RBI Grade B Shift Timings 2026, Check Reporting Time and Exam Duration

The RBI Grade B Exam is conducted annually by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to recruit officers for Grade B posts. Candidates appearing for the exam should be aware of the RBI Grade B Shift Timings to avoid any last-minute confusion. This article provides complete details about the exam schedule, including reporting time, gate closing time, exam duration, and other important instructions for exam day.

RBI Grade B Shift Timings 2026

The RBI Grade B Exam will be held in a single shift at all exam centres across the country. Candidates should report to their allotted centres by 7:30 AM. No candidate will be permitted to enter after the gate closing time. The examination will be conducted for a total duration of 120 minutes.

Exam Phase	Shift	Reporting Time	Exam Time	Duration
RBI Grade B (Phase 1)	Single Shift	7:30 AM	9:00 – 11:00 AM	120 minutes (2 hours)

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Shift Timings 2026

Being aware of the RBI Grade B Shift Timings can help you avoid unnecessary stress and perform your best. The Phase 1 examination of RBI Grade B is the first stage of the selection process. The RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam consists of 4 sections – General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.

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There are no breaks during the exam, so it’s advisable to stay hydrated and mentally focused throughout the exam.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Pattern
Section	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
General Awareness	80	80	25 minutes
English Language	30	30	25 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	30	30	25 minutes
Reasoning Ability	60	60	45 minutes
Total	200	200	120 minutes (2 hours)

RBI Grade B Important Links
RBI Grade B Online Coaching	RBI Grade B Mock Test
RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria	RBI Grade B Selection Process
RBI Grade B Syllabus	RBI Grade B Cut Off
RBI Grade B Books	RBI Grade B Previous Year Papers
RBI Grade B Salary	RBI Grade B Exam Centre List 2026

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