What you can practise today
155
questions to practise
1
mock test
0
previous-year papers and questions
5
subjects in the syllabus
Exam pattern
Checked against the source below on 4 Oct 2026. Always confirm with the official notification of your year.
Preliminary examination
- Questions
- 100
- Marks
- 100
- Duration
- 1 h
- Negative marking
- One-quarter of the marks for that question is deducted for each wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks | Wrong answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| English LanguageFive options | 30 | 30 | |
| Numerical AbilityFive options | 35 | 35 | |
| Reasoning AbilityFive options | 35 | 35 |
Each section has its own 20-minute time limit; sectional and overall cut-offs apply. Five options per question.
Source: www.oliveboard.in · Official site: opportunities.rbi.org.in
Syllabus subjects
- General EnglishGrammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension.42
- Quantitative AptitudeArithmetic, algebra, data interpretation and elementary mathematics for competitive exams.44
- ReasoningVerbal and non-verbal reasoning, puzzles and logical deduction.47
- General KnowledgeThe common General Knowledge section covering the history and culture of Tamil Nadu, Indian polity, geography and general science.22
- Current AffairsNational, state and world events of the past year.Being added
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