The RBI Grade B aspirants must know about the total number of attempts allowed in the RBI Grade B exam. It can guide the candidates in making the most of each attempt. They should avoid wasting any attempt, as it might serve as a demotivator for the next one. They should equip themselves fully by improving their knowledge and sharpening their skills to perform at their best to achieve the best results in the very first attempt. Even if they are not selected, they should approach the next attempt fully prepared, having corrected their mistakes and addressed the weaknesses they displayed in the previous attempt. In this blog, we’ll briefly discuss how many times you can appear for the RBI Grade B exams, and what’s the right time to start your preparation.
Many candidates who want to appear for the next RBI Grade B 2025 exam may want to know how many times they can take the RBI Grade B exam. This information is important because:
Now, let’s talk about the total number of attempts RBI has allowed to different categories of students, including General Category/EWSs and SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. As per the official RBI Grade B exam notification of the past years:
Whereas
| Category | Number of Attempts | Eligibility |
| General | 6 | Not eligible after 6 attempts. |
| EWS | 6 | Not eligible after 6 attempts. |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwBD | No Limit | No restriction on attempts. |
Now that you are aware of the maximum number of attempts, you should start thinking about making the most of your first attempt. If you want to clear the exam in the first attempt then you should start your preparation now. All you have to do is, give a free mock test, check your current preparation, carefully go through the mock test feedback, and implement it crafting an effective study plan that suits your own time and efforts well. Then, opt for a good course that covers the syllabus well. Given below is a PDF course that might very well act as your guide.
No, filling out the RBI Grade B form does not count as an attempt. An attempt is only counted when you appear for the RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam.
If you are from the General/EWS category and take the exam more than 6 times, you will be disqualified. You will not be eligible to apply for future RBI Grade B exams.
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