Reserve Bank of India (RBI) invites online applications for 60 permanent Grade B Officer (DR) posts across General (40), DEPR (10) and DSIM (10) streams. Key dates: application ends 20-05-2026 (till 06:00 PM); Phase-I exams in June and Phase-II in July 2026. Eligibility varies by stream: General requires graduation (60%/50% for reserved) or post-graduation; DEPR/DSIM require specific master’s or four-year bachelor’s qualifications. Selection comprises Phase-I online screening, Phase-II exam (online/written), and an interview. Basic pay is ₹78,450/month with gross emoluments approx ₹1,54,936/month.
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Vacancy Details
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General: 40 vacancies
Qualification: Graduation in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR Post-Graduation with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD).- GEN: 16
- EWS: 4
- OBC: 9
- SC: 7
- ST: 4
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR: 10 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Economics or Finance-related fields with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD). Desirable: Doctorate, research/teaching experience, or publications in Economics.- GEN: 4
- EWS: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 3
- ST: 1
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM: 10 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Quantitative Economics/Econometrics/Data Science/AI/ML/Big Data or related fields with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR 4-year Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields with minimum 60% marks. Desirable: Doctorate, research/teaching experience, or publications.- GEN: 4
- EWS: 1
- OBC: 4
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
Qualification Requirements
Officers in Grade B (General): Graduation in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR Post-Graduation with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD). DEPR: Master’s degree in Economics or finance-related fields with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD). DSIM: Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Quantitative Economics/Econometrics/Data Science/AI/ML/Big Data or related fields with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR 4-year Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields with minimum 60% marks. Desirable qualifications include doctorate, research/teaching experience or publications for DEPR/DSIM.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 34 years
Application Fees
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100
- GEN/OBC/EWS: ₹850
- RBI Staff Candidates: ₹0
Selection Process
- Phase-I (Online Examination): A 2-hour objective type online screening test covering General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning. Phase-I marks are not counted for final merit and are used only to shortlist candidates for Phase-II.
- Phase-II (Online/Written Examination): A post-specific examination with papers prescribed for each stream; it carries weight for final selection. Mode varies by stream (online and/or written as specified).
- Interview: Candidates shortlisted after Phase-II will be called for interview. Final merit is based on Phase-II and Interview, subject to document verification and medical exam.
- Document Verification and Medical Exam: Selected candidates must pass document verification and a medical examination before appointment.
How to Apply
- Register on the portal using basic details and generate login credentials.
- Login with registration details and fill the application form with personal, educational and other required details carefully. Verify all details before submission.
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration) as per prescribed specifications (file sizes and formats given).
- Select exam centre preferences and medium of examination.
- Pay the application fee online as applicable to your category and submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference; no printout to be sent to RBI at this stage.
- If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest complete application (with higher Registration ID) will be considered.
- Edit/correction window will be available for 2 days after 20-05-2026 for limited fields (exam centre, medium of exam, father’s name, mother’s name, 10th and 12th marks/percentage).
- No documents are required to be sent at the time of application; certificates will be verified later at the Interview stage.
- For issues related to application form, fee payment or admit card, raise queries through the official grievance portal and mention the specified subject line for the recruitment.
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Important Dates
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- Last Date to Apply:
- Phase-I Exam (General):
- Phase-I Exam (DEPR/DSIM):
- Phase-II Exam (General):
- Phase-II Exam (DEPR/DSIM):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum qualification requirements for RBI Grade B (General) posts?
For the General stream, candidates must have a graduation in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR a post-graduation with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD).
How do I apply for these Grade B Officer posts?
Applications are submitted online via the specified application portal. Candidates must register, fill the application form, upload required documents as per specifications, pay the application fee online and submit the form.
What is the last date to apply online for this recruitment?
The last date to apply online is 20-05-2026 (till 06:00 PM).
What is the selection process for RBI Grade B Officers?
Selection consists of Phase-I (online objective screening), Phase-II (post-specific online/written examination) and an Interview. Final merit is based on Phase-II and Interview, subject to document verification and medical exam.
What is the pay scale for selected Grade B Officers?
Selected officers have a basic pay of ₹78,450/- per month with gross emoluments of approximately ₹1,54,936/- per month (excluding HRA).
