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RBI Grade B Cut Off 2026, Check Previous Year Cut Off Marks

The Grade B cut-off represents the benchmark score required for candidates to move ahead in the recruitment process. It is declared separately for Phase 1, Phase 2, and the final selection list, with marks differing each year depending on exam difficulty, vacancies, and candidate performance. Since the cut-off is defined both overall and section-wise, candidates must clear each stage accordingly.

RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off

For candidates preparing for the upcoming Grade B 2026 exam, analyzing category-wise cut-off trends from previous years becomes highly important. It helps in understanding the evolving competition level, expected score range, and changing exam patterns. Analyzing past cut-off trends helps aspirants understand score expectations and plan their preparation with better accuracy and focus.

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RBI Grade B Phase II Cut Off 2025

The RBI Grade B Mains Cut Off 2025 includes both the Phase II qualifying marks and the final cut off based on the combined performance in Mains and Interview. These cut off marks differ for each category and are influenced by factors such as exam difficulty, total vacancies, and overall candidate performance.

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2025
Stage UR EWS OBC SC ST PwBD B PwBD C PwBD D
Aggregate Cutoff Marks in Phase-II (Paper I, II & III) for Interview (Out of 300) 171.50 163.75 164.25 157.75 155.50 113.00 171.50 122.50
Final Cutoff Marks (Phase-II + Interview) (Out of 375) 230.75 199.75 218.00 216.00 210.50 153.75 235.50 174.00

RBI Grade B Phase I Cut Off 2025

The Phase I Cut Off 2025 is the minimum score required to move to Phase II. It depends on factors like exam difficulty, vacancies, and candidate performance. The cut off is set both overall and section-wise, so clearing each section is equally important.

RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off 2025

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2024

The 2024 cut off marked the qualifying benchmark for candidates to advance beyond the preliminary stage. It varied across categories and sections, reflecting the competition level and exam standard. Analyzing it helps aspirants understand the expected score range and prepare accordingly.

RBI Grade B Phase I Cut Off 2024

The RBI Grade B Phase I Cut Off 2024 for the General Category candidates is 67.25, for the other categories cut off marks candidates can refer to the given section.

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2024: Phase 1 Cut Off
Section Category
General/UR EWS OBC SC ST PwBD
General Awareness 20.00 20.00 16.00 14.25 14.25 14.25
English Language 7.50 7.50 6.00 5.25 5.25 5.25
Quantitative Aptitude 7.50 7.50 6.00 5.25 5.25 5.25
Reasoning 15.00 15.00 12.00 10.75 10.75 10.75
Total 67.25 67.25 65.00 58.00 54.00 53.25

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RBI Grade B Phase I Cut Off 2024 (Category Wise)

The determines the RBI Grade B Prelims cut-off each year after carefully evaluating multiple factors such as exam difficulty, number of vacancies, and overall candidate performance. The 2024 cut-off reflects a moderately competitive exam level, with scores remaining on the higher side compared to previous years.

Category Name Cut-Off Marks
UR (General) 67.25
EWS 67.25
OBC 65
ST 54
SC 58
PWBD 53.25

RBI Grade B Phase II Cut Off 2024

The has released the Phase 2 (Mains) cut-off for 2024 based on candidates’ combined scores in Paper I, II, and III. This aggregate cut-off plays a key role in shortlisting candidates for the interview stage and reflects the overall competition level of the exam.

Recruitment Stage
General OBC SC ST EWS PwBD
Aggregate Cut-Off Marks in Paper I, II & III (Out of 300) for Interview Shortlist 173.5 169 165 161 173.5 152.5

RBI Grade B Cut off 2024 Final- General post

The cut-off marks are categorized based on different sections and categories, determining the minimum scores required for qualification. The table below provides the RBI Grade B Final Cut off 2024 for the General Posts.

RBI Grade B Cut off 2024 Final General post 
Recruitment Stage General OBC SC ST EWS PwBD
Aggregate Cutoff Marks in Phase-II (Paper- I, Paper-II, and Paper- III taken together in Written Examination) for Shortlisting the Candidates for Interview (Out of Total 300 Marks) 173.50 169.00 165.00 161.50 173.50 152.50
Aggregate Marks in Phase-II Examination (Paper- I, II, and III) and Interview taken together (Out of Total 375 Marks) Obtained by the Last Recommended Candidate 226.75 218.00 212.25 214.50 206.00 200.50 (GEN), 191.75 (OBC), 186.00 (SC) (No PwBD Candidate qualified in ST and EWS category)

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RBI Grade B Cut off 2024 Final- DEPR post

The table below provides the RBI Grade B Final Cut off 2024 for DEPR Posts.

