Prelims Syllabus
| Section | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Sentence Correction, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms) |
| Numerical Ability | Number Series, Simplification/Approximation, DI (Bar, Line, Pie, Table), Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic (Percentage, Ratio, SI/CI, Profit-Loss, Time-Work, Speed-Distance) |
| Reasoning Ability | Puzzles & Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Alphanumeric Series, Order & Ranking |
Mains Syllabus
| Section | Questions | Marks | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | Advanced Puzzles, Machine Input-Output, Syllogism, Inequality, Critical Reasoning, Logical Deduction |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | Advanced RC, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Detection, Word Usage, Para Summary |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | Advanced DI (Caselet, Mixed), Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic applications |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | Banking & Financial Awareness (RBI-specific: structure, functions, recent decisions), Current Affairs (last 6 months), Static GK, Government Schemes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | Computer Basics, MS Office, Internet, Networking, OS, Database basics, Computer Shortcuts |
RBI-Specific GA Topics
- RBI's monetary policy tools (Repo, Reverse Repo, CRR, SLR, OMO, MSF) – tested every year
- RBI's departments and functions (Department of Currency Management, DPSS, DNBS, etc.)
- RBI history, RBI Governors list, headquarters, and regional offices
- Recent RBI circulars, guidelines on digital payments (UPI, NEFT, RTGS) and fintech regulation