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RBI (Reserve Bank Of India) Grade B officer -Exam Pattern/ Solved Exam Paper
Scheme of Selection : Syllabus:RBI Phase-II
Selection will be through Written Examinations (WE) and Interview. 'WE' will be held in two phases as under:
(I) Phase I (Objective Type Test) : This Paper of 3 hours duration for 200 marks will be held on Sunday, the February 6, 2011. The Paper consists tests of i) General Awareness ii) English Language iii) Quantitative Aptitude and iv) Reasoning. Candidates have to secure minimum marks separately for each test as prescribed by the Board. Candidates who secure minimum marks separately for each Test as prescribed will be shortlisted for Phase II of the 'WE' based on the aggregate marks obtained in the Objective Test. The minimum aggregate cut off marks for being shortlisted for Phase II of the WE will be decided by the Board in relation to the number of vacancies. Roll No. of the candidates successful in Phase I of the WE are likely to be published around March/April 2011 in Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar and on the RBI website and a brief notice thereof in leading newspapers.
(II) Phase II (Descriptive Type Test): The Phase II Examination will be conducted in May/ June 2011(tentative) only for those candidates who are successful in Phase I (Objective Type Test). The date and time-table will be intimated to the candidates concerned at the appropriate time. The Examination will consist of three Descriptive Type papers –
(i) Paper I – English (ii) Paper II – Economic and Social Issues and (iii) Paper III – Finance and Management. Each of these papers is of 3 hours duration carrying 100 marks.
NOTE : Phase I (except the test of English) and Papers II and III of Phase II will be set bilingually in Hindi and English. Phase I is Objective Type and only marking the correct choice is required. However, Papers II and III of Phase II can be answered either wholly in Hindi or English at the candidate's option.
(III) Syllabus (Phase II) :
(i) Paper I – English : Essay, Précis writing, Comprehension, Business/Office Correspondence.
(ii) Paper II – Economic and Social Issues: Growth and Development – Measurement of growth : National Income and per capita income – Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India – Sustainable Development and Environmental issues. Economic Reforms in India – Industrial and Labour Policy – Monetary and Fiscal Policy – Privatisation – Role of Economic Planning. Globalization – Opening up of the Indian Economy – Balance of Payments, Export-Import Policy – International Economic Institutions – IMF and World Bank – WTO – Regional Economic Co-operation. Social Structure in India – Multiculturalism – Demographic Trends – Urbanisation and Migration – Gender Issues – Social Justice : Positive Discrimination in favour of the under privileged – Social Movements – Indian Political System – Human Development – Social Sectors in India, Health and Education.
(iii) Paper III – Finance and Management :
Finance : The Union Budget – Direct and Indirect taxes; Non-tax sources of revenue; Outlays; New Measures; Financial Sector Reforms; Capital Market, Money Market and Foreign Exchange Market; Stock Exchanges and their Regulation; Capital Market Intermediaries and their Regulation; Role of SEBI; Functions of the Money Market; Growth and Operation of the Money Market; The Foreign Exchange Market; From FERA to FEMA; Exchange Rate Management; Exchange Risk Management; Role of Banks and Financial Institutions in Economic Development; Regulation of Banks and Financial Institutions;
Disinvestment in Public Sector Units.
Management : Management: its nature and scope; The Management Processes; Planning Organisation, Staffing, Directing and Controlling; The Role of a Manager in an Organisation. Leadership: The Tasks of a Leader; Leadership Styles; Leadership Theories; A successful Leader versus an effective Leader. Human Resource Development: Concept of HRD; Goals of HRD; Performance Appraisal – Potential appraisal and development – Feedback and Performance Counseling – Career Planning – Training and Development – Rewards – Employee Welfare. Motivation, Morale and Incentives: Theories of Motivation; How Managers Motivate; Concept of Morale; Factors determining morale; Role of Incentives in Building up Morale. 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. Corporate Governance: Factors affecting Corporate Governance; Mechanisms of Corporate Governance.
