RBI Grade B Exam Analysis 2025 Shift 1, Difficulty Level, Key Questions & Insights

Great Update! The RBI Grade B Prelims 2025 Shift 1 exam has been concluded, and aspirants across the country are eager to decode its difficulty level and the level of questions asked this year. This analysis is crafted to help you understand the nature of the paper, identify high-yield areas, and recalibrate your preparation strategy for upcoming shifts or future attempts. The difficulty level was rated as Moderate to difficult, according to the feedback from candidates who appeared in the 1st Shift of the exam. Let’s go through a section-wise breakdown of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 Shift 1 (single shift) exam (18th October 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM).

Key Insights

• Overall difficulty was moderate to tough, with Reasoning and Quant being the most challenging.
• GA focused on current affairs from the last 3-4 months, including RBI circulars and schemes.
• English tested grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension with a balanced mix of question types.
• Puzzles, DI sets, and caselets dominated Reasoning and Quant, demanding speed and accuracy.

RBI Grade B Exam Analysis 2025 Shift 1: Difficulty Level

Here’s a snapshot of the section-wise difficulty level as reported by candidates and verified through expert inputs:

Section	No. of Questions	Difficulty Level
General Awareness	80	Moderate to Difficult
Reasoning Ability	60	Difficult
English Language	30	Moderate
Quantitative Aptitude	30	Difficult

RBI Grade B Exam Analysis 2025 Shift 1: Good Attempts

Based on student feedback and expert review, here’s an indicative range of good attempts:

Section	Good Attempts
General Awareness	42 – 45
Reasoning Ability	20 – 23
English Language	14 – 17
Quantitative Aptitude	8 – 10
Overall	80 – 88

Section-Wise Analysis & Questions Asked

The RBI Grade B Phase I exam tested the aspirants with four sections: Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness. Below is a structured overview of the types of questions asked in each section. These insights will help aspirants learn about the main patterns and recalibrate their preparation.

Reasoning Ability

This section was dominated by puzzles and seating arrangements, demanding high logical precision. Syllogisms, input-output, and data sufficiency added variety, while minor topics tested quick thinking and basic verbal logic.

Topics Asked	Number of Questions	Notes
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement	25	Dominated the section; time-consuming
Syllogism	3-5	Conceptual clarity needed
Data Sufficiency	5	Mixed logic-based and factual sets
Input–Output (Numbers + Words)	4	Pattern recognition essential
Inequality	4	Mostly direct
Directions	3-4	Paragraph-based logic
Coding	1	Basic alphanumeric
Word-Based Logic	1	Vocabulary + reasoning blend
Number Pairing	1	Quick calculation
Meaningful Word Formation	1	Letter arrangement

Quantitative Aptitude

Quant focused heavily on Data Interpretation and arithmetic word problems. Caselets required fast comprehension, while quadratic equations, number series, and data sufficiency tested core numerical reasoning under time pressure.

Key Question Theme	Number of Questions	Notes
Data Interpretation (DI)	10	Pie, Table, Graph, Line-based sets
Caselet DI	4-5	Word-heavy, required quick parsing
Arithmetic Word Problems	5-6	Ratio, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, etc.
Quadratic Equations	4	Mostly solvable with basic algebra
Data Sufficiency	3	Conceptual + numerical mix
Missing Number Series	2	Pattern-based, moderate difficulty

English Language

The English section was balanced, with RCs, grammar-based questions, and vocabulary testing, comprehension, and precision.

Topics Asked / Observed	Number of Questions
Reading Comprehension	8-9
Word Usage	3-4
Spotting Error	5
Cloze Test	6
Theme Based	2-3
Phrase Replacement	4

General Awareness

GA was current-affairs heavy, with questions spanning the last 3–4 months. RBI circulars, government schemes, and international developments were prominent.

Questions on Economy, Finance & Banking

1. Under Basel III norms, which type of financial entities are these regulations applicable to?
2. The RBI stopped granting new licenses to which category of banks in 2004?
3. Match the correct pair: Loan limits prescribed for urban housing under different tiers of Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs).
4. Which parameter among the following is updated daily by the RBI? (Options: Open Market Operations, SLR, Reference Rate, etc.)
5. What are the qualitative and quantitative tools used by the RBI for credit control?
6. Which app was the first non-government UPI app to launch the Digital Rupee feature?
7. Which app among the given options offers a credit line facility to users?
8. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $200 million loan to which Indian organization?
9. Infosys recently partnered for cross-border payments with which global company?
10. Which are the sub-components of the Quality parameter in the Financial Inclusion Index?
11. Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are not being adequately met by India due to the supply of fortified rice?

Questions on General Awareness & Governance

12. India recently signed a trade agreement with which four member countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)?
13. What is India’s improved ranking in the latest Global Innovation Index, and which countries are in the top five?
14. Which parameter in the RBI’s financial indicators is updated daily?
15. Who was the first Indian to win a Pulitzer Prize?
16. What is the ‘Swasth Naari, Shashakt Pariwar’ scheme about, and which ministry launched it?
17. Which energy conference was recently conducted by a specific organization, and in which city was it held?
18. Name the all-woman Indian naval team that successfully completed a world navigation mission.
19. INS Aravali, commissioned from Gurgaon in September 2025, belongs to which class of naval ships?
20. Headquarters of the Geological Survey of India is located in which city?
21. ISRO was established in which year, and where is its headquarters located? Who is the current Chairman?
22. Under which ministries has Piyush Goyal served as a Cabinet Minister?

Questions on Miscellaneous & Static GK

23. Vallabhbhai Patel was given the title ‘Sardar’ for what reason?
24. Identify the country that is incorrectly matched with its geographical area.
25. Which of the following mountains is not located in the same country as the other four? (Mt. Everest, Anamudi, etc.)
26. Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the Solar System, is located on which planet?
27. Which daily-use item attracts nil GST under current GST rates? (Option: Paneer)
28. Divya Deshmukh is associated with which sport?
29. Who is the author of the book ‘Sonny and Sonia’?
30. Which country’s agency provides bond ratings in Japan?
31. Which male tennis player has won the most Australian Open titles in Men’s Singles history?

Final Takeaway

The RBI Grade B 2025 Shift 1 paper was a mixed bag. Some sections were straightforward, while others demanded precision and time management. If you’re appearing in upcoming shifts, focus on:

• Revising the last 3 to 4 months of current affairs
• Practicing DI and puzzles under timed conditions
• Strengthening grammar and comprehension basics

Stay tuned for the RBI Grade B Phase 2 strategy and accelerate your Phase 2 preparation from today by taking the best mock tests, by clicking on the link below, for a real Phase 2 exam experience:

Disclaimer: The information and analysis provided in this article are based on student feedback, expert inputs, and previous exam trends. Difficulty levels, good attempts, and cut‑off predictions are indicative and meant only for guidance. They should not be considered official or final. Candidates are advised to verify their performance and scores with the official answer keys, notifications, and updates released by RBI.

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