RBI Grade B Exam Pattern
Each stage is checked separately so one stage cannot inherit another stage's scoring rules.
Phase I
Official RBISB/DA/03/2025-26 pattern| Questions | 200 |
| Total marks | 200 |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Negative marking | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Sections | General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning |
| Test | Qs | Marks | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 25 |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 |
| Reasoning | 60 | 60 | 45 |
Timing: Each of the four sections has its own separately timed window (25/25/25/45 minutes): sectional lock, no shifting unused time between sections..
Phase I is an objective screening stage for the General cadre. Candidates must secure minimum marks separately in each section as well as in aggregate to be shortlisted for Phase II, which comprises Economic and Social Issues, English (Writing Skills), and Finance and Management. Phase I marks are not carried forward to the final merit list.
Official source · checked 6 August 2026Phase II
Review pendingThe Phase II pattern (Economic and Social Issues, English Writing Skills, Finance and Management) is under review before this stage is published.