Three Months Study Plan To Clear RBI Grade B Officer Prelims

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Three Months Study Plan To Clear RBI Grade B Officer Prelims

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Posted On : 30th May, 2023

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The Reserve Bank of India has released the notification for the Grade B Officers post on April 26, 2023. The total number of vacancies for the post is 291. The online registration process for the recruitment has commenced on May 9, 2023, and will continue till June 9, 2023.

IMPORTANT EXAM DATES

Events	Dates
RBI Grade B Phase I exam for DR General	July 09, 2023
RBI Grade B Phase II exam for DR General	July 30, 2023
RBI Grade B Phase I exam for DEPR	July 16, 2023
RBI Grade B Phase II exam for DEPR	September 02, 2023
RBI Grade B Phase I exam for DSIM	July 16, 2023
RBI Grade B Phase II exam for DSIM	August 19, 2023

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RBI GRADE B OFFICER EXAMINATION: SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for RBI GRADE B OFFICER Examination includes 3 main Stages :-

1. Preliminary Exam Objective type Computer Based Test
2. Main Exam Objective & descriptive type Computer Based Test
3. Personal Interview

RBI GRADE B OFFICER: STUDY PLAN

Before you start to prepare for the RBI GRADE B exam, the candidates should make a study plan for it. The aspirants must work hard and practice thoroughly. RBI GRADE B preparation strategy helps you to identify the weak and strong areas, hence you can work on the weak areas. The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the RBI GRADE B Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through RBI GRADE B Examination.

Important Topics are given below: (Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning , English Language, General Awareness)

Quantitative Aptitude	Reasoning	English Language	General Awareness
Simplification	Inequalities/ Coded Inequalities	Reading Comprehension	Banking/Financial Awareness
Data Interpretation	Syllogism	Cloze Test	General Knowledge
Quadratic Equations	Coding/Decoding	Para jumbles/Sentence Rearrangement	Current Awareness
Mensuration	Direction & Distance	Sentence Improvement	Economical Terms
Profit & Loss	Blood Relations	Fill in the blanks	Banking rates
Number Series	Puzzles	Sentence Connectors	Government Schemes

Three Months Study Plan

Week	General Awareness	Quantitative Aptitude	English Language	Reasoning
Week 1	Banking/Financial Awareness, Current Affairs	Data Interpretation	Reading Comprehension	Data Sufficiency
Week 2	Banking/Financial Awareness, Current Affairs	Mensuration + Probability	Cloze test	Coding - Decoding
Week 3	General Knowledge, Current Affairs	Simplification	Error Spotting	Input - Output + Syllogism
Week 4	Current Awareness	Quadratic Equations	Jumble Words + Passage Making	Inequality+Blood Relation
Week 5	Economical Terms, Banking rates,Government Schemes, Etc.	Interest	Fill in The Blanks & Vocabulary	Seating Arrangement+Puzzles
Week 6	Doubt Clearing Session + Whole Course Revision + Mock Test	Doubt Clearing Session + Course Revision + Mock Test	Doubt Clearing Session + Whole Course Revision + Mock Test	Doubt Clearing Session + Whole Course Revision + Mock Test
Week 7	Current Awareness	Time/Work & Distance	Reading Comprehension	Data Sufficiency
Week 8	Banking/Financial Awareness, Current Affairs	Profit & Loss	Cloze test	Coding - Decoding
Week 9	General Knowledge, Current Affairs	Permutation & Combination/Probability	Error Spotting	Input - Output + Syllogism
Week 10	Current Awareness	Average & Ratio & Percentage	Jumble Words + Passage Making	Inequality+Blood Relation
Week 11	Economical Terms, Banking rates,Government Schemes, Etc.	Miscellaneous (Permutation & Combination, Approximation, Number Series, Etc.)	Fill in The Blanks & Vocabulary	Seating Arrangement+Puzzles
Week 12	Doubt Clearing Session + Whole Course Revision + Mock Test	Doubt Clearing Session + Whole Course Revision + Mock Test	Doubt Clearing Session + Whole Course Revision + Mock Test	Doubt Clearing Session + Whole Course Revision + Mock Test

Note:- It is advisable to attempt a mini Mock Test on a daily basis to be thorough with the topic. To prepare for the Online test visit our Online Test Section click here

RBI GRADE B: TIPS & TRICKS

Quantitative Aptitude

1. Firstly focus on Frequently Asked Questions from this section.
2. Start from the basics of each topic first.
3. Basic mathematical operations like Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Squares & Square Roots, Cubes & Cube Roots, Tables etc. should be on finger tips.
4. Practice the harder sections again and again.
5. Practice shortcuts & tricks.
6. Always start by solving examples.
7. Never try to memorise the solution instead go through the logic.
8. Try to apply certain topics to real life world to get better understanding.