NOTE : The above syllabus is only indicative and not exhaustive. Keeping in view that candidates from different faculty backgrounds apply for the post, the questions in Papers II and III will be basic in nature. Candidates will be short-listed for interview based on the aggregate marks obtained only in Phase II – Papers I, II and III. The minimum cut off marks for being short-listed for interview will be decided by the Board in relation to the number of vacancies. Candidates may answer the Interview either in Hindi or English at their option. Final selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in Phase II of the 'WE' and Interview.
RBI (Reserve Bank Of India)- Gr. B Officer Exam SOLVED 5 years Previous Papers
RBI (Reserve Bank Of India)- Gr. B Officer Exam Preparation Tips
IMPORTANT AREA TO COVER
Quantitative Aptitude : R S Agarwal
Test of Reasoning : Verbal & Nonverbal reasoning by R S Agarwal & T S Agarwal
General Studies : Economy “ Pratyogita Darpan (Indian Economy special Issue), Current Affairs “ Copmetition Wizards special edition on Current affairs for mains UPSC, Year Book 2011(Manorama or Chronicle), India Year book 2011(by Government of India)
For Mains Exam:
Economical & Social Issues – Pratyogita Darpan Indian Economy Management “ L.M. Prasad
RBI (Reserve Bank Of India) Grade B officer -Exam Pattern/ Solved Exam Paper
The 3-phase selection process for the “Group-B” RBI job consists of following phases:
Phase-I: Preliminary Test: Written Exam (Objective type)
Phase-II: Final Test Written Exam (Descriptive type)
Phase-III: Interview.
Phase-I test is only of screening in nature (for selecting candidates for Phase-II test) and therefore marks you score in Phase-I test is not counted for the final merit list. The final merit list is prepared based on the total marks you scored in Phase-II Written Test and the Interview.
Let us go into the detail of these three phases.
RBI Phase-I Exam Pattern:
The Phase-I test of RBI consists of Objective type questions from following four sections:
i) General Awareness.
ii) English Language.
iii) Quantitative Aptitude.
iv) Reasoning.
The exam is of 3 hours duration for total 200 marks. You need to qualify in each of these tests individually – the RBI cut-off marks for these tests have not been specified and would be decided based on the relative performance of the candidates.
Since you would have 180 minutes (3 hours) for the RBI exam, so may be you would have more number of questions.
RBI Phase-II Exam Pattern:
For those selected in the RBI Phase-I Exam, they would have to appear for Phase-II Exam, which consists of descriptive questions from following three papers:
Paper I – English.
Paper II – Economic and Social Issues.
Paper III – Finance and Management.
The syllabus for these three papers have been given below. Each of these papers is of 3 hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Following the RBI Phase-II test, if you are selected, you would have to appear for the final selection: the RBI Interview. Marks you score in the Phase-II & Interview combined would be used for preparation of the final merit list.
Scheme of Selection : Syllabus:RBI Phase-II
Selection will be through Written Examinations (WE) and Interview. 'WE' will be held in two phases as under:
(I) Phase I (Objective Type Test) : This Paper of 3 hours duration for 200 marks will be held on Sunday, the February 6, 2011. The Paper consists tests of i) General Awareness ii) English Language iii) Quantitative Aptitude and iv) Reasoning. Candidates have to secure minimum marks separately for each test as prescribed by the Board. Candidates who secure minimum marks separately for each Test as prescribed will be shortlisted for Phase II of the 'WE' based on the aggregate marks obtained in the Objective Test. The minimum aggregate cut off marks for being shortlisted for Phase II of the WE will be decided by the Board in relation to the number of vacancies. Roll No. of the candidates successful in Phase I of the WE are likely to be published around March/April 2011 in Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar and on the RBI website and a brief notice thereof in leading newspapers.
(II) Phase II (Descriptive Type Test): The Phase II Examination will be conducted in May/ June 2011(tentative) only for those candidates who are successful in Phase I (Objective Type Test). The date and time-table will be intimated to the candidates concerned at the appropriate time. The Examination will consist of three Descriptive Type papers –
(i) Paper I – English (ii) Paper II – Economic and Social Issues and (iii) Paper III – Finance and Management. Each of these papers is of 3 hours duration carrying 100 marks.
