RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment 2026 | 60 Vacancies Admit Card Download

Published/Updated: 05 August 2026 10:08:42

⚠️ Live Recruitment Status (August 2026):

The online registration phases and the successive Phase-I and Phase-II main examinations for the Panel Year 2026 have officially concluded. The Reserve Bank of India Services Board is currently evaluating descriptive answer scripts to announce the Phase-II qualifiers list. Shortlisted aspirants should organize their academic portfolios ahead of the upcoming personality assessment and interview cycles.

The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBI) has released a notification for the direct recruitment of Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) - General, DEPR, and DSIM Cadres for the Panel Year 2026. This is a significant opportunity for eligible candidates to build their career in the nation's central bank. The recruitment process involves online examinations and an interview. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official RBI website.

Organization: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Services Board | Last Date: 20 May 2026 | Total Vacancies: 60

Important Dates

Notification Release 29 April 2026
Application Start 29 April 2026
Last Date 20 May 2026
Fee Payment Last Date 20 May 2026
Admit Card Available 05 June 2026
Exam Date
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Dates of Online/Written Examinations:

  • Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- General:
    • Phase-I: June 13, 2026
    • Phase-II: July 25, 2026
  • Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DEPR:
    • Phase-I: June 14, 2026
    • Phase-II: July 26, 2026
  • Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DSIM:
    • Phase-I: June 14, 2026
    • Phase-II: July 26, 2026

Note: The Board reserves the right to make changes to these dates.

Application Fee

  • General / OBC /EWS: ₹850/- + 18% GST
  • SC / ST /PwBD: ₹100/- + 18% GST
  • RBi Staff : ₹0 /-
  • Mode: Online Payment.

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age: 30 Years

Age Relaxation:

  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • Ex-servicemen: 5 years
  • PwBD: 10 years (General/EWS), 15 years (SC/ST), 13 years (OBC)
  • Candidates with M.Phil/Ph.D.: Upper age limit relaxed by 2 years and 4 years respectively.
  • Candidates with experience in Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Sector Insurance Companies, AIFI, or RBI: Upper age limit relaxed up to 3 years.

Eligibilty Criteria

Category Criteria Details
Nationality Citizen of India Yes
Subject of Nepal Yes (Eligibility Certificate from Govt. of India required)
Subject of Bhutan Yes (Eligibility Certificate from Govt. of India required)
Tibetan refugee (came before Jan 1, 1962) Yes (Eligibility Certificate from Govt. of India required)
Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries Yes (Eligibility Certificate from Govt. of India required)
Educational Qualifications Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - General Graduation: Min 60% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)
OR
Post-Graduation: Min 55% (pass for SC/ST/PwBD)
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DEPR MA/MSc in Economics or related fields: Min 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)
OR
MA/MSc in Finance or related fields: Min 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DSIM Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, etc.: Min 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)
OR
Master's Degree in Data Science, AI, etc.: Min 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)
OR
Four-year Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields: Min 60% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)

Vacancy Details 60 Posts

A total of 60 vacancies have been announced for the Grade ‘B’ Officer posts:

  • Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) - General Cadre: 40 vacancies
  • Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR Cadre: 10 vacancies
  • Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM Cadre: 10 vacancies

Note: Vacancies are tentative and may be subject to change.

Expert Guide: Step-by-Step Navigation

About This Expert Guide : The Sarkari Database Editorial Team has prepared this Expert Guide after reviewing the official recruitment notification. It provides practical guidance to help candidates understand the application process and avoid common mistakes. This guide is for informational purposes only. In case of any difference, the official notification and the recruiting authority's instructions will prevail.

Post-Exam Tracking & Interview Verification Guidelines:

As the RBI Grade B Phase-I exam approaches, candidates must prioritize downloading the official admit card early to verify their designated exam venue. As the RBI Grade B selection pipeline transitions toward final personality assessments, candidates tracking the merit list must prepare their physical documentation. A physical printout of your original online application form, along with authenticated birth verification sheets and post-graduate transcripts, is mandatory during manual interview checks. Ensure your name spelling across all degrees matches your registration file exactly to avoid structural screening rejections.

Preparation Tips & Phase-II Strategy:

Mastering General Awareness: In Phase-I, the General Awareness section holds the highest weightage (80 marks). Candidates should focus heavily on the past 6 months of financial news, RBI circulars, monetary policy updates, and Union Budget highlights rather than generic history or geography. Descriptive Writing Practice: Phase-II introduces descriptive papers for Economic and Social Issues (ESI) as well as Finance & Management. Do not just read notes; practice typing analytical 400-word essays on a computer keyboard to build speed and structural clarity under real exam time limits. Sectional Time Management: RBI enforces strict sectional time limits in Phase-I. Practice dedicated mock tests to ensure you can quickly identify and solve easy reasoning puzzles and numerical equations without getting stuck on complex calculations.

