RBI Grade B Preparation Strategy for Upcoming 2026 Exam

Cracking the RBI Grade B exam remains a dream for thousands of banking aspirants each year, offering prestigious roles in India's central bank with excellent perks and career growth. With the 2026 notification expected around mid-year and exams likely by late 2026, you have nearly 12 months to build a rock-solid preparation foundation. 

This comprehensive guide draws from proven strategies shared by recent toppers and expert analyses of past papers (2022-2025), prioritising the topics, resource recommendations, and a phased study plan and exam preparation strategy. 

RBI Grade B Preparation Strategy 2026

Whether you're starting from scratch or preparing from years, you must focus on smart planning and it begins with first preparing for high-scoring sections. Consistent practice of mock tests helps in analysing your preparation. In RBI Grade B Phase 1, candidates must focus on General Awareness and Reasoning dominating scores, while in Phase 2, the preparation should be focused on conceptual depth in Economics and Social Issues and Finance linked to current affairs.