RBI Grade B DSIM Highlights 2025

The RBI Grade B exam dates notification for 2025 has not yet been released. Candidates who have been eagerly waiting for the 2025 RBI Grade B recruitment process have to wait some more as the current recruitment drive is still an ongoing process. The important exam registration dates as well as dates of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 and Phase 2 papers will be announced when the 2025 notification is released. The notification will also mention the vacancies for the DSIM department for RBI Grade B officers. This is a golden chance for DSIM department aspirants to gear up for the RBI Grade B recruitment cycle.

RBI Grade B DSIM Highlights 2024

Conducting BodyReserve Bank of India
Official Website www.rbi.org.in
RBI Posts Grade B Officer Department of Statistics and Information Management(DSIM)
Mode of Application Online
Stages of Exam
  • Phase 1- Paper 1 - Online Written Examination
  • Phase 2- Paper 2 and Paper 3 - Online Written Examination
  • Phase 3- Personal Interview
Total Marks
  • Phase 1- Paper 1- Objective type questions on Statistics (100 Marks)
  • Phase 2 - Paper 2 and 3 - Descriptive type - 200 Marks (100 Marks each)
  • Phase  3 - Interview- 75 Marks

Events 

Important Dates for RBI Grade B Exam 

Start Date of Online Application and Exam Fee Payment 

July 25, 2024 

Last date of Online Application and Exam Fee Payment 

August 16, 2024 (till 6:00 pm) 

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Online Exam – GENERAL STREAM 

September 8,2024 

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Online Exam – DEPR (Paper I and II) and DSIM (Paper I) STREAMs 

September 14, 2024 

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Online Exam – GENERAL STREAM 

October 19, 2024 

RBI Grade B Phase 2 Online/Written Exam – DEPR (Paper I and II) and DSIM (Paper II and III) 

October 26, 2024 
RBI Grade B DSIM Official Notification 2024

RBI Grade B DSIM Notification 2025

As mentioned earlier, the current exam cycle is still an ongoing process so aspirants for the RBI Grade B DSIM roles who did not make the cut in this year's recruitment drive can start preparing for the 2025 exam cycle.  The online registration will begin once the notification is released for the 2025 exam cycle. The current RBI Grade B recruitment has 7 vacancies for DSIM Grade B officers in total. This means that the competition is expected to be tougher for candidates opting for the DSIM department in this year and in 2025. However, nothing is unachievable with the right plan and sincere dedication. The RBI Grade B Phase 1 papers for the DSIM stream was conducted on September 14, and those who cleared this phase will then have to gear up for the RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam for the DSIM stream which will happen on October 26.  

With the exam recruitment for this year almost half-way through and the Phase 2 of the exam a few weeks away, it can feel scary when you think about how little time is left, but candidates need not worry. They can avail of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 and Phase 2 Crash Course which includes the complete set of study notes, lectures, practice tests, mock tests and guidance from experts to make you exam ready by the time the day of the exam comes. With daily practice of the RBI Grade B mock tests and revision of basic concepts, clearing Phase 1 of the RBI Grade B exam will be a breeze. The Phase 2 paper can be challenging for some and will consist of questions specific to the DSIM branch and subjects. But our crash course covers all of that so that you can finally progress to the Interview round and achieve the dream career of an RBI Grade B officer in the DSIM stream.  

RBI Grade B DSIM Vacancy 2025

The number of vacancies plays an important role as you can identify the level of competition in the RBI Grade B Exam . It is important to know about the vacancies as every post has a separate number of vacancies and you should be clear enough to identify the number vacancies for the post you want to apply for whether it is RBI Grade B DSIM or something else. To have an overview about the classification of the vacancies in the RBI Grade B in the  year, please also take a look at the table below.

PostNumber of Vacancies
Grade ‘B’(DR)- General 66
Grade ‘B’(DR)- DEPR 21
Grade ‘B’(DR)- DSIM 07

RBI Grade B DSIM Eligibility Criteria

You are required to ensure that you are eligible for the RBI Grade B DSIM exam. Failing to fulfill the RBI Grade B DSIM eligibility criteria will lead to the cancellation of your candidature. As per the RBI Grade B notification for the current exam cycle, you must possess the following educational qualifications mentioned in the table below. 

