RBI Grade B Books & Mock Tests 2025
Topics Covered: RBI Grade B Books, Subject-wise segregation of Phase 1 & Phase 2 Books, RBI Grade B Sources & Study Material, My Book, Mock Tests, Importance of Mock Tests & Mock Tests Analytics
There is a famous quote which goes like this, “Books are the building blocks of the mind, providing the tools we need to shape our future.” And this statement certainly holds truth, especially when preparing for competitive exams like the RBI Grade B exam.
Books are essential in helping us gain a deep understanding of the syllabus and concepts.
But it’s not just about reading; it’s about choosing the right resources. A well-chosen booklist can be your greatest ally, helping you cover the syllabus effectively and strengthen your understanding of each topic.
Once you’ve chosen a significant portion of the syllabus, it’s time to move on to the next step—practice.
Practice requires understanding as well as the will to identify your own mistake and learn from them. To progress as you practice, mock tests are a best way for assessing your progress.
They help you familiarize yourself with the exam format, gauge the level of difficulty, and ensure your preparation is on track.
On this page, I’ll be sharing the essential books for the RBI Grade B exam, along with mock tests that will take your preparation to the next level.
Let’s dive in and start preparing for success!
Table of Content – RBI Grade B Books & Mock Tests 2025
RBI Grade B Books 2025
The selection of right books is the most essential step in the preparation for RBI Grade B exam.
Since the exam syllabus of the exam contains different subjects, and so the books recommended for each subject are different.
To help you save a lot of your precious time, I have mentioned a detailed list of books that will help you in comprehensive coverage of different subjects.
But before that, if you haven’t gone through the syllabus yet, I would recommend you to check the latest RBI Grade B syllabus & exam pattern.
Coming back to the topic, I have provided a recommended booklist for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 exams for RBI Grade B 2025.
RBI Grade B Books and Study Material for Phase 1:
| RBI Grade B Phase 1 Booklist 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Books & Study Material |
| 1. General Awareness (helpful in all the 3 stages): |
• Spotlight Monthly Magazine: Best source to cover Current affair by Anuj Jindal • Lucent’s General Knowledge Book (by Dr. Binay Karna and others) for Static Part – Best General Awareness book for RBI Grade B • Financial Express/ The Hindu/ Livemint/ Business standard/ Scroll.in/ The Indian Express – Online Blogs & newspapers for current affairs • Competition Success Review (CSR) - India’s current affairs and Career Magazine • Manorama |
| 2. Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & English | • Quant, Reasoning, English & Past Year Papers Book by Anuj Jindal
• Kiran's BANK PO QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE CHAPTERWISE SOLVED PAPERS 1999 – TILL DATE • BSC Banking Services Chronicles • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal • A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal • CAT level books such as ‘Quantitative Aptitude for CAT’ by Nishit Sinha and ‘How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT’ by Arun Sharma. • ‘Objective General English’ by SP Bakshi • While some topics overlap between CAT, Banking Exams and RBI, many topics specific to RBI Grade B were missing. |
You might be thinking, “So what? Just skip those extra topics,”
So as listed above, I made a book last year to cover the Phase 1 part of the syllabus. Check out the book below to know more about it.
There are also a few other books that I would recommend for English. Since English is a common subject for both Phases, I have listed those books at the end of this section.
