The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officially publishes cut-off marks for every stage of the selection process for Officers (DR), including DEPR and DSIM posts. Following the conclusion of the exam, the RBI Grade B 2026 Cut-Off scores will be accessible on the official portal at www.rbi.org.in, accompanied by individual scorecards. These details will also be provided here for your convenience. Candidates must achieve scores exceeding the established cut-off marks for their specific phase to qualify for subsequent rounds.
RBI Grade B Cut Off 2026
The RBI Grade B Cut-Off marks are determined by the Reserve Bank of India, reflecting the minimum threshold required for both sectional and overall qualification. These benchmarks are vital for progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process. For aspirants preparing for the upcoming RBI Grade B 2026 examination, we have curated comprehensive data on previous years' Prelims and Mains cut-off scores to aid your study planning.
RBI Grade B Expected Cut Off 2026
While official RBI Grade B Prelims cut-off marks are released alongside candidate scorecards, we provide expert-analyzed expected cut-offs. These estimates are based on detailed exam difficulty assessments and direct feedback from candidates.
| Category Name | Cut-Off Marks |
| UR (General) | 115 - 122 |
| EWS | 100 - 115 |
| OBC | 103 - 115 |
| ST | 96 - 100 |
| SC | 94 - 100 |
| PWBD | 90 - 98 |
RBI Grade B Prelims Result 2026 Released - Click Here to View
RBI Grade B Previous Year Cut-Off
Analyzing previous years' cut-off marks is a strategic necessity for any serious government exam aspirant. Reviewing the historical data for the RBI Grade B Prelims and Mains enables you to benchmark your performance and tailor your preparation strategy to meet current competitive standards.
RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off 2025
The official RBI Grade B Score Card and category-wise cut-off marks for the 2025 Phase-I examination (General - DR) have been published. Candidates can view the official RBI Grade B Prelims cut-off marks in the designated section below.
| RBI Grade-B Cut-Off 2025 for Phase-I Exam | |||||||||
| Sections | General/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD | |||
| A | B | C | D | ||||||
| General Awareness | 24 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 16 | -- | 3 | 16 | 3 |
| English Language | 9 | 6 | 7.50 | 6 | 6 | -- | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 9 | 6 | 7.50 | 6 | 6 | -- | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Reasoning | 18 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | -- | 2.25 | 12 | 2.25 |
| Total Score Aggregate | 77.50 | 64.75 | 69 | 65 | 64.75 | -- | 17.50 | 63.50 | 22.50 |
RBI Grade B Mains Cut Off 2026
| 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 |
RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2026
| Recruitment Stage | General/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD A | PwBD B | PwBD C | PwBD D |
| 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 |
RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off 2024
Cut-off marks are formulated based on various factors, including exam complexity, the total number of vacancies, and applicant volume. Candidates who appeared for the assessment can verify the Prelims cut-offs, including the sectional breakdowns released on October 1, 2024. The RBI Grade B 2024 Prelims and sectional cut-offs for all categories are summarized in the table below.
RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off 2024 (Overall)
| Category Name | Cut-Off Marks |
| UR (General) | 67.25 |
| EWS | 67.25 |
| OBC | 65.00 |
| ST | 54.00 |
| SC | 58.00 |
| PWBD | 53.25 |
RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off 2024 (Sectional)
| Name of Test | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 16 | 14.25 | 14.25 | 14.25 |
| English Language | 7.50 | 7.50 | 6 | 5.25 | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 7.50 | 7.50 | 6 | 5.25 | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Reasoning | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10.75 | 10.75 | 10.75 |
| Total Score/Aggregrate | 67.25 | 67.25 | 65 | 58 | 54 | 53.25 |
RBI Grade B Mains Cut Off 2024
The Reserve Bank of India recruits officers annually via the competitive Grade B examination. The resulting cut-offs fluctuate each year, primarily influenced by the difficulty level, seat availability, and the performance of the candidate pool.
