RBI Grade B Exam Analysis 2023: Phase-Wise Analysis and Difficulty Level

Rajalakshmi BK
Rajalakshmi BK

Updated on - Dec 1, 2023

RBI Grade B exam analysis 2023 for the Phase 1 exam has been released. The Phase 1 exam was held in two shifts on Jul 9, 2023. According to RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam analysis 2023, the overall difficulty level was moderate to difficult. The General Awareness section was moderate to difficult, whereas the English Language section was moderate. However, the Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude sections were said to be difficult. 

RBI Grade B 2023 Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on Aug 19, 2023, and Sep 2, 2023. RBI Grade B exam analysis 2023 will be released after the exam is held on each date. The exam analysis for RBI Grade B 2023 will be released for the Prelims and Mains exams based on the responses of the candidates who appear for the exam. 

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RBI Grade B Exam Analysis 2023

RBI Grade B exam analysis 2023 for Phase 1 has been released. The exam will be conducted in two phases, namely Prelims and Mains. RBI Grade B 2023 phase 1 exam was conducted on Jul 9, 2023, and phase 2 was held on Jul 30, 2023. RBI Grade B exam analysis 2023 was released shift-wise after the successful exam.

RBI Grade B analysis 2023 consist of the exam's section-wise and overall difficulty level, the number of good attempts and the time taken to complete the papers. With the help of the previous year's RBI Grade B exam analysis, candidates can know what to expect from the upcoming exam. 

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023

RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam 2023 was conducted on Jul 9, 2023, in two shifts. RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam comprises of 4 main sections, General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. The exam timings for RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam 2023.

Based on the candidates’ feedback, the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam analysis 2023 has been updated below for the two shifts. The overall difficulty level of the exam was said to be moderate to difficult.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 1

RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam 2023 for shift 1 was held from 9 AM to 11 AM. Candidates who appeared for the shift 1 exam said that the overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate to difficult. Check the overall difficulty level and the number of good attempts candidates had for RBI Grade B Phase 1 2023 shift 1 exam.

Section Difficulty Level Good Attempts
General Awareness Moderate to Difficult 33 - 35
English Language Moderate 15 - 17
Reasoning Ability Difficult 19 - 22
Quantitative Aptitude Difficult 8 - 10
Overall Moderate to Difficult 75 - 84

Check the section-wise RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam analysis 2023 for shift 1 below.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 1: Reasoning Ability

As mentioned above, the Reasoning Ability section for RRB Grade B Phase 1 2023 shift 1 exam was moderate to difficult. The number of questions asked per topics in the section are as follows.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 1: Reasoning Ability
Topics Number of Questions
Data Sufficiency (2 Statements) 5
Miscellaneous 10
Syllogism (2- Logically Follows, 2- Does not follow) 4
Meaningful Word 1
Floor & Flat Based Puzzle (Unknown Floors- Flat- A, B, C) 5
Step Based Series (With Symbol, Consonants, Number Based Instructions) 2
Month Based Puzzle (9 Persons- City) 5
Box Based Puzzle 5
Coding Decoding- New Pattern 5
Blood Relation + Circular Seating Arrangement 5
Logical Reasoning 8
Selection Based Based (3 Colonies – 8 Persons With Age) 5
Total 60
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 1: Quantitative Aptitude

Candidates reported that the Quantitative Aptitude section in the RBI Grade B Phase 1 2023 shift 1 exam was overall difficult. Check the topic-wise number of questions asked in this section below.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 1: Quantitative Aptitude
Topics Number of Questions
Number Series (Statement Based) 5
Arithmetic 6
Caselet DI (Venn Diagram) 4
Bar Graph DI (Bricks) 5
Quadratic Equation 5
Tabular Data Interpretation (Male & Females)- Missing DI 5
Total 30
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 1: English Language

The English Language section of RBI Grade B Phase 1 2023 shift 1 exam was moderate with 30 questions asked from different topics. 

