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Phase 2 Exam Date
Phase 2 Exam Schedule
The RBI Grade B Phase 2 examination has been scheduled for 25 July 2026 for the General Stream and 26 July 2026 for the DEPR and DSIM Streams.
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RBI Grade B Admit Card
Phase 2 Admit Card
The RBI Grade B Phase 2 Admit Card for the General, DEPR, and DSIM streams is expected to be released by 18th July 2026.
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RBI Grade B Phase 1 Result
Phase 1 Result Date
The RBI Grade B Phase 1 result, for the examination conducted on 13th and 14th June 2026, is expected to be released by 10th July 2026.
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RBI Grade B Notification
Notification Released
The RBI Grade B Notification was released on 29th April 2026, and candidates could submit their online applications until 20th May 2026.
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Every year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts the RBI Grade B Exam to recruit officers for Grade B posts. For the 2026 recruitment cycle, RBI has released the official notification along with the complete exam schedule. According to the notification, the RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam for the General Stream will be held on 25th July 2026, while the DEPR and DSIM Phase 2 exams are scheduled for 26th July 2026. In this article, you can check the complete RBI Grade B Exam Date 2026, including the Phase 1 and Phase 2 schedules, important dates, and other key updates related to the recruitment process.
What is the RBI Grade B Exam Date 2026?
The RBI Grade B 2026 Notification was released on 29th April 2026 along with the complete exam schedule. As per the official notification, the Phase 2 Exam for the General Stream is scheduled for 25th July 2026, while the DEPR and DSIM Phase 2 exams will be held on 26th July 2026. Candidates preparing for the RBI Grade B Exam can check the important dates, exam schedule, and other key details related to the RBI Grade B 2026 recruitment process below.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Release Date | 29th April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20th May 2026 (6 PM) |
| Application Edit Window Released | 25th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Edit Application Form | 26th May 2026 |
| Last Date to Print Application Form | 5th June 2026 |
| Phase 1 Admit Card Releasing Date | 5th June 2026 |
| Phase 1 Exam Date (General - DR) | 13th June 2026 |
| Phase 1 Exam Date (DEPR/DSIM) | 14th June 2026 |
| Phase 2 Exam Date (General) | 25th July 2026 |
| Phase 2 Exam Date (DEPR/DSIM) | 26th July 2026 |
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When will the RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam be held?
The RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam dates have been released. The Phase 2 (DR) General exam is scheduled to be held on 25th July 2026, followed by the DEPR and DSIM exams on 26th July 2026.
| Event | Timelines |
|---|
| Phase 2 Exam Date (General) | 25th July 2026 |
| Phase 2 Exam Date (DEPR/DSIM) | 26th July 2026 |
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When will the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam be held?
The RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam dates have been released. The Phase 1 (DR) General exam is scheduled to be held on 13th June 2026, followed by the DEPR and DSIM exams on 14th June 2026.
| Event | Timelines |
|---|
| Phase 1 Exam Date (General) | 13th June 2026 |
| Phase 1 Exam Date (DEPR/DSIM) | 14th June 2026 |
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When will the RBI Grade B interview be scheduled?
The RBI Grade B interview is expected to be held in August/September 2026, as per the timeline followed for the RBI Grade B recruitment process.
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What is the RBI Grade B phase 2 exam pattern?
RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam is conducted online and includes both objective and descriptive questions. It has three papers with a total of 300 marks. Candidates need to type their descriptive answers using a keyboard during the exam. Negative marking is applied only to objective-type questions, as per the details given in the RBI Grade B Notification PDF.
| Paper | Subject | Type | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Paper I | Economic & Social Issues | Objective + Descriptive | 30 Obj + 6 Desc (attempt 4) | 100 | 120 mins (30+90) |
| Paper II | English (Writing Skills) | Descriptive | 3 (Essay, Precis, Comprehension) | 100 | 90 mins |
| Paper III | Finance & Management | Objective + Descriptive | 30 Obj + 6 Desc (attempt 4) | 100 | 120 mins (30+90) |
| Total | 300 |
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What is the RBI Grade B phase 1 exam pattern?
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam is an online test covering Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness. The exam carries 200 marks, with a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. To qualify for Phase 2, candidates must clear both the sectional and overall cut-offs set by the RBI.
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 25 minutes |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Reasoning | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
What are the RBI Grade B exam centers 2026?
RBI Grade B Exam is conducted in various cities across India. The list of exam centers may be changed by the authorities if required. Exam centers are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis, and once a center reaches full capacity, candidates will not be able to select that center.
| 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 |
When will the RBI Grade B admit card 2026 be released?
The RBI Grade B Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released by 18th July 2026 for the Phase 2 examination, which is scheduled to be held on 25th and 26th July 2026. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the official website using their login credentials. As per the usual trend, the admit card is generally released about one week before the examination.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Mode of Release | Online |
| Login Details | Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth |
| Release Time | TBA for Phase 2 |
| Phases Covered | Phase 1 and Phase 2 |
| Interview Call Letter | Sent to registered email ID |
