The RBI Grade B Cut Off 2026 will be released separately for each stage of the recruitment process conducted by the Reserve Bank of India for Grade B Officers, including General, DEPR, and DSIM streams. The official cut-off marks will be published on the RBI website after the completion of the examination along with the scorecards. Candidates must secure marks equal to or higher than the prescribed cut-off to qualify for the next stage of the selection process. Candidates preparing for RBI Grade B 2026 should analyze the cut off along with the RBI Grade B Notification, exam pattern, syllabus, vacancies, and previous year question trends to build a practical preparation strategy to clear RBI Grade B exam. Once announced officially, the latest RBI Grade B cut-off marks will also be updated here for easy reference.
The RBI Grade B Cut Off 2026 plays a crucial role in determining whether a candidate advances to the next stage of the selection process. The Reserve Bank of India releases category-wise and stage-wise cut-off marks after each phase of the exam. These scores represent the minimum marks required for qualification and final selection. Candidates preparing for the upcoming exam should review expected and previous years’ cut-off trends to gauge competition and set realistic score targets. Alongside this, a thorough understanding of the RBI Grade B syllabus is essential for focused preparation and better performance.
The RBI Grade B Expected Cut Off 2026 provides candidates with an estimate of the likely qualifying marks before the official results are announced. Based on exam difficulty, previous trends, and feedback from candidates, the expected cut-off range can help aspirants assess their chances of qualifying for the next stage.
| Category Name | Cut-Off Marks |
| UR (General) | 115 – 122 |
| EWS | 100 – 115 |
| OBC | 103 – 115 |
| ST | 96 – 100 |
| SC | 94 – 100 |
| PWBD | 90 – 98 |
The RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut-Off is an important benchmark for candidates preparing for the examination. Analyzing previous years’ cut-off marks helps aspirants understand the competition level, identify score trends, and create a more effective preparation strategy. Along with reviewing cut-offs, candidates should also familiarize themselves with the RBI Grade B exam pattern to understand the marking scheme, section-wise weightage, and overall structure of the selection process. Below, candidates can find the RBI Grade B previous year cut-offs for both Prelims and Mains examinations.
The RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off 2025 was released along with the Phase 1 scorecard for the recruitment of Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General. Candidates can refer to the category-wise and sectional cut-off marks to understand the qualifying standards followed in the latest recruitment cycle.
| Sections | General/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD A | B | C | D |
| General Awareness | 24 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 16 | — | 3 | 16 | 3 |
| English Language | 9 | 6 | 7.50 | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 9 | 6 | 7.50 | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Reasoning | 18 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | — | 2.25 | 12 | 2.25 |
| Total Score Aggregate | 77.50 | 64.75 | 69 | 65 | 64.75 | — | 17.50 | 63.50 | 22.50 |
The RBI Grade B Mains Cut Off 2026 shown below represents the minimum aggregate marks required in Phase II for candidates to be shortlisted for the interview round. The cut-off is calculated based on the combined performance in all Phase II papers.
| Recruitment Stage | General/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD A | PwBD B | PwBD C | PwBD D |
| Aggregate Cutoff Marks in Phase-II (Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III taken together) for Shortlisting the Candidates for Interview (out of 300 Marks) | 171.5 | 163.75 | 164.25 | 157.75 | 155.5 | — | 113 | 171.5 | 122.5 |
The RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2026 indicates the final marks secured by the last recommended candidate after combining the scores obtained in Phase II and the interview. These marks ultimately determine the final selection of candidates.
| Recruitment Stage | General/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD A | PwBD B | PwBD C | PwBD D |
| Aggregate Marks in Phase-II Examination (Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III) and Interview taken together (out of 375 Marks) obtained by the last recommended candidate | 230.75 | 199.75 | 218 | 216 | 210.5 | — | 153.75 | 235.5 | 174 |
The RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off 2024 was determined after considering factors such as exam difficulty level, total vacancies, and candidates’ overall performance. The cut-off was released along with the sectional qualifying marks, enabling candidates to evaluate their performance against the required standards.
