RBI Grade B – What to do when you feel stuck?

Online Application for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Grade B Exam 2023 is flooding the RBI website from 9th May 2023 and it will continue till 9th June 2023. However, preparing for this exam is not an easy feat. You need the iron will, an idiot-proof game plan, perseverance, guidance and the right tools to evaluate your progress. The difficulty level of the exam is hard and why not, after all? RBI Grade B Officer is one of the most prestigious posts in the banking sector. It is considered equivalent to Group A officers in other government services. The RBI Grade B Officer can get promotion up to the level of Deputy Governor, which is the second-highest rank after the Governor of RBI. 

Given all these factors, keeping yourself motivated is one of the most important points that you must bear in mind. Students often complain that they don’t have the drive to pursue their goals. So, what to do to get unstuck and get going during the RBI Grade B Exam? This is what I am covering in this post. But before moving forward let’s take a glance at the examination pattern of the RBI Grade B Exam.

Phase I

Phase I has one paper comprising 200 objective-type questions of total 200 marks.

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TopicsNo of QuestionsMaks allocatedDuration
General Awareness:808025
Quantitative Aptitude:303025
English Language:303025
Reasoning:606045

Phase-II

The Phase II exam consists of three papers. English is completely descriptive while the other two papers are a mix of objective & descriptive questions. Each paper is allocated 100 marks.

PaperType of QuestionsMarks
Economic and Social IssuesObjective & Descriptive100
English (Writing Skills)Descriptive100
Finance and ManagementObjective & Descriptive100

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The interview consists of 50 marks. There’s a panel of experts for the interview.

For the final selection marks of all IInd & III phases are taken into account.

How to break out of the standstill when you feel stuck?

  • Don’t base your goals only on how people perceive them. Choose them only when you’re really passionate about it. When you’re able to connect your purpose with the job, the more you learn, the more excited you are.
  • Visualize your dreams every day. On visualization, you start connecting to the different aspects of the job and study becomes more exciting simply because you’re seeking this information.
  • Regularly take Mock Tests. It will motivate you. Make you more competitive and help you assess your progress.
  • Set small goals and celebrate small wins. Be proud of your achievements no matter how small they are.
  • Find a routine that works for you. Organizing your work helps you get work done on time and takes the burden off your head
  • Engage in peer support. It helps you develop a fresh perspective on the topic. Apart from that interacting with another person makes work enjoyable.
  • Stay jovial. Kick stress out the window by practicing deep breathing exercises or unleashing your inner zen master. And when in doubt, sprinkle some humor on stressful situations – laughter is the best sidekick to motivation!

Takeaways

It stands to reason that no progress can be made if the destination itself loses its charm. Use these tricks & tips mentioned above to break out of ‌the deadlock and you’ll find the drive back. Never lose sight of your dreams. We are your humble servants along this exciting adventure. Do give us a ring anytime from Monday to Saturday between 10:00 am to 6:00 pm or email us at info@practicemock.com.  Apart from that, we have a lot of freebies and giveaways on our site and blogs like Mini Mocks and Topic Tests are completely free. Similarly, the GA PDFs on our blog such as Bazooka or Weekly GA Capsules are completely free. Leverage them as you fancy. May luck be on your side!

Smita Ray

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