RBI Grade B Books and Study Material for Phase 2:
| RBI Grade B Phase 2 Booklist 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Books & Study Material |
| Economics And Social Issues (ESI) | • Indian Economic Development – NCERT Textbook for 11th Class • Introductory Macroeconomics – NCERT Textbook in Economics for 12th Class • Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh • Indian Economy by Nitin Singhania • Indian Economy (Performance and Policies) by Uma Kapila • Indian Economy by V.K.Puri & S.K.Misra • Social Problems in India by Ram Ahuja • Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth • Economic Survey for the Year • Union Budget • Pratiyogita Darpan Yearly Edition • NITI Aayog Recent Reports – Selective • N Gregory Mankiv for Macroeconomics |
| Finance | • Indian Financial System by Bharati V. Pathak • Indian Financial System by M.Y.Khan • Fundamentals of Financial Management by R.P.Rustagi • Fundamentals of Financial Management by Prasanna Chandra • Financial Management by I M Pandey • Analysis of Financial Statements by T.S.Grewal (only Ratios) • RBI 247 by Anuj Jindal • RBI Website (for Functions and Workings of RBI and FAQs) • CAIIB books for areas like Risk management • IGNOU Notes for Finance, Management and ESI |
| Management |
• Organization Behaviour by Stephen P. Robbins • Organization Theory and Behaviour by T. N.Chhabra & B.P.Singh • Principles & Practice of Management by T. N.Chhabra (certain topics overlap with the above books, study only selective topics) • Human Resource Management by Aswathappa • Human Resource Management by T.N.Chhabra • Human Resource Management by C.B.Gupta • Corporate Governance – ICSI Material • Ethics – IGNOU Materials and D K Balaji |
| Accounting | • Accountancy – NCERT Textbook for 11th and 12th Class |
My Book – Finance, Management, Economic & Social Issues
I’ve provided a comprehensive high-quality practice book which consists of chapter wise multiple-choice questions which is updated as per the latest exam pattern.
This book includes questions which will help you to remember all the policies, concepts and insight to the chapters.
You can check out this book ‘Finance, Management, Economic & Social Issues’ and start your preparation.
You cannot use just one book for the whole syllabus of Phase 2, you have to use a combination of books.
As mentioned earlier, you just need to cover certain key topics from these books in order to effectively prepare for the examination.
To know more about these RBI Grade B Books, refer to this video.
The best way to score more in English is to read & write as much as possible. However, the books are given below can help to improve your English & contribute towards your preparation.
Here’s a list of books and study materials for English – for both Phases:
| RBI Grade B Phase 1 & 2 English Booklists 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Books & Study Material |
| General Awareness |
• The Country of First Boys by Amartya Sen
• An Uncertain Glory by Jean Dreze & Amartya Sen • India Since Independence by Bipin Chandra (purely for leisure reading, will not contribute much to the course) • Getting India Back on Track by Bibek Debroy • Wren and Martin for Grammar • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis (for the understanding origin of words) |
Now that you have gone through the list of books provided above, referring to these will help you attain a comprehensive knowledge of the syllabus.
Along with this, you can also keep a check on the important RBI Grade B 2025 exam dates.
With that said, let’s move on to the next section.
RBI Grade B Sources 2025
When you start preparing for RBI Grade B, the first question that comes in your mind is “From where should I begin my preparation?”
The RBI exam has different subjects in Phase 1 & Phase 2 due to this the syllabus for the paper is vast. So I won’t be giving you more in this but just something which will help you in your preparation. Therefore, I’ve provided a subject-wise list of sources to show you exactly where to study from and what is useful for this exam.
Here are some to the RBI Grade B Sources for Phase 1 and Phase 2:
| RBI Grade B Sources | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Sources & Material |
| General Awareness |
• You can check my RBI 247, PIB 247 and spotlight for current affairs, daily news and quizzes. • Watch the RBI 247 playlist to get important current affairs from finance. • Go through the PIB 247 playlist to stay updated on key government news and policies from the Press Information Bureau. • Watch the Spotlight playlist from here to cover important topics and current affairs that are frequently asked in exams. |
| Quant and Reasoning | • To help you in your prep, I have my comprehensive QRE Phase 1 Question Book for better understanding.
• You can also check my YouTube playlist for Quantitative Aptitude & Logical Reasoning. |
| Descriptive English | • Newspapers such as The Hindu and Indian Express has an editorial section which help you in reading comprehension. For a precise writing, you can go through the articles in the newspaper and summarizing them.
• You can check my YouTube playlist for Descriptive English where I’ve covered essay writing, reading and answer structuring. |
| Finance & Management | • Please check the YouTube playlist of Finance here.
