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The Reserve Bank of Indian is is conducting the RBI Grade B 2025 for General/DEPR/DSIM post and Phase 1 is scheduled for 18 and 19 October 2025. After the exam is over, RBI will release the result and RBI Grade B Cut Off 2025 marks on its official website. The cut off the is the minimum score, set by the examination authority, that candidates must score in order to qualify. So, here, we have discussed in detail about the Grade B Cut Off, Expected Phase 1 Cut Off, and previous year marks as well.
RBI Grade B Cut Off 2025
The RBI Grade B 2025 cut-off is released category-wise, post-wise, and section-wise after the exam is over. It is determined based on factors like difficulty level, total vacancies, reservation and candidates’ overall performance. The official cut off marks are released after the result declaration but along with the score card for both Phase 1, Phase 2, and Final (after Interview) stage.
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RBI Grade B Expected Cut Off 2025
The examination authority of RBI is conducting the Phase 1 Exam on 18th October for General posts and on 19th October for DEPR/DSIM posts. Majorly the difficulty level of the exam determines whether the cut-off marks will be low or higher for a particular year. So, based on the feedbacks received from the candidates we will share the overall expected Phase 1 Cut Off marks here.
RBI Grade B Category-wise Expected Cut Off 2025
The Phase 1 category-wise cut-off marks for different categories like SC, ST, OBC, EWS, General, and PwD is released separately to ensure fair evaluation based on the reservation quota. We will update the marks here.
RBI Grade B Sectional Cut Off 2025
In the phase 1 exam, there are 4 different sections i.e., Reasoning, Quants, GA, and English. The cut off is released both post-wise and section-wise, so we will update the marks here for your reference.
RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off
Aspirants should go through the RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off marks to understand the exam’s difficulty level and competition trends. The cut-off is influenced by factors like exam complexity, number of candidates, and overall performance.
Reviewing past cut-offs helps candidates spot patterns, set realistic target scores, and track how the cut-off has changed over time. This analysis makes it easier to anticipate possible variations in the current or upcoming cut-off.
RBI Grade B Mains and Final Cut Off 2024
The final cut off marks for the year 2024 is given below. It consist of both Phase 2 and Final stage of the recruitment.
RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2025 (General Post) | ||||||
Recruitment Stage | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD |
Aggregate Cutoff Marks in Phase-II (Paper I, II & III) for Interview Shortlisting (Out of 300) | 173.5 | 169 | 165 | 161.5 | 173.5 | 152.5 |
Aggregate Marks in Phase-II + Interview (Out of 375) – Last Recommended Candidate | 226.75 | 218 | 212.25 | 214.5 | 206 |
200.50 (GEN), 191.75 (OBC), 186.00 (SC)
No PwBD qualified in ST & EWS categories |
RBI Grade B Cut off 2024 Final DSIM post
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Recruitment Stage | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD |
Cutoff Marks in Phase-I (Paper-I) (Out of Total 100 Marks) | 81.5 | – | 74.5 | 74.50 (No candidate was shortlisted for Phase-II Examination) | – |
74.50 (No candidate was shortlisted for Phase-II Examination)
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Aggregate Cutoff Marks in Phase-I (Paper-I) and Phase-II (Paper-II and Paper-III) taken together for Shortlisting the Candidates for Interview (Out of Total 300 Marks) | 228 | – | 207 | – | – | – |
Aggregate Marks In Online/Written Examination (Paper- I, II, and III) and Interview taken together (Out of Total 375 Marks) Obtained By the Last Recommended Candidate | 294 | – | 235 | – | – |
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RBI Grade B Cut off 2024 Final DEPR post | ||||||
Recruitment Stage | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD |
Aggregate Cutoff Marks in Phase-I (Paper-I & II) (Out of 200 Marks) | 121.5 | 114 | 119 | 107.5 | 121.5 | 107.5 |
Aggregate Cutoff Marks in Phase-I & Phase-II (All Papers) for Interview (Out of 400 Marks) | 269 | 259.5 | 265.67 | 241 | 269 |
241.00 (No candidate shortlisted)
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Aggregate Marks in Written Exam & Interview (Out of 475 Marks) – Last Recommended Candidate | 327.67 | 307.75 | 313.08 | 253.83 | 326.67 | – |
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut Off 2024
The candidates who appeared in the RBI Grade B 2024 prelims examination can go through the cut off marks from the table given below. The authority released the RBI Grade B Cut Off 2024 for each section and category.
