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RBI Grade B Exam Previous Years and Cutoff Marks

Last updated on 26-Feb-2024

The cutoff score of RBI Grade B is the minimum score that the candidates need to score at the sectional as well as the overall exam level, in order to qualify for the exam and to be eligible for the main phase. Getting an idea of the previous year's cutoffs will help the candidates in setting an appropriate target for the upcoming exam. Here we present to you the cutoff marks for all the Phases of the RBI Grade B exams conducted in the years 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 & 2015.

RBI Grade B Previous Years Cutoff Marks

RBI Grade B job is regarded as one of the most prestigious jobs in the banking sector and therefore the level of competition for this position is considerably high. Getting an idea about the cutoffs from the previous year's exams will help students in setting a target so as to crack the RBI Grade B Exam with flying colours.

RBI Grade B Cutoff Marks Comparison for Phase 1 Exam - For General/UR

Section2022202120192018201720162015
General Awareness
(Max. Marks = 80)
1216202016.52020
Reasoning
(Max. Marks = 60)
9121515111515
English Language
(Max. Marks = 30)
4.567.57.56.757.57.5
Quantitative Aptitude
(Max. Marks = 30)
4,567.57.547.57.5
Phase 1 Cut off Marks
(Max. Marks = 200)
63,7566.75122105.757898.5088.50

RBI Grade B Cutoff Marks Comparison for Phase 2 and Interview

Recruitment Stage2022202120192018201720162015
Aggregate Cut off Marks in Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3171.25
(Out of 300)

187.75

(Out of 300)

193.25

(Out of 300)

201.25

(Out of 300)

196.75

(Out of 300)

176.75

(Out of 300)

197

(Out of 300)

Aggregate Marks in Written Examination (Paper- 1, 2, and 3) and Interviews were taken together

234.50

(Out of 375)

252.25

(Out of 375)

238.25

(Out of 350)

248.5

(Out of 350)

245.75

(Out of 350)

225.50

(Out of 350)

244

(Out of 350)

RBI Grade B 2022 Phase 1 Cutoff

SectionGENERAL/UREWSOBCSCSTPwBD (VI, HI, LD, MD)
General Awareness
(Max. Marks = 80)
12.0012.008.006.256.256.25
Reasoning
(Max. Marks = 60)
9.009.006.004.754.754.75
English Language
(Max. Marks = 30)
4.504.503.002.252.252.25
Quantitative Aptitude
(Max. Marks = 30)
4.504.503.002.252.252.25
Total Score/Aggregate
(Max. Marks = 200)
63.7563.7560.2555.2550.7549.75

RBI Grade B 2022 Phase 2 & Final Cutoff Marks

Recruitment StageGeneral OBCSCSTEWSPwBD
Aggregate cut-off marks in Paper 1, Paper 2 & Paper 3 taken together in the written examination for shortlisting the candidates for interview (Out of a total of 300 marks).171.25167.00150.50150.25171.25150.25
Aggregate marks in Written examination (Paper- I, II and III) and interview taken together (Out of total of 375 marks) obtained by.234.50223.00202.50179.00187.50208.25(Gen)
196.75(OBC)
176.25(SC)

No PwBD candidate qualified in ST and EWS category

RBI Grade B 2021 Phase 1 Cutoff

SectionsUR EWSOBCSCSTPwBD
General Awareness16.0016.0012.0010.2510.2510.25
Reasoning12.0012.009.007.757.757.75
English Language6.006.004.503.753.753.75
Quantitative Aptitude6.006.004.503.753.753.75
Cutoff Score/ Aggregate66.7566.7563.7553.5052.7552.75

RBI Grade B 2021 Phase 2 & Final Cutoff Marks

Cutoff Marks Decided by the Board at Various Stages of the Recruitment Process:
Recruitment StageCategory & Cutoff Marks
GeneralOBCSCSTEWSPwBD

Aggregate Cutoff Marks in Paper 1, Paper 2and Paper 3 taken together in Written Examination for Shortlisting the Candidates for Interview 

(Out of a total of 300 marks).

187.75187.75167.5166.75187.75166.75(HI, LD, MD)
169.75(VI)

Aggregate Marks in Written Examination (Paper- 1, 2, and 3) and Interview were taken together 

(Out of a total of 375 marks) Obtained by the last Recommended Candidate 

252.25241.25212.25205.25218.25Gen - 226
OBC - 223.75

RBI Grade B 2019 Phase 1 Cutoff

SectionCategory & Cutoff Marks
 GENERAL/UREWSOBCSCSTPwBD (OH/HI/VH/MD)
General Awareness (Maximum Marks = 80)20.0020.0016.0014.2514.2514.25
Reasoning (Maximum Marks = 60)15.0015.0012.0010.7510.7510.75
English Language (Maximum Marks = 30)7.507.506.005.255.255.25
Quantitative Aptitude (Maximum Marks = 30)7.507.506.005.255.255.25
Total Score/Aggregate (Maximum Marks = 200)122.00122.00115.50108.00108.00108.00

Note: There was no RBI Grade B exam in the year 2020.

RBI Grade B 2019 Phase 2 and Interview Cutoff

For General Posts

Sections/ PapersCategory & Cutoff Marks
 GeneralOBCSCSTEWSPwBD

Cutoff Marks For Papers 1, 2, and 3

(Out of a total of 300 marks)

193.25188172.25172.25193.25172.25(HI.LD,MD) 176.75 (VI)
Cutoff Marks for Paper 1, 2, 3, and Interview (Out of a total of 350 marks)238.25215.50206.50194197

GEN – 215.75 

OBC – 194.75

You can refer to the RBI Grade B previous year's cutoff marks in detail here. 

FAQs

Q. What is the selection procedure followed for RBI Grade B exam?

A. The RBI Grade B exam is conducted in three stages: Phase I (Prelims), Phase 2 (Mains), and the Interview round.

Q. What is the minimum qualification required for RBI Grade B? +

A. You will need a minimum of 60% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/PWD) or an equivalent grade in Bachelor's degree OR a minimum of 55% percentage in your Post Graduation if you are a postgraduate (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants).

Q. Will there be RBI Grade B exam in 2024? +

A. Yes, the RBI Grade B exam will be conducted in 2024.

Q. How many times can I attempt RBI Grade B exam? +

A. If you are a general category candidate, you have 6 attempts, whereas there is no bar on the number of attempts for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates. By 6 attempts, it means you should have taken the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam 6 times. If you have already taken the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam 6 times, then you are not eligible to apply.

Q. Is there any negative marking in RBI Grade B exam? +

A. Yes, there is negative marking in Phase 1 of the RBI Grade B exam. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in RBI Grade B Phase 1.

Q. What is the Application Fee for RBI Grade B 2024 Exam? +

Expected Application fee for the RBI Grade B is as follows:
For GEN/OBC/EWSs - Rs 850 + 18% GST
For SC/ST/PwBD - Rs 100 + 18% GST
For RBI Staff - Nil.
There will be no application fee for the RBI staff.

Q. How is Oliveboard's Course for RBI Grade B exam preparation? +

A. Oliveboard's RBI Grade B online course is at present the best course for your preparation.
The course is curated by Riti Maám and this course covers all your preparation needs:
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Q. Do I need a minimum of 60% criteria in my 10th and 12th class in order to apply for the RBI Grade B exam? +

A. No, your 10th and 12th class/standard marks/percentage do not matter. You will need a minimum of 60% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/PWD) or an equivalent grade in Bachelor's degree OR a minimum of 55% percentage in your Post Graduation if you are a postgraduate (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants).

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