The RBI Grade B Prelims (Phase-1) exam 2022 was held on May 28, 2022. RBI Grade B 2022 recruitment notification for 294 vacancies came out in the month of March 2022. So, we are here with the RBI Grade B 2022 exam analysis. Moreover, we will also draw a comparison between the RBI Grade B 2021 exam analysis and RBI Grade B 2022 exam analysis. We are sharing the number of good attempts, difficulty level, memory based questions asked in GA, expected cut-off and new pattern questions among others.
RBI Grade B 2022 Phase 1- Analysis
The overall level of difficulty of RBI Grade B 2022 Phase 1 exam was easy to moderate as compared to the RBI Grade b 2021 Phase 1 exam. So, it is safe to say that the overall cut-off this year will be considerably higher in contrast to last year. The expected-cut off will be around 70+/-5 marks out of a total of 200 marks. Therefore if you have attempted the exam properly, you will be able to clear the cut-off with ease.
Now, let’s look at the section-wise breakdown of the questions asked in the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam-
RBI Grade B Phase 1 2022- Exam Analysis for Quantitative Aptitude (1st shift)
The overall level of the Quantitative Aptitude section was difficult. Therefore, an attempt of 12 to 14 questions will be considered a good attempt keeping the level in mind. Majority of the questions were asked form DI and Arithmetic. Let’s look at the questions that were asked-
| Topics Covered | No. of Questions asked |
| Number Series | 3 |
| Quadratic Equations (New Pattern) | 5 |
| DI (Table+Line) | 5 |
| Caselet DI | 5 |
| Selling Price & Cost Price DI | 5 |
| Arithmetic | 7 |
RBI Grade B Phase 1 2022- Exam Analysis for Reasoning (1st shift)
This year, the level of the Reasoning section was moderate to difficult. A big portion of this section was based on Puzzles & Seating Arrangement and Logical Reasoning. The breakdown of the questions is given in the table below-
| Topics Covered | No. of Questions Asked |
| Puzzle & Seating Arrangement (Time slot scheduling, Circle along with variable, Floor & Flat, Box based, Direction & Distance based Arrangement) | 20 to 25 |
| Syllogism | 3 to 4 |
| Blood Relations + Age | 4 to 5 |
| Word Based | 2 |
| Machine Input Output | 4 |
| Logical Reasoning | 8 to 9 |
| Data Sufficiency | 3 |
RBI Grade B Phase 1 2022- Exam Analysis for English Language (1st Shift)
The overall level of the English Language section was easy. Reading Comprehension formed a major chunk of the questions in this section. The English section was lengthy. Therefore, 25 questions can be considered a good attempt. The question-wise breakup is given below-
| Topics Covered | No. of Questions Asked |
| Reading Comprehension (2 passages- CPI Inflation for 2021 and Cat Study Report on Diet and Land Use in UK) | 14 |
| Parajumbles | 4 |
| Error Detection | 2 to 3 |
| Fillers | 4 |
| Connectors | 2 to 3 |
| Idioms | 2 |
RBI Grade B Phase 1 2022- Exam Analysis for General Awareness (1st Shift)
The level of the General Awareness section was easy to moderate. So, an attempt of 55+ questions will be considered as a good attempt. Majority of the questions were asked from current affairs, especially from February to May 2022. Some of the questions asked in the GA section are listed below-
- Budget related questions
- Cyclone Asani named by which country?
- Duration of Azadi Se Antyodaya Tak Campaign
- When was the Federal Reserve Act passed?
- Alphabet Inc’s Google has hired a new public policy head in India. Name the person.
- DESH Portal
- How many beneficiaries are covered under the Jal Jeevan Mission?
- Spending of National Education Policy
- ASEEM is related to which sector?
- RRB Ownership Structure
- When was Project Venus of ISRO launched?
- Which International Airport won the Covid champion award?
Who has been appointed as the first ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Central Intelligence Agency? - India’s rank in global exports of fish products?
- When is the National Coal Miners Day observed?
- What was the theme for Water Day 2022?
- How many members are there in the MPC in RBI?
- What is KAVACH?
