational qualification for Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DSIM has given in the RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf download:
- A Master's Degree in Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Mathematical Economics/ Econometrics/ Statistics & Informatics from IIT-Kharagpur/ Applied Statistics & Informatics from IIT-Bombay with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years; OR
- Master's Degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years and a one-year postgraduate diploma in Statistics or related subjects from an Institute of repute; OR
- M. Stat. Degree of Indian Statistical Institute with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate of all semesters/years; OR
- Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) jointly offered by ISI Kolkata, IIT Kharagpur, and IIM Calcutta with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years.
RBI Grade B Notification 2022 Apply Online
The apply online steps for the RBI Grade B Recruitment 2022 notification are provided below. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf with the help of the following steps shared below:
- Go to the official website of RBI @rbi.org.in.
- In the opportunities section, click on the current vacancies section.
- Click on the "RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment 2022" link.
- Now, click on the "Application Form" link.
- Then, Click on the link for New Registration.
- Key in the details in the application form and click the save button.
- Upload a scanned photograph & signature in the required specifications as per the RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf download.
- Cross-check the entered details.
- Click the submit button.
- Then, complete the online payment process.
- Take a printout of the application for future reference.
RBI Grade B Online Application Fees
Bank/Transaction charges have to be borne by the candidates. The application fee can be paid through debit/credit card or through net banking. Check the application fee as per the RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf.
Category |
Application Fee |
General/OBC/EWS |
Rs. 850/- |
SC/ST/PWD |
Rs. 100/- |
NIL |
fee/Intimation charges waiver is only for those employees of RBI (staff candidates) who satisfy the eligibility criteria separately stipulated by the Bank
RBI Grade B Preparation Strategy
RBI Grade B Selection Process 2022
The selection process for the RBI Grade B 2022 exam consists of 3 stages. They are,
- Phase-I online Examination (Objective Type)
- Phase-II online Examination
- Interview
RBI Grade B Notification 2022 Exam Pattern
Check post-wise exam pattern as per the RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf download.
RBI Grade B 2022 Exam Pattern (DR) - General
As given in the RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf, check Officer (DR) - General phase 1 exam pattern.
Phase 1 Exam Pattern |
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Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Time |
Reasoning |
200 |
200 |
120 minutes (However, separate time will be allotted for each test) |
Quantitative Aptitude |
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English Language |
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General Awareness |
As given in the RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf, check Officer (DR) - General phase 2 exam pattern in the table given below.
Phase 2 Exam Pattern |
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Name of Paper |
Type of Paper |
Time |
No. of questions |
Marks |
Paper-I: Economic and Social Issues |
50% Objective Type, 50% Descriptive, answers to be typed with the help of the keyboard |
(30 + 90) Total -120 minutes |
@ |
(50 + 50) Total - 100 |
Paper-II: English (Writing Skills) |
Descriptive, answers to be typed with the help of the keyboard |
90 minutes |
3 |
100 |
Paper-III: Finance and Management |
50% Objective Type and 50% Descriptive, answers to be typed with the help of the keyboard |
(30 + 90) Total-120 minutes |
@ |
(50 + 50) Total - 100 |
@ - For both Paper I and III, there will be 30 questions and 50 marks for Objective questions (some questions carrying 2 marks each and some carrying 1 mark each). In the case of Descriptive questions, 6 questions will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions (2 of 15 marks each (with difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each). In case, a candidate answers more than 4 questions in descriptive, the first 4 shall be evaluated.
RBI Grade B 2022 Exam Pattern (DR) - DEPR
As per the RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf download, check the exam pattern for Grade B officer (DR) - DEPR posts.
Name of Paper |
Time |
Marks |
Paper-I Objective Type (on Economics) |
120 minutes |
100 |
Paper-II Descriptive Type (on Economics) (Question paper displayed on the computer, answers to be written on paper) |
180 minutes |
100 |
Paper-III English – Descriptive (To be typed with help of keyboard) |
90 minutes |
100 |
Total |
300 |
RBI Grade B 2022 Exam Pattern (DR) - DSIM
As given in the RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf, refer to the exam pattern for Grade B officer (DR) - DSIM posts.
