RBI Grade B 2026 Exam Pattern: Questions, Marks, Duration & Negative Marking
RBI Grade B 2026 exam pattern — number of questions, marks per question, duration, negative marking scheme, section-wise split, and tips to maximise your score within the time limit.
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RBI Grade B 2026 exam pattern
Phase I is an online objective test of 200 marks covering Reasoning (60 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (60 questions), English Language (30 questions), and General Awareness (80 questions) with 1/4 negative marking. Phase II consists of three descriptive papers: Economic & Social Issues (100 marks) — covering Indian economy, social issues, and development economics; English Writing Skills (100 marks) — essay, precise writing, and comprehension; and Finance & Management (100 marks) — financial system, financial markets, and management functions. Each phase is eliminatory. The final selection is based on Phase II and Interview marks taken together.
Subjects in this exam
- Economics: 10 topics
- Finance: 10 topics
- Management: 10 topics
- English: 8 topics
- Quantitative Aptitude: 15 topics