RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026

RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 .The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Services Board has released the much-awaited short notification for Officer Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruit) Recruitment 2026 — Panel Year 2026 under Advt. No. RBISB/BA/01/2026-27. There are 60 total vacancies across three streams — General (40), DEPR (10) and DSIM (10) — for one of the most prestigious banking-sector careers in India.

RBI Grade B Officers serve as Class I gazetted-equivalent officers of India’s central bank with starting basic pay of ₹55,200 and gross monthly emoluments around ₹1.16 to ₹1.25 lakh (with HRA, DA, grade allowance and Bank perks).The online application window opens on 29 April 2026 and closes on 20 May 2026 at 6:00 PM at www.rbi.org.in. The Phase-I online examination is scheduled for 13 June 2026 (General) and 14 June 2026 (DEPR/DSIM). The Phase-II Mains exam follows on 25-26 July 2026.

🗓️ Important Dates

• Start Date to Apply Online: 29/04/2026
• Last Date to Apply: 20/05/2026(up to 6:00PM)
• Phase-I exam (General):13/06/2026
• Phase-I Exam (DEPR / DSIM):14/06/2026
• Phase-I Exam Mains (General):25/07/2026
• Phase-II Mains (DEPR / DSIM):26/07/2026
• Correction Date :As Per Schedule

🎓 Eligibility Criteria(RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026)

Educational Qualification:(typical RBI pattern – to be confirmed in full notification)

• General: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR an equivalent grade. A postgraduate degree carries weight in the interview.
• DEPR: Master’s degree in Economics / Econometrics / Quantitative Economics / Mathematical Economics / Integrated Economics / Finance with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD), or equivalent qualifications.
• DSIM: Master’s degree in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Mathematical Economics / Econometrics / Statistics & Informatics from IIT-Kharagpur / Applied Statistics & Informatics from IIT-Bombay with minimum 55% marks, or equivalent.

Age Limit (as on [Cutoff Date]):

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years((relaxed up to 32 years for candidates with M.Phil. / Ph.D. and additional experience)
• Age relaxation:  SC/ST — 5 years; OBC — 3 years; PwBD — 10 to 15 years; Ex-Servicemen — as per Govt of India norms.

💼 Vacancy Details:(RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026)

The 60 RBI Grade B 2026 vacancies are distributed across three streams. Choose the stream that matches your educational background — the General stream is open to all graduates, while DEPR and DSIM require specialised postgraduate qualifications.

💰 Salary Detail:(RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026)

RBI Grade B Officer is one of the best-paying entry-level government jobs in India. The pay scale is ₹55,200 – 2,850(9) – 80,850 – EB – 2,850(2) – 86,550 – 3,300(4) – 99,750, with regular promotions to higher grades. Selected candidates also enjoy a basket of Bank-specific allowances and perks that lift the gross pay close to top private-sector levels.

• Basic Pay (entry): ₹55,200 per month
• Pay Scale (Maximum): ₹99,750 per month (with increments)
• Gross Monthly Pay (Mumbai, with allowances): approximately ₹1.16 – ₹1.25 lakh
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Grade Allowance, Family Allowance, Local Allowance, Bank’s Quarter facility (where applicable)
• Perks: Bank’s interest-free festival advance, leased accommodation, medical reimbursement, LFC (Leave Fare Concession), pension

📄 Application Fee(RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026)

📄 Selection Process:(RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026)

The selection process happens in three phases — Phase-I (Prelims, online), Phase-II (Mains, online/written), and a Personal Interview. The Phase-II + Interview marks together decide the final merit; Phase-I is qualifying-only for the General stream.

1. Phase-I — Online Examination (Prelims): Single objective paper (200 marks) covering General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning. Conducted on 13 June 2026 for General stream and 14 June 2026 for DEPR / DSIM.
2. Phase-II — Mains Examination: For General stream — three papers (Economic & Social Issues, English Writing Skills, Finance & Management). For DEPR / DSIM — stream-specific subject papers. Conducted on 25 July 2026 (General) and 26 July 2026 (DEPR/DSIM).
3. Phase-III — Interview: Personality and subject-matter interview by an RBI panel.
4. Final Selection: Based on combined Mains + Interview scores. Document verification follows for selected candidates before joining.

Exam Pattern (Phase-I — General Stream)

Phase-I is a 2-hour online MCQ test of 200 questions for 200 marks across four sections — General Awareness (80), English Language (30), Quantitative Aptitude (30) and Reasoning (60). There is negative marking of 1/4th mark for every wrong answer. Sectional and overall cut-offs apply.

🖊️ How to Fill the RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment Form 2025

• 📅 Apply between 29 April 2026 to 20 May 2026(6:00 PM) only. Click on the Apply Online link provided below in the Important Links section.
• Read the full notification to understand eligibility, age limits, and post details on the website of RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 .
• Collect all required documents such as eligibility certificates, ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.), address details, educational certificates, and caste/reservation certificate (if applicable).
• Scan and keep ready a recent passport-size photograph (with white background, both ears visible, standing straight), signature, and any other required documents.
• Fill the application form with your personal information, educational details, and address.
• Review your details before submitting the form, double-check all entries, and preview the application to ensure there are no errors.
• Pay the application fee (if applicable) via [Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking].
• Submit the form and then download and print your final application and fee receipt for future reference.

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