This article shed light on the important details regarding the Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) Security Guard examination including a detailed syllabus and exam pattern.
RBI Security Guards Examination Pattern
It is important to understand the exam pattern of the RBI Security Guards examination before starting preparation because a better understanding of the syllabus will make the exam preparation hassle-free.
Let us have a look at the exam pattern of the RBI Security Guards examination.
Selection Procedure
The selection procedure of the RBI Security Guards Examination consists 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 the 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There shall be no negative marking in the online test for wrong answers.
The basic salary of RBI Security Guard post is INR 10940/- per month
The class IV type of employee in RBI is RBI Office Attendants. The work schedule as an office attendant is to support other officers in their regular duties. Responsibility for your work would include: Arranging the files in an organized manner.
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