RBI Officers in Grade B Recruitment 2026

About This Recruitment

RBI Grade B is one of the major officer-level recruitments conducted by the Reserve Bank of India Services Board. The 2026 notification covers three streams: General, Department of Economic and Policy Research and Department of Statistics and Information Management.

The recruitment is useful for candidates looking for officer-level roles in India’s central bank. Since each stream has different educational requirements and examination papers, applicants should select the stream only after matching their qualification with the official eligibility rules.

The selection process includes Phase-I, Phase-II and Interview. Candidates should plan preparation around objective testing, descriptive writing, stream-specific subjects and interview readiness rather than treating the recruitment as a single preliminary exam.

Recruitment Snapshot

Important Dates and Application Fee

Age Limit

• Age Cut-off Date01 April 2026
• Minimum Age21 years
• Maximum Age30 years
• Date of Birth RangeNot earlier than 02 April 1996 and not later than 01 April 2005

Vacancy Details

Eligibility and Qualification

• Grade B General: Graduation or equivalent technical/professional qualification with 60% marks, 50% for SC/ST/PwBD where reserved, or post-graduation/equivalent with 55% marks as per notification.
• Grade B DEPR: Master’s degree in Economics or Finance-related specified subjects with required marks, or equivalent qualification as listed in the official notification.
• Grade B DSIM: Master’s degree or specified statistical/data science/analytics related qualification with required marks, or equivalent qualification as listed in the official notification.
• Candidates should verify stream-wise marks, equivalent qualifications and reserved-category relaxations from the official RBI notification.

Selection Process

1. Submit the online application and pay the applicable fee by the deadline.
2. Appear in Phase-I examination for the selected stream.
3. Qualified candidates appear in Phase-II examination as per the stream schedule.
4. Shortlisted candidates attend the Interview stage.
5. Final selection is based on marks in Phase-II and Interview, along with applicable official rules.

Exam Pattern

Salary and Benefits

• Starting basic pay is Rs. 78,450 per month.
• Pay scale: Rs. 78450-4050(9)-114900-EB-4050(2)-123000-4650(4)-141600.
• Initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately Rs. 1,54,936 without HRA, as mentioned in the notification.
• Allowances and benefits apply as per RBI rules.

Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Signature in the required format.
• 10th certificate or date of birth proof.
• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets.
• Valid photo ID proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID or passport.
• Category, caste, EWS, domicile, PwBD or ex-servicemen certificate, if applicable.
• NOC or service certificate, if applicable.
• Fee payment receipt and submitted application printout.
• Any other document mentioned in the official notification.
• Graduation/post-graduation degree and marksheets as per stream.
• Category/PwBD certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable.
• Experience/research/qualification documents, if claimed for DEPR/DSIM or age relaxation.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official RBI website.
2. Open the Opportunities or Recruitment section and select Officers in Grade B 2026.
3. Read the detailed advertisement and stream-wise eligibility carefully.
4. Register online and fill personal, educational, category and stream details.
5. Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration and documents if required.
6. Pay the application fee/intimation charges online before 20 May 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
7. Review the application carefully and submit it.
8. Save the application printout and e-receipt for future reference.

Why Apply For This Recruitment

RBI Grade B is a high-value officer recruitment for candidates aiming at central banking, finance, economics, policy, statistics or data-related public service careers. The salary structure, RBI work profile and multi-stage selection make it a strong opportunity for serious aspirants who can prepare for both objective and descriptive stages.

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