Topics Number of Questions
Single Fillers 5
Reading Comprehension (Solar Orbiter) 10
Word Replacement 6
Para Jumble 5
Grammar 4
Total 30
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 1: General Awareness

Questions related to the current affairs of May 2023 were asked in the General Awareness section of RBI Grade B 2023 shift 1 exam. The important events related to which the questions were asked are as follows.

  • PLI Scheme
  • GPS
  • IIP Index
  • PH Kisan Sampada Yojana.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 2

RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam analysis 2023 for shift 2 exam has been updated below. The overall difficulty level of the exam was said to be moderate to difficult with the General Awareness section being moderate to difficult and the English Language section being moderate. However, candidates responded that the Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude sections were overall difficult.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 2
Section Difficulty Level Good Attempts
General Awareness Moderate to Difficult 32 - 34
English Language Moderate 15 - 18
Reasoning Ability Difficult 20 - 22
Quantitative Aptitude Difficult 7 - 10
Overall Moderate to Difficult 74 - 83
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 2: Reasoning Ability

As per the students’ reactions, the Reasoning Ability section for RBI Grade B Phase 1 2023 shift 2 exam was difficult with around 20 - 22 good attempts. 

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 2: Reasoning Ability
Topics Number of Questions
Data Sufficiency 3
Reverse Syllogism 3
Linear Seating Arrangement With Blood Relation 5
Selection Based + Designation Based Puzzle (3 Dept – 5 Positions – 9 Persons) 5
Parallel Row Seating Arrangement (Persons With City) 5
Logical Reasoning 12
Floor & Flat Based Puzzle (Age Based) 5
Inequalities (New Pattern) 5
Puzzle 5
Machine Input Output (Shifting + Operation Based) 5
Miscellaneous 7
Total 60
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 2: Quantitative Aptitude

Similar to the Reasoning Ability section, the Quantitative Aptitude section in RBI Grade B Phase 1 2023 shift 2 exam was difficult as well. Following are the number of questions asked from the important topics in this section. 

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 2: Quantitative Aptitude
Topics Number of Questions
Data Sufficiency 2
Quadratic Equation 3
Pie Chart Data Interpretation 5
Caselet DI 4
Arithmetic (Profit & Loss, Age-Based, Mensuration) 6
Missing Number Series (2 Statements) 5
Profit & Loss Based Missing DI 5
Total 30
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 2: English Language

Questions based on Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Idioms and Para Jumble were asked in the English Language section of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 2023 shift 2 exam. Check the number of questions asked based on each topic below.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 2: English Language
Topics Number of Questions
Idioms 2
Reading Comprehension (Science & Tech) 10
Grammar 4
Para Jumble 4
Fillers (2 Sentences- 1 Word) 5
Reading comprehension 5
Total 30
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2023 for Shift 2: General Awareness

The questions in the General Awareness section for RBI Grade B Phase 1 2023 shift 2 exam were based on the following topics.

  • Fyn Is Of Which Bank?
  • Psl
  • Which Organization Is India Not A Part Of
  • Cyclone Day
  • July 1 Is The Foundation Day
  • Rbi Annual Report
  • Global Report
  • Which States Have The Highest Ramsar Sites?
  • Who Launched Antardrishti?
  • Small Saving Scheme.

RBI Grade B Exam Analysis 2022

RBI Grade B 2022 Phase 1 exam was conducted on May 28, 2022, and the Phase 2 exam was held for the qualified candidates. The detailed RBI Grade B exam analysis 2022 for phases 1 and 2 is below.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Analysis 2022

As per the feedback from the candidates who appeared for the exam, the RBI Grade B Phase 1 2022 exam was moderately difficult. The English section was said to be easy, and the questions from the Quantitative Aptitude section were mathematical. 

