The RBI Grade B Officer exam is conducted in three phases: Phase I (Preliminary Exam), Phase II (Main Exam), and the Interview. Here is the detailed syllabus for each phase:

Phase I (Preliminary Exam)

The Phase I exam is an objective test with multiple-choice questions (MCQs). It includes the following sections:

1. General Awareness:
   • Current Affairs (National and International)
   • Economic and Financial News
   • Banking Awareness
   • General Knowledge
   • Important Days and Events
   • Awards and Honors
   • Books and Authors
   • Sports
   • Science and Technology
2. Quantitative Aptitude:
   • Number Series
   • Simplification/Approximation
   • Data Interpretation (Tables, Pie Charts, Line Graphs, Bar Graphs, etc.)
   • Quadratic Equations
   • Arithmetic Problems (Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Problems on Ages, Mixture and Allegations, Boats and Streams, etc.)
3. English Language:
   • Reading Comprehension
   • Cloze Test
   • Para Jumbles
   • Spotting Errors
   • Sentence Improvement
   • Fill in the Blanks
   • Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
4. Reasoning Ability:
   • Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
   • Syllogism
   • Coding-Decoding
   • Inequality
   • Blood Relations
   • Direction Sense
   • Order and Ranking
   • Alphanumeric Series
   • Logical Reasoning

Phase II (Main Exam)

The Phase II exam consists of three papers:

1. Paper I: Economic and Social Issues (ESI):
   • Growth and Development: Measurement of growth, National Income and per capita income
   • Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India
   • Sustainable Development and Environmental issues
   • Economic Reforms in India: Industrial and Labor Policy, Monetary and Fiscal Policy, Privatization, Role of Economic Planning
   • Globalization: Opening up of the Indian Economy, Balance of Payments, Export-Import Policy
   • Social Structure in India: Multiculturalism, Demographic Trends, Urbanization and Migration, Gender Issues, Social Justice, Positive Discrimination in favor of the underprivileged, Social Movements, Indian Political System, Human Development, Social Sectors in India, Health and Education
2. Paper II: English (Writing Skills):
   • Essay Writing
   • Precis Writing
   • Comprehension
   • Business/Office Correspondence
3. Paper III: Finance and Management (F&M):
   • Finance:
     • Financial System: Regulators of Banks and Financial Institutions, Reserve Bank of India, Role of RBI, Functions and Conduct of Monetary Policy, Banking System in India, Financial Institutions – SIDBI, EXIM, NABARD, NHB, etc.
     • Financial Markets: Primary and Secondary Markets (Forex, Money, Bond, Equity, etc.), Functions, Instruments, Recent Developments
     • General Topics: Risk Management in Banking Sector, Basics of Derivatives, Global Financial Markets, Financial Inclusion, Alternate source of finance, Private and Social Cost-Benefit, Public-Private Partnership
   • Management:
     • Management: Its nature and scope, The Management Processes, Planning, Organization, Staffing, Directing, and Controlling
     • Leadership: The Tasks of a Leader, Leadership Styles, Leadership Theories, A successful Leader vs. an effective Leader
     • Human Resource Development: Concept of HRD, Goals of HRD, Performance Appraisal, Potential appraisal, and development
     • Motivation, Morale, and Incentives: Theories of Motivation, How Managers Motivate, Concept of Morale and factors affecting morale
     • Communication: Steps in the Communication Process, Communication Channels, Oral vs. Written Communication, Barriers to Communication
     • Corporate Governance: Factors affecting Corporate Governance

Interview

• The interview will assess the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and overall suitability for the role.
• It typically involves questions about the candidate’s educational background, work experience (if any), knowledge of the banking sector, and current economic events.

Preparation Tips

1. General Awareness: Stay updated with daily current affairs, read newspapers, and follow financial news.
2. Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning: Practice regularly and focus on solving problems quickly and accurately.
3. English Language: Improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills through regular practice.
4. ESI and F&M Papers: Read standard books on economics, finance, and management. Refer to RBI publications and economic surveys for up-to-date information.