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A Detailed Syllabus of RBI Grade B Exam 2016 - 17

Exam
Dear readers,
The ofcial notication of theRBI Grade B Ofcer Exam has been already
out. As per the notication, the pattern of thePhase I Exam remains
samecompared to last year but there has been slightly changes done in
Phase II exam.
While preparing for RBI Grade B Exam, you all must know the important
areas to focus to clear the exam. So,in this article we areproviding you a
detailed syllabus of theexam, which will give you clear idea about the
topics & types of questions which can be asked inthe examination.
New Pattern of Phase II Exam
It has been decided by the Reserve Bank of India that for the captioned
recruitment, from Batch Year-2016, in Phase-II online examination the
Paper-III will consist of only one subject i.e. Finance and Management
(The other optional subjects viz. Economics and Statistics have been
withdrawn) . All other criteria and scheme of selection remain the same.
Note:Earlier there wasoptional Paper in Paper-III which had options of
subjects, viz., Finance & Management or Economics or Statistics.
Number of Vacancies - This year there are total 163 vacancies
1. For General - 77

2. For OBC - 52
3. For SC - 26
4. For ST - 8
Age Age of the candidate must be between 21 to 30 years. For
candidates possessing M.Phil and Ph.D., upper age limit is 31 and 33
years respectively.
Experience- For candidates with experience as an ofcer in any
Commercial Bank/Financial Institution in Public Sector, upper age limit is
relaxed as well. Their upper age limit must not exceed 33 years including
experience.
Educational Qualication For General & OBC candidates -A minimum
of 60% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/PWD) or an equivalent grade in
Bachelors degree as well as in 12th and 10th standard examinations.
Now, let us check the Pattern of RBI Grade B Ofcer Exam
Process of Selection The overall selection will be based on following
three phases
1. Phase-I Online Examination: Objective Type The Paper for 200
Marks consists of 4 sections: (i) General Awareness (ii) English
Language (iii) Quantitative Aptitude and (iv) Reasoning, with composite
time of 120 minutes.
The Pattern of the Phase-I examination is as follows:

2. Phase-II Online Examination: Descriptive Test Phase-II examinations

will consist of three papers in MCQ pattern (except Paper-I) viz

3. Interview: 50 marks: The interview will continue in its existing format.

A Detailed Syllabus of RBI Grade B Exam
I. General Awareness (Total 80 Qs)

Easy to Moderate
It is one of the scoring section of the exam. Total 80 questions will be
asked from this section. The questions can be asked from different
topics which are mentioned below-
(i) Banking & Financial + Economic News Banking Terminology, Recent
RBI News like Monetary policies, Important guidelines, Financial &
Economics News, Economics terms, etc.
(ii) Current Affairs National + International News, Sports News,
Awards, Summits & Conferences, Schemes, Agreement & Deals, etc.
(iii) Static GK Parks, Dam, Thermal Power Plants, Mountains, Temples,
Stadiums, Airports, etc.
II. English Language (Total 30 Qs)
Moderate
The level of this section will be moderate.The questions in this section
can be asked from different topics which are mentioned below-
(i)Reading Comprehension 10 Questions (Lengthy) will based on
Economy
(ii) Cloze Test 10 Questions (Moderate)
(iii) Parajumbles (7 statements) 5 Questions(Moderate)
(iv) Spotting Error 5 Questions (Moderate)
III. Quantitative Aptitude (Total 30 Qs)
Tough
The level of this section will be moderate to tough .The questions in this
section can be asked from different topics which are mentioned below
(i)Number Series (Moderate to Tough)
(ii) Data Interpretation includes -Missing DI,Pie Chart ,Caselet DI ,
Mix DI -(Tough)
(iii) Quadratic Equation - (Moderate to Tough)
(iv)Miscellaneous Questions (Tough)
Miscellaneous Questions consist of questions from different topics such
as Prot loss, Average, SI & CI, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Time,
Speed & Distance, Boats & Streams, etc.
IV. Reasoning(Total 60 Qs)
Tough
(i) Syllogism (Moderate)
(ii) Seating Arrangement (Circular) (Inward Outward) Blood Relation
based (Tough)
(iii) Linear Arrangement (Moderate)
(iv) Puzzle (Tough)
(v) Input Output (Tough)

(vi) Logical / Analytical Reasoning (Tough)

