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The RBI Grade B Phase 1 and Phase 2 Exam Dates 2025 have been released for the General, DEPR, and DSIM posts, along with the official notification. As per the released exam schedule, the RBI Grade B Phase I will be held on 18th October 2025 (General) and 19th October 2025 (DEPR/DSIM), while Phase II is scheduled for 6th December 2025 (General) and 7th December 2025 (DEPR/DSIM). Keep checking this page to stay updated on all RBI Grade B Exam 2025 information.
RBI Grade B Exam Date 2025 Out
The RBI Exam Date 2025 for Grade B has been officially released, and the Phase I exam will be held on 18th October 2025 (General) and 19th October 2025 (DEPR/DSIM). The RBI Grade B Admit Card 2025 will be released one week prior to the respective exam dates.
| Event | Date (Tentative / Official) |
|---|
| Phase 1 Exam Date | 18th October 2025 (General) 19th October 2025 (DEPR/DSIM) |
| Phase 2 Exam Date | 6th December 2025 (General) 7th December 2025 (DEPR/DSIM) |
| Interview Date | To be announced |
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RBI Grade B Exam Dates Overview
The RBI Grade B 2025 Exam Date has been released on the official RBI website along with the RBI Grade B Notification 2025. Candidates can check the detailed exam schedule provided in the table below:
| Event | Date |
|---|
| RBI Grade B Notification Release Date | 8th September 2025 |
| RBI Grade B Application Start Date | 10th September 2025 |
| RBI Grade B Application Last Date | 30th September 2025 (till 6:00 PM) |
| RBI Grade B Phase 1 Admit Card | To be announced (expected 1 week prior to Phase 1) |
| RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Date | 18th October 2025 (General) 19th October 2025 (DEPR/DSIM) |
| RBI Grade B Phase 2 Admit Card | To be announced (expected 1 week prior to Phase 2) |
| RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Date | 6th December 2025 (General) 7th December 2025 (DEPR/DSIM) |
| RBI Grade B Interview Date | To be announced |
RBI Grade B Exam Centers 2025
The list of RBI Grade B 2025 exam centers may be updated or changed at the discretion of the Reserve Bank of India. Exam centers are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis, and once the capacity at a particular center is full, it will no longer be available for selection. Below is the tentative list of cities where the RBI Grade B 2025 examination may be conducted:
| Cities | Cities |
|---|
| Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar | Jammu |
| Bengaluru | Kanpur |
| Bhopal | Kochi |
| Bhubaneswar | Lucknow |
| Kolkata | Mumbai – Navi Mumbai |
| Chandigarh – Mohali | Nagpur |
| Chennai | New Delhi – NCR |
| Guwahati | Patna |
| Hyderabad | Pune |
| Jaipur | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Raipur | — |
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RBI Grade B Admit Card 2025
The RBI Grade B Admit Card 2025 will be released online. As per the previously followed pattern, it is expected to be released one week before the exam date for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 exams. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official RBI website by entering their registration details and password.
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Pattern
The RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam is conducted online as a computer-based test and consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) across four sections Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness. For each wrong answer, candidates will face negative marking of 0.25 marks.
The exam will be conducted in both Hindi and English, except for the English section, which is only in English. Candidates must meet both overall and sectional cut-offs to qualify for Phase 2. There is no change in the exam pattern for 2025 compared to previous years.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Reasoning | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 25 minutes |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Pattern
The RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam is conducted online, with objective answers selected on-screen and descriptive answers typed using a keyboard. The exam will be for a total of 300 marks, with negative marking of 0.25 for 1-mark questions and 0.5 for 2-mark questions. It will be provided in both Hindi and English, except for the English paper, which is only in English.
| Paper | Subject | Type | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Paper I | Economic & Social Issues | 50% Objective, 50% Descriptive | 30 Obj + 6 Desc (attempt 4) | 100 | 120 mins (30+90) |
| Paper II | English (Writing Skills) | Descriptive | 3 (Precis, Essay, Comprehension) | 100 | 90 mins |
| Paper III | Finance & Management | 50% Objective, 50% Descriptive | 30 Obj + 6 Desc (attempt 4) | 100 | 120 mins (30+90) |
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RBI Grade B Exam Date - Key Takeaways
Check the below RBI Grade B Exam Date Key Takeaways Table for better understanding:
| Event | Date (Tentative / Official) |
|---|
| RBI Grade B 2025 Notification | 8th September 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10th September 2025 |
| Phase 1 Admit Card Release | To be announced (expected 1 week before Phase 1) |
| Phase 1 Exam Date | 18th October 2025 (General) 19th October 2025 (DEPR/DSIM) |
| Phase 2 Admit Card Release | To be announced (expected 1 week before Phase 2) |
| Phase 2 Exam Date | 6th December 2025 (General) 7th December 2025 (DEPR/DSIM) |
| Interview Date | To be announced |
| Exam Centers | Multiple cities across India (see official list) |
