RBI Grade B Generalist topics should be adhered to when preparing for the examination. The candidates are advised to prepare phase-wise RBI Grade B Generalist topics to maximise the marks in the exam. The bank has prescribed the phase-wise RBI Grade B Generalist syllabus for all the subjects to qualify for the exam.
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Topics
Candidates can resort to the following table to know about RBI Grade B topics for the examination.
| Subjects | RBI Grade B Topics |
| Reasoning | Alphanumeric Series Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test Data Sufficiency Coded Inequalities Seating Arrangement Puzzle Tabulation Syllogism Blood Relations Input Output Coding Decoding Critical Reasoning |
| Quantitative Ability | Simplification Profit & Loss Mixtures & Allegations Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices Work & TimeTime & Distance Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere Data Interpretation Ratio & Proportion, Percentage Number Systems Sequence & Series Permutation, Combination &Probability |
| English Language | Cloze TestPara jumbles Miscellaneous Fill in the blanks Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting Paragraph Completion Reading Comprehension Sentence Rearrangement |
| General Awareness | Current AffairsIndian Financial Systems Indian Banking Systems Monetary Plans National Institutions Banking Terms |
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Topics
The RBI Grade B Generalist topics for phase 2 have also been released by the competent authorities. The candidates are advised to go through the topics to prepare for the exam in a better way. Here in the table, you can know about the RBI Grade B Generalist Phase 2 topics.
| Subject | RBI Grade B Topics |
| Paper 1- Economic & Social Issues | 1. Growth and Development Measurement of growth- National Income and per capita income Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India Sustainable Development Environmental issues 2. Indian Economy Economic History of India Changes in Industrial and Labour Policy Monetary and Fiscal Policy since reforms of 1991 Priorities and recommendations of Economic Survey and Union Budget Indian Money and Financial Markets: Linkages with the economy Role of Indian banks and Reserve Bank in the development process Public FinancePolitical EconomyIndustrial Developments in India Indian Agriculture Services sector in India 3. Globalization Opening up of the Indian Economy Balance of Payments Export-Import Policy International Economic Institutions IMF and World Bank WTO Regional Economic Cooperation International Economic Issues 4. Social Structure in India Multiculturalism Demographic Trends Urbanisation and Migration Gender Issues Social Justice: Positive Discrimination in favour of the underprivileged Social Movements Indian Political System Human Development Social Sectors in India Health and Education |
| Paper 2- English | To analyse the writing skills of the candidates including expression and understanding of the topic |
| Paper 3 (a) Finance | 1. Financial System Regulators of Banks and Financial Institutions Reserve Bank of India- functions and conduct of monetary policy Banking System in India – Structure and concerns, Financial Institutions – SIDBI, EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB, etc, Changing landscape of banking sector. Recent Developments in Global Financial System and its impact on Indian Financial System 2. Financial Markets Primary and Secondary Markets (Forex, Money, Bond, Equity, etc.), functions, instruments, recent developments. 3. General Topics Financial Risk Management Basics of Derivatives Global financial markets and International Banking – broad trends and latest developments. Financial Inclusion Alternate source of finance, private and social cost-benefit, Public-Private Partnership Corporate Governance in Banking Sector, role of e-governance in addressing issues of corruption and inefficiency in the government sector. The Union Budget – Concepts, approach and broad trends Inflation: Definition, trends, estimates, consequences, and remedies (control): WPI, CPI – components and trends; striking a balance between inflation and growth through monetary and fiscal policies. Role of Information Technology in Banking and Finance Non-Banking System Developments in Digital Payments Basics of Accounting and Financial Statements – Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, Cash Flow Statements, Ratio Analysis (such as Debt to Equity, Debtor Days, Creditor Days, Inventory Turnover. Return on Assets, Return on Equity, etc. |
| Paper 3 (b)- Management | 1. Fundamentals of Management & Organizational Behaviour Introduction to management evolution of management thought scientific, Administrative, Human Relations Systems approach to management. Management functions and Managerial roles Nudge theory meaning & concept of organizational behaviour Personality: meaning, factors affecting personality, Big Five model of personality Concept of reinforcement Perception: concept, perceptual errors Motivation: Concept, importance Content theories (Maslow’s need theory, Alderfers’ ERG theory, McCllelands’ theory of needs, Herzberg’s two-factor theory) Process theories (Adams equity theory, Vroom’s expectancy theory). Leadership: Concept, Theories (Trait, Behavioural, Contingency, Charismatic, Transactional, and Transformational Leadership Emotional Intelligence: Concept, Importance, Dimensions. Analysis of Interpersonal Relationship: Transactional Analysis, Johari WindowConflict: Concept, Sources, Types, Management of Conflict Organizational Change: Concept, Kurt Lewin Theory of Change Organizational Development (OD): Organisational Change, Strategies for Change, Theories of Planned Change (Lewin’s change model, Action research model, Positive model). 2. Ethics at the Workplace and Corporate Governance Meaning of ethics, why ethical problems occur in the business Theories of ethics: Utilitarianism: weighing social cost and benefits, rights and duties, Justice and fairness, ethics of care, integrating utility, rights, justice and caring An alternative to moral principles: virtue ethics, teleological theories, egoism theory, relativism theory Moral issues in business: Ethics in Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, etc Ethical Principles in Business: introduction, Organization Structure and Ethics, Role of Board of Directors, Best Practices in Ethics Programme, Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, etc. Corporate Governance: Factors affecting Corporate Governance; Mechanisms of Corporate Governance Communication: Steps in the Communication Process; Communication Channels; Oral versus Written Communication; Verbal versus non-verbal Communication; Upward, downward and lateral communication barriers to Communication Role of Information Technology |
FAQs
What RBI Grade B Generalist topics will be asked in the phase 1 exam?
Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Ability, English Language and General Awareness will be asked in the phase 1 RBI Grade B Generalist exam.
How many papers and what RBI Grade B Generalist topics will be asked in phase 2?
RBI Grade B Generalist Phase 2 will have three papers namely, Economics and Social Issues, English (Writing Skills) and Finance and Management will be asked in the exam.
What is the marking scheme for the RBI Grade B Generalist?
A negative marking equal to 1/4th of the total marks is applicable for the RBI Grade B Generalist examination.
Is there any minimum qualifying marks for the RBI Grade B Generalist exam?
Yes, the bank has prescribed the subject-wise minimum qualifying marks for the RBI Grade B Generalist exam.
How many phases are there in RBI Grade B Generalist exam?
There are two phases in the RBI Grade B Generalist exam.
