RBI SO Detailed Grade A B Guide Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern
Written by Jigs on 10 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Reserve Bank of India · State: All India
Students preparing for SO Detailed Grade A B Guide can now see the syllabus from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on its official portal. The sections below turn it into a plan.
The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more RBI updates on the RBI Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
RBI SO Detailed Grade A B Guide Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
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RBI SO Detailed Grade A B Guide Selection Process & Exam Details
Selection normally runs in this order for this kind of Sarkari Naukri. The official notice has the final word, so check it for the exact rounds.
- Written Examination
- Interview
SO Detailed Grade A B Guide: What This Page Covers
Everything a candidate of SO Detailed Grade A B Guide looks for is on one page: the exam overview, the exam pattern and the topic lists.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
SO Detailed Grade A B Guide: Legal Officer in Grade ‘B’
Check the legal officer in grade ‘b’ for SO Detailed Grade A B Guide in the table below.
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Paper | Type of Paper | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General Knowledge of Law | Objective Type | 30 marks | 3 Hours |
| Descriptive Type | 120 marks | ||
| Paper II: English | Descriptive Type | 100 marks | 3 Hours |
| Total | 250 | — | |
| Interview | 40 marks | — | |
| Grand Total | 290 marks | — |
SO Detailed Grade A B Guide: Manager (Technical-Civil) in Grade ‘B’
Check the manager (technical-civil) in grade ‘b’ for SO Detailed Grade A B Guide in the table below.
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Paper | Type of Paper | Details | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Objective Type | Test of Professional/Job Knowledge | 100 marks | 1 Hour |
| Paper II | Descriptive Type | Based on B.E. Degree Level Subjects | 100 marks | 3 Hours |
| Total (Written Exam) | 200 marks | — | ||
| Interview | 35 marks | — | ||
| Grand Total | 235 marks. | — |
SO Detailed Grade A B Guide: Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade ‘A’
Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade ‘A’ of SO Detailed Grade A B Guide:
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Paper | Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 30 minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 35 | 30 minutes | |
| General Awareness (with focus on Banking, Economics, Commerce & allied subjects) | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| Test of Professional Knowledge (incl. Official Language) | 45 | 45 | 40 minutes | |
| Paper II | Descriptive Paper (Official Language) | – | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Total | 200 | |||
| Interview | 35 | – | ||
| Grand Total | 235 |
SO Detailed Grade A B Guide: B. Civil Engineering (Manager Grade B)
The list below is for SO Detailed Grade A B Guide.
- Engineering Mathematics
- Strength of Materials
- Structural Analysis
- RCC and Steel Structures
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Building Materials
- Construction Planning & Management
- Estimation and Costing
- Environmental Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Tendering and Project Management
SO Detailed Grade A B Guide: C. Electrical Engineering (Manager Grade B)
Keep these points in mind for SO Detailed Grade A B Guide.
- Electrical Machines
- Power Systems
- Power Electronics
- Control Systems
- Measurement and Instrumentation
- Electrical Circuits
- Switchgear and Protection
- High Voltage Engineering
- Utilization of Electrical Energy
- HVAC, UPS, DG Systems
- Electrical Safety and Maintenance
SO Detailed Grade A B Guide: D. Rajbhasha Officer (Grade A)
Keep these points in mind for SO Detailed Grade A B Guide.
- Hindi Grammar
- English Grammar
- Translation Techniques
- Official Language Policy
- Banking Terminology
- Economics & Commerce in Hindi
- Government Hindi Rules
- Official Correspondence
- Vocabulary and Comprehension
SO Detailed Grade A B Guide: E. Protocol & Security Officer (Grade A)
Keep these points in mind for SO Detailed Grade A B Guide.
- Internal Security Management
- Disaster Management
- Fire Safety
- VIP Protocol
- Surveillance Systems
- Banking Security
- Risk Management
- Defence Services Knowledge
- Emergency Response
- Administrative Procedures
SO Detailed Grade A B Guide: Legal Officer in Grade ‘B’
The table below gives the legal officer in grade ‘b’ of SO Detailed Grade A B Guide, as it is given in the source.
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Paper | Type of Paper | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General Knowledge of Law | Objective Type | 30 marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper I: General Knowledge of Law | Descriptive Type | 120 marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper II: English | Descriptive Type | 100 marks | 3 Hours |
| Total | 250 | — | |
| Interview | 40 marks | — | |
| Grand Total | 290 marks | — |
SO Detailed Grade A B Guide: Manager (Technical Electrical) in Grade ‘B’
Manager (Technical Electrical) in Grade ‘B’ of SO Detailed Grade A B Guide:
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Paper | Type of Paper | Details | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Objective Type | Test of Professional/Job Knowledge | 100 marks | 1 Hour |
| Paper II | Descriptive Type | Based on B.E. Degree Level Subjects | 100 marks | 3 Hours |
| Total (Written Exam) | 200 marks | — | ||
| Interview | 35 marks | — | ||
| Grand Total | 235 marks | — |
SO Detailed Grade A B Guide: Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade ‘A’
Check the assistant manager (rajbhasha) in grade ‘a’ for SO Detailed Grade A B Guide in the table below.
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Paper | Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 30 minutes |
| Paper I | English Language | 35 | 35 | 30 minutes |
| Paper I | General Awareness (with focus on Banking, Economics, Commerce & allied subjects) | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Paper I | Test of Professional Knowledge (incl. Official Language) | 45 | 45 | 40 minutes |
| Paper II | Descriptive Paper (Official Language) | – | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Total | 200 | |||
| Interview | 35 | – | ||
| Grand Total | 235 |
SO Detailed Grade A B Guide: Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade ‘A’
Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade ‘A’ of SO Detailed Grade A B Guide:
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test of Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Test of English Language | 50 | 25 | 35 minutes |
| Test of General Awareness (with special reference to Banking Industry) | 50 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| Test of Professional Knowledge | 50 | 75 | 30 minutes |
| Total (Online Test) | 200 | 200 | – |
| Interview | – | 35 | – |
| Grand Total | 235 | – |
SO Detailed Grade A B Guide: Subjects That Carry the Highest Marks
In the pattern table (Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade ‘A’), the most marks are carried by Test of Professional Knowledge (75).
In the pattern table (Legal Officer in Grade ‘B’ – Exam Pattern), the most marks are carried by Paper I: General Knowledge of Law (120 marks).
Marks differ from paper to paper, so check the table of your own paper.
SO Detailed Grade A B Guide: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Read the exam overview above first, so you know who conducts the exam, its mode, language and marking before you study.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
- Copy the subject-wise topics into a notebook or sheet and tick each topic as read, revised and tested.
SO Detailed Grade A B Guide: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Turn the subject-wise syllabus into a checklist of topics.
- Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
Earlier RBI Notifications
Earlier RBI notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all RBI updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBI Office Attendant Subject-Wise Topics Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 17 Oct 2026 |
| RBI Assistant Prelims, Mains, and Selection Process Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 14 Oct 2026 |
| RBI Grade A Subject-Wise Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 12 Oct 2026 |
| RBI Assistant For Prelims and Mains Exam Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 09 Oct 2026 |
| RBI Assistant For Prelims and Mains Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 09 Oct 2026 |
| RBI Officer Grade B (DR) General Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | 575 | 08 Oct 2026 |
RBI SO Detailed Grade A B Guide Syllabus: Important Links
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RBI SO Detailed Grade A B Guide Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the official SO Detailed Grade A B Guide syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of RBI. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the SO Detailed Grade A B Guide syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
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