RBI Grade B 2022 Preparation Strategy: 65- Day Study Plan

Kanika Agarwal

3 years ago

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In 2021, RBI had 322 vacancies for Grade B officers. This year, we may expect similar vacancies or even a higher number for RBI Grade B vacancies. Therefore, if you too want to take the RBI Grade B 2022 exam, you should start right away.

In this article, we have prepared a 65-day RBI Grade B study plan that you should make use of if you want to crack RBI Grade B 2022.

How to Crack RBI Grade B 2022?

Let us try to understand everything you should know about RBI Grade B exam reparation.

How should I start preparing for the RBI Grade B Exam?

The best way to prepare is by starting early. Now that the RBI Grade B 2022 notification is not yet out, this is the ideal time for you to begin if you want a head-start over your competitors.

How much time do you need for RBI Grade B Preparation?

This is an ideal time to increase your preparation levels for RBI Grade B 2022 exam. Most of you must be asking, with only 65 days in hand and with two phases to clear what should be my best bet?

Can I clear the RBI Grade B exam 2022 in my 1st attempt?

The odds of your success depends on how sincere you are with the preparation strategy even if you have never taken a competitive exam or have knowledge on economics and/or finance.

YES!!! You read it right. You can absolutely clear the RBI Grade B exam in the first attempt!!

**Make a Study Plan for RBI Grade B exam 2022 Preparation**

Where can I get the best RBI Grade B study materials?

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RBI Grade B 2022 Phase wise Preparation

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam

As of 2019, RBI has introduced sectional timings for each section in the Phase 1 exam. Phase 1 can be categorized further as shown below.

Non-calculations based questions are the most scoring of which General Awareness questions carries 40% weightage of the total marks. Moreover, the overall exam cut-off is higher than the sectional cut-off. Even if you are meeting sectional cut-offs you may not necessarily meet the overall cut-off. Hence, it is essential to learn how to make it through the sectional and overall cut-offs.

It is important to note that RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam is qualifying in nature hence you should always aim to obtain the cut-off marks. Anything more than the cut-off will still help you to only qualify for Phase 2 exam.

REMEMBER: Phase 1 is your entry pass to appear for Phase 2 exam.

Take a look at the RBI Grade B Syllabus and exam pattern 2022 before you proceed.

RBI Grade Phase 2 Exam

This is the most important phase of all the three phases. The marks you score in this exam will determine whether you will make it to the RBI Grade B officers list or not. Every mark in this paper will indicate your rank and seniority at RBI. RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam is of 300 marks divided equally among the three sections – Economic and Social Issues, Descriptive English and Financial Management.

RBI Grade B Phase 3 Exam

The interview also determines your overall merit list but is of 75 marks and carries 20% weightage in the overall merit list. For now, you should emphasize more on Phase 2.

RBI Grade B Study Plan 2022

To crack RBI Grade B 2022 Phase 1 exam, focus your plan to prepare for Phase 1 in the next 40 days. The last 25 days of your 65-day RBI Grade B study plan should be focused on studying for RBI Grade Phase 2 exam.

To begin with, we have come up with the following exhaustive plan for four categories of aspirants based on their respective preparation level. You should determine which category you fall into and proceed accordingly.

You have just STARTED PREPARATION of IBPS/RBI/SEBI/NABARD exams

Category	Education Background (Graduate /PG)	First 10 days	11-20 days	21-30 days	Last 10 days
A	Science, Arts (B.Tech/B.Sc./BA)	Phase 1– 60-90%	Phase 1– 70-90%	Phase 1– 100%	Phase 1– 100%
B	Economics, MBA, BBA, Bcom, CA/CS	Phase 1– 60-90%	Phase 1– 70-90%	Phase 1– 100%	Phase 1– 100%

You CLEARED PRELIMS of more of IBPS/RBI/SEBI/NABARD exams

Category	Education Background (Graduate /PG)	First 10 days	11-20 days	21-30 days	Last 10 days
A	Science, Arts (B.Tech/B.Sc./BA)	Phase 1 – 40-60%	Phase 1 – 60-80%	Phase 1 – 80-100%	Phase 1 – 100%
B	Economics, MBA, BBA, Bcom, CA/CS	Phase 1 – 50-70%	Phase 1 – 70-90%	Phase 1 – 80-100%	Phase 1 – 100%

You have been PREPARING for UPSC for 2 years or more

Category	Education Background (Graduate /PG)	First 10 days	11-20 days	21-30 days	Last 10 days
A	Science, Arts (B.Tech/B.Sc./BA)	Phase 1 – 60-80%	Phase 1 – 70-90%	Phase 1 – 80-100%	Phase 1 – 100%
B	Economics, MBA, BBA, Bcom, CA/CS	Phase 1 – 70-90%	Phase 1 – 80-90%	Phase 1 – 90-100%	Phase 1 – 100%

You are WORKING in a bank or other organisation by clearing IBPS

Category	Education Background (Graduate /PG)	First 10 days	11-20 days	21-30 days	Last 10 days
A	JAIIB/CAIIM/MBA	Phase 1 – 40-60%	Phase 1 – 60-80%	Phase 1 – 80-100%	Phase 1 – 100%

Also see: Bank Exam Preparation for Working Professionals

Strategic Tips to Stay Ahead

Read the best Tips for RBI Grade B preparation.

Do’s

Focus on a few germane resources and start your preparation right away.
Look into your own strengths and weaknesses while learning from a good mentor.
Emphasize on practicing a variety of questions to improve speed and accuracy.
Follow ixamBee’s BeePedia updates religiously.
Divide your time based on your strengths and weaknesses.
Take Free RBI Grade B Mock Tests 2022 to analyse your performance.
Have a systematic approach to reading and practicing writing for Descriptive English; get your writing analysed by a mentor.

Don’ts

Hunt social media for different resources and get misled.
Forget to review RBI Grade B Previous Year Question Papers.
Copy other’s strategy without looking at your own strengths and weaknesses.
Neglect Phase 1 and memorize tricks without enough practice.
Get too engrossed with 1 subject and neglect others.
Begin your preparation without a proper schedule/study plan.
Leave mock tests for the last day of the exam.
Ignore Descriptive English by only reading without practicing; it carries 1/3^rd weightage.

Also see: RBI Grade B Study Material with Study Plan 2022

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