RBI Grade B Cut off 2024 Final DEPR post 
Recruitment Stage General OBC SC ST EWS PwBD
Aggregate Cutoff Marks in Phase-I (Paper- I and Paper-II) (Out of Total 200 Marks) 121.50 114.00 119.00 107.50 121.50 107.50
Aggregate Cutoff Marks in Phase-I (Paper-I and Paper-II) and Phase-II (Paper-I and Paper-II) taken together for Shortlisting the Candidates for Interview (Out of Total 400 Marks) 269.00 259.50 265.67 241.00 269.00 241.00 (No candidate was shortlisted for Interview phase)
Aggregate Marks in Online/Written Examination (Phase-I and Phase-II) and Interview taken together (Out of Total 475 Marks) Obtained by the Last Recommended Candidate 327.67 307.75 313.08 253.83 326.67

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RBI Grade B Cut off 2024 Final- DSIM post

The table below provides the RBI Grade B Final Cut off 2024 for DISM Posts.

RBI Grade B Cut off 2024 Final DSIM post 
Recruitment Stage General OBC SC ST EWS PwBD
Cutoff Marks in Phase-I (Paper-I) (Out of Total 100 Marks) 81.50 74.50 74.50 (No candidate was shortlisted for Phase-II Examination) 74.50 (No candidate was shortlisted for Phase-II Examination)
Aggregate Cutoff Marks in Phase-I (Paper-I) and Phase-II (Paper-II and Paper-III) taken together for Shortlisting the Candidates for Interview (Out of Total 300 Marks) 228.00 207.00
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 294.00 235.00

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RBI Grade B Cut Off 2023: Final Cut Off

The Reserve Bank of India has released the RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2023 by taking the aggregate marks in the written examination (Papers I, II, and III) and interviews out of 375 marks. Check out the table below to get the complete RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2023.

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2023: Final Cut Off
RECRUITMENT STAGE GENERAL OBC SC ST EWS PwBD 
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 229.00 221.75 213.75 203.25 194.00 202.75(GEN)
167.75(EWS)No PwBD Candidate qualified in SC, ST and OBC category

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RBI Grade B Cut Off 2023: Phase 1 Cut Off

Factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, number of vacancies, and overall candidate performance play a key role in determining these estimates. Aspirants can check the section as well as category-wise RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut Off 2023 in the below table.

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2023: Phase 1 Cut Off
Section Category
General/UR EWS OBC SC ST PwBD
General Awareness 12.00 12.00 8.00 6.25 6.25 6.25
English Language 4.50 4.50 3.00 2.25 2.25 2.25
Quantitative Aptitude 4.50 4.50 3.00 2.25 2.25 2.25
Reasoning 9.00 9.00 6.00 4.75 4.75 4.75
Total 54.25 54.25 54.25 52.75 44.75 40.25

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RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut Off 2023 (Category wise)

 

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2023: Phase 2 Cut Off

Candidates can check the table below to get the RBI Grade B Phase 2 Cut Off 2023. This cut off has been prepared by aggregating marks in written examination (Paper I, II and III) out of 300 marks.

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2023: Phase 2 Cut Off
RECRUITMENT STAGE GENERAL OBC SC ST EWS PwBD 
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). 169.00 169.00 156.50 148.50 169.00 148.00

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2023 For DEPR

Candidates who have appeared in the RBI Grade B DEPR exam can check the RBI Grade B Cut Off for the DEPR online exam and interview.

RBI Grade B DEPR Cut Off 2023
Recruitment Stage General OBC SC ST EWS PwBD
Aggregate Cut-off Marks in Phase-I (Paper-I & II) (Out of total 200) 112 102 98 98 112 98
Aggregate Cut off Marks in Phase 1 (Paper 1 and Paper 2) and Phase 2 (Paper 1 and Paper 2) taken together for shortlisting the candidates for Interview (Out of total 400 marks) 254.17 234.50 226.17 226.17 254.17 226.17 (No candidate shortlisted for Interview phase)
Aggregate Marks in Online/Written Exam (Phase-I & II) and Interview taken together (Out of total 475 marks) Obtained by the Last Recommended Candidate with reference to the number of vacancies notified in the advertisement 322 293.17 275.17 258.17 301.67 No candidate shortlisted for Interview phase

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RBI Grade B Cut Off 2023 For DSIM

Candidates can check RBI Grade B DSIM Cut off 2023 for online exam and interview.