Name of the PostEducational Criteria 
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DSIM

Essential

  • A Master's Degree in Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Mathematical Economics/ Econometrics/ Statistics & Informatics/ Applied Statistics & Informatics with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters / years; OR 
  • Master's Degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters / years and one year post graduate diploma in Statistics or related subjects from an Institute of repute; OR 
  • Master’s degree course in Data Science/ Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning/ Big Data Analytics, with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/ years from a recognized University/ Institute, an institute of national importance, UGC/ AICTE approved programme; OR 
  • Four-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/ years in Data Science/ AI/ ML/ Big Data Analytics from a recognized University/ Institute, an institute of national importance, UGC/ AICTE approved programme; OR Reserve Bank of India Services Board, Mumbai Advt. No. 3A /2023-24 10 
  • Two years Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years from a recognized University/ Institute, an institute of national importance, UGC/ AICTE approved programme.

Note: For SC, ST and PwBD candidates, the minimum marks required in Master’s Degree as in items (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) above is 50% or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/ years.

Desirable

  • Candidates with a Doctorate in topics related to above subjects will be given preference.
  • Research or teaching experience and publication in standard journals will be considered as an additional qualification.

Note:

  • Candidates possessing M.Phil. and Ph.D qualification in the specified subjects will be eligible for relaxation in upper age limit by 2 years and 4 years respectively.
  • Candidates with research / teaching experience at a recognized Indian / Foreign University/Institute will be eligible for relaxation in upper age limit to the extent of number of years of such experience subject to a maximum of three years. For experience, probationary period will not be reckoned.
  • The above age relaxations will not be cumulatively available with age relaxations available to various categories as mentioned in Para 3 II (b) above.

Also, RBI Grade B DSIM age criteria are predefined to appear for the recruitment exam. Also if you possess M.Phil. and Ph.D. qualifications, you can apply till you are 32 and 34 years respectively. Further information can be deduced from the table below.

CategoriesAge Relaxation
OBC 3 years
ST/SC 5 years
PwD (Gen) 10 years
PwD (OBC) 13 years
PwD (ST/SC) 15 years
Ex-Servicemen Serving Period in the Armed Forces + 3 years
People living normally in the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir from January 1980 to December 1989 5 years
Victims of the 1984 riots 5 years

RBI Grade B DSIM Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2025

RBI Grade B DSIM recruitment will take place in three stages-

  • Phase I- Paper 1- Objective type questions on Statistics
  • Phase II - Paper 2 and 3 - Descriptive type
  • Interview

The RBI DSIM Paper 1 is an objective type online exam where questions will be based on Statistics. A composite time of 120 minutes is given to answer Paper I. The maximum marks are 100. The questions will be set in English and Hindi. If you clear RBI Grade B DSIM Phase 1 , you will be called for RBI Grade B DSIM Phase 2 - Paper 2 and Paper 3. Further information can be deduced from the table below:

PaperExam TypeMaximum MarksDuration
Paper 1 Objective Type (on Statistics) 100 2 hours
Paper 2 Descriptive Type (on Statistics) (Question paper displayed on computer, answers to be written on paper) 100 3 hours
Paper 3 English – Descriptive (To be typed with help of keyboard) 100 1 hour 30 minutes
Total 300  

RBI Grade B DSIM Paper 2 and Paper 3 examinations are conducted in shifts. You are required to appear for all the shifts. RBI DSIM Paper 2 is of descriptive type (on Statistics). Here questions are displayed on the computer and you need to write answers on paper. It comprises 100 marks with a composite time of 180 minutes. Paper 3 will be an English descriptive paper to be typed with the help of a keyboard. Further information can be deduced from the table below:

PhasePaperDurationMarks
Phase II (Descriptive) Paper-II Statistics 180 Min 100
Paper-III English 90 Min  100

NOTE- Answers for Paper 2 can be written either in Hindi or English while Paper 3 needs to be answered in English only.

