General Stream Overview
RBI Grade B 2025 General stream evaluates analytical skills, finance knowledge, reasoning ability, and problem-solving aptitude. Selection is through Phase I, Phase II, and Interview.
Eligibility
| Criteria |
Details |
| Age Limit |
21–30 years (as of Sept 1, 2025), relaxations applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen. |
| Qualification |
Graduation (any discipline) with 60% or Post Graduation with 55% (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD). Graduation minimum 3 years, Post Graduation minimum 2 years. |
Phase I Exam Pattern
| Section |
Marks |
Duration |
| General Awareness |
50 |
30 min |
| English Language |
50 |
30 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
30 min |
| Reasoning |
50 |
30 min |
Phase II Exam Pattern
| Paper |
Type |
Marks |
Duration |
| Economic & Social Issues |
50% Objective + 50% Descriptive |
100 |
120 min |
| English (Writing Skills) |
Descriptive |
100 |
90 min |
| General Finance & Management |
50% Objective + 50% Descriptive |
100 |
120 min |
DEPR Stream Overview
DEPR stream focuses on Economics/Finance background. Selection is via Phase I & II + Interview.
| Phase |
Details |
| Phase I |
Economics Objective + English Descriptive, 100 marks each, 120 min each. |
| Phase II |
Two descriptive Economics papers, 100 marks each, 120 min each. |
DSIM Stream Overview
DSIM stream focuses on Statistics, Math, Data Science, AI/ML. Phase I objective + descriptive, Phase II descriptive, then Interview.
| Phase |
Details |
| Phase I |
Statistics Objective + English Descriptive, 100 marks each. |
| Phase II |
Two descriptive Statistics papers, 100 marks each. |