RBI Grade B DSIM Cut Off 2023
Recruitment Stage General OBC SC ST EWS PwBD
Cut-off Marks in Phase-I (Objective type test on statistics) (Out of total 100 marks) 61.5 61.5 54.5 54.5 61.5 54.5 (No candidate shortlisted for Paper 2 and 3)
Aggregate Cut off Marks in Paper 1, 2 and 3 taken together in online/ written exam 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 2 and 3
Aggregate Marks in Online/Written Exam (Paper 1, 2 and 3) and Interview taken together (Out of total 375 marks) Obtained by the Last Recommended Candidate with reference to the number of vacancies notified in the advertisement 264 241.75 196.33 210.33 245.67 No candidate shortlisted for Interview phase

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RBI Grade B Cut off 2022: Final Cut Off

This cut-off represents the score of the last candidate who was recommended for selection, considering the total number of vacancies mentioned in the official notification. It is based on the combined marks from all three written exam papers and the interview, with a total weightage of 375 marks. The final cut-off for 2022 is provided below.

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2022: Final Cut Off
Category Cut-Off
General 234.50
EWS 187.50
OBC 223.00
SC 202.50
ST 179.00
PwBD
  • General-208.25
  • OBC-196.75
  • SC-176.25
  • No PwBD candidates qualified in ST and EWS category

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2022: Category Wise Phase 1 Cut Off

Candidates can check the category-wise RBI Grade B Cut off 2022 for the prelims exam.

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2022: Category Wise Phase 1 Cut Off
Section General EWS OBC SC ST PWD
General Awareness (80 marks) 12 12 8 6.25 6.25 6.25
Reasoning (60 marks) 9 9 6 4.75 4.75 4.75
English (30 marks) 4.5 4.5 3 2.25 2.25 2.25
Quantitative Aptitude (30 marks) 4.5 4.5 3 2.25 2.25 2.25
Total 63.75 63.75 60.25 55.25 50.75 49.75

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2022: Phase 2 Cut Off

The details on category-wise cut-off for RBI Grade B 2022 mains are given below.

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2022: Phase 2 Cut Off
Category Cut-Off
General 171.25
EWS 171.25
OBC 167.00
SC 150.50
ST 150.25
PwBD 150.25

The cut-off for the exam is important information for the candidate, the score in Phase I is relevant for appearing in the Phase II Examination. Here candidates can check the cut off for Phase I for RBI Grade B 2022.

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2022: Phase 1 Cut Off
Sections  Cut off 2022 (General)
General Awareness (80 marks) 12
Reasoning (60 marks) 9
English (30 marks) 4.5
Quantitative Aptitude (30 marks) 4.5
Out of 200 marks 63.75

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2021: Category Wise Phase 1 Cut Off

In the given table candidates can check the RBI Grade B cut-off 2021 for prelims exam subject-wise sectional cutoff and category-wise sectional cut-off 2021.

RBI Grade-B Cut-Off 2021 for Phase-I Exam 
Section  Category 
GENERAL/UR EWS OBC SC ST PwBD (OH/HI/VH/MD)
GENERAL AWARENESS
(Maximum Marks = 80)
16.00 16.00 12.00 10.25 10.25 10.25
REASONING
(Maximum Marks = 60)
12.00 12.00 9.00 7.75 7.75 7.75
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
(Maximum Marks = 30)
6.00 6.00 4.50 3.75 3.75 3.75
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
(Maximum Marks = 30)
6.00 6.00 4.50 3.75 3.75 3.75
TOTAL SCORE/ Aggregate
(Maximum Marks = 200)
66.75 66.75 63.75 53.50 52.75 52.75

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2021: Phase 1 Cut Off

To check the RBI Grade B 2021 Phase I category-wise cutoff (overall),  follow the below-highlighted table:

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2021: Phase 1 Cut Off
Category Cut Off Marks (Out of 200)
General 66.75
EWS 66.75
OBC 63.75
SC 53.50
ST 52.75
PwBD 52.75

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2021: Phase 2 and Final

RBI Grade B phase II & Final exam/ interview was conducted in 2021. In the table category-wise marks for shortlisted candidates.

