How to Start?
We have been getting a lot of queries from aspirants on how to start preparation for the RBI Grade B exam. While we believe, everyone has their own journey, for the benefit of someone who is just starting out, we will try to bring out a indicative strategy
First things First: Basics of the Exam and Knowing What RBI is looking for
The preparation of any exam must ideally begin with going through the full syllabus and the previous year question papers of at least 5 years. Do not try to solve the questions yet, just go through them.
The Exam takes place in 3 stages-
Phase-I (Objective) | 1. General Awareness (80Qs, 25 mins) 2. Reasoning (60Qs, 25 mins) 3. Quantitative Aptitude (30Qs, 25 mins) 4. English Language (30Qs, 45 mins) | 200 questions, 200 Marks, 120 minutes to solve the paper. ¼ Negative marking in case of wrong answer. |
Phase II (Objective & Descriptive) | Economic and Social Issues | Objective- 50 Marks, 30 mins Descriptive- 50 marks, 90 mins |
English (Writing Skills) (Essay, Precis & Comprehension) | Objective- 100 Marks, 90 Mins | |
Finance and Management | Objective- 100 Marks, 90 Mins | Objective- 50 Marks, 30 mins Descriptive- 50 marks, 90 mins |
Interview | 75 Marks |
Phase I- Go through this document for understanding phase 1 syllabus and model questions- https://rbidocs.rbi.org.in/rdocs/content/pdfs/RBISB26022021_EN.pdf
Phase II- Pages 22 to 25 of this link- https://rbidocs.rbi.org.in/rdocs/Content/PDFs/DADVTGRB09052023FA65E4FB1C2CF473396B4FD7E5F69CDDE.PDF
The Observations
After you have analysed the entire syllabus and gone through the previous year questions, you might have started understanding the exam pattern and expectations a little bit. Hopefully, you would have observed the following:-
Descriptive is as important as objective.
The questions asked in Phase 2 are not only from the static portion of the syllabus but also from 'Economy and Finance' current affairs.
Union Budget and Economic Survey is an important document.
Phase 2 concepts come handy in Phase 1 GA section.
The difficulty level of Phase 1, especially of the GA section has been increasing each year.
Covering certain most asked topics of Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning and practising them nicely can fetch you really good marks.
The Next Step
Now, prepare a schedule till 2 months before the expected Phase 1 date. This schedule should be tilted towards preparing all those topics which are important for Phase 2 as well as Phase 1. Your schedule should comprise of:-
Try covering the entire syllabus of ESI and basics of Finance (not management)
Adjust Quants and/or Reasoning in your schedule in such a manner that you cover the important topics of both or one of these subjects; so that the last two months are dedicated to practising.
If you have ample time in hand, then collect and read Management material once too. This will ensure that as soon as Phase 1 is over, you won't feel overburdened. The best thing about Management is that it is all static and scoring.
Last two months should be dedicated towards Phase 1 preparation. Certainly some candidates might require much lesser time, but don't feel intimidated as everyone comes from a different background. As per our observation, 2 months is an average amount of time which most of the candidates require.
Motivating Yourself and Maintaining the Momentum
It is understandable that several days are more difficult than others. You might have scored less in a mock test or you might be feeling overwhelmed. Don't feel disheartened. Take a break sometimes but try and ensure that you are consistent with your efforts. Consistency is the key to achieve anything.
And if you feel you are not being able to lift yourself up, contact us and we'll help you out.
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