RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 60 Posts
Reserve Bank of India Recruitment 2026 has announced 60 vacancies for Officers in Grade ‘B’ posts. Candidates holding a graduation degree in any discipline can apply online from 29 April 2026 to 20 May 2026 through the official website rbi.org.in.
RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 offers a prestigious opportunity for candidates aiming to join the central banking sector. The recruitment is conducted by the Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB) for filling 60 Officer Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruitment) vacancies under General, DEPR, and DSIM cadres for Panel Year 2026. The online application process begins on 29 April 2026 and will remain open until 20 May 2026. Candidates can explore complete details and apply online through the official RBI website. Applicants can also stay updated with upcoming RBI Grade B notifications for both freshers and experienced candidates through the career section.
RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The Reserve Bank of India Services Board has officially released Advertisement No. RBISB/DA/01/2026-27 for recruitment to 60 posts of Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) (On Probation) under the General, DEPR, and DSIM cadres for Panel Year 2026.
The official notification contains complete details including vacancy distribution, eligibility requirements, selection procedure, exam syllabus, PwBD classification, application fee, and detailed instructions for applying online. Candidates are strongly advised to download and carefully review the complete notification along with annexures before applying to ensure eligibility compliance. The notification PDF and syllabus are available on the official RBI website.
RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission/Organization Name | Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB), Mumbai |
| Advertisement No. | RBISB/DA/01/2026-27 |
| Post Name | Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) (On Probation) – General / DEPR / DSIM Cadres |
| Department | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Service | General Cadre / DEPR Cadre / DSIM Cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 60 (including PwBD posts) |
| Pay Scale | Starting Basic Pay ₹78,450/- p.m. in the pay scale of ₹78450-4050(9)-114900-EB-4050(2)-123000-4650(4)-141600 (16 years); Gross emoluments approx. ₹1,54,936/- p.m. (without HRA) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via RBI website www.rbi.org.in) |
| Selection Mode | Phase-I Online Examination + Phase-II Online/Written Examination + Interview |
| Mandatory Requirement | Eligibility conditions as on April 01, 2026; valid nationality certificate where applicable |
| Official Website | https://www.rbi.org.in |
RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 29/04/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 29-04-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 20-05-2026 (till 06:00 PM) |
| Correction Window (Edit Window) | 2 days from the closing date of application submission |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-04-2026 |
| Phase-I Exam – General Cadre | 13-06-2026 |
| Phase-I Exam – DEPR / DSIM Cadre | 14-06-2026 |
| Phase-II Exam – General Cadre | 25-07-2026 |
| Phase-II Exam – DEPR / DSIM Cadre | 26-07-2026 |
RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 60 vacancies have been announced across three cadres:
- General
- DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research)
- DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management)
The vacancies are distributed among categories including UR/GEN, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST as per government norms.
| Post | Total |
|---|---|
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General Cadre | 40 |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR Cadre | 10 |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM Cadre | 10 |
| Total | 60 |
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) Sub-Category Vacancy
| Sr. No. | Post | PwBD Category A | PwBD Category B | PwBD Category C | PwBD Category D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR | – | – | – | – |
| 3 | Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM | 1 | – | – | – |
Category A: Blindness & Low Vision; B: Deaf & Hard of Hearing; C: Locomotor disability; D: Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness
RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 01 April 2026. Nationality conditions apply, and the post is open to citizens of India and other specified categories, subject to submission of an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India wherever required.
The educational qualification must be obtained from a recognized university established under an Act of Parliament or State Legislature, or from an institution declared as a Deemed University under the UGC Act, 1956, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized foreign university.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Minimum Educational Qualifications (as on April 01, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General | Graduation in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD if posts reserved for them) OR Post-Graduation with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD if posts reserved for them) in aggregate of all semesters/years. |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR | Essential: MA/MSc in Economics or related Economics/Finance disciplines with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD if posts reserved) from a recognized Indian or Foreign University. Desirable: Doctorate in Economics, or research/teaching experience, or publication in standard journals. |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM | Essential: Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks in Statistics/Mathematics/Data Science/AI/ML or related fields OR Four-year Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 60% marks in the above fields (50% for SC/ST/PwBD if posts reserved). Desirable: Doctorate in related subjects; research/teaching experience and publications. |
RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Applicants must have attained a minimum age of 21 years and must not exceed 30 years as on 01 April 2026 (i.e., candidates must be born between 02 April 1996 and 01 April 2005, inclusive).
