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RBI GRADE B 2027 PRELIMS & MAINS EXAM PATTERN
Check how many questions, marks and minutes each RBI Grade B 2027 section and paper carries before you plan your preparation. For more Sarkari Result news, stay connected with rashtragaan.in.
Action plan
1
Check you are eligible
Match your age and qualification with the rules below.
2
Keep documents ready
Photo, signature, ID proof and certificates.
3
Pay the fee
Check the fee table below.
4
Fill and submit the form
The form is on www.rbi.org.in.
5
Save the confirmation
Download the form and the fee receipt.
6
Prepare for the exam
Follow the selection stages and exam pattern below.
Selection stages
1DR (General): Phase I (Prelims) followed by Phase II (Mains) with 3 papers.
2The Phase II online examination is conducted only for candidates shortlisted based on the Phase I results and the cut-off decided by the Board.
3DEPR: Online/Written Examination and Interview. Final selection is based on performance in Papers I, II and III and the interview of ==75 marks==.
4DSIM: Online/Written Examination and Interview. Final selection is based on performance in Papers I, II and III and the interview of ==75 marks==.
Exam structure
PHASE I – PRELIMS (DR GENERAL)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Reasoning | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
Total
- The Prelims is an online examination with four sections.
- Candidates have to secure minimum marks separately for each test as well as in aggregate.
- There is a negative marking of ¼th mark for each incorrect answer.
PHASE II – MAINS (DR GENERAL)
| Paper | Paper Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: Economics and Social Issues | 50% Objective Type, 50% Descriptive (typed using the keyboard) | 50 + 50 = 100 | 30 + 90 = 120 minutes |
| Paper II: English (Writing Skills) | Descriptive (3 questions) | 100 | 90 minutes |
| Paper III: Finance and Management | 50% Objective Type, 50% Descriptive | 50 + 50 = 100 | 30 + 90 = 120 minutes |
- For Papers I and III, there will be 30 objective questions for 50 marks, with some questions carrying 2 marks each and some carrying 1 mark each.
- For the descriptive part of Papers I and III, 6 questions will be asked, of which Applicants must attempt 4 (2 of 15 marks each and 2 of 10 marks each).
- If a candidate answers more than 4 descriptive questions, the first 4 will be evaluated.
DEPR – DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH
| Paper | Paper Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I Economics | Objective | 100 | 120 minutes |
| Paper-II Economics | Descriptive | 100 | 180 minutes |
| Paper-III English | Descriptive | 100 | 90 minutes |
- Paper I is objective type (Economics); Papers II and III are descriptive type.
- Candidates scoring the prescribed minimum aggregate marks in Paper I are shortlisted for Paper II and Paper III based on the marks obtained in Paper I.
DSIM – DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
| Paper | Paper Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I Statistics | Objective | 100 | 120 minutes |
| Paper-II Statistics (Descriptive) | Descriptive | 100 | 180 minutes |
| Paper-III English (Descriptive) | Descriptive | 100 | 90 minutes |
- Paper I is objective type (Statistics); Papers II and III are descriptive type.
- Candidates scoring the prescribed minimum aggregate marks in Paper I are shortlisted for Paper II and Paper III based on the marks obtained in Paper I.
IMPORTANT EXAM RULES
These points apply to the RBI Grade B 2027 examination.
- Prelims: minimum marks must be secured separately for each test as well as in aggregate.
- Prelims: negative marking of ==¼th mark== for each incorrect answer.
- Mains (DR General): a separate admission letter is issued for each shift.
- Mains (DR General): total of ==300 marks== across 3 papers; Applicants must appear in all shifts.
- Mains Paper I: descriptive answers are to be typed with the help of the keyboard.
Questions readers asked
What is the Mains exam pattern for Papers I and III of DR (General)?
Each paper is 50% objective (30 questions, 50 marks) and 50% descriptive (6 questions, attempt 4, 50 marks), for 100 marks per paper.
What is the RBI Grade B 2027 exam pattern for DEPR?
DEPR has 3 papers of 100 marks each: Paper I Economics (objective, 120 minutes), Paper II Economics (descriptive, 180 minutes) and Paper III English (descriptive, 90 minutes).
What is the Paper II English pattern in the Mains for DR (General)?
Paper II English (Writing Skills) is descriptive with 3 questions, carries 100 marks and has a duration of 90 minutes.
How are candidates shortlisted for Mains in RBI Grade B (General)?
Phase II is conducted only for candidates shortlisted based on the Phase I results and the cut-off decided by the Board.
What is the RBI Grade B exam pattern for DSIM?
DSIM has 3 papers totalling 300 marks: Paper I Statistics (objective, 120 minutes), Paper II Statistics (descriptive, 180 minutes) and Paper III English (descriptive, 90 minutes).
What is the total number of marks is the interview for DEPR and DSIM?
The interview round for both DEPR and DSIM is of 75 marks.
Direct links
The next step is to prepare according to the pattern for your post, whether General, DEPR or DSIM. Updates will appear on the official website.