Name of Paper |
Time |
Marks |
Paper-I Objective Type (on Statistics) |
120 minutes |
100 |
Paper-II Descriptive Type (on Statistics) (Question paper displayed on the computer, answers to be written on paper) |
180 minutes |
100 |
Paper-III English – Descriptive (To be typed with help of keyboard) |
90 minutes |
100 |
Total |
300 |
Interview:
- Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview, based on the aggregate of marks obtained in Phase-II (Paper-I +Paper-II +Paper-III).
- The minimum aggregate cut off marks for being shortlisted for an interview will be decided by the Board in relation to the number of vacancies.
- Roll No. of the candidates shortlisted for interview will be published on RBI website at the appropriate time and interview call letters will be sent on registered email ID.
- Interview will be of 75 marks.
- Candidates shall be required to undergo a Psychometric Test conducted by the Bank before appearing for the Interview.
- No marks will be allotted for the same and this will not form part of the final selection criteria.
- Candidates may opt for an interview either in Hindi or English.
- Final Selection will be through a merit list which will be prepared by adding marks secured by candidates in Phase-II examination and interview and grace marks as applicable as per extant rules.
RBI Grade B Notification 2022 Syllabus
Candidates can check the RBI Grade B Notification 2022 syllabus for Phase-1 and Phase-2 selection rounds.
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Syllabus 2022
The phase-1 examination of RBI Grade B exam 2022 will consist of Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness sections. The detailed phase 1 general officer syllabus as per the RBI Grade B Notification 2022 pdf is given below.
Reasoning |
Quantitative Ability |
English Language |
General Awareness |
Logical Reasoning |
Simplification |
Reading Comprehension |
Current Affairs |
Alphanumeric Series |
Profit & Loss |
Cloze Test |
Indian Financial Systems |
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test |
Mixtures & Alligations |
Para jumbles |
Indian Banking Systems |
Data Sufficiency |
Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices |
Miscellaneous |
Monetary Plans |
Coded Inequalities |
Work & Time |
Fill in the blanks |
National Institutions |
Seating Arrangement |
Time & Distance |
Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting |
Banking Terms |
Puzzle |
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere |
Paragraph Completion |
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Tabulation |
Data Interpretation |
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Syllogism |
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage |
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Blood Relations |
Number Systems |
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Input-Output |
Sequence & Series |
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Coding-Decoding |
Permutation, Combination Probability |
RBI Grade B Previous Year Paper
RBI Grade B Admit Card 2022
RBI Grade B admit cards for Phase 1, Phase 2 exams, and interview will be released separately. The admit cards will be released 10-15 days prior to the exams of respective stages. Visit the official website of RBI.
- In the opportunities section, click on the current openings.
- Click on the RBI Grade B recruitment.
- Click on the specified admit card link.
- Enter the registration numbers & date of birth as the password.
- Click on the submit button.
- Take a printout of the RBI Grade B 2022 admit card for future reference.
RBI Grade B Result
RBI announces RBI Grade B Phase 1 and Phase 2 result 2022 separately on the official website of RBI. Candidates who have appeared for the RBI Grade B examination can check the result by following the steps given below.
- Go to the official website of RBI.
- Click the direct result link appearing on the homepage.
- Enter your registration/roll number along with the date of birth.
- Download and save the result for future reference.
RBI Grade B Cut Off
The RBI Grade B cut off 2022 will be set by the Reserve Bank of India. It will be released along with the result for each stage. Check the RBI Grade B 2021 Phase 1, phase 2, & final cut off provided below.
