Official topic-wise syllabus and examination pattern for RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 conducted by Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Complete stage breakdown, subject weightage, duration, and marking scheme.
Official syllabus curriculum and subject topics prescribed by Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
General Awareness (80 Questions, 80 Marks, 25 Mins): RBI Circulars, Monetary Policy, Union Budget, Economic Survey, National/International Current Affairs, Financial and Banking developments, International financial institutions.
Reasoning (60 Questions, 60 Marks, 45 Mins): Advanced Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Critical/Verbal Reasoning, Input-Output, Coded Inequalities, Data Sufficiency.
English Language (30 Questions, 30 Marks, 25 Mins): Reading Comprehension, Para Completion, Sentence Connectors, Error Spotting, Cloze Test.
Quantitative Aptitude (30 Questions, 30 Marks, 25 Mins): Data Interpretation, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Word Problems.
Growth and Development: Measurement of growth: National Income and per capita income; Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India; Sustainable Development and Environmental issues.
Indian Economy: Economic History of India; Changes in Industrial and Labour Policy, Monetary and Fiscal Policy since reforms of 1991; Priorities and recommendations of Economic Survey and Union Budget; Financial Inclusion; Globalization.
Social Structure in India: Multiculturalism; Demographic trends; Urbanisation and Migration; Gender issues; Social Justice; Health and Education policies.
The paper on English shall be designed to test the candidates' writing skills including expression and understanding of the topic.
Components: Essay Writing, Precis Writing, and Reading Comprehension.
Financial System: Structure and Functions of Financial Institutions (RBI, SEBI, NABARD, EXIM Bank), Commercial Banks, NBFCs, Primary and Secondary Markets (Forex, Money, Bond, Equity), Risk Management in Banking Sector, Basics of Derivatives.
Financial Markets & Tech: FinTech, Blockchain, Digital Currency, Financial Inclusion, Corporate Governance in Banks.
Management: Fundamentals of Management & Organizational Behaviour, Leadership Theories, Motivation, Human Resource Development, Corporate Governance, Communication, Ethics at Workplace.
Interview by RBI Senior Board assessing banking acumen, economic insights, analytical mindset, leadership potential, and integrity.
Candidates are advised to prepare systematically covering all prescribed topics, solve previous years' question papers, and practice mock tests under timed conditions.
Note: This syllabus and exam pattern is published purely for general informational purposes. Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official website and refer to the official syllabus circular to verify any recent changes, scheme updates, or revisions. We are not responsible for any inadvertent error, omission, or subsequent modifications made by the conducting authority.