In the General Awareness section, questions about Current Events were asked, and the static GK questions were comparatively fewer. Candidates said the Reasoning Ability section was difficult and took much time.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Analysis 2022 for Shift 1

The overall difficulty level and the number of good attempts for RBI Grade B Phase 1 2022 shift 1 exam are as follows.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Analysis 2022 for Shift 1
Section Total No. of Questions Good Attempts Difficulty Level
General Awareness 80 37 Moderate
English Language 30 15 Easy to Moderate
Quantitative Ability 30 8 Difficult
Reasoning Ability 60 20 Difficult
Overall 200 78 - 83 Difficult

Check the shift-wise RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam analysis 2022 below.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for Shift 1: Reasoning Ability
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for Shift 1: Reasoning Ability
Topics Number of Questions
Floor & Flat Based Puzzle (Variable) 5
Data Sufficiency 3
Miscellaneous (Coding-Decoding, Direction-Distance, etc.) 5
Circular- Uncertain Seating Arrangement 5
Syllogism 3
Logical Reasoning (Course of Action, etc.) 8
Box Based Puzzle 5
Direction Distance Seating arrangement 5
Year Based Puzzle (Base Yeat – 2021) 5
Scheduling Puzzle (Time Slot) 5
Machine Input 5
Word Based Arrangement 1
Blood Relation With Ages 4
Total 60
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for Shift 1: Quantitative Aptitude
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for Shift 1: Quantitative Aptitude
Topics Number of Questions
Data Sufficiency 2
Arithmetic 8
Tabular + Line Graph DI 5
Caselet DI 5
Quadratic Equation (New Pattern) 4
Missing Series (New Pattern) 4
Q1-Q2 2
Total 30
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for Shift 1: English Language
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for Shift 1: English Language
Topics Number of Questions
Reading Comprehension (Consumer Index) 8
Usage of Idioms 5
Error Detection 2
Single Fillers (2 Words) 4
Reading Comprehension (Inflation) 7
Para Jumble 4
Total 30
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for Shift 1: General Awareness

Questions related to the following topics were asked in the RBI Grade B Phase 2 2022 shift 1 exam.

  • Schemes Related Questions- Abbreviations
  • PM Kisan Yojana Budget
  • Ports – 3
  • 1st Ecological Park in India
  • Khelo India Games
  • Pro Kabaddi.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Analysis 2022 for Shift 2

The overall difficulty level and the number of good attempts for RBI Grade B Phase 1 2022 shift 2 exam are as follows.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Analysis 2022 for Shift 2
Section Total No. of Questions Good Attempts Difficulty Level
General Awareness 80 37 Moderate
English Language 30 16 Easy to Moderate
Quantitative Ability 30 7 Difficult
Reasoning Ability 60 18 Difficult
Overall 200 77 - 82 Difficult

Check the shift-wise RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam analysis 2022 below.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for Shift 2: Reasoning Ability
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for Shift 2: Reasoning Ability
Topics Number of Questions
3 Rows Seating Arrangement 5
Data Sufficiency 4
Word Formation 1
Month & Date Based Puzzle (With Ages) 5
Box Based Puzzle 5
Floor & Falt Based Puzzle 5
Direction Distance Based Puzzle 5
Logical Reasoning(Statements & Assumptions, ) 8
Miscellaneous 9
Word Pairing (New Pattern) 1
Coding-Decoding 5
Word Formation (New Pattern) 1
Blood Relation 1
Inequality 5
Total 60
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for Shift 2: Quantitative Aptitude
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for Shift 2: Quantitative Aptitude
Topic Number of Questions
Number Series (New Pattern) 5
Arithmetic 7
Tabular Data Interpretation (Missing Number) 5
Quadratic Equation (New Pattern) 5
Pie Chart Data Interpretation 5
Data Sufficiency 3
Total 30
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for Shift 2: English Language
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for Shift 2: English Language
Topic Number of Questions
Error Detection 5
Reading Comprehension (Wages of Australia) 7
Reading Comprehension 8
Miscellaneous 2
Para Jumble 5
Usage of Idioms 3
Total 30
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Analysis 2022 for Shift 1: General Awareness

Questions related to the following topics were asked in the RBI Grade B Phase 2 2022 shift 1 exam.