If Not Selected: Smart Career Alternatives

SEBI & NABARD Officer Ranks: If you miss the cut-off marks for RBI, keep your preparation active. The syllabus for SEBI Grade A (Securities Market) and NABARD Grade A (Rural Development) overlaps significantly with RBI's Finance and ESI sections. Premium Banking Cadres: The high-level quantitative aptitude and reasoning required for RBI Grade B will make clearing institutional exams like SBI PO, IBPS PO, and LIC AAO much easier during the same recruitment calendar. Regulatory Bodies: Look out for specialist officer openings in IFSCA, PFRDA, and IRDAI, which offer identical pay structures and value deep knowledge of macroeconomics and financial systems.

Selection Process Permanent

Selection will be based on a multi-stage process:

  1. Phase-I Online Examination (Objective Type): Tests include General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning.
  2. Phase-II Online Examination: Consists of three papers for General Cadre (Economic and Social Issues, English Writing Skills, General Finance and Management) and specific papers for DEPR/DSIM cadres.
  3. Interview: Candidates shortlisted from Phase-II will be called for a personality assessment and interview.

The final selection will be based on the aggregate marks obtained in Phase-II examination and the Interview.

Syllabus

Phase-I Examination (Objective Type) - For General Cadre:

  • General Awareness
  • English Language
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Reasoning

Phase-II Examination:

Paper-I: Economic and Social Issues (Objective & Descriptive)

  • Growth and Development
  • Indian Economy
  • Globalization
  • Social Structure in India

Paper-II: English (Writing Skills - Descriptive)

  • Essay writing, Precis writing, Comprehension etc.

Paper-III: General Finance and Management (Objective & Descriptive)

  • Financial System
  • Financial Markets
  • General Topics (Risk Management, Financial Inclusion, etc.)
  • Management (Fundamentals, Organizational Behaviour, Ethics, Corporate Governance)

For DEPR Cadre:

Phase-I: Objective Type (Economics), English (Descriptive)

Phase-II: Descriptive Type (Economics - two papers)

For DSIM Cadre:

Paper-I: Objective Type (Statistics)

Paper-II: Descriptive Type (Statistics)

Paper-III: English (Descriptive)

Detailed syllabi for each paper and cadre are available in the official notification.

Required Document

Candidates are required to have the following documents ready for the online application process:

  • Scanned copy of recent passport-size photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm).
  • Scanned copy of signature (with black ink).
  • Scanned copy of left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink).
  • A handwritten declaration on a white paper with black ink (text provided in the notification).
  • Valid Photo Identity Proof (PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter’s Card, Bank Passbook with photograph, Aadhaar Card with photograph, etc.) for verification at the time of examination.
  • Educational Qualification Certificates and Marksheets.
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable, in the prescribed format and issued by the competent authority).
  • Disability Certificate (if applicable, as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016).
  • Other relevant supporting documents as mentioned in the detailed notification.

Salary Criteria

Selected candidates will draw a starting basic pay of ₹78,450/- per month in the pay scale of ₹78450-4050(9)-114900-EB-4050(2)-123000-4650(4)-141600. In addition, they will be eligible for Special Allowance, Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Learning Allowance, and House Rent Allowance as per rules. At present, initial monthly gross emoluments (without HRA) are approximately ₹1,54,936/-.

The Bank may consider granting up to four advance increments to candidates possessing very high academic or professional qualifications/experience of significant value to the Bank.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the last date to apply for the RBI Grade B Officer recruitment?

A: The last date to apply online for the RBI Grade B Officer recruitment is May 20, 2026.

Q: What is the educational qualification required for RBI Grade B (General) post?

A: For the RBI Grade B (General) post, candidates need a Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) or Post-Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD).

Q: What is the age limit for applying to the RBI Grade B Officer position?

A: Candidates must be at least 21 years old and not more than 30 years old as of April 01, 2026. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories.

Q: What is the application fee for the RBI Grade B Officer recruitment?

A: For General/OBC/EWS candidates, the application fee is ₹850 + 18% GST. For SC/ST/PwBD candidates, it is ₹100 (Intimation Charges) + 18% GST.

Q: What is the selection process for RBI Grade B Officers?

A: The selection process involves Phase-I and Phase-II Online Examinations, followed by an Interview.

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