NOTE : Phase I (except the test of English) and Papers II and III of Phase II will be set bilingually in Hindi and English. Phase I is Objective Type and only marking the correct choice is required. However, Papers II and III of Phase II can be answered either wholly in Hindi or English at the candidate's option.
(III) Syllabus (Phase II) :
(i) Paper I – English : Essay, Précis writing, Comprehension, Business/Office Correspondence.
(ii) Paper II – Economic and Social Issues: Growth and Development – Measurement of growth : National Income and per capita income – Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India – Sustainable Development and Environmental issues. Economic Reforms in India – Industrial and Labour Policy – Monetary and Fiscal Policy – Privatisation – Role of Economic Planning. Globalization – Opening up of the Indian Economy – Balance of Payments, Export-Import Policy – International Economic Institutions – IMF and World Bank – WTO – Regional Economic Co-operation. Social Structure in India – Multiculturalism – Demographic Trends – Urbanisation and Migration – Gender Issues – Social Justice : Positive Discrimination in favour of the under privileged – Social Movements – Indian Political System – Human Development – Social Sectors in India, Health and Education.
(iii) Paper III – Finance and Management :
Finance : The Union Budget – Direct and Indirect taxes; Non-tax sources of revenue; Outlays; New Measures; Financial Sector Reforms; Capital Market, Money Market and Foreign Exchange Market; Stock Exchanges and their Regulation; Capital Market Intermediaries and their Regulation; Role of SEBI; Functions of the Money Market; Growth and Operation of the Money Market; The Foreign Exchange Market; From FERA to FEMA; Exchange Rate Management; Exchange Risk Management; Role of Banks and Financial Institutions in Economic Development; Regulation of Banks and Financial Institutions;
Disinvestment in Public Sector Units.
Management : Management: its nature and scope; The Management Processes; Planning Organisation, Staffing, Directing and Controlling; The Role of a Manager in an Organisation. Leadership: The Tasks of a Leader; Leadership Styles; Leadership Theories; A successful Leader versus an effective Leader. Human Resource Development: Concept of HRD; Goals of HRD; Performance Appraisal – Potential appraisal and development – Feedback and Performance Counseling – Career Planning – Training and Development – Rewards – Employee Welfare. Motivation, Morale and Incentives: Theories of Motivation; How Managers Motivate; Concept of Morale; Factors determining morale; Role of Incentives in Building up Morale. 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. Corporate Governance: Factors affecting Corporate Governance; Mechanisms of Corporate Governance.
NOTE : The above syllabus is only indicative and not exhaustive. Keeping in view that candidates from different faculty backgrounds apply for the post, the questions in Papers II and III will be basic in nature. Candidates will be short-listed for interview based on the aggregate marks obtained only in Phase II – Papers I, II and III. The minimum cut off marks for being short-listed for interview will be decided by the Board in relation to the number of vacancies. Candidates may answer the Interview either in Hindi or English at their option. Final selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in Phase II of the 'WE' and Interview.
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RBI (Reserve Bank Of India)- Gr. B Officer Exam Preparation Tips
IMPORTANT AREA TO COVER
BOOKS TO REFER:
- Last 6 months visit to countries by PM
- Visits by other dignitaries to India.
- Budget of previous year
- Governments Fiscal Policy
- Previous five years plans “ target, achievements and developments
- Current five year plans “ projections and targets
- Government sponsored programmes
- (Rural Development programmes)
- Monetary policy by RBI “ with annual policy and mid term reviews (in June & December of 2011)
Quantitative Aptitude : R S Agarwal
Test of Reasoning : Verbal & Nonverbal reasoning by R S Agarwal & T S Agarwal
General Studies : Economy “ Pratyogita Darpan (Indian Economy special Issue), Current Affairs “ Copmetition Wizards special edition on Current affairs for mains UPSC, Year Book 2011(Manorama or Chronicle), India Year book 2011(by Government of India)
For Mains Exam:
Economical & Social Issues – Pratyogita Darpan Indian Economy Management “ L.M. Prasad
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