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RBI Grade B Cut Off 2026: Official Phase 1 & 2 Category-Wise Qualifying Marks

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Updated: Aug 11, 2026
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The official RBI Grade B Mains Cut Off 2026 will be published following the announcement of Phase 2 results. Candidates can analyze the post-wise and category-wise historical cut-off marks provided below to gauge their performance requirements for the upcoming selection stages.

RBI Grade B Mains Cut Off 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases the RBI Grade B Phase 2 cut-off marks simultaneously with the candidate scorecards. These scores are categorized by post, section, and reservation status to determine eligibility for the final interview round. RBI evaluates these benchmarks based on exam difficulty, total vacancy counts, reservation policies, and overall candidate performance. We will update this page with the official 2026 cut-off data immediately upon release.

RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off 2026

The RBI Grade B Phase 1 cut-off marks are now officially available. Candidates can verify the minimum qualifying scores required across General and other streams to advance to the next phase of the recruitment process.

The final cut-off criteria are determined by evaluating the overall exam difficulty, current vacancy distribution, government reservation mandates, and the collective performance of all aspirants.

RBI Grade B Phase-I Cut Off Marks 2026 (General Cadre – PY 2026)

Name of the Test Maximum Marks GEN/UR EWS OBC SC ST PwBD-A PwBD-B PwBD-C PwBD-D
General Awareness 80 39 30.25 34.25 32 28.75 27 15
English Language 30 14.5 11.25 12.75 12 10.75 10 5.5
Quantitative Aptitude 30 14.5 11.25 12.75 12 10.75 10 5.5
Reasoning 60 29.25 22.75 25.75 24 21.5 20.25 11.25
Total Score/Aggregate 200 108.75 86 99 88.75 86.75 81.75 53.5

Steps to Check RBI Grade B Cut Off

Candidates can follow the simple steps outlined on the official Reserve Bank of India website to download their RBI Grade B 2026 cut-off marks.

  • Step 1: Go to the official RBI website at rbi.org.in.
  • Step 2: Open the Opportunities@RBI section.
  • Step 3: Navigate to Latest Recruitments and Updates.
  • Step 4: Find the Result section and click on the Cut-Off PDF link.
  • Step 5: Download the PDF and check the minimum qualifying marks.

RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut Off

Aspirants are encouraged to analyze the RBI Grade B previous year cut-off trends to better understand the competitive landscape and exam complexity.

Studying historical cut-off data allows candidates to identify scoring patterns, establish realistic preparation targets, and anticipate potential fluctuations in the current year's requirements.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut Off 2025

The RBI Grade B Phase 1 prelims cut-off is published both sectionally and category-wise. Candidates who surpassed the minimum threshold have qualified for Phase 2. Review the table below for detailed General, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST category scores.

Name of the Test
GEN/UR EWS OBC SC ST PwBD-
A B C D
General Awareness (Max 80) 24 16 20 16 16 3 16 3
English Language (Max 30) 9 6 7.5 6 6 1 6 1
Quantitative Aptitude (Max 30) 9 6 7.5 6 6 1 6 1
Reasoning (Max 60) 18 12 15 12 12 2.25 12 2.25
Total Score / Aggregate (Max 200) 77.5 64.75 69 65 64.75 17.5 63.5 22.5

RBI Grade B Phase 2 and Interview Cut Off 2025

The final RBI Grade B 2025–26 cut-off is calculated based on the aggregate performance in Phase 2 and the Interview. These final qualifying marks are released separately for each category. Refer to the table below for a comprehensive view of the final selection thresholds.

Recruitment Stage General/UR EWS OBC SC ST PwBD A PwBD B PwBD C PwBD D
Aggregate Cutoff Marks in Phase-II (Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III taken together) for Shortlisting the Candidates for Interview (out of 300 Marks) 171.5 163.75 164.25 157.75 155.5 113 171.5 122.5
Aggregate Marks in Phase-II Examination (Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III) and Interview taken together (out of 375 Marks) obtained by the last recommended candidate 230.75 199.75 218 216 210.5 153.75 235.5 174

Note: In the event of a tie in total marks, the candidate who is senior by Date of Birth (Age) will be given preference in the merit list.

RBI Grade B Mains & Final Cut Off 2024

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 
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)
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
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)
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

Candidates who appeared for the RBI Grade B 2024 prelims can review the category-wise and sectional cut-off marks provided in the summary table below.

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 official RBI Grade B Phase 1 cut-off marks for the 2023 recruitment cycle are summarized here for your reference.

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 following table provides the minimum marks secured across all papers for the DEPR and DSIM posts, including the interview stage requirements.

RBI Grade B Cut off 2023: Phase 2 (DEPR)
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)
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)

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

Candidates are shortlisted for the interview process based on their aggregate score across Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III of the written examination, with a maximum potential of 300 marks.

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

 The RBI Grade B 2022 cut-off marks, detailed by category and section, are listed in the table below.

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

We have compiled the official RBI Grade B Mains cut-off marks for the 2022 recruitment cycle. Candidates can access the data below.

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

Check the RBI Grade B 2021 cut-off marks in the table below, featuring the official sectional and category-wise performance thresholds.

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 category-wise cut-off marks for the RBI Grade B 2024 Phase II and the final selection stage are detailed 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 the 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 is 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 the 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 the interview phase

RBI Grade ‘B’ (DR) General 2019-20

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

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 Papers 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 the 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

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

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 Prelims 2019 cut-off marks, including the minimum qualifying scores per category set by the recruitment authority, are provided below.

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 Mains 2019 cut-off marks, along with the category-wise minimum qualifying scores, are listed in the following table.

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 General Awareness Sectional Cut-off

Category General Awareness
General 20
OBC 16
SC 14.25
ST 14.25
PwD 14.25

RBI Grade B Reasoning Sectional Cut-off

Category Reasoning
General 15
OBC 12
SC 10.75
ST 10.75
PwD 10.75

RBI Grade B English Sectional Cut-off

Category English
General 7.5
OBC 6
SC 5.25
ST 5.25
PwD 5.25

RBI Grade B Quantitative Aptitude Sectional Cut-off

Category Quantitative Aptitude
General 7.50
OBC 6
SC 5.25
ST 5.25
PwD 5.25

RBI Grade B Overall Cut-Off 2018

Category General Awareness
General 105.75
OBC 95.75
SC 91.75
ST 91.75
PwD 91.75

RBI Grade B Mains Cut Off 2018

The 2018 category-wise cut-off marks, representing the aggregate of Papers I, II, and III, are outlined below:
General Category Cut-off

Aggregate Cut-Off Marks in Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III (Out of 300 marks) 194.34
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
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
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
Aggregate Cut-Off marks of written examination + interview taken together (out of 350 mark) 220.17

RBI Grade B Phase 1 Cut-off for 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

Factors affecting the RBI Grade B Cut Off 2026

The RBI Grade B cut-off list is determined by several critical 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.
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