RBI Grade B Reference Books 2023: Phase 1, Phase 2, Syllabus

Rajalakshmi BK
Rajalakshmi BK

Updated on - Dec 1, 2023

RBI Grade B reference books 2023 are the most reliable sources for preparing for the exam. To get better results candidates to need to start their preparation before RBI Grade B exam. The ultimate way to begin preparation is to have the best resources and books in hand. Some books for RBI Grade B exam are mentioned in this section. Keep reading to know more about RBI Grade B reference books.

RBI Grade B 2023 Reference Books

RBI Grade B is one of the most important banking exams conducted across the country. Section-wise important books for RBI Grade B exam are listed below. According to RBI Grade B exam pattern, the whole exam is divided into 3 parts that are Phase I, Phase II, and the Interview. 

Below listed are some useful preparation books for RBI Grade B 2023. These books will go long way in clearing out doubts and consolidating knowledge of core fundamentals in each section.

RBI Grade B Reference Books-Phase I

RBI Grade B 2023 Exam syllabus for Phase I is divided into 4 sections: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, and General Awareness. Reference books for each section are as follows:

(A) For RBI Grade B Quantitative Aptitude Exam

RBI Grade B Exam Reference Books- Quantitative Aptitude
Name of Book Author Publisher Cover Page 
Objective Arithmetic Rajesh Verma Arihant Publication Objective Arithmetic
Quantitative AptitudeforCompetitiveExaminations R.S.Aggarwal S.Chand Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations
Quantum CAT Sarvesh K Verma Arihant Publication Quantum CAT

(B) For RBI Grade 'B' 2023 Reasoning Exam:

RBI Grade B Exam Reference Books-Reasoning
Name of Book Author Publisher Cover Page 
A Modern Approach to Verbal
& Non-Verbal Reasoning
(Revised Edition)
R.S
Aggarwal
S.Chand Publication  A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning (Revised Edition)
Analytical Reasoning M.K.Pandey BSC Publication Analytical Reasoning 
Verbal Reasoning M.K.Pandey BSC Publication Verbal Reasoning 

(C) For RBI Grade 'B' 2023 English Exam:

RBI Grade B Exam Reference Books- English
Name of Book Author Publisher Cover Page 
High School English
Grammar &
Composition
Wren and Martin S.Chand Publication High School English Grammar & Composition
Objective General English S.P. Bakshi Arihant Publication Objective General English
Objective English for
Competitive
Examinations
(5th Edition)
Hari MohanPrasad, Uma Rani Sinha Mcgraw HillEducation Objective English for Competitive Examinations (5th Edition)

(D) For RBI Grade B 2023 General Awareness Exam:

  • In the General Awareness segment, the majority of the questions were mainly asked from current affairs.
  • Get ready, prepare and Remember different arrangements, Tagline of banks in India.
  • To cover this section refer to notes from any good institute. 

RBI Grade B Reference Books-Phase II

Phase II paper contains 3 sections: Economic and Social Issues, English, and Finance & Management. Reference books for each part are

(A) For Economic and Social Issues: 

  • Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh 
  • Indian Economy – Uma Kapila    
  • Indian Economy Key Concepts -Shankar Ganesh
  • The Indian Economy- Sanjiv Verma 
  • Social Problems in India- Ram Ahuja

(B) English: For this portion, books used in Prelims for English are sufficient.

(C) For Finance and Management:

  • Indian Financial System – Bharti V Pathak
  • For fundamentals of the numerical part, you can refer to class 12th NCERT Accountancy or some other Accounts Reference book.
  • Study of Economic Survey and Budget of India for the next year.
  • Yojana Magazine.

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