RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026

Reserve