Exam Stage RBI Grade B Final Cutoff 2021 for General post
Gen OBC SC ST EWS PwBD
Phase II (Out of 300 marks) 187.75 187.75 167.5 166.75 187.75 166.75 (HI, LD, MD)
169.75 (VI)
Phase II and interview (Out of total 375 Marks) 252.25 241.25 212.25 205.25 218.25 Gen-226
OBC-223.75

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2021:Final Cut Off for DEPR

We have tabulated the category-wise cut-off for the RBI Grade B DEPR 2021 post-exam released by RBI on its official website.

Exam Stage RBI Grade B Cut Off 2021: Final Cutoff for DEPR
GENERAL OBC SC ST EWS PwBD
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper-I (Objective Test of Economics) of written exam for candidates whose Paper-II (Descriptive Type Test) were assed (Out of 100 marks) 47.83 42.83 40.83 40.83 47.83 40.83 (LD)
47.83 (HI, VI, MD)
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper I, II and III taken together in written exam for shortlisting the candidates for interview (Out of 300 marks) 183.17 172.83 162.17 162.17 183.17 162.17 (No candidates shortlisted for interview phase)
Aggregate cutoff marks in the written exam (Paper I, II and III) and interview taken together (out of 375 marks) obtained by the last recommended candidate 249.83 220.83 186.34 No candidate shortlisted for interview phase 208.01 No candidate shortlisted for interview phase

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2021: Final Cut Off for DSIM

RBI released the cut-off for the post of RBI Grade B 2021 for DSIM. The category-wise qualifying marks are given below.

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2021: Final Cut Off For DSIM
Exam Stage Gen OBC SC ST EWS PwBD
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper I (Objective type test on Statistics) of written exam for candidates whose Paper II (Descriptive type test) were assessed (Out of 100 marks) 46.67 46.67 39.67 39.67 46.67 39.67 (HI,MD)
46.67 (LD, VI)-As no vacancy is reserved
Aggregate cutoff marks in Paper-I, II and III taken together in written exam for shortlisting 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)
Aggregate cutoff marks in written exam (Paper-I, II and III) and interview taken together (Out of 375 marks) obtained by the last recommended candidate 236 195.75 169.67 181.33 219.33 No candidate shortlisted for interview phase

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2019

The cut-off is the minimum mark required to be scored by the candidate to qualify for the exam. The candidate must be aware of the previous year’s RBI Grade B cut-off to predict what could be the level of the upcoming exam.

Grade B 2019 (DR) General

RBI Grade B 2019 (DR) General category-wise sectional cut-off and final cut-off candidates can check in the below table.

RECRUITMENT STAGE Category
GENERAL OBC SC ST EWS Pw BD
Paper I, II & III Aggregate Cut Off 193.25 188 172.25 172.25 193.25 172.25 ( HI, LD, MD) 176.75 (VI)
Written Exams (All Papers) + Interview Aggregate Cut off 238.25 215.5 206.5 194 197 Gen 215.75 OBC 194.75

Grade B 2019 (DR)-DEPR

In the given table, we are providing RBI Grade B 2019 ( DR) _ DEPR Sectional cut-off and category-wise sectional and overall cut-off of 2019

RECRUITMENT STAGE Category & CUT OFF MARKS
GENERAL OBC SC ST EWS PwBD
Aggregate cut off marks for Paper 1 52.67 47.67 45.67 45.67 52.67 HI- 45.67 LD/MD/VI -52.67

( As No vacancy )

Aggregate cut off marks for Paper 1,2 & 3 182.84 173.67 161.84 169.5 182.84 182.84

(No candidate shortlisted for the interview phase)

Aggregate cut off marks in written examination (All Papers) + Interview 229.17 203.17 195.67 189.34 204.17 (No candidate shortlisted for the interview phase)

GRADE B 2019 (DR) DSIM

RBI released the cut-off for the post of RBI Grade B 2029 for DSIM. The category-wise qualifying marks are given below.