• Here is the playlist of Management paper which is available on my YouTube channel. |
| Budget, Report and Annual Surveys | To help you prepare for this, you can check out my YouTube playlist. |
| Preparation | Refer to the playlist I’ve created on YouTube for the Preparation Strategy for RBI 2025. You can also check out my YouTube channel about the RBI 2025 Tips and Tricks. |
| Past Year Paper Analysis | Check out the RBI Past Year Paper Analysis playlists to understand the structure of RBI Grade B exam. I also have a ‘RBI Grade B Phase 1 and Phase 2 Previous Year Papers’ book which will help you in this prep journey. Each solved paper will help you in a comprehensive preparation for Phase 1 exam with a detailed theory, illustrations, and fully solved exercises. |
* You can also check out other YouTube channels for online classes, tips, and examples. Prepare with the ones that explain things in a way that feels easy and clear to you.
RBI Grade B Mock Tests 2025
Solving mock tests is a great way to evaluate your preparation. It helps you analyse your performance, identify strengths, and the areas for improvement.
Consistent practice of these tests in a timed environment will enhance your accuracy, increase your speed, and build confidence before the real exam.
That said, I have curated a set of RBI Grade B Mock Tests for your convenience.
The tests are designed based on the latest exam pattern to mirror the difficulty level of questions in the actual exam.
You’ll also receive your score, the number of correct and incorrect answers, along with detailed solutions where needed.
If you’re targeting the RBI Grade B 2025 exam, practicing as many tests as possible is key to being fully prepared.
Additionally, make sure to review RBI Grade B previous year papers to get an overall idea of the types of questions asked in the actual exam.
Why Mock Tests are so vital?
Practicing mock tests on a regular basis is beneficial at every stage of your preparation and can be effectively utilized as follows:
- At the beginning of your preparation, you may use Mock Tests to analyse where you currently stand, i.e., identify areas you need to work on. Additionally, you can also check my carefully curated RBI Grade B exam study plan .
- During your preparation, you may use a test series to see how you are progressing with your preparation, note your strengths and weaknesses, and make changes to your strategy to enhance your preparation to next level.
- Towards the end of your preparation, start giving comprehensive mock tests or join an RBI Grade B test series 1-2 months before the exam to improve your accuracy and increase your speed.
Apart from this, it is important for you to note that the RBI Grade B exam is conducted online and there is a provision of negative marking in both Phase I and Phase II exam.
Hence, if you are amongst the students not familiar with the online mode of exam, solving as any mock tests as possible shall help get familiar with online mode as well as negative marking in the exam.
Anujjindal’s Mock Tests Free Analytics
I have also provided an analytics segment at the end of each test. The various modules available under the analytics segment are follows:
- Sectional Analysis
A section-wise breakup of your performance is provided in the test. On clicking the “Compare Sections”, these following sub-modules appear:
- Score vs Section – score in each section.
- Accuracy vs Section – accuracy percentage in each section.
- Time vs Section – time-taken in each section.
2. How Did You Perform?
Overall time and score breakup for each correct, incorrect, and skipped answer. On clicking the “View Report”, the following sub-modules appear:
- Answer & Time Taken Plotting – time taken for each correct, incorrect & skipped answer with various filters and a comparison with topper options.
3. Where Did You Stand?
This module is meant to provide you with an All Inda Rank, Leaderboard, and Score & Accuracy comparisons with Toppers & Average.
These analytics are provided to help you understand areas where you can improve further so as to be fully prepared on the day of the exam.
Conclusion
To succeed in the RBI Grade B exam, a strategic and organized study plan is essential. In this article, we’ll walk you through the most effective RBI Grade B 2025 booklist, ensuring that you’re equipped with the right resources to cover every topic in the syllabus.
Additionally, I’ll highlight the significance of taking mock tests as part of your preparation strategy.
These practice exams will not only familiarize you with the exam pattern but also build your confidence, helping you perform your best on the actual day.
Stay focused, stay committed!
About Anuj Jindal
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Anuj Jindal, the founder, is an ex-manager from SBI, with an M.Com from Delhi School of Economics. He also has a JRF in Commerce & Management and NET in HRM, along with more than 5 years of experience in the field of Education.
FAQs: RBI Grade B Books & Mock Tests
- How can I attempt the RBI Grade B Free Mock Test?