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut Off 2024 | ||||||
Section | General/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD |
General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 16 | 14.25 | 14.25 | 14.25 |
English Language | 7.5 | 7.5 | 6 | 5.25 | 5.25 | 5.25 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 7.5 | 7.5 | 6 | 5.25 | 5.25 | 5.25 |
Reasoning | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10.75 | 10.75 | 10.75 |
Total | 67.25 | 67.25 | 65 | 58 | 54 | 53.25 |
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut Off 2023
The RBI Grade B Cut Off marks 2023 for Phase 1 examination has been discussed here.
RBI Grade-B Cut-Off 2023 for Phase-I Exam | ||||||
Section | Category | |||||
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 |
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Cut Off 2023 (DEPR/DSIM)
The table given below mentions the marks secured in all the papers for the DEPR and DSIM posts and interview stages.
RBI Grade B Cut off 2023: Phase 2 (DEPR) | ||||||
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Recruitment Stage | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwD |
AGGREGATE CUT-OFF MARKS IN PHASE -I (PAPER-I AND PAPER-II) (OUT OF A TOTAL 200 MARKS) | 112.00 | 102.00 | 98.00 | 98.00 | 112.00 | 98.00 |
AGGREGATE CUT-OFF MARKS IN PHASE-I (PAPER- I AND PAPER-II) AND PHASE-II (PAPER- I AND PAPER-II) TAKEN TOGETHER FOR SHORTLISTING THE CANDIDATES FOR INTERVIEW (OUT OF TOTAL 400 MARKS) | 254.17 | 234.50 | 226.17 | 226.17 | 254.17 | 226.17 (No candidate shortlisted for interview phase) |
AGGREGATE MARKS IN ONLINE / WRITTEN EXAMINATION (PHASE-I AND PHASE-II) AND INTERVIEW TAKEN TOGETHER (OUT OF A TOTAL OF 475 MARKS) OBTAINED BY THE LAST RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE CONCERNING THE NO. OF VACANCIES NOTIFIED IN THE ADVERTISEMENT. | 322.00 | 293.17 | 275.17 | 258.17 | 301.67 | No candidate shortlisted for the interview phase |
RBI Grade B Cut Off 2023: Phase 2 (DSIM) | ||||||
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Recruitment Stage | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwD |
CUT-OFF MARKS IN PAPER- I (OBJECTIVE TYPE TEST ON STATISTICS) (OUT OF TOTAL 100 MARKS). | 61.50 | 61.50 | 54.50 | 54.50 | 61.50 | 54.50(No candidate shortlisted for Paper-II and Paper-III) |
AGGREGATE CUT-OFF MARKS IN PAPER I, PAPER II AND PAPER III TAKEN TOGETHER IN ONLINE / WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR SHORTLISTING THE CANDIDATES FOR INTERVIEW (OUT OF TOTAL 300 MARKS) | 190.67 | 185.67 | 169.67 | 169.67 | 190.67 | No candidate shortlisted for Paper-II and Paper-III |
AGGREGATE MARKS IN ONLINE/ 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. | 264.00 | 241.75 | 196.33 | 210.33 | 245.67 | No candidate shortlisted for interview phase |
RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2023 (General)
The RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2023 is given below for the DR (General) posts. The combined score of the written examination (Paper I, II, and III) and interview, totaling 375 marks, was achieved by the final recommended candidates.
RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2023 | ||||||
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 | 229.00 | 221.75 | 213.75 | 203.25 | 194.00 | 202.75(GEN) 167.75(EWS)No PwBD Candidate qualified in SC, ST and OBC category |
RBI Grade B Cut Off 2023: Phase 2 General
The total required score across Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III in the written examination, totaling to 300 marks, is used to select candidates for the interview shortlisting process.
RBI Grade B Phase 2 Cut Off 2023 | ||||||
RECRUITMENT STAGE | GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD |
AGGREGATE CUT–OFF MARKS IN PAPER- I, PAPER-II AND PAPER- III TAKEN TOGETHER IN A WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR SHORTLISTING THE CANDIDATES FOR INTERVIEW (OUT OF TOTAL 300 MARKS). | 169.00 | 169.00 | 156.50 | 148.50 | 169.00 | 148.00 |
RBI Grade B Cut Off 2022 Phase 1
RBI Grade B Cut Off 2022 has been discussed here, candidates can check the category-wise and section-wise cut off from the table given below.
RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off 2022 | ||||||
Section | Category | |||||
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 |
RBI Grade B Cut Off 2022 Phase 2
In the table below we have accumulated the RBI Grade B Mains Cut Off 2022 for the RBI Grade B. The candidates can check the cut-off marks from here.
RBI Grade B Mains Cut Off 2022 | |
Category | Cut-Off |
General | 171.25 |
EWS | 171.25 |
OBC | 167.00 |
SC | 150.50 |
ST | 150.25 |
PwBD | 150.25 |
RBI Grade B Cut Off 2021
The candidates can check the RBI Grade B 2021 cut-off marks from here. The section-wise and category-wise cut off marks has been released by the officials.
RBI Grade B Cut Off 2021 for Phase 1 | ||||||
Subject | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD |
General Awareness | 16.00 | 16.00 | 12.00 | 10.25 | 10.25 | 10.25 |
Reasoning | 12.00 | 12.00 | 9.00 | 7.75 | 7.75 | 7.75 |
English Language | 6.00 | 6.00 | 4.50 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 6.00 | 6.00 | 4.50 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 |
Total Score/ Aggregate | 66.75 | 66.75 | 63.75 | 53.50 | 52.75 | 52.75 |
RBI Grade B Cut Off 2021- Phase II & Final
The RBI Grade B Cut Off 2024 for Phase II and final stage has been mentioned in the table given below.
Exam Stage | RBI Grade B Final Cutoff 2021 for General post | |||||
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-226 OBC-223.75 |
Exam Stage | RBI Grade B 2021 Final Cutoff for DEPR | |||||
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 assed (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 | RBI Grade B 2021 Final Cutoff for DSIM | |||||
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 |
RBI Grade ‘B’ (DR) General 2019-20
The RBI Grade B (DR) General 2019-20 has been mentioned in the table given below. Here’s the category wise minimum score released by the recruitment authority.
RECRUITMENT STAGE | Category | |||||
GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Pw BD | |
Paper I, II & III Aggregate Cut Off | 193.25 | 188 | 172.25 | 172.25 | 193.25 | 172.25 ( HI, LD, MD) 176.75 (VI) |
Written Exams (All Papers) + Interview Aggregate Cut off | 238.25 | 215.5 | 206.5 | 194 | 197 | Gen 215.75 OBC 194.75 |
RBI Grade ‘B’ (DR)-DEPR – 2019-20
The RBI Grade B (DR) DEPR 2019-20 has been mentioned in the table given below. Here’s the category wise minimum score released by the recruitment authority.
RECRUITMENT STAGE | Category & CUT OFF MARKS | |||||
GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD | |
Aggregate cut off marks for Paper 1 | 52.67 | 47.67 | 45.67 | 45.67 | 52.67 | HI- 45.67 LD/MD/VI -52.67
( As No vacancy ) |
Aggregate cut off marks for Paper 1,2 & 3 | 182.84 | 173.67 | 161.84 | 169.5 | 182.84 | 182.84
(No candidate shortlisted for the interview phase) |
Aggregate cut off marks in written examination (All Papers) + Interview | 229.17 | 203.17 | 195.67 | 189.34 | 204.17 | (No candidate shortlisted for the interview phase) |
RBI GRADE ‘B’ (DR) DSIM 2019-20
The RBI Grade B (DR) DSIM 2019-20 has been mentioned in the table given below. Here’s the category wise minimum score released by the recruitment authority.
RECRUITMENT STAGE | Category & CUT OFF MARKS | |||||
GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Pw BD | |
Paper I cut off marks | 38.33 | 38.33 | 31.33 | 31.33 | 38.33 | 31.33 |
Aggregate cut off marks for Paper 1,2 & 3 | 160 | 160 | 142.33 | 139 | 160 | 139 |
Aggregate cut off marks for written exam (All Papers) + Interview | 212 | 196.17 | 186.5 | No candidate
Shortlisted for the interview phase |
188.33 | No candidate shortlisted
for the interview phase |
RBI Grade B Cut Off for Prelims 2019-20
The RBI Grade B Cut off for Prelims 2019-20 has been mentioned in the table given below. Here’s the category wise minimum score released by the recruitment authority.
Section | Category | |||||
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 |
RBI Grade B Cut Off for Prelims 2019
The RBI Grade B Cut-off for Prelims 2019 has been mentioned in the table given below. Here’s the category-wise minimum score released by the recruitment authority.