(vii) Data Sufciency (Moderate) mostly on seating arrangement
(viii) Inequality (Moderate)
(ix) Coding Decoding (Moderate)
(x) Miscellaneous Questions -(Moderate)
Phase II - Detail Syllabus
Paper-I - Economic and social Issues:
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 Labour Policy

Monetary and Fiscal Policy
Privatization
Role of Economic Planning

Globalization

Opening up of the Indian Economy

Balance of Payments
Export-Import Policy
International Economic Institutions
IMF and World Bank
WTO
Regional Economic Co-operation

Social Structure in India

Multiculturalism
Demographic Trends
Urbanization and Migration
Gender Issues
Social Justice
Positive Discrimination in favor of the under privileged
Social Movements
Indian Political System
Human Development
Social Sectors in India
Health and Education

Suggested reference material

Books:

Indian Economy: Uma Kapila.(Series of Books)

Indian Economy: Mishra Puri. (Latest Edition)
 Indian Economy: Mishra Puri. (Latest Edition)
Growth And Development: Devraj Ray
Sociology: C.N. Shankar Rao

News Papers:

Economic Times
Hindu
Business Standard
Weekly/Monthly Magazines/Bulletins /Reports:
Economic and Political Weekly
Southern Economist
Yojana
Business India
RBI Bulletins

Reports:

World Development Report

Economic Survey of India

Paper-II -English (Writing Skills)

The paper on English shall be framed in a manner to assess the writing
skills including expression and understanding of the topic.
Paper-III -Finance and Management:
(I) Finance
(a) Financial System

Regulators of Banks and Financial Institutions

Reserve Bank of India- functions and conduct of monetary policy,
Banking System in India, Financial Institutions SIDBI, EXIM,
NABARD, NHB, etc.

(b) Financial Markets

Primary and Secondary Markets (Forex, Money, Bond, Equity,etc.),

functions, instruments, recent developments.

(c) General Topics

1. Risk Management in Banking Sector

2. Basics of Derivatives: Forward, Futures and Swap
3. Changing Landscape of Banking sector
4. Recent Developments in the Financial Sector, Portfolio Investment,
Public Sector Reforms, Disinvestments
5. Financial Inclusion- use of technology

6. Alternate source of nance, private and social cost-benet, Public-

Private Partnership
 Private Partnership
7. Corporate Governance in Banking Sector, role of e-governance in
addressing the issues of corruption and inefciency in the
government sector.
8. The Union Budget Direct and Indirect taxes; Non-tax sources of
Revenue, GST, Thirteenth Finance Commission and GST, Finance
Commission, Fiscal Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Budget
Management Act (FRBM),
9. Ination: Denition, trends, estimates, consequences, and remedies
(control): WPI, CPI - components and trends.

Suggested reference material:

An introduction to Economics A W Stonier and D C Hauge

Monetary Theory and Public Policy Kenneth Kurihara
Indian Economy Mishra and Puri
Indian Economy R. Dutt and KPM Sundaram
Economic Growth and Development Mayer and Baldwin
Major economic newspapers and Economic and Political Weekly
Public Finance K K Andley and Sundaram
Financial Management Prasanna Chandra

(II) Management:

Management: its nature and scope; The Management Processes;

Planning, Organisation, Stafng, Directing and Controlling;
The Role of a Manager in an Organisation. Leadership: The Tasks of
a Leader; Leadership Styles; Leadership Theories; A successful
Leader versus an effective Leader.
Human Resource Development: Concept of HRD; Goals of HRD;
Performance Appraisal Potential appraisal and development
Feedback and Performance Counselling Career Planning
Training and Development Rewards Employee Welfare.
Motivation, Morale and Incentives: Theories of Motivation; How
Managers Motivate; Concept of Morale; Factors determining morale;
Role of Incentives in Building up Morale.
Communication: Steps in the Communication Process;
Communication Channels; Oral versus Written Communication;
Verbal versus non-verbal Communication; upward, downward and
lateral communication; Barriers to Communication, Role of
Information Technology.
Corporate Governance: Factors affecting Corporate Governance;
Mechanisms of Corporate Governance.

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Bhavna Aug 2
Sir still no reply@Neeraj Mishra
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Poonam Aug 3
@Poonam yes coz criteria ST,SC,OBC 50 % hain
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Last date kb hai?
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Hello Sir,
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Please help....if any one got 59 perc in highschool and 60 plus in all other
...iz he ellible to ll rbi grade b ofce r exam ...and what is the syllabus of
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exam....today is the last date.....
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experience is needed for rbi grade b?
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