- update: Jun-30-2014 all IGNOU Public Administration material available on Mrunal.org/download
- On request of some readers, after looking at the syllabus and Some past papers of RBI Officer’s Exam Phase-II (Mains).
Of course there are many books and material available in the market. - But you should know their (Cheap) marketing strategy:
Today they publish a book for Uttar Pradesh/Haryana Public Service Commission exam, Next month same ‘content’ is copy pasted and book is circulated on as “RBI Officer’s exam” after changing the front cover - and It has been brought to my notice, some chopshop swinging dudes are even selling material for Rs.6600 rupees!
So, Here goes the Paperwise- Studyplan. (Entire Study material is absolutely FREE yes no hidden conditions here)
Paper II – Economic and Social Issues:
The notification and Syllabus of RBI itself says:
The syllabus is only indicative and not exhaustive. Keeping in view that candidates from different faculty backgrounds apply for the post, the questions in Papers II and III will be basic in nature.
- and yet people are opting for academic heavy books such as Dutt Sundaram for Economy, infact that book isn’t much relevent for IAS exams nowadays.
- Remember, you don’t have to read the books, you have to read the topics. So always keep syllabus in front of you and Preparation should be topic wise, and not book-wise.The study plan is prepared with
- 1. Requires no expenditure (everything is free for download legally- no pircacy here!)
- 2. The material is “Standard” (NCERT, IGNOU) hence high probability of getting good marks for your answers. I mean you can get everything from google/wiki but those webpages would go in unnecessary depth. This material is to-the-point and exam oriented.
- 3. This Study-Material doesn’t go in too depth. (Any candidate from any graduation stream can easily understand and master it in short time).
- 4. Part of Same material is available in Hindi pdfs as well on the same from NCERT/ IGNOU Egyankosh site.
- Because I have given plenty of download-links, this ‘study-plan’ would appear extremely lengthy and huge but it is not really lengthy. If you’re really desperate to get the job, you can do cover this all up in 15-20 days of continuous daily 8-10 hours study.
- Infact it’ll take more time to cover Dutt Sundaram’s book on Economy than covering Entire syllabus for all three papers of RBI Officer’s Phase-2 exam, with this–
Paper II : Economy
First get the basic foundations clear:
- Basic understanding: sectors of economy, concept of money and development
PS can download these NCERTs in Hindi medium too. - To get the Basic idea about GDP, GNP, Public Debt, IIP, FII etc. visit Mrunal.org/economy
- NCERT Class-11 (understanding economic development)
Now Understand: Socialism, Communism, Capitalism, LPG (liberalisation, globalisation, privatisation), Green Revolution etc - NCERT: Class-11 (Indian economic development)
- Finally: microeconomic concepts of supply and demand, elasticity etc (without going to in mathematical details)
- Class-12 : Macro Economy : money and banking, role of RBI etc. (without going to in mathematical details)
- You can also read Class 11,12 Sociology books for time pass; for getting fodder material to write in the topics Urbanisation and Migration – Gender Issues – Social Justice etc
- All NCERT textbooks are free to download from following linkMrunal.org/download
selective topic wise study from IGNOU booklets
- After you’re done with basic foundation, time for doing selective topic wise study from IGNOU B.A. booklets (legally) freely available on Mrunal.org/download
- You’ll have to register a free account before downloading the PDF file.
Don’t worry, they don’t go in “that” depth, they are written very lucid and structured language, of course prepare some extremely brief revision notes out of it containing “keywords”. - After all, this is a descriptive paper, you understand a topic that is good but you must be able to reproduce your understanding on a piece of paper.
- For Economic Reforms in India – Industrial and Labour Policy – Monetary and Fiscal Policy – Privatisation – Role of Economic Planning. Globalization – Opening up of the Indian Economy- Balance of Payments, Export-Import Policy
B.A. (Economics) Booklets: - They will help you cover various topics such as SEBI, Indian Economy- Balance of Payments, Export-Import Policy
- For International Economic Institutions – IMF and World Bank -WTO etc. read following PDFs from B.A. (Political Science)
- Whatever miscellaneous topics remain in the syllabus, use Wikipedia etc
Paper III – Finance and Management:
- ^ In above sources you’ll find plenty of material overlapping with Finance,
moving on directly to the “management” portion. - Again same authentic IGNOU source (Free)About the management portion, it’s kind of ‘story-book’ like stuff.
IGNOU booklets are written in a very lucid manner for self-study purpose.
Doesn’t require much the brain application, very easy to understand , you’ll be able to remember 5-5 points for everything , even on first reading. - Leadership theories
- Formal and informal communication
- Theories of motivation
- Motivation and morale
For HR topics and recruitment, training, performance appraisal, rewards and incentive management etc. download the necessary PDFS from following Module M.A. (Public Administration) course- human resource management - I might have missed some topics, you can see the Public Administration index and and get the required PDFs. click me
(i) Paper I- English:
Essay, Precis writing, Comprehension, Business/Office Correspondence.