To attempt RBI Grade B free mock test provided on my website, you can take the following steps:
- Visit the top of this page and click on the “Attempt Now” button for any of the Mock tests provided.
- Then, click on “Enroll for free” option given on the right side of the page.
- Next, sign up by using your e- mail and password to proceed.
- Then, click the “Go to dashboard” button on the right side of the page.
- Proceed to the dashboard and select the button to “take quiz”. Click on the button and start taking the test.
- What are good study materials for the English test in the RBI Grade B Exam?
The syllabus for English Descriptive consists of Essay, Reading Comprehension & Precis. Since there is no definite study material for the section, you must practice answer- writing on a weekly basis. For a detailed strategy for the English Descriptive section, you can check out one of my Quora answers.
- Can Anuj Jindal’s RBI Grade B Mock Tests help me clear the exam?
The RBI Grade B mock tests available on my platform have been modelled on the latest exam pattern and have been compiled under supervision of experts. Therefore, I recommend you solve as many mock tests as possible to prepare your best for the exam.
- How to best use books for the RBI Grade B 2025 Exam?
To make the best use of the books, you must choose to selectively study the chapters. For that you can follow the steps as mentioned below:
- Collect all the study material listed here in this article.
- Once you are done collecting the required study material, create a study plan and take notes accordingly.
- Lastly, take out RBI Grade B syllabus and cover only those given topics from the books or study material
- How to select the best study material for RBI Grade B 2025?
To choose the best study material for RBI Grade B 2025, you can refer to the following steps:
- Pick up some of the recommended RBI Grade B books and study material as listed above in this article and go through the relevant topics.
- Make sure that all the study material you choose are recommended sources and cover the topics given under the exam syllabus
If you want help choosing the best books, you can read more about the same in this article itself.
- How many RBI Grade B Mock Tests are provided by Anuj Jindal in total?
- A total of 10 mock tests are provided for Phase 1
- A total of 20 mock tests are given for Phase 2 out of which both ESI and FM subjects contain 10 mock tests each are provided on my platform.
As these tests are designed on the latest pattern, it will help to enhance your preparation level for the exam
- How to memorize better for the exam using the RBI Grade B books?
To prepare well for RBI Grade B exam, you can enhance your memorization skills with the following steps:
- Go through the recommended books/ notes at the regular intervals of your preparation.
- Take a look into techniques of memory retention like mnemonics, flow charts and mind map.
- Using a mind map, you can learn to memorize with the help of visualization and understand the topics in a better manner.
- Which book is best for ESI and FM for RBI Grade B?
Amongst recommended books, for covering Financial Management and Economic and Social Issues, you can refer to the following books:
- Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh.
- For subjects like Finance and Management, you can refer to Indian Financial System by Bharati V Pathak
- Management Principles and Applications by TN Chhabra and Monica Chhabra respectively.
- What are the best books for RBI Grade B Phase 1?
Some of the recommended books for RBI Grade B Phase 1 are as follows:
- Banking awareness by Arihant for general awareness,
- Word Power made easy by Norman Lewis for English section,
- Quantative Aptitude for competitive examination by RS Aggarwal,
- Verbal and non – verbal reasoning by RS Aggarwal.
- What is the RBI Grade B Booklist by Toppers?
Some of the books for RBI Grade B recommended by toppers include:
- Management Principles and applications by C.B. Gupta
- Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
- Indian financial system by Bharati V Pathak
- How many books are required to study for RBI Grade B 2025 exam?
While the booklist for RBI Grade B exam is usually extensive, the aspirants must selectively study from these books. Therefore, it is recommended that referring to maximum 2- 3 books for each subject is more than sufficient to cover the syllabus.
- What is the RBI Grade B Booklist for Phase 2 for Beginners?With plethora of books available online and offline, it’s easy for beginners to feel confused. Some of the books that can be helpful while preparing for RBI Grade B Phase 2 includes the following:
- Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
- Indian Financial system by Bharati V Pathak
- Management Principles and Applications by TN Chhabra and Monica Chhabra.
For complete list, you can check the books mentioned above.