RBI Grade B DSIM's final stage is the RBI Grade B DSIM Interview . The interview will be 75 marks, and you can opt for the interview either in Hindi or English. The final selection will be made on the basis of the marks obtained in the Online/Written Exam (Paper 1, 2 and 3) and Interview. Furthermore, candidates will have to appear for a Personality Assessment conducted by the Bank before appearing for the Interview. However, no marks are allotted for the Personality Assessment, and will not form a part of the final selection.

RBI Grade B DSIM Syllabus

RBI Grade B DSIM preparation should start with a thorough understanding of the RBI Grade B syllabus. Find the RBI Grade B DSIM syllabus details below.

SectionTopics
Paper I: Statistics Questions would cover Probability: Definition of Probability, Standard distribution, Large and small sample theory, Analysis of Variance, Estimation, Testing of Hypotheses, Multivariate analysis and Stochastic Processes
Paper-II: Statistics Questions would cover (i) Probability and Sampling, (ii) Linear Models and Economic Statistics, (iii) Statistical Inference: Estimation, Testing of hypothesis and Non-parametric Test, (iv) Stochastic Processes, (v) Multivariate analysis, (vi) Econometrics and time series, (vii) Statistical computing; and (viii) Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques. There will be sufficient choice for candidates to attempt the required number of questions from any three or more of the above eight groups.
Paper III: English English: The paper on English shall be framed in a manner to assess the writing skills including expression and understanding of the topic

RBI Grade B DSIM Books

The selection of books is very important for preparing for any competitive exams. If the exam is of RBI Grade B level then its value increases manifold. So if you are confused about where to prepare and collect materials, given below is the list of some RBI Grade B DSIM books for your reference.

S.noName of BookBook’s Author
1 Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences Jay Devore
2 Probability and Statistics Degroot and Schervish
3 Fundamentals of Mathematical Gupta Kapoor
4 Fundamental of  Applied Statistics  Gupta Kapoor
5 Fundamental of Statistics Vol. 1 and 2 Gun Gupta Dasgupta
6 An Outline of Statistical Theory Vol. 1 and 2  Gun Gupta Dasgupta
7 Theory and Methods of Survey Sampling Book Parimal Mukhopadhyay
8 Basic Econometrics by Damodar N. Gujarati. Damodar N. Gujarati
9 Probability and Measure Theory Ash, Robert B
10 Arnold, B.C., Balakrishnan, N., and Nagaraja, H.N. “A First Course in Order Statistics” John Wiley & Sons

RBI Grade B DSIM Job Profile

Among 23 departments of RBI, DSIM is one of the departments that work on the following two principles.

  •  Collecting, processing, and disseminating macroeconomic and financial statistics with a focus on banking, monetary, corporate, and external sectors.
  •  Providing statistical and analytical support through forward-looking surveys, data management, and applied statistical research.

Posted as an RBI Grade B Officer in the DSIM department, you will undertake the collection, compilation, analysis, and interpretation of data on banking, corporate and external sectors. Also, you will be dealing with modeling and forecasting inflation, growth, and other important macroeconomic indicators. As an RBI Grade B Officer in DSIM, your analytical studies involve statistical/econometric models in the operational areas of interest to the Reserve Bank. Development of methodology for measuring and estimating variables and improvement of the database of various sectors of the economy will also form a part of your work domain.

RBI Grade B DSIM Useful Videos

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RBI Grade B DSIM Preparation Strategy

RBI Grade B officer DSIM exam is an important examination and therefore you need to plan well in advance. You should be focused and determined enough to crack the RBI Grade B officer DSIM exam. Also, make sure that you do not lose your focus. Following are some simple steps to achieve success.

  • Get hold of the RBI Grade B officer DSIM exam pattern and the syllabus
  • Collect some good books to refer to along with the online resources and segregate the topics
  • Plan your strategy depending on your weakness and strength
  • Devote enough time for online practice
  • Take small breaks and be consistent in your approach
  • Stay positive

RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut-off

RBI Grade B Officer is one of the most awaited jobs among all the government job aspirants which makes it even tougher to compete for. Preparation should always be preceded by gathering all required information, which also includes knowing the RBI Grade B previous year cut-off that gives an idea of the level of the examination.

