RBI GRADE B 2027 SECTION-WISE MARKS & DURATION
Understand the RBI Grade B 2027 phases, the ¼ negative marking rule and the 75-mark interview for DEPR and DSIM in one place. Get the official Sarkari Result details on this page.
Candidates waiting for RBI GRADE B 2027 SECTION-WISE MARKS & DURATION can now check the official update from RESERVE BANK OF INDIA.
Here is a quick, fact-checked summary drawn from the official notification.
How the exam looks
Use these tables to plan time and marks for each section of the exam.
The exam pattern is summarised below.
PHASE I – PRELIMS (DR GENERAL)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Reasoning | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
- The Prelims is an online examination with four sections.
- Candidates have to secure minimum marks separately for each test as well as in aggregate.
- There is a negative marking of ¼th mark for each incorrect answer.
PHASE II – MAINS (DR GENERAL)
| Paper | Paper Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: Economics and Social Issues | 50% Objective Type, 50% Descriptive (typed using the keyboard) | 50 + 50 = 100 | 30 + 90 = 120 minutes |
| Paper II: English (Writing Skills) | Descriptive (3 questions) | 100 | 90 minutes |
| Paper III: Finance and Management | 50% Objective Type, 50% Descriptive | 50 + 50 = 100 | 30 + 90 = 120 minutes |
- For Papers I and III, there will be 30 objective questions for 50 marks, with some questions carrying 2 marks each and some carrying 1 mark each.
- For the descriptive part of Papers I and III, 6 questions will be asked, of which Applicants must attempt 4 (2 of 15 marks each and 2 of 10 marks each).
- If a candidate answers more than 4 descriptive questions, the first 4 will be evaluated.
DEPR – DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH
| Paper | Paper Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I Economics | Objective | 100 | 120 minutes |
| Paper-II Economics | Descriptive | 100 | 180 minutes |
| Paper-III English | Descriptive | 100 | 90 minutes |
- Paper I is objective type (Economics); Papers II and III are descriptive type.
- Candidates scoring the prescribed minimum aggregate marks in Paper I are shortlisted for Paper II and Paper III based on the marks obtained in Paper I.
DSIM – DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
| Paper | Paper Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I Statistics | Objective | 100 | 120 minutes |
| Paper-II Statistics (Descriptive) | Descriptive | 100 | 180 minutes |
| Paper-III English (Descriptive) | Descriptive | 100 | 90 minutes |
- Paper I is objective type (Statistics); Papers II and III are descriptive type.
- Candidates scoring the prescribed minimum aggregate marks in Paper I are shortlisted for Paper II and Paper III based on the marks obtained in Paper I.
Selection process
Read the stage-wise selection rules for each RBI Grade B post below.
Selection will be made through DR (General): Phase I (Prelims) followed by Phase II (Mains) with 3 papers., The Phase II online examination is conducted only for candidates shortlisted based on the Phase I results and the cut-off decided by the Board., DEPR: Online/Written Examination and Interview. Final selection is based on performance in Papers I, II and III and the interview of ==75 marks==. and DSIM: Online/Written Examination and Interview. Final selection is based on performance in Papers I, II and III and the interview of ==75 marks==..
IMPORTANT EXAM RULES
The key conditions of the Prelims and Mains are listed here.
- Prelims: minimum marks must be secured separately for each test as well as in aggregate.
- Mains (DR General): total of ==300 marks== across 3 papers; Applicants must appear in all shifts.
- Mains Paper I: descriptive answers are to be typed with the help of the keyboard.
- Prelims: negative marking of ==¼th mark== for each incorrect answer.
- Mains (DR General): a separate admission letter is issued for each shift.
Check the official website for any change in the exam pattern.
Quick answers
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Official links
Looking ahead
Check the official website regularly for the exam calendar, admit cards and results. Use this pattern as your guide for time management in each paper.
Candidates should keep checking www.rbi.org.in for further updates.