Stage |
RBI Grade B Final Cut off 2021 for General post |
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Gen |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
PwBD |
|
Aggregate Cut off marks in paper 1, paper 2, & paper 3 taken together in written exam for shortlisting candidates for interview (out of total 200 marks) |
187.75 |
187.75 |
167.5 |
166.75 |
187.75 |
166.75 (HI, LD, MD) 169.75 (VI) |
Aggregate marks in written exam (paper 1, paper 2, & paper 3) and interview taken together (out of total 375 marks) obtained by the last recommended candidate |
252.25 |
241.25 |
212.25 |
205.25 |
218.25 |
Gen-226 OBC-223.75 |
Stage |
RBI Grade B 2021 Final Cut off for DEPR |
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GENERAL |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
PwBD |
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Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper-I (Objective type Test of Economics) of written examination for candidates whose Paper-II (Descriptive Test) were assessed (Out of 100 marks) |
47.83 |
42.83 |
40.83 |
40.83 |
47.83 |
40.83 (LD) 47.83 (HI, VI, MD) |
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper 1, 2 and 3 taken together in written examination for shortlisting the candidates for interview (Out of 300 marks) |
183.17 |
172.83 |
162.17 |
162.17 |
183.17 |
162.17 (No candidates shortlisted for interview phase) |
Aggregate cutoff marks in the written exam (Paper 1, 2 and 3) and interview taken together (out of 375 marks) obtained by the last recommended candidate |
249.83 |
220.83 |
186.34 |
No candidate shortlisted for interview phase |
208.01 |
No candidate shortlisted for interview phase |
Exam Stage |
RBI Grade B 2021 Final Cut off for DSIM |
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Gen |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
PwBD |
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Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper I (Objective type test on Statistics) of written exam for candidates whose Paper II (Descriptive test) were assessed (Out of 100 marks) |
46.67 |
46.67 |
39.67 |
39.67 |
46.67 |
39.67 (HI,MD) 46.67 (LD, VI)-As no vacancy reserved |
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper-1, 2 and 3 taken together in written exam for shortlisting candidates for interview (out of total 300 marks) |
164.67 |
157.33 |
143.67 |
143.67 |
164.67 |
143.67 (No candidate shortlisted for interview phase) |
Aggregate cutoff marks in written exam (Paper-1, 2 and 3) and interview taken together (Out of 375 marks) obtained by the last recommended candidate |
236 |
195.75 |
169.67 |
181.33 |
219.33 |
No candidate shortlisted for interview phase |
RBI Grade B Salary 2022
The salary details as per the RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf are:
- Selected Candidates will draw a starting basic pay of Rs.55,200/-p.m. in the pay scale of Rs. 55200-2850(9)-80850-EB-2850 (2) - 86550-3300(4)-99750 (16 years) applicable to Officers in Grade B.
- They will also be eligible for Dearness Allowance, Local Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Family allowance, and Grade Allowance as per rules in force from time to time.
- At present, initial monthly gross emoluments are Rs.1,08,404/- (approximately).
- The House Allowance of 15% of Basic Pay will be paid, if accommodation is not provided by the Bank
RBI Grade B Notification 2022 PDF - FAQs
Check the FAQs regarding the RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf.
Q: What is the Application Fee for RBI Grade B 2022 Exam?
A: Rs. 850/- is the application fee for the General, EWS, and OBC categories. Rs. 100/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category.
Q: Does RBI Grade B exam have negative marking?
A: There will be negative marks for wrong answers. About 0.25 marks will be deducted as a negative marking system for each wrong answer in both the RBI Grade B Preliminary and Main examination.
Q: What is the RBI Grade B Notification 2022 salary?
A: The pay scale of RBI Grade B Officer is Rs.55,200/-p.m. in the pay scale of Rs. 55200-2850(9)-80850-EB-2850 (2) - 86550-3300(4)-99750 (16 years) applicable to Officers in Grade B.
Q: What is the RBI Grade B Notification 2022 released date?
A: The official RBI Grade B notification 2022 pdf will be released on 28th March 2022.
Q: What is the RBI Grade B vacancy 2022?
A: The RBI Grade B vacancy 2022 is 294.