RBI Grade B exam day guidelines 2024 have been released for Phase 1 exam along with the admit card. RBI Grade B exam day guidelines highlight several rules that candidates need to abide by on the day of the exam ranging from dress code to the required document.
RBI Grade B Exam Day Guidelines
RBI Grade B Exam Day Guidelines 2024: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released RBI Grade B exam day guidelines 2024 for Phase 1 exam. Before appearing for the RBI Grade B exam, candidates must carefully go through the exam day guidelines. There are several rules that candidates need to abide by on the day of the exam ranging from the dress code to the required documents to carry and stationery items that are needed during the exam so on. RBI Grade B exam is conducted for the post of Officers in Grade B (General), Officers in Grade B (Department of Economic and Policy Research), Officers in Grade B (Department of Statistics and Information Management. Go through the following RBI Grade B Main exam day rules, such as what to bring, what not to bring, during RBI Grade B 2024 and general tips for the entrance exam.
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RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Day Guidelines 2024: General Instructions
Candidates can check below the general instructions related to RBI Grade B exam day guidelines:
- The roll number, password, date, time and details of the exam centres are given in RBI Grade B admit card
- To report on time on the exam day, candidates are advised to visit the venue one day before the exam
- Candidates should bring the admit card to the RBI Grade B exam centre along with their recent passport-size photograph duly pasted on it
- Candidates need to bring one valid photo-identity proof in original and a photocopy. The photo-identity proofs that candidates can carry are PAN Card/Passport/Permanent Driving Licence/Voter’s Card/Bank Passbook/Identity Card issued by a recognised college/university/Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar Card/Employee ID/Bar Council Identity Card. Ratio Card and Learner’s Driving License are not accepted as valid ID proof
- Use of calculators, books, notebooks, written notes, pagers or any other electronic devices are not allowed during the exam
- Candidates must bring a ball-point pen for RBI Grade B exam
- Sheets for doing rough work will be provided at the exam centre
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Day Guidelines 2024
Candidates can check below RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam day guidelines 2024:
- Paper 3 (Finance and Management) will take place in morning shift, followed by Paper 1 (Economics and Social Issues) and Paper II (English) in the afternoon shift without any break between Paper I and Paper II
- For Paper I and Paper III, 30 minutes duration is allotted to attempt objective-type questions. After 30 minutes, descriptive type paper will start for which 90 minutes duration is allotted. Candidates will not be able to shuffle between objective/descriptive papers
- For Paper I and Paper III, descriptive type paper the word limit is 600 words for 15 marks questions and 400 words for 10 marks questions
- Separate admission letters should be downloaded for morning and afternoon shifts
- The date, time of Phase 2 examination/shifts, and venue of examinations are indicated in both RBI Grade B admit cards
- The option of language is to be chosen in the beginning of the test. However, as required, you will be able to switch/toggle between the two languages, after choosing the option for the language
- Answers to the objective type Papers of Phase-II (i.e. Paper-I and Paper-III) are to be marked by mouse clicking the correct option and then 'Save and Next'
- The time for the examination in the morning and afternoon shifts is 120 and 210 minutes respectively, however, candidates have to be in the venue for approximately 160 and 240 minutes respectively, including the time required for attendance marking, submission of admission letter with photocopy of the photo ID proof, logging in, etc.
- For every wrong answer marked by candidates, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty
- Number of questions answered correctly by a candidate in each objective test is considered for arriving at the corrected score after applying penalty for wrong answers
- Paper-wise scores are reported with decimal points up to two digits
- Paper-I and Paper-III: Descriptive Type Papers: In case of Descriptive questions, 6 questions will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions (2 of 15 marks each (with difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each). In case, candidates answers more than 4 questions in descriptive, first 4 shall be evaluated.
- English (Writing Skills) Descriptive Paper: The paper on English will be framed in a manner to assess the writing skills including expression and understanding of the topic. The Paper may include Questions on essay writing, précis writing and comprehension etc. Candidates will have to type answers with the help of the key-board of the computer.
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Q: Will there be a Psychometric Test in RBI Grade B exam?
As per the revised exam pattern, candidates need to appear for the Psychometric Test in the RBI Grade B exam before appearing in the interview. There are no marks for this test. The performance of candidates in the psychometric test is not counted for the final merit list. It is only conducted to test the psychological knowledge of candidates. The psychometric test basically measure individuals' mental capabilities and behaviour style. The test assess a cadidate's ability to perform the assigned job role. Through psychometric test, the employer assess the following personality trait:
Focus on the ‘bigger picture’ and strategy
Initiative/proactive
Driven to attain results
Structured and logical approach to performing tasks
Making informed decisions based on objective data
Focusing on the customer
Collaborating with stakeholders (colleagues, managers, vendors and customers)
Q: When should I reach RBI Grade B exam centre on exam day?
Q: What documents should I carry to the RBI Grade B exam centre?
Q: Are the exam centres for RBI Grade B prelims and Mains exams the same?
Q: When RBI Grade B notification 2024 was released?
RBI Grade B notification 2024 was released on July 19, 2024. The notification was released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam. The selection process of RBI Grade B comprises Phase 1 exam, Phase 2 exam, and Interview. The gross salary of RBI Grade B is INR 1,08,404 (Approximately). The basic salary of RBI Grade B is INR 55,200 per month. The final selection of candidates is done based on the Phase 2 exam and interview.
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Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Mode of exam | Grade B (DR) for General Phase I & II: Online Grade B (DR) for DEPR/DSIM Paper I: Online Paper 2: Offline Paper 3: Online |
Test duration | Grade B (DR) for General Phase I: 120 minutes Phase II Paper I & III will be held for 120 minutes Paper-II will be held for 90 minutes DEPR/DSIM post Paper 1: 120 minutes Paper 2: 180 minutes Paper 3: 90 minutes |
Nature of questions | Grade B (DR) for General Phase I: Objective type Phase II: Descriptive and Objective Type Grade B (DR) for DEPR/DSIM Paper I: Objective type Paper II & III: Descriptive Type |
Number of sections | Grade B (DR) for General Phase I: Four Phase II: Paper 1, 2 & 3 Grade B (DR) for DEPR Paper I: Objective type paper on Economics Paper II: Descriptive Type paper on Economics (Question paper displayed on the computer, answers to be written on paper) Paper III: Descriptive Type paper on English (To be typed with the help of keyboard) Grade B (DR) for DSIM Paper I: Objective type paper on Statistics Paper II: Descriptive Type paper on Statistics (Question paper displayed on the computer, answers to be written on paper) Paper III: Descriptive Type paper on English (To be typed with the help of keyboard) |
Total marks | Grade B (DR) for General Phase I: 200 marks Phase II (Paper 1, 2 and 3): 100 marks for each paper Interview: 75 marks Grade B (DR) for DEPR/DSIM Paper I: 100 marks Paper II & III: 100 marks for each paper Inteview: 75 marks |
Marking of normal questions | 1/4 marks will be deducted for wrong answers in objective type questions |
Language of question paper | English and Hindi |
Number of questions | Grade B (DR) for General Phase I: 200 Phase II Paper I & III: 30 objective-type questions and six descriptive type questions Paper-II: Three questions Grade B (DR) for DEPR & DSIM Paper I for DEPR: 62 Paper I for DSIM: 20 Paper II & III: Economics/Statistics: 5 English (Writing Skills): 3 |
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