Banking & InsuranceNational Reviewed September 2026

Best Books & Mock Tests for RBI Grade B 2026

Reserve Bank of India Grade B Officer (DR) · Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Recruitment of Grade B officers in the General, DEPR and DSIM streams of the RBI.

Best books for RBI Grade B — in the order to buy

Start at #1 and work down. The first books cover the full syllabus; later books add depth for scoring subjects.

1

Top pick · Featured partner

RBI Grade B Complete Book Set & Practice Workbook

EduJha

Books aligned to the latest RBI Grade B syllabus — theory, solved examples and practice questions.

2

Indian Economy

Ramesh Singh · McGraw Hill

Most-used economy book for civil services.

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3

Banking Awareness

Arihant Experts · Arihant Publications

Banking history, RBI, financial terms and current banking news.

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4

Analytical Reasoning

M.K. Pandey · BSC Publishing

Best for puzzles and seating arrangement — the core of banking reasoning.

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5

Magical Book on Quicker Maths

M. Tyra · BSC Publishing

Shortcut techniques that save time in banking and SSC quant.

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6

High School English Grammar & Composition

Wren & Martin · S. Chand

The classic grammar reference for descriptive and objective English.

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Best mock tests & practice sets for RBI Grade B

Take a full mock every week in the early months and every alternate day in the last 30 days. Analyse every test — that is where marks improve.

Top pick · Featured partner

RBI Grade B Full-Length Mock Test Series

EduJha

Full-length mocks on the latest RBI Grade B pattern with solutions and performance analysis.

Start practising

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RBI Grade B Topic-wise Practice Sets

EduJha

Chapter and topic-wise practice sets for General Awareness, Reasoning, Quant and more, to fix weak areas fast.

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RBI Grade B Previous Year Papers with Solutions

EduJha

Practise previous RBI Grade B papers in a timed, exam-like format with solutions.

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Official

Official RBI Grade B notification, syllabus & papers

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Always confirm dates, eligibility and syllabus on the official website before applying.

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RBI Grade B at a glance

Conducted by

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Level

National

Frequency

Annual

Mode

Online (CBT)

Eligibility

Graduate with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD); age 21–30.

Official website

https://opportunities.rbi.org.in

Dates, vacancies, fees and age limits change every cycle — always confirm in the latest official notification.

Exam pattern

1Phase I (objective)
2Phase II (Economic & Social Issues, English, Finance & Management)
3Interview

Syllabus — key subjects

General AwarenessReasoningQuantEnglishEconomic & Social IssuesFinance & Management

How to prepare for RBI Grade B

STEP 1

Month 1 — Foundation

Read the official syllabus and solve one previous RBI Grade B paper to see where you stand. Start book #1 and #2 from the list above.

STEP 2

Months 2–3 — Concepts

Finish one standard book per subject. Solve topic-wise practice sets the same day you finish a chapter.

STEP 3

Month 4 — Mock phase

Start full-length mocks weekly. Maintain an error log and revisit weak topics after every test.

STEP 4

Last 30 days — Revision

Mocks every alternate day, revise short notes and previous year questions. No new books.

RBI Grade B — frequently asked questions

Which is the best mock test for RBI Grade B 2026?

TestsYou recommends the EduJha RBI Grade B mock test series as its top pick (featured partner) — full-length tests on the latest pattern, topic-wise practice sets and previous year papers with solutions. Aim for at least 15–20 full mocks before the exam and analyse every test.

Which are the best books for RBI Grade B preparation?

The most recommended books for RBI Grade B are: Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh; Banking Awareness by Arihant Experts; Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey; Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M. Tyra. Start with the EduJha RBI Grade B book set for syllabus-aligned practice, then use the standard books for depth. Read one good book per subject multiple times instead of many books once.

What is RBI Grade B?

Reserve Bank of India Grade B Officer (DR) (RBI Grade B) is conducted by Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Recruitment of Grade B officers in the General, DEPR and DSIM streams of the RBI.

What is the eligibility for RBI Grade B?

Graduate with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD); age 21–30. Always verify the latest criteria in the official notification at https://opportunities.rbi.org.in.

What is the RBI Grade B exam pattern?

RBI Grade B is conducted in the following stage(s): Phase I (objective); Phase II (Economic & Social Issues, English, Finance & Management); Interview. Mode: Online (CBT).

What is the RBI Grade B syllabus?

The main subjects/sections of RBI Grade B are: General Awareness, Reasoning, Quant, English, Economic & Social Issues, Finance & Management. Download the detailed syllabus from https://opportunities.rbi.org.in.

How often is RBI Grade B conducted?

RBI Grade B is held once a year. Dates are announced by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the official notification.

How to crack RBI Grade B in the first attempt?

(1) Download the official syllabus and previous papers. (2) Build concepts from one standard book per subject. (3) Practise topic-wise sets daily. (4) Start full-length mock tests at least 3 months before the exam and analyse each one. (5) Revise weak areas and keep a short-notes register. (6) Take the last 15 days only for revision and mocks.

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