| RBI Grade B Phase 2 Cut Off 2024 [GRADE ‘B’ (DR)-General] | ||||||
| RECRUITMENT STAGE | GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD |
| AGGREGATE CUT – OFF MARKS IN PAPER- I, PAPER-II AND PAPER- III TAKEN TOGETHER IN WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR SHORTLISTING THE CANDIDATES FOR INTERVIEW (OUT OF TOTAL 300 MARKS) | 173.50 | 169 | 165 | 161 | 173.50 | 152.50 |
RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2024
The final RBI Grade B 2024 cut-off marks have been officially published by the RBI and are updated in the tables provided here.
| RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2024 [GRADE ‘B’ (DR)-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 WITH REFERENCE TO THE NO. OF VACANCIES NOTIFIED IN THE ADVERTISEMENT. | 226.75 | 218 | 212.25 | 214.50 | 206 | 200.50(GEN) 191.75(OBC) 186 (SC) |
RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off 2023
The RBI has declared the Prelims examination cut-off marks. For the general category, the cut-off stands at 112, while SC and ST categories are at 98.0. Detailed category-wise breakdowns are provided below.
| RBI Grade-B Cut-Off 2024 for Phase-I Exam [GRADE ‘B’ (DR)-General] | ||||||
| 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 Mains Cut Off 2023
The RBI Grade B 2023 Mains cut-off for the general and OBC categories was 169, while the SC and ST cut-offs were 156 and 148.50, respectively. Please refer to the table below for the complete category-wise analysis.
| RBI Grade B Phase 2 Cut Off 2023 [GRADE ‘B’ (DR)-General] | ||||||
| RECRUITMENT STAGE | GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD |
| AGGREGATE CUT – OFF MARKS IN PAPER- I, PAPER-II AND PAPER- III TAKEN TOGETHER IN WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR SHORTLISTING THE CANDIDATES FOR INTERVIEW | 169 | 169 | 156 | 148.50 | 169 | 148 |
RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2023
The final RBI Grade B 2023 cut-off marks are now official. The final cut-off was recorded at 322 for General, 293.17 for OBC, and 275.17 for SC. You may review the full category-wise mark distribution here.
| RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2023 [GRADE ‘B’ (DR)-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 475 MARKS) OBTAINED BY THE LAST RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE REGARDING THE NO. OF VACANCIES NOTIFIED IN THE ADVERTISEMENT | 229 | 221.75 | 213.75 | 203.25 | 194 | 202.75(GEN) 167.75(EWS) No PwBD Candidate qualified in SC, ST and OBC category |
RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off 2022
Following the release of the scorecard, the RBI Grade B 2022 cut-off marks for Officers (General) were published by the Reserve Bank of India. We have compiled both the category-wise and sectional cut-offs for your reference below.
| RBI Grade-B Cut-Off 2022 for Phase-I Exam [GRADE ‘B’ (DR)-General] | ||||||
| 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 Mains Cut Off 2022
The Reserve Bank of India releases the Mains cut-off alongside the final recruitment results. Following the announcement of the RBI Grade B Mains results, candidates are advised to verify their official scores and final cut-offs as provided here.
| RBI Grade B Phase 2 Cut Off 2022 [GRADE ‘B’ (DR)-General] | ||||||
| RECRUITMENT STAGE | GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD |
| AGGREGATE CUT – OFF MARKS IN PAPER- I, PAPER-II AND PAPER- III TAKEN TOGETHER IN WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR SHORTLISTING THE CANDIDATES FOR INTERVIEW (OUT OF TOTAL 300 MARKS). | 171.25 | 167 | 150.50 | 150.25 | 171.25 | 148.00 |
RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2022
The Reserve Bank of India has published the Phase 3 cut-off marks by category on their official website, www.rbi.org.in. All official figures have been updated in this guide for your review.
| RBI Grade B Final Cut Off 2022 [GRADE ‘B’ (DR)-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 | 234 | 223 | 202.50 | 179 | 187.50 | 208.25(GEN) 196.75(EWS) 176.25(SC) No PwBD Candidate qualified in SC, ST and OBC category |
RBI Grade B Cut Off 2021
The RBI Grade-B 2021 Prelims cut-off marks were made available upon the declaration of scorecards. Detailed phase-I cut-off data for 2021 is presented in the table below.