  • NPS
  • Limit of EPFO
  • Bank Merger.

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Analysis 2022

RBI Grade 2 Phase 2 2022 exam was conducted for candidates who scored the minimum required marks in the Phase 1 exam. 

  • The overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate, with the descriptive section being easy and the objective sections being moderate. 
  • RBI Grade B 2022 Phase 2 Paper III was held in the morning shift. Papers I and II were held in the afternoon shift with no break between the exams.
  • Candidates said the English language section was moderate, with essay topics related to Medical Tourism, Glasgow Conference and Women's Entrepreneurship.
  •  The questions in the objective section included topics such as RBI notification Legal Entity Identifier (LEI), and Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF).
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Analysis 2022
Paper Difficulty Level
Paper I: Economic and Social Issues Difficult
Paper II: English (Writing Skills) Easy to Moderate
Paper III: Finance and Management Difficult
Overall Easy to Moderate

RBI Grade B Exam Analysis 2021

RBI Grade B 2021 Phase 1 exam was conducted on Mar 6, 2021. The overall exam was moderate. The Phase 2 exam was held in two shifts on Apr 1, 2021. The overall difficulty level of the Paper 1 exam was difficult, Paper II was easy, and Paper III was moderate.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Analysis 2021

According to RBI Grade B Phase 1 analysis 2021, the Engish Language section was easy to moderate difficulty, the General Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude sections were moderate, and the Reasoning section was moderate to difficult.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Analysis 2021
Section Total No. of Questions Difficulty Level
General Awareness 80 Moderate
English Language 30 Easy to Moderate
Quantitative Ability 30 Moderate
Reasoning Ability 60 Moderate to Difficult
Overall 200 Moderate

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Analysis 2021

RBI Grade B 2021 Phase 2 exam was held in two shifts. Paper III was held in the morning shift, while Papers I and II were in the afternoon. 

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Analysis 2021
Paper Difficulty Level
Paper I: Economic and Social Issues Difficult
Paper II: English (Writing Skills) Easy
Paper III: Finance and Management Moderate
Overall Easy to Moderate

RBI Grade B 2023 Exam Pattern

RBI Grade B 2023 exam will be held in three phases, Prelims, Mains and the final Interview. Candidates who qualify for the Prelims exam will be eligible to appear for the Mains exam. After phase 2/Mains exa, the shortlisted candidates will be called for the Interview process.

RBI Grade B Phase 1/ Prelims Exam Pattern 2023

RBI Grade B 2023 phase 1/Prelims exam will be held online as a computer-based test. There will be 4 sections in the exam with 200 questions. The sections include General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative, and Reasoning Ability. Every correct answer will fetch 1 mark, and 0.25 marks will be deducted for wrong answers.

RBI Grade B Phase 1/ Prelims Exam Pattern 2023
Section Number of Questions Maximum Marks
General Awareness 80 80
English Language 30 30
Quantitative Ability 30 30
Reasoning Ability 60 60
Total 200 200

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Pattern

RBI Grade B Mains exam will consist of three main papers, each for 100 marks. Papers 1 and 3 consist of objective-type questions, whereas paper 2 consists of descriptive type. 

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Pattern
Paper Type of Questions Maximum Marks Time Allotted
Paper I: Economic and Social Issues Objective Type 100 90 Minutes
Paper II: English (Writing Skills) Descriptive Type 100 90 Minutes
Paper III: Finance and Management Objective Type 100 90 Minutes

RBI Grade B Phase 3: Interview

After the Mains exam, the qualified candidates will be shortlisted for the RBI Grade B phase 3, which is the Interview process based on their marks. The interview will be conducted for a total of 50 marks.

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