| Category Name | Cut-Off Marks |
| UR (General) | 67.25 |
| EWS | 67.25 |
| OBC | 65.00 |
| ST | 54.00 |
| SC | 58.00 |
| PWBD | 53.25 |
| Name of Test | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 16 | 14.25 | 14.25 | 14.25 |
| English Language | 7.50 | 7.50 | 6 | 5.25 | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 7.50 | 7.50 | 6 | 5.25 | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Reasoning | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10.75 | 10.75 | 10.75 |
| Total Score/Aggregrate | 67.25 | 67.25 | 65 | 58 | 54 | 53.25 |
The RBI Grade B Mains Cut Off 2024 was announced after the completion of the Phase 2 examination. The Reserve Bank of India determines the cut-off every year after evaluating several factors, including the difficulty level of the papers, the number of vacancies available, and the overall performance of candidates. Candidates who scored equal to or above the prescribed cut-off were shortlisted for the interview round.
| 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) | 173.50 | 169 | 165 | 161 | 173.50 | 152.50 |
The RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2024 represents the final selection benchmark for candidates who appeared in both Phase 2 and the interview. The final cut-off is calculated by combining the marks obtained in the written examination and the interview. Candidates scoring above these marks secured a place in the final merit list.
| 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. | 226.75 | 218 | 212.25 | 214.50 | 206 | 200.50 (GEN)191.75 (OBC)186 (SC) |
The RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off 2023 was released after the declaration of the Phase 1 result. The cut-off marks varied across categories and served as the minimum qualifying score required to move to the Mains stage. Candidates can review the category-wise and sectional cut-off marks below.
RBI Grade-B Cut-Off 2023 for Phase-I Exam [GRADE ‘B’ (DR)-General]
| Section | GENERAL/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD (OH/HI/VH/MD) |
| GENERAL AWARENESS (Maximum Marks = 80) | 12.00 | 12.00 | 8.00 | 6.25 | 6.25 | 6.25 |
| REASONING (Maximum Marks = 60) | 9.00 | 9.00 | 6.00 | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.75 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Maximum Marks = 30) | 4.50 | 4.50 | 3.00 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE (Maximum Marks = 30) | 4.50 | 4.50 | 3.00 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| TOTAL SCORE/Aggregate (Maximum Marks = 200) | 54.25 | 54.25 | 54.25 | 52.75 | 44.75 | 40.25 |
The RBI Grade B Mains Cut Off 2023 was the minimum aggregate score required in Phase 2 to qualify for the interview stage. The cut-off differed across categories and reflected the competition level in that recruitment cycle. The category-wise cut-off marks are provided below.
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Cut Off 2023 [GRADE ‘B’ (DR)-General]
| 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 | 169 | 169 | 156 | 148.50 | 169 | 148 |
The RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2023 was published after the completion of the interview process and final result declaration. These marks indicate the score secured by the last selected candidate in each category and provide valuable insights into the final selection trend.
| 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 475 MARKS) OBTAINED BY THE LAST RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE REGARDING THE NO. OF VACANCIES NOTIFIED IN THE ADVERTISEMENT | 229 | 221.75 | 213.75 | 203.25 | 194 | 202.75 (GEN)167.75 (EWS) |
Note: No PwBD candidate qualified under the SC, ST, or OBC categories.
The RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off 2022 was released along with the scorecard for Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)-General. The Reserve Bank of India published both category-wise and sectional cut-off marks, enabling candidates to evaluate their performance against the qualifying standards. The detailed cut-off marks are provided below.
| Section | GENERAL/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD (OH/HI/VH/MD) |
| GENERAL AWARENESS (Maximum Marks = 80) | 12.00 | 12.00 | 8.00 | 6.25 | 6.25 | 6.25 |
| REASONING (Maximum Marks = 60) | 9.00 | 9.00 | 6.00 | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.75 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Maximum Marks = 30) | 4.50 | 4.50 | 3.00 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE (Maximum Marks = 30) | 4.50 | 4.50 | 3.00 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| TOTAL SCORE/Aggregate (Maximum Marks = 200) | 63.75 | 63.75 | 60.25 | 55.25 | 50.75 | 49.75 |
The RBI Grade B Mains Cut Off 2022 was announced after the completion of the Phase 2 examination process. These cut-off marks represent the minimum scores required in the written examination for candidates to qualify for the interview stage. The category-wise Phase 2 cut-off is provided below.
| 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) | 171.25 | 167 | 150.50 | 150.25 | 171.25 | 148.00 |
The RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2022 was released after the completion of the interview round and final selection process. These marks indicate the score secured by the last recommended candidate in each category and serve as the final benchmark for selection.
| 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 REGARDING THE NO. OF VACANCIES NOTIFIED IN THE ADVERTISEMENT | 234 | 223 | 202.50 | 179 | 187.50 | 208.25 (GEN)196.75 (EWS)176.25 (SC) |
Note: No PwBD candidate qualified under the SC, ST, or OBC categories.
The RBI Grade B Cut Off 2021 was published separately for Phase 1, Phase 2, and the final selection stage. Reviewing these cut-off marks helps candidates understand the level of competition and identify the score range required for success in different phases of the examination.
The RBI Grade B 2021 Cutoff for Phase I (Subject-wise) highlights the minimum qualifying marks required in each section of the preliminary examination.
| Section | 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 |
The RBI Grade B 2021 Cutoff for Phase I Overall reflects the minimum aggregate score required to qualify for the next stage of the recruitment process.
| Category | Cutoff Marks (Out of 200) |
| General | 66.75 |
| EWS | 66.75 |
| OBC | 63.75 |
| SC | 53.50 |
| ST | 52.75 |
| PwBD | 52.75 |
The RBI Grade B Cut Off 2021- Phase II & Final indicates the qualifying marks required for interview shortlisting as well as the final selection stage for different streams and categories.
| Exam Stage | 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-226OBC-223.75 |
| Exam Stage | 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 assessed (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 |
| 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 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 |
The RBI Grade B Cut Off for Prelims 2019-20 reflects the minimum sectional and overall marks required for candidates to qualify for the next stage of the recruitment process. The category-wise cut-off marks are provided below.
| Section | 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 |
The RBI Grade B Cut Off for Prelims 2018-19 highlights the category-wise qualifying marks prescribed for the preliminary examination. These figures provide a useful comparison for candidates analyzing historical cut-off trends.
| Section | 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 |
The RBI Grade B Cut Off for Prelims 2017-18 was determined based on the overall performance of candidates and the level of competition in the examination. The category-wise cut-off marks are listed below.
| Section | GENERAL/UR | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD |
| General Awareness | 16.50 | 12.50 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Reasoning | 11 | 8 | 6.75 | 6.75 | 6.75 |
| English Language | 6.75 | 5.25 | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.75 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 4 | 2.50 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Score/Aggregate | 78 | 68 | 91.75 | 64 | 64 |
The RBI Grade B Cut Off for Mains 2018-19 indicates the minimum marks required in Phase 2 as well as the final selection stage. These cut-offs played a key role in determining interview shortlisting and final recommendations.
| Stage | GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD |
| Cut off Marks for Paper I, II, and III (Out of total 300 marks) | 201.25 | 186.25 | 180.25 | 180.25 | 180.25 |
| Cut off Marks for Paper I, II, III, and Interview (Out of total 350 Marks) | 248.50 | 235.50 | 221.25 | 219.50 | GEN-235.50OBC-223.00 |
The RBI Grade B Cut Off for Mains 2017-18 shows the category-wise qualifying marks required in the written examination and the combined score required after the interview stage.