Section | Category | ||||
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 |
RBI Grade B Cut off for Mains 2019
The RBI Grade B Cut Off for Mains 2019 has been mentioned in the table given below. Here’s the category-wise minimum score released by the recruitment authority.
Stage | Category & CUT OFF MARKS | ||||
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, II, and Interview (Out of total 350 Marks) | 248.50 | 235.50 | 221.25 | 219.50 | GEN-235.50
OBC-223.00 |
RBI Grade B Cut Off 2018
RBI Grade B Cut off General Awareness
Category | General Awareness |
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General | 20 |
OBC | 16 |
SC | 14.25 |
ST | 14.25 |
PwD | 14.25 |
RBI Grade B Cut off Reasoning
Category | Reasoning |
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General | 15 |
OBC | 12 |
SC | 10.75 |
ST | 10.75 |
PwD | 10.75 |
RBI Grade B Cut off English
Category | English |
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General | 7.5 |
OBC | 6 |
SC | 5.25 |
ST | 5.25 |
PwD | 5.25 |
RBI Grade B Cut off Quantitative Aptitude
Category | Quantitative Aptitude |
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General | 7.50 |
OBC | 6 |
SC | 5.25 |
ST | 5.25 |
PwD | 5.25 |
RBI Grade B Overall Cut-Off 2018
The following is the overall cut-off for all categories for the year 2018.
Category | General Awareness |
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General | 105.75 |
OBC | 95.75 |
SC | 91.75 |
ST | 91.75 |
PwD | 91.75 |
RBI Grade B Mains Cut Off 2018
Category-wise cut-off marks 2018 have been tabulated. The aggregate of paper-I, paper- II, And Paper-III have been provided for each category:
General Category Cut Off
Aggregate Cut-Off Marks in Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III (Out of 300 marks) | 194.34 |
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Aggregate Cut-Off marks of written examination + interview taken together (out of 350 marks) | 241.66 |
OBC Category Cut Off
Aggregate Cut-Off Marks in paper-I, paper- II, And Paper-III (Out of 300 marks) | 179.34 |
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Aggregate Cut-Off marks of written examination + interview taken together (out of 350 marks) | 207.33 |
ST Category Cut Off
Aggregate Cut-Off Marks in paper-I, paper- II, And Paper-III (Out of 300 marks) | 173.34 |
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Aggregate Cut-Off marks of written examination + interview taken together (out of 350 marks) | 220.17 |
SC Category Cut Off
Aggregate Cut-Off Marks in Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III (Out of 300 marks) | 173.34 |
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Aggregate Cut-Off marks of written examination + interview taken together (out of 350 marks) | 220.17 |
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut-off for 2017
Check the RBI Grade B Cut-off for the Phase 1 Exam 2017:
RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut off 2017 | |||||
Subjects | UR | OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
General Awareness | 16.50 | 12.50 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Reasoning | 11 | 8 | 6.75 | 6.75 | 6.75 |
English | 6.75 | 5.25 | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.75 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 4 | 2.50 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Overall Cut-Off | 78 | 68 | 91.75 | 64 | 64 |
Steps to Check RBI Grade B Cut Off
The candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the RBI Grade B Cut Off 2024 from the official website of Reserve Bank of India.
Step 1: Visit the official website of RBI, @rbi.org.in.
Step 2: Locate and click on the opportunity@rbi section.
Step 3: Click on the latest recruitments and updates section.
Step 4: Check the result section to get the cut-off marks PDF.
Step 5: Open and download the cut-off PDF and check the minimum qualifying marks.
Factors affecting the RBI Grade B Cut Off 2025
The RBI Grade B cut-off list is determined after evaluating several important factors, including:
- Difficulty Level of the Exam: If the paper is tougher than previous years, the cut-off may be lower, while an easier paper usually results in a higher cut-off.
- Number of Applicants: A higher number of candidates increases competition, which can push the cut-off upward.
- Number of Vacancies: Fewer available posts generally lead to a higher cut-off as competition intensifies.
- Overall Candidate Performance: Strong performance by most candidates may raise the cut-off, while weaker performance can lower it.
- Reservation Policies: Separate cut-offs are fixed for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and other reserved categories.
- Normalisation of Scores: For exams held in multiple shifts, marks are normalised to balance difficulty differences, impacting the final cut-off.
- Previous Year Cut-Offs: Past trends are taken into account while setting the benchmarks for the current year.