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government guidelines.
Candidates belonging to the General/EWS category who have already appeared six times for the Phase-I examination are not eligible to apply again. However, this restriction does not apply to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories if vacancies are reserved for them.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | 21 to 30 years (as on 01-04-2026) |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation (max 35 years) |
| OBC | 3 years relaxation (max 33 years) |
| PwBD – Gen/EWS | 10 years relaxation (max 40 years) |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 years relaxation (max 43 years) |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years relaxation (max 45 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Bank Employees | 5 years relaxation |
| Candidates with M.Phil. | Upper age limit 32 years |
| Candidates with Ph.D. | Upper age limit 34 years |
| Bank Officers (experience-based relaxation) | Up to 3 years relaxation; upper age not to exceed 33 years including experience |
| DEPR/DSIM – Master’s with Research/Teaching Experience | Up to 3 years relaxation |
RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Candidates applying for the Grade ‘B’ Officer posts must pay a non-refundable application fee along with applicable intimation charges through the online RBI application portal.
Applications submitted without payment of the prescribed fee will be rejected. Candidates must verify their eligibility and details carefully before making the payment, as the fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances.
| Category | Charges | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | Intimation Charges only | ₹100/- + 18% GST |
| GEN / OBC / EWS | Application Fee including Intimation Charges | ₹850/- + 18% GST |
| RBI Staff (eligible Staff Candidates) | Nil | Nil |
Bank/Transaction charges are to be borne by the candidate.
RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages:
- Phase-I Online Examination
- Phase-II Online/Written Examination
- Interview
Candidates qualifying in Phase-I will be shortlisted for Phase-II based on aggregate marks. Only those candidates who successfully clear Phase-II will be called for the Interview stage.
Candidates must appear in Phase-II to be eligible for the Interview. The final merit list will be prepared by combining marks obtained in Phase-II and Interview (including applicable grace marks). Candidates absent from the Interview will not be considered for final selection.
The final selection list prepared by the Board will remain valid for a period as determined by the Bank.
Stage 1 – Phase-I Online Examination (Grade ‘B’ DR – General)
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Paper | General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning | Objective MCQ | 200 | 120 Minutes |
Stage 1 – Phase-I Online/Written Examination (DEPR Cadre)
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Economics – Objective Type | Online MCQ | 100 | 120 Minutes |
| Paper-II | English – Descriptive | Typed on keyboard | 100 | 120 Minutes |
Stage 1 – Phase-I Online Examination (DSIM Cadre)
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Statistics – Objective Type | Online MCQ | 100 | 120 Minutes |
Stage 2 – Phase-II Online Examination (Grade ‘B’ DR – General)
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Economic and Social Issues | 50% Objective + 50% Descriptive | 100 | 120 Minutes |
| Paper-II | English (Writing Skills) | Descriptive (typed) | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper-III | General Finance and Management | 50% Objective + 50% Descriptive | 100 | 120 Minutes |
| Grand Total | 300 |
Stage 2 – Phase-II Written Examination (DEPR Cadre)
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Economics – Descriptive | Pen/Paper (questions on screen) | 100 | 120 Minutes |
| Paper-II | Economics – Descriptive | Pen/Paper (questions on screen) | 100 | 120 Minutes |
| Total | 400 (incl. Phase-I) |
Stage 2 – Phase-II Written Examination (DSIM Cadre)
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-II | Statistics – Descriptive | Pen/Paper (questions on screen) | 100 | 180 Minutes |
| Paper-III | English – Descriptive | Typed on keyboard | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Total | 300 (incl. Phase-I) |
Stage 3 – Interview (75 Marks)
Candidates will also undergo a Personality Assessment prior to the Interview. This assessment does not carry marks and is not included in the final merit calculation. Candidates can choose to attend the Interview in either Hindi or English.
Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Minimum marks separately for each test/paper as prescribed by the Board; minimum aggregate cut-off for Phase-II shortlisting decided by the Board in relation to number of vacancies |
RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 – Exam Syllabus
Phase-I (General Cadre)
- Total Marks: 200
- Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Duration: 120 minutes
Sections include General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. Section-wise timing will be applicable.
Phase-II (General Cadre)
Paper I – Economic and Social Issues
Covers topics such as economic growth, poverty alleviation, sustainable development, Indian economy, monetary and fiscal policy, globalization, and social structure.
Paper II – English (Writing Skills)
Focuses on writing ability, comprehension, and expression.
Paper III – Finance and Management
Includes financial systems, RBI functions, financial markets, risk management, corporate governance, management principles, leadership, and communication.
DEPR Cadre (Phase-I & II)
Covers Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Economics, Public Finance, Quantitative Methods, and Indian Economy trends. Phase-II includes descriptive papers on Economics and Quantitative Methods.
DSIM Cadre (Phase-I & II)
Includes topics such as Probability, Statistical Inference, Econometrics, Time Series, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Management systems.
How to Apply for RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the official website www.rbi.org.in. No other mode of application will be accepted. The online application window will remain active from 29 April 2026 to 20 May 2026 (6:00 PM).
Candidates applying for multiple streams (General/DEPR/DSIM) must submit separate applications and pay fees separately.
Candidates should avoid submitting multiple applications. If multiple applications are submitted, only the one with the highest Registration ID (RID) will be considered valid. A limited edit window of 2 days will be available after the closing date for corrections.
Documents are not required to be uploaded during application but will be verified at the Interview stage.
Documents Required at Interview Stage
- Proof of age (Birth Certificate or Class X certificate)
- Educational certificates and mark sheets
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen)
- Photo identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport etc.)
- Application form printout with fee receipt
Candidates working in Government or PSU must inform their employer and submit an undertaking at the time of application. A discharge certificate will be required at the time of joining.
Important Instructions
- Only eligible candidates should apply as per notification conditions
- Applications must be submitted online only
- Application fee is non-refundable
- Electronic devices are strictly prohibited in exam/interview centers
- Candidates must reach before gate closing time
- Regularly check RBI website for updates
- Negative marking will apply in objective tests
- All decisions of RBI will be final and binding
- Legal disputes will fall under jurisdiction of Mumbai courts
FAQs
Q1. What is RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026?
It is a national-level recruitment conducted by RBI for Grade ‘B’ Officers under General, DEPR, and DSIM cadres.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 60 vacancies have been announced.
Q3. What are the application dates?
From 29 April 2026 to 20 May 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit?
21 to 30 years as on 01 April 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Phase-I, Phase-II, and Interview.
Q6. What is the salary?
Starting basic pay is ₹78,450 with gross salary around ₹1.5 lakh per month.
Q7. What is the application fee?
₹850 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹100 for SC/ST/PwBD (approx).
Q8. How to apply?
Through RBI official website under Opportunities section.
Status: Closed
| Selection Board/Company Name | Bank of India Services |
|---|---|
| Advt No | RBISB/DA/01/2026-27 |
| Application Start Date | 2026-04-29 |
| Last Date | 2026-05-20 |
| Application Fee | ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹100 for SC/ST/PwBD (approx). |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years as on 01 April 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories. |
| Qualification | Educational qualification certificates and marksheets |
| Tentative Vacancies | 60 (including PwBD posts) |
| Salary/Pay Scale | Starting basic pay is ₹78,450 with gross salary around ₹1.5 lakh per month. |
| Mode of Selection | online |