Reasoning Ability

1. Firstly focus on Frequently Asked Questions from this section.
2. This section can be strengthened by solving various types of Puzzles & Games.
3. Always depend on multiple sources for practising questions.
4. Never leave any topic.
5. Read the instructions carefully and analyse the information provided in the questions
6. Never judge any question based on what it looks like.
7. Practising more of puzzles and seating arrangement will be an advantage.

English Language

1. Improve your Vocabulary by online Thesaurus.
2. Improve your Grammar Skills by being perfect with the basics of English Grammar.
3. Read newspapers and magazines to improve your reading habits. Learn at least 10 new English words and meanings daily.
4. Students are required to avoid the mistake of reading incomplete questions and arriving at an incorrect answer eventually. Read the questions carefully and check what is being asked.
5. Practice Antonym & Synonym daily.
6. First try to understand the Theme of the passage before jumping to the questions.
7. While answering the direct questions based on vocabulary, where you are confused about the right answer, you can opt for the elimination method.
8. Previous Year paper is a great source of practice.

General Awareness

1. Make a habit of reading Newspapers, Journals, Magazines etc. on a daily basis.
2. Be aware of what is happening in the world.
3. Make a note every time you hear something very important.
4. Mock tests will be of great help for this section especially.
5. Don’t attempt questions in which you have no idea about what is being asked.
6. Rely on NCERT books for History & Civics, Geography & Economics.

A complete list of Recommended Books for RBI Grade B is given below -

Quantitative Aptitude	Reasoning	English Language	General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude Book by Wiley’s Publication	Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S.Agarwal	High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin	India Year Book by Publications Division, Government of India
Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examination by The Pearson Guide	A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal (Arihant) by BS Sijwali	Objective English for Competitive Examinations by Mcgraw Hill Education	Banking Awareness by B.K Raut and S.R Behera
Teach Yourself Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma	Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey	Objective General English by S. Chand	Pratiyogita Darpan (Monthly Edition)

RBI GRADE B EXAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

FAQ RELATED TO RBI GRADE B EXAM BACKGROUND

QUERY	RESPONSE
Is there any age limit for applying to RBI Grade B exam?	Yes, candidates applying for RBI Grade B recruitment should be between 21 and 30 years as per the eligibility criteria.
Is there any limit in the number of attempts in RBI Grade B exam?	Yes, there is a limit on the number of attempts in RBI Grade B exam. Candidates belonging to the general category are permitted only six attempts. There is no limit in the number of attempts for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS candidates.
What is the minimum percentage of marks in graduation required to apply for RBI Grade B exam?	The minimum percentage of marks in graduation required to apply for RBI Grade B exam varies as per posts. Candidates applying for the Grade B General post must have 60 per cent and 50 per cent for SC/ST/PwBD in graduation. Those applying for DEPR/DSIM posts must have 55 per cent and 50 per cent for SC/ST/PwBD in graduation.
What is the prescribed educational qualification for RBI Grade B?	The educational qualification required for RBI Grade B is Graduation. Candidates need to secure the required minimum percentage of marks in Graduation.
How the candidates are shortlisted for RBI Grade B Interview?	Candidates are shortlisted for RBI Grade B interview based on their performance in the Phase 2 exam. The final selection of candidates is done based on the Phase 2 exam and interview.

FAQ RELATED TO RBI GRADE B EXAM DURATION AND PATTERN

QUERY	RESPONSE
In which mode RBI Grade B exam is conducted?	RBI Grade B exam is conducted in both online and offline mode.
What will be the nature of questions in RBI Grade B exam?	RBI Grade B exam comprises both objective and subjective type questions.
Are there any negative marks in the RBI Grade B exam?	Yes, there are negative marks for wrong answers in the RBI Grade B exam. 1/4 marks will be deducted as a penalty for wrong answers.
Is RBI Grade B question paper bilingual?	Yes, RBI Grade B question paper will be bilingual. The questions will be in both English and Hindi languages.
Are there any sectional timings in the RBI Grade B exam?	There are no sectional timings in the RBI Grade B exam.

FAQ RELATED TO RBI GRADE B EXAM RESULT

QUERY	RESPONSE
How much time is taken between the interview to the final result for RBI Grade B?	RBI Grade B Interview goes on for about two and a half months to three months. After the interviews get over the final result comes out in two days.
Is the scores of RBI Grade B calculated through the normalisation process?	The scores of candidates for RBI Grade B exam are calculated based on the normalisation process since the exam is held in multiple sessions.
What details RBI Grade B result display?	RBI Grade B result is made available in PDF form. The result PDF displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates.
What are the pre-joining formalities of an RBI grade B officer after the final results are declared?	Upon declaration of RBI Grade B result, RBI will confirm candidates the same through an intimation letter and asks for their willingness to join the bank. Then medical formalities are carried out. An offer letter and appointment letter will be issued in the due course of time. On average three to four months will be taken for completing all the formalities.