- SBI signed a deal with which Tech company?
- Which organisation does not work under the Financial Stability Board?
- PF interest on EPFO reduced by how much?
- Full form of NCHE
- How many Debt Recovery tribunals are there in India?
- Static GK questions- 7 to 8
You can also watch the discussion of RBI Grade B Phase 1- Shift 1 exam analysis in the videos attached below:
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RBI Grade B 2021 Phase 1- Analysis
The RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam of 2021 consisted of the sections having difficulty level from moderate to difficult questions as per candidates’ reviews. The exam, all in all could be regarded as tough. Any applicant attempting 110+ questions could be said to be on the safer side.
| Section | No. of Questions | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
| General Awareness | 80 | 50-55 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Reasoning Ability | 60 | 25+ | Moderate to Difficult |
| English Language | 30 | 20 | Moderate |
| Numerical Ability | 30 | 15+ | Moderate to Difficult |
| Overall | 200 | 105-110 | Moderate to Difficult |
RBI Grade B Phase 1 2021- Exam Analysis for Quantitative Aptitude (1st shift)
The detailed RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam analysis (1st Shift) 2021 of all the chapters (Quantitative Aptitude Section) along with the number of questions asked from each chapter/topic of the RBI Grade B exam is as follows. 15+ questions can be said to be a good attempt.
| Topics Covered | No. of Questions asked |
| Quadratic Equation ( New Pattern) | 7 |
| Quantity Comparison: column wise | 3 |
| DI(Missing) : Veg Non Veg , A Hotel and B Hotel Day wise Menu: | 10 |
| Caselet DI : Reading Book Pages : Page number : Complete 260 pages | 5 |
| Arithmetic : SI & CI, Partnership, Mensuration (True, False), Average, Time & Work, | 5 |
RBI Grade B Phase 1 2021- Exam Analysis for General awareness (1st shift)
This section of RBI Grade B Phase 1 comprised 80 questions with 80 marks and with a time limit of 25 minutes. The section was of moderate to difficult level . Anyone who attempted 50+ questions can be said to be on the safer side. Detailed RBI Grade B paper analysis for General awareness is provided below.
- The majority of the questions were based on current affairs.
- Current Affairs mainly from October 2020 till February 2021. The remaining 20 Questions were from Financial Awareness, Schemes, Static Awareness.
- Static GK consisted of 5-6 questions
- Banking awareness consisted of 6-7 questions based on the current budget and economic issues.
RBI Grade B Exam Phase 1 2021 – Analysis for Reasoning Ability (1st shift)
This section of RBI Grade B Phase 1 2021 consisted of 60 questions of 60 marks and with a time limit of 45 minutes. Overall this section could be considered of moderate to difficult level. 25+ questions can be said to be a good attempt. The topic wise breakup of the question is provided below.
| Topic Covered | No. of Questions |
| Puzzle & Seating arrangement -5 to 6Ages + Blood RelationshipDay + MonthCircular arrangement 8 PersonsFloor Puzzle: Uncertain Linear Arrangement : 6Q each side | 25 |
| Inequality (Reverse) | 2 |
| Alphabet Pair | 1-2 |
| Logical Reasoning/Analytical | 10-12 |
| Coding decoding | 1 |
| Syllogism(Reverse) | 5 |
| Alphabet Series | 1 |
| Data Sufficiency | No questions |
| Input Output | No questions |
RBI Grade B Exam Phase 1 2021 – Analysis for English Language (1st shift)
This section of RBI Grade B Phase 1 2021 consisted of 30 questions of 30 marks to be attempted in a time limit of 25 minutes. The difficulty level of this section was moderate. An attempt of 20+ questions is considered as a brilliant try. The topic wise break up of questions are as follows.
| Topic Covered | No. of Questions |
| Cloze Test | 3 |
| Reading Comprehension (3-4 Passage) | 15-20 |
| Statement Error | 3 |
| Antonyms and Synonyms | 5 |
You can also watch the discussion of RBI Grade B Phase 1- Shift 1 exam analysis in the video given here:
RBI Grade B | Phase 1- Exam Analysis / Review (6th March 2021) Shift-1
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