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RBI Grade B 2026 Guide

The Apex Policy
Career Roadmap 2026

RBI Grade B offers the highest salary, elite prestige, and significant policy-level exposure in the Indian banking system.

Central Bank
Policy Exposure
Fast Tenure

Cycle Estimates 2026

Notification
May–June 2026
Phase 1 Exam
July 2026
Phase 2 Exam
August 2026
Final Results
Oct/Nov 2026

Selection Protocol

01
Phase 1

Screening Only. Marks NOT counted in merit. Tough sectional cuts.

02
Phase 2

Merit Component. 300 Marks. 50% Obj + 50% Desc.

03
Interview

75 Marks. Final personality check by the RBI board.

Structural Blueprint

Phase 1: Objectives (200 Marks)

SectionQsMarksTime
General Awareness808025 Min
Reasoning Skill606045 Min
English Lang303025 Min
Quantitative Apt.303025 Min

Phase 2: Description + Obj (300 Marks)

PaperMarksType
Economic & Social Issues100OBJ + DESC
English Writing Skills100DESC ONLY
Finance & Management100OBJ + DESC
Phase 2 counts for MERIT. Phase 1 is SCREENING.

Advanced Curriculum

General Awareness

RBI CircularsMonetary PolicyBanking NewsGovernment SchemesEconomic SurveyBudget 2026IMF/World Bank

Reasoning

Complex PuzzlesSeating ArrangementSyllogismCoding-DecodingInequalityBlood RelationData Sufficiency

Quantitative Aptitude

Data InterpretationMissing Number SeriesQuadratic EquationsArithmetic Word ProblemsProbabilityP&CSI & CI

Economic & Social Issues

National IncomeSDGsInflationFiscal PolicyGlobalizationSocial JusticeEmploymentFinancial Inclusion

Finance & Management

Financial SystemRisk ManagementBasel NormsMoney/Capital MarketsLeadership TheoriesMotivationHRMEthics

Entry Benchmarks

Academic Status

60% Marks Mandatory

Graduation with 60% (50% for reserved) OR PG with 55%. RBI maintains strict audit of academic credentials.

Age Limit

21 – 30 Years

Upper age limit relaxations apply for reserved categories as per govt norms.

Salary Structure

Gross Monthly Remuneration
₹1.08L – ₹1.20L
Best Lease PlanMedical CoverGrade AllowanceHigher NPS Share
Basic Salary₹55,200+
Rank StatusGrade B (Manager)

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