RBI Grade B 2021 Cutoff for Phase I (Subject-wise)
| RBI Grade-B Cut-Off 2021 for Phase-I Exam | ||||||
| Section | Category | |||||
| GENERAL/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD (OH/HI/VH/MD) | |
| GENERAL AWARENESS (Maximum Marks = 80) | 16.00 | 16.00 | 12.00 | 10.25 | 10.25 | 10.25 |
| REASONING (Maximum Marks = 60) | 12.00 | 12.00 | 9.00 | 7.75 | 7.75 | 7.75 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Maximum Marks = 30) | 6.00 | 6.00 | 4.50 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE (Maximum Marks = 30) | 6.00 | 6.00 | 4.50 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| TOTAL SCORE/ Aggregate (Maximum Marks = 200) | 66.75 | 66.75 | 63.75 | 53.50 | 52.75 | 52.75 |
RBI Grade B 2021 Cutoff for Phase I Overall
Review the highlighted table below to see the overall RBI Grade B 2021 Phase I cut-off trends:
| Category | Cutoff Marks (Out of 200) |
| General | 66.75 |
| EWS | 66.75 |
| OBC | 63.75 |
| SC | 53.50 |
| ST | 52.75 |
| PwBD | 52.75 |
RBI Grade B Cut Off 2021- Phase II & Final
| 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 Cut Off 2019-20
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 |
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 (No vacancies available) |
| Aggregate cut off marks for Paper 1,2 & 3 | 182.84 | 173.67 | 161.84 | 169.5 | 182.84 | 182.84 (No candidates were 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) |
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 candidates shortlisted for the interview phase | 188.33 | No candidates 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 2018-19
| Section | Category | ||||
| GENERAL/UR | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD | |
| General Awareness | 20.00 | 16.00 | 14.25 | 14.25 | 14.25 |
| Reasoning | 15.00 | 12.00 | 10.75 | 10.75 | 10.75 |
| English Language | 7.50 | 6.00 | 5.25 | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 7.50 | 6.00 | 5.25 | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Total Score/Aggregate | 105.75 | 95.75 | 91.75 | 91.75 | 91.75 |
RBI Grade B Cut Off for Prelims 2017-18
| 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 2018-19
| 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 | General: 235.50 OBC: 223.00 |
RBI Grade B Cut Off for Mains 2017-18
| Stage | Category & CUT OFF MARKS | |||
| GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Cut off Marks For Paper I, II, and III(Out of total 300 marks) | 196.75 | 181.75 | 175.75 | 175.75 |
| Cut off Marks for Paper I, II, II, and Interview (Out of total 350 Marks) | 245.75 | 228.00 | 220.50 | 211.25 |
RBI Grade B Cut Off for Mains 2016-17
| Stage | Category & CUT OFF MARKS | |||
| GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Cut off Marks | 197 | 182 | 176 | 176 |
RBI Grade B Cut Off for Mains 2015-16
| RECRUITMENT STAGE | Category & CUT OFF MARKS | |||
| GENERAL | OBC | SC | ST | |
| Cut off Marks | 176.75 | 161.65 | 155.75 | 155.75 |
FAQs
The official RBI Grade B 2026 cut-off marks will be released on the official website at www.rbi.org.in.
Ans: Yes, the RBI Grade B cut-off is published separately for the Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages.
Ans: Yes, the RBI Grade B Prelims cut-off is calculated and released on both a section-wise and overall basis.
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