RECRUITMENT STAGE Category & CUT OFF MARKS
GENERAL OBC SC ST EWS Pw BD
Paper I cut off marks 38.33 38.33 31.33 31.33 38.33 31.33
Aggregate cut off marks for Paper 1,2 & 3 160 160 142.33 139 160 139
Aggregate cut off marks for written exam (All Papers) + Interview 212 196.17 186.5 No candidate

Shortlisted

for the interview phase

188.33 No candidate shortlisted

for the interview phase

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2019: Prelims Cut Off

We have tabulated the category-wise cut-off for the RBI Grade B prelims 2019 cut-off released by RBI on its official website.

Section Category
GENERAL/UR EWS OBC SC ST PwBD
General Awareness (Maximum Marks = 80) 20.00 20.00 16.00 14.25 14.25 14.25
Reasoning (Maximum Marks = 60) 15.00 15.00 12.00 10.75 10.75 10.75
English Language (Maximum Marks = 30) 7.50 7.50 6.00 5.25 5.25 5.25
Quantitative Aptitude (Maximum Marks = 30) 7.50 7.50 6.00 5.25 5.25 5.25
Total Score/Aggregate (Maximum Marks = 200) 122.00 122.00 115.50 108.00 108.00 108.00

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2018: Prelims Cut Off

RBI Grade B prelims 2018 Cut off. Candidates can check category-wise and subject-wise sectional cut off.

Section Category
GENERAL/UR OBC SC ST PwBD
General Awareness 20.00 16.00 14.25 14.25 14.25
Reasoning 15.00 12.00 10.75 10.75 10.75
English Language 7.50 6.00 5.25 5.25 5.25
Quantitative Aptitude 7.50 6.00 5.25 5.25 5.25
Total Score/Aggregate 105.75 95.75 91.75 91.75 91.75

RBI Grade B DEPR, DSIM & Other Posts Cut Off Trends

Apart from the general posts, the RBI Grade B exam also includes specialized posts like DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research), DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management), and other positions. The cut-off marks for these posts differ from general posts due to variation in syllabus, difficulty level, and the number of candidates appearing.

DEPR Cut Off Trends: DEPR cut-offs are generally higher in the Phase-I exam due to the specialized nature of economics and finance-related questions. Past trends show that General category candidates usually need above 112 marks in Phase-I to qualify.

DSIM Cut Off Trends: DSIM candidates face a specialized statistics-based test. The Phase-I cut-off is usually lower than general posts, but aggregate cut-offs across Phase-I, Phase-II, and interview remain competitive.

Other Specialized Posts: For roles like officers in niche departments, cut-offs vary depending on the number of vacancies and candidate performance. Some posts may not have PwBD candidates qualifying due to limited reservations.

Factors Affecting RBI Grade B Cut Off Marks

The cut-off marks for the RBI Grade B exam are influenced by several key factors. Understanding these can help candidates set realistic targets and plan their preparation:

  • Difficulty Level of the Exam: The complexity of questions in Phase I and Phase II plays a major role. If the exam is tougher than previous years, the cut-off may be lower, and vice versa.
  • Number of Vacancies: The total number of available positions directly impacts the cut-off. Higher vacancies generally lead to a slightly lower cut-off, while fewer vacancies can push it higher.
  • Overall Performance of Candidates: The performance of all candidates appearing in the exam affects the cut-off. If a majority score high marks, the cut-off tends to increase.
  • Category of Candidates: RBI follows reservation norms, so cut-offs vary for different categories like General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS.
  • Section-Wise Scores: RBI may set minimum qualifying marks for individual sections. Even if a candidate scores well overall, failing to meet section-wise minimums can affect selection.
  • Normalization Process: In case of multiple shifts or variations in difficulty across shifts, RBI may normalize scores, which can influence the final cut-off.
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FAQs

Where can I get details on RBI Grade B Cut Off?

The details on RBI Grade B Cut Off are given in the article above.

When does the RBI Grade B Cut Off gets released?

RBI Grade B Cut Off gets released for each stage of the recruitment process separately.

How many stages are there in RBI Grade B Recruitment?

There is a total of three stages for the RBI Grade B Recruitment namely: Phase I, Phase II, and Interview.

What are the factors on which RBI Grade B Cut Off depends?

The factors on which RBI Grade B Cut Off depends are vacancies, difficulty level of the paper, and average attempts made by the candidates.

What is the final cut off in RBI Grade B Mains?

The final cut off is calculated based on the combined marks of Phase-II and the interview. It determines the final selection of candidates as per the number of vacancies.

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