The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official notification (Advt. No. RBISB/DA/03/2025-26) for the recruitment of Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General, DEPR, and DSIM for the panel year 2025. This is a prestigious opportunity for aspirants aiming for a career in India’s central banking institution. Applicants may submit their applications online via the official RBI website.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: September 2025
- Online Application Start Date: To be updated
- Last Date for Online Application: 30 September 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 30 September 2025
- Admit Card Release Date: To be notified
- Exam Date (Phase-I): To be notified
- Exam Date (Phase-II): To be notified
- Interview Date: To be announced
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850/- (including intimation charges)
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100/- (intimation charges only)
- RBI Staff: Exempted
Age Limit (as on 01-09-2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules (SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, etc.)
Vacancy Details
| Stream / Cadre | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General | 83 |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR (Department of Economic & Policy Research) | 17 |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM (Department of Statistics & Information Management) | 20 |
| Total Vacancies (all streams together) | 120 |
Salary (Pay Scale)
- Selected candidates will draw an initial basic pay of ₹55,200/- per month on the pay scale of ₹55,200 – 2850 (9) – 80,850 – EB – 2850 (2) – 86,550 – 3300 (4) – 99,750 (16 years).
- Gross monthly salary: Approximately ₹1,16,914/- (excluding allowances).
- Additional benefits include House Rent Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Allowance, Family Allowance, Medical Facility, and more.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Grade B (General): Bachelor’s degree with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Grade B (DEPR): Master’s degree in Economics/Econometrics/Quantitative Economics/Finance/Economics with specialization in relevant fields.
- Grade B (DSIM): Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics/Econometrics/Mathematics with Statistics as subject.
(Note: Candidates in final year can also apply, subject to fulfilling eligibility before final selection.)
How to Apply
- Visit the official RBI website.
- Go to the “Opportunities@RBI” section.
- Click on the Grade B Recruitment 2025-26 link.
- Register with valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Complete the application submission and keep a printed copy for future reference.
Selection Process (Recruitment Test & Criteria)
The RBI Grade B selection will be based on:
- Phase-I Online Examination (Objective Test)
- Phase-II Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
- Interview
Final merit will be prepared based on Phase-II and Interview performance.