I mean really, do I need to suggest something here too? :)
But if you’re really weak here, you may buy
Compulsory English for Civil and Judicial service by A. P. Bhardwaj from Flipkart.com
Conclusion
- I might have missed a few topics but you can google, and always keep the syllabus in front of you and keep a track of your progress.
- don’t try to do Ph.D on any topic, just note down 5-6 easy to remember points.
- Have some writing practice.
- All the best.
I have applied for NABARD asst manager post,and preparing for RBI grade B.But I have a doubt whether i am eligible for this post because I have 47% in degree but I have completed MBA with 64% and they have clearly mentioned either you should have more than 65% in degree OR post graduation.So Sir I want to know whether I am eligible for the both NABARD and RBI grade b.
pls can anyone mail me IGNOU economy naterial plsssss
subhashreesenapati30@gmail.com
I am not getting IGNOU BA eco materials.
If I could get that?
Plz mail me at sunilgupta.kol@rediffmail.com
Sir,pattern of syllabus for RBI grade-b phase 2 has been changed now.paper is same.paper 2 n 3 will be MCQs.paper 2 is economics and social issues.paper 3 will be optional subject to be selected from finance and management/economics/statistics
Dear Sir,
I have followed INDIAN ECONOMY-Ramesh Singh and it has worked for me last year. But for this year,2015, RBI is suggesting Uma Kalipa,Mishra for phase2 (MCQ). Does this make any difference? How important are the RBI suggested books for the exam?
and also please suggest any change of books required for the revised MCQ format.
Thanks in advance.
Hi Sir,
I want to know wheather i can appear in RBI Grade B exam as i didn’t get 60% marks in 10th and 12 exams.
Plz reply…
Study material for rbi grade b exam 2015
Study material for rbi grade b exam 2015 For phase 1
Hello Mrunal Sir,
Please update the blog for RBI GradeB-2015(Mains). Pattern is changed & from this year they are conducting Online Objective type papers for mains (except English). your valuable guidance are required to approach for the exam. Its hardly 25 days are left.
Hey there!!!
In Phase-II Paper-2 and Paper-3 are Multiple Choice Questions Pattern as per new scheme. So, Can u give a clear idea about it adn how can previous year papers make sense for this new pattern, how can previous year stats like cuttoff, difficulty levels, etc. can u please give clear idea about this things.
sir this is the best site for guidance…really impressed..done a great job… HOW TO PREPARE RBI GR B OFFICER WITH CHANGED PATTERN. PLZ HELP sir!!!!
Is there any limit on number of attempts for RBI Grade B officer exam??? Please reply
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Sir Please guide us for the new pattern of RBI Gr B Phase 2 examination
Dear sir
I want to prepare for RBI GRADE B OFFICER . Kindly
Help me to clear that exam
Dear sir, my dob is 29-12-1985. Am I eligible for this year exam
Sir, with due respect I ask you to upload any other study plan (if modifications required) for rbi grade b exam keeping in view of the revised syllabus in 2015
Thanks for this as no Institute guide for RBI exams ..I hope this would be helpful..I am trying to implement it and figure it out.hoping for the best.thank you
Hello Mrunal,
thanks for sharing this. Can u plz share the link for 2015 question paper for phase 1 and 2 both. For phase 2 there is minimal information on type of questions and cut off.
Hi. As per the latest notification from RBI, phase 2 (except English) will be of objective type. I think Mrunal, you need to update this section and give tips on what kind of questions can come in an MCQ pattern. It would be very helpful.
Sir please update according to this year trend of grade b officer exam
sir, in RBI grade b exam preparation which books are refered?
Hello Sir, as the pattern of the questions have changed from past two years and numerical questions have been asked as well, request you to kindly upgrade the Study Plan.
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Sir plz help me in prep for RBI grade b I m new to it ….I need guidance
Sir could u please send me the material required for rbi grade b phase 2 please sir
sir how to cover finance and manageent section in nabard grade b
Thank you guys. This was really helpful. Keep up the good work of guiding aspiring candidates like me. Thanks again
The pattern of R B I Grade B paper is changed and it is getting difficult from year to year. So we have to make a new strategy now. So sir will you please write a post on this exam once again with new strategy..?
Sir, i am currently working as Central Excise Inspector in Central Govt. and want to give this exam. But will i get age relaxation?
sir plz send me all ncert book in pdf to my email id -kumar.ajeet47@yahoo.com
sir.. i applied NABARD Assistant exam .. and want to apply RBI grade B exam too…. pls mail me Nabard and Rbi exam Materials….. my email id – shakthi4692@gmail.com