RBI Grade B DSIM Cut Off 2023 in Paper 1+ Paper 2+ Paper 3 (Objective + Descriptive)

Recruitment StageCategory
UROBCSCSTEWSPwBD
CUT-OFF MARKS IN PAPER- I (OBJECTIVE TYPE TEST ON STATISTICS) (OUT OF TOTAL 100 MARKS). 61.50 61.50 54.50 54.50 61.50 54.50
(No candidate shortlisted for Paper-II and Paper-III)
AGGREGATE CUT-OFF MARKS IN PAPER I, PAPER II AND PAPER III TAKEN TOGETHER IN ONLINE / WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR SHORTLISTING THE CANDIDATES FOR INTERVIEW (OUT OF TOTAL 300 MARKS) 190.67 185.67 169.67 169.67 190.67 No candidate shortlisted for Paper-II and Paper-III
AGGREGATE MARKS IN ONLINE/ WRITTEN EXAMINATION (PAPER- I, II AND III) AND INTERVIEW TAKEN TOGETHER (OUT OF TOTAL 375 MARKS) OBTAINED BY THE LAST RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE WITH REFERENCE TO THE NO. OF VACANCIES NOTIFIED IN THE ADVERTISEMENT. 264.00 241.75 196.33 210.33 245.67 No candidate shortlisted for interview phase

RBI Grade B DSIM Cut Off 2022 in Paper 1

RECRUITMENT STAGECATEGORY & CUT OFF MARKS
GENERALOBCSCSTEWSPwBD
Cut – off marks in paper- I (objective type test on statistics ) (out of total 100 marks). 46.50 45.00 39.50 39.50 46.50 39.50

RBI Grade B DSIM Cut Off 2022 in Paper 1+ Paper 2+ Paper 3 (Objective + Descriptive)

RECRUITMENT STAGECATEGORY & CUT OFF MARKS
GENERALOBCSCSTEWSPwBD
Aggregate cut off marks in paper I, paper ii and paper iii taken together in written examination for shortlisting the candidates for interview (out of total 300 marks) 171.67 160.00 150.67 150.67
(No candidate qualified for interview phase)		 171.67 150.67 (No candidate shortlisted for interview phase)

RBI Grade B DSIM Final Cut Off 2022 (Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3 + Interview)

RECRUITMENT STAGECATEGORY & CUT OFF MARKS
GENERALOBCSCSTEWSPwBD
Aggregate marks in written examination (paper- I, ii and iii) and interview taken together (out of total 375 marks) obtained by the last recommended candidate with reference to the no. Of vacancies notified in the advertisement. 245.67 212.42 173.00 No candidate qualified for interview phase 238.67 No candidate qualified for interview phase

RBI Grade B DSIM Cut-off 2021 Paper 1

Given below is the detailed insight into category-wise RBI Grade B previous year cutoff.

SectionCategory-Wise Cut Off
GeneralOBCSCSTEWSPwBD
Aggregate Cut – Off Marks In Paper- I (Objective Type Test On Statistics ) Of Written Examination For Candidates Whose Paper II (Descriptive Type Test) Were Assessed (Out of Total 100 Marks). 46.67 46.67 39.67 39.67 46.67 39.67 (HI,MD)46.67 (LD, VI)-AS NO VACANCY RESERVED

RBI Grade B DSIM Cut-off 2021 (Paper 1+Paper 2+ Paper 3)

SectionCategory-Wise Cut Off
GeneralOBCSCSTEWSPwBD
Aggregate Cut Off Marks In Paper I, Paper II And Paper III Taken Together In Written Examination For Shortlisting The Candidates For Interview (Out of Total 300 Marks) 164.67 157.33 143.67 143.67 164.67 143.67 (No candidate shortlisted for interview phase)

RBI Grade B DSIM Final Cut-off 2021 (Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3 + Interview)

SectionCategory-Wise Cut Off
GeneralOBCSCSTEWSPwBD
Aggregate Cut Off Marks In In Written Examination (Paper- I, II And III) And Interview Taken Together (Out Of Total 375 Marks) Obtained By The Last Recommended Candidate With Reference To The No. Of Vacancies Notified In The Advertisement. 236 195.75 169.67 181.33 219.33 No candidate shortlisted for interview phase