RBI Grade B 2026 final cut-off out: category-wise interview scores released

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today, 1 November 2026, released the Phase 2 and interview cut-off marks for the RBI Grade B 2026 Generalist post. The official scorecard is now available on the RBI’s website, rbi.org.in, indicating the minimum qualifying scores required for selection to the Grade B Manager position.

This release follows the completion of the three-stage recruitment process, which included Phase 1, Phase 2, and the interview. The cut-off marks are crucial for candidates to assess their qualifying status for one of the nation’s most prestigious exams.

RBI Grade B 2026 Phase 1 Cut-Off Details

The RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam 2026 was conducted on 13 June 2026. The overall difficulty level of this preliminary examination was assessed as moderate. For Phase 1, an overall cut-off of approximately 100 ± 5 marks was expected. Candidates who attempted 100 to 120 questions with good accuracy were considered to have a safe score.

Section-wise, candidates who attempted around 10–12 questions in Quantitative Aptitude, 20+ in English Language, 25+ in Reasoning, and 35–40+ in General Awareness for Phase 1 were likely in a comfortable position. The cut-offs for Phase 1 vary by category and are influenced by factors such as the examination’s difficulty level, the total number of vacancies, applicable reservation norms, and candidates’ overall performance.

Phase 2 and Final Interview Cut-Offs

The Phase 2 cut-off marks are calculated out of a total of 300. These scores determine eligibility for the interview stage of the recruitment process. The final cut-off for selection to the Grade B Manager post is determined by combining the marks obtained in Phase 2 and the interview, out of a total of 375 marks.

The cut-offs are released separately for various categories, including General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD. The minimum score needed by applicants to pass the selection process is known as the RBI Grade B cut-off, which is determined by the overall results from phases 1 and 2.

Cut-Off Trends over Recent Years

The RBI Grade B Phase 1 cut-off has shown significant variation over the years. For instance, the cut-off ranged from 54.25 marks in 2023, which was the lowest in recent years, to 122 marks in 2019. The 2025 cut-off was the highest in the last five years, indicating fluctuations in examination difficulty and candidate performance.

Sectional cut-offs have also seen notable changes. The General Awareness cut-off increased from 12 marks in both 2023 and 2022 to 24 marks in 2025. Similarly, Reasoning Ability cut-off rose from 9 marks in 2023 and 2022 to 18 marks in 2025. Quantitative Aptitude and English Language cut-offs doubled from 4.5 marks in 2023 to 9 marks in 2025. The RBI Grade B Prelims Cutoff 2022 for the General category was 63.75, which was estimated to be lower due to a challenging Quantitative Aptitude section that year.

How to Check the Cut-Off Marks

Candidates seeking to verify their qualifying status for the RBI Grade B 2026 Generalist post can access the cut-off marks and scorecards through a specific procedure on the Reserve Bank of India’s official website. The process begins by navigating to rbi.org.in, the official portal for the RBI. Once on the homepage, users should locate and open the “Opportunities@RBI” section, which serves as a central hub for recruitment-related information.

Following this, candidates must proceed to the “Latest Recruitments and Updates” area within the “Opportunities@RBI” section. Here, they will find the “Result” section, where a direct link to the “Cut-Off PDF” is provided. Clicking this link will allow candidates to download the official PDF document, enabling them to review the minimum qualifying marks for the various stages of the RBI Grade B recruitment process.

1. Go to the official RBI website at rbi.org.in.
2. Open the Opportunities@RBI section.
3. Navigate to Latest Recruitments and Updates.
4. Find the Result section and click on the Cut-Off PDF link.
5. Download the PDF and check the minimum qualifying marks.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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