| Stage | GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST |
| Cut off Marks for Paper I, II, and III (Out of total 300 marks) | 196.75 | 181.75 | 175.75 | 175.75 |
| Cut off Marks for Paper I, II, III, and Interview (Out of total 350 Marks) | 245.75 | 228.00 | 220.50 | 211.25 |
The RBI Grade B Cut Off for Mains 2016-17 represents the minimum qualifying marks required in the written examination for different categories.
| Stage | GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST |
| Cut off Marks | 197 | 182 | 176 | 176 |
The RBI Grade B Cut Off for Mains 2015-16 provides an overview of the category-wise cut-off marks applicable during that recruitment cycle.
| RECRUITMENT STAGE | GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST |
| Cut off Marks | 176.75 | 161.65 | 155.75 | 155.75 |
By analyzing RBI Grade B previous year cutoffs carefully, aspirants can understand competition trends, improve mock test targets, and prepare more strategically for all three stages of the examination.
By analyzing RBI Grade B previous year cutoff trends, aspirants can create realistic preparation strategies and understand changing competition levels. Cutoff analysis should build clarity, not fear. Candidates who regularly track mock test performance, improve weak areas, and practice consistently usually perform better. Along with mock tests, solving RBI Grade B Previous Year Questions helps candidates understand the actual exam pattern, important topics, and difficulty level. Consistent analysis and gradual improvement are the keys to success in RBI Grade B preparation. Candidates can take RBI Grade B mock test to check their skills.
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The RBI Grade B Cut Off 2026 will be announced after each stage of the recruitment process. The official cut-off marks will be released along with the scorecard and result on the RBI website.
Yes, RBI Grade B Cut Off is released separately for Phase 1, Phase 2, and the final selection stage after the interview process is completed.
Yes, RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off is published section-wise as well as category-wise, and candidates must clear both sectional and overall cut-offs to qualify.
The RBI Grade B Cut Off is determined by several factors, including the number of vacancies, exam difficulty level, candidate performance, and overall competition in a particular year.
The RBI Grade B cutoff refers to the minimum qualifying marks required to clear each stage of the examination process successfully.
The cutoff is released separately for Phase 1, Phase 2, and Final selection. Candidates must score equal to or more than the required cutoff to move to the next stage.
The RBI Grade B cutoff is usually released after the declaration of results for each stage of recruitment.
RBI releases the cutoff separately for Phase 1, Phase 2, and Final selection. Candidates should check the official RBI website for authentic cutoff updates.
The RBI Grade B cutoff sometimes looks low compared to other banking exams because the overall paper level is usually difficult and competition quality is extremely high.
Along with this, descriptive evaluation in Phase 2 is strict, which naturally keeps the overall cutoff controlled despite limited vacancies.
The RBI Grade B cutoff depends on several important factors, including:
Even small changes in these factors can significantly affect the final cutoff every year.
Previous year RBI Grade B cutoff helps candidates understand the real competition level and set realistic score targets during preparation.
It also helps aspirants improve:
Cutoff analysis is useful only when candidates use it to improve preparation, not when they use it to create pressure.
The RBI Grade B recruitment process mainly contains three stages:
Candidates must clear every stage separately because final selection depends on combined performance across Phase 2 and Interview.
The RBI Grade B Prelims Cutoff 2022 for the General category was 63.75 marks.
The cutoff remained comparatively high that year mainly because the paper was considered easier than usual.
Yes, RBI Grade B has sectional cutoff as well as overall cutoff.
Candidates must clear both simultaneously because failing even one section can prevent qualification for the next stage despite a good overall score.
Yes, RBI Grade B is considered one of the toughest regulatory examinations in India because of its vast syllabus, limited vacancies, and serious competition.
The exam tests not only aptitude but also awareness, conceptual clarity, analytical ability, descriptive writing skills, and interview performance.
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