RBI Security Guards syllabus exam pattern
Reserve Bank of India is all set to recruit eligible candidates for the Security guards and the application link to apply online for the same is active now.
This article shed light on the important details regarding the RBI Security Guards examination including a detailed syllabus and exam pattern.
Details of RBI Security Guards examination
| Name of the Examination | RBI Security Guards Examination |
| Name of the recruiting organization | Reserve Bank of India |
| Name of the post | Security Guard |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Vacancies | 241 |
| Application Fee1 | All Categories – RS 50 (Fee Exemption for Staff Candidates |
| Location | RBI Offices, All over India |
| Last Date to apply online | 12 February 2021 |
| Last date for fee Payment | 12 February 2021 |
| Last date for Application Editing | 12 February 2021 |
| Tentative Examination Date | February/March 2021 |
| Official Website | https://www.rbi.org.in |
RBI Security Guards Examination Pattern
It is important to understand the exam pattern of the RBI Security Guards examination before starting preparation because better understanding of syllabus will make the exam preparation hassle free.
Let us have a look at the exam pattern of RBI Security Guards examination.
Selection Procedure
Selection procedure of RBI Security Guards Examination consist of two stages. They are mentioned below.
- Countrywide competitive Written Test (Online)
- Physical Test (Qualifying in nature)
RBI Security Guard written Exam Pattern
| Name of the subject | Tota of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Test of Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| General English | 30 | 30 |
| Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
NOTE :
- The duration of the written examination will be 80 Minutes
- There will not be any sectional cut off marks for online test.
- A merit list will be drawn by considering the overall cutoff marks.
- Except for General English, Questions will be provided in bilingual languages for the other two sections.
- There will not be any negative marking for the wrong answer and no sectional cut-off in the Online Test
RBI Security Guard Physical Test Pattern
RBI Security Guard Physical Test will be qualifying in nature. It is mandatory for all the candidates to produce a medical fitness certificate on the day of the physical test.
| Sl No. | Event | Measurement Range as per age | Measurement Range as per age |
| Age 30-40 | Age 41-45 | ||
| 1 | 2.4 KM Run | 10 Min 31 Sec to 11 Min 15 Sec | 11 Min 31 Sec to 12 Min 15 Sec |
| 11 Min 16 Sec to 12 Min | 12 Min 16 Sec to 13 Min | ||
| 12 Min to 15 Min | 13 Min to 16 Min | ||
| Over 15 Min | Over 16 Min | ||
| 2 | 5 Meter Shuttle in One Min | 14 to 15 | 12 to 13 |
| 12 to 13 | 10 to 11 | ||
| 10 to 11 | 8 to 9 | ||
| Below 10 | Below 8 | ||
| 3 | Push-Ups | 20 | 17 |
| 16 to 19 | 13 to 16 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Below 15 | Below 12 | ||
| 4 | Sit-Ups | 30 | 25 |
| 28 to 29 | 23 to24 | ||
| 26 to 27 | 21 to 22 | ||
| 24 to 25 | 19 to 20 | ||
| 22 to 23 | 17 to 18 | ||
| 20 to 21 | 15 to 16 | ||
| Below 20 | Below 15 |
RBI Security Guard Salary range
Applicants selected for the post of Security Guards will draw a starting basic pay of Rs. 10940 per month in the scale of 10940-380 (4)-12460- 440(3) -13780-520(3)-15340-690 (2)-16720- 860(4) – 20160-1180 (3)- 23700 (For 20 Years).
This includes various other allowances. Initial monthly Gross remuneration for this post is approximately about Rs. 24,052.
Details of allowances given for RBI Security Guards are listed below.
- Dearness Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- Special Functional Allowance
- Special Allowance (I)
- Local Compensatory Allowance
- Shift Allowance
- Grade Allowance
- Washing Allowance
- Personal Fixed Allowance
RBI Security Guards Examination Syllabus
Here is the topic-wise detailed syllabus of RBI Security Guard Examination.
Reasoning Syllabus
- Coding-Decoding
- Circular Arrangement
- Statements and Arguments
- Machine Input Output
- Data Sufficiency
- Linear Arrangement
- Scheduling
- Ordering and Ranking
- Arrangement and Pattern
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Syllogism
- Verbal Reasoning
- Blood Relations
- Direction and Distance
- Mirror Images.
- Non-Verbal Series.
- Number Series.
- Statements & Conclusions.
- Clocks & Calendars.
- Data Interpretation.
General English Syllabus
- Vocabulary
- Substitution
- Comprehension
- Passage Making
- Antonyms
- Synonyms
- Grammar
- Active Voice
- Passive Voice.
- Jumble Words
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Framing
- English comprehension
- Error Spotting
- One word substitution
- Idioms & phrases
- Passage
- Cloze Test
- Jumbled Sentences
Numerical Ability Syllabus
- Square Root
- Cube Root.
- Permutation and Combination.
- Races and Games.
- Ratio and Proportion
- Time and Work.
- Numbers
- Average
- Height and Distance.
- Decimal Fraction.
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest.
- Volume and Surface Area
- Surds and Indices.
- Allegation or Mixture.
- Probability
- Banker’s Discount.
- Pipes and Cistern
- Problems on Ages.
- Partnership Stocks and Share.
- Logarithms
- Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M.
- Time and Distance.
- Area
- Boats and Streams.
Best books for RBI Security Guard Examination
| Name of the Book | Author/Publisher |
| Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Security Guards Exam Book | V V K Subburaj |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning | R S Aggarwal |
| Magical Book on Quicker Maths | M Tyra |
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