Is RBI Grade B syllabus same every year?

The RBI Grade B syllabus remains largely consistent year to year. The core subjects and topics stay the same, though the number of questions per topic may vary slightly.

RBI Grade B Syllabus 2026 — Complete Topic-Wise

5 subjects · 33 topics · Updated for 2026 exam

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Quantitative Aptitude Logical Reasoning English Language General Awareness Banking Awareness

Quantitative Aptitude

12 TopicsStudy →

Simple & Compound Interest

4 subtopics›

Ratio & Proportion

4 subtopics›

Time, Speed & Distance

5 subtopics›

Time & Work

4 subtopics›

Geometry & Mensuration

High Difficulty: DI (advanced) · Data Sufficiency · Caselets · Probability

Logical Reasoning

5 TopicsStudy →

English Language

6 TopicsStudy →

Reading Comprehension

4 subtopics›

Sentence Correction & Improvement

5 subtopics›

Para & Sentence Based

5 subtopics›

Spotting Errors

2 subtopics›

High Difficulty: RC (Economic passage) · Essay Writing · Comprehension · Para Jumbles

General Awareness

7 TopicsStudy →

High Difficulty: RBI Policy · Monetary Policy · Economy · Banking Regulations · Current Affairs

Banking Awareness

3 TopicsStudy →

Banking Current Affairs

3 subtopics›

High Difficulty: RBI Act · SEBI FEMA NABARD · Financial Inclusion · Fintech

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Tier / Stage	Questions	Marks	Time	Marking
phase1	200	200	120 min	+1.0 / −0.25

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects are in RBI Grade B 2026 syllabus?+

RBI Grade B 2026 has 5 subjects: Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English Language, General Awareness, Banking Awareness. Each subject has multiple topics and subtopics.

What are the most important topics in RBI Grade B?+

Focus on the topics marked HIGH PRIORITY in the syllabus above — they carry the highest weightage in RBI Grade B papers.

Is there negative marking in RBI Grade B?+

Yes, RBI Grade B has negative marking. The scheme is +1/-0.25. Avoid random guessing.