Today was the day to be more thrilled as well as relaxed. Finally, RBI Grade B Phase 2 DEPR exam was conducted by the RBI and we are here with the exam analysis. The level of the exam was moderate and most questions were asked from the macro-economics section. The pattern of the exam is given below:
| Name of paper | Duration (In minutes) | Maximum marks |
| Paper-II Descriptive Type (on Economics) (Question paper displayed on the computer, answers to be written on paper) | 180 | 100 |
| Paper-III English-Descriptive (To be typed with help of keyboard) | 90 | 100 |
| Total | 200 |
Pattern of Questions
The questions were mainly from three sections in the descriptive economics paper. The sections were: macroeconomics, microeconomics, and banking and finance related. The questions in these sections were from the syllabus given by the RBI and from the basic current economy of the country. The English paper was easy to attempt. All the questions asked in this section were general in nature.
Areas covered in the exam
We are splitting the areas of the questions asked in the tables mentioned below. These questions are also important for the RBI Grade B General stream.
Economics Descriptive Paper II
| Section | Marks Allotted | Topics Covered |
| Macroeconomics and Indian Economy | 20 marks: 10 Questions (5 to be attempted) | Finance Commission (important for RBI Grade B General)Covid-19 & Government ResponseStatus of malnutrition in India and measures to combat itInequality in developed and developing countries |
| Microeconomics | 20 Marks Questions | Mundell Flemming Model under perfect and imperfect capital mobilityGeneral Equilibrium NumericalProduction NumericalPublic goods Numerical and Arrow’s impossibility theorem |
| Banking and Finance Related | 10 Marks Questions | VAR (Value Added Risk) ModelNiche BanksDrivers of Inflation in India in 2019-20 (Important for RBI Grade B general also)Transmission lags in economy |
English (Writing Skills) Paper III
The paper was easy to attempt and very generic topics were asked. If you had a basic knowledge of the terms and had done practice of the concepts then this paper was a cakewalk for you. Let’s see the areas from where the questions were asked. This section has extra importance because these questions or questions of similar interest can be asked in RBI Grade B general exam also.
| Section | Topics asked |
| Essay Topics | Measures to decrease investment riskStart-up cultureIs e-learning helpful to studentsAdversity leads to evolution |
| Precis Topic | Global Warming |
| Reading Comprehension | Basic generic topic and easy questions were asked |
Conclusion
Overall the exam was of moderate difficulty in paper II and easy for Paper III. The questions which were from the banking sector, covid and its measures, malnutrition may also be asked in RBI Grade B general exam. Prepare for all the concepts wisely and make a rough draft of your answers in your mind before writing. Your answers should include the introduction part, body, and a conclusive statement.
The final selection will be done on the basis of Paper I, II, III & Interview. The interview will be for 75 marks.
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Wish you a great achievement!
Also read:
RBI’s Monetary Policy: February 2021
RBI: Financial Stability Report 2021
RBI Grade B 2021: How to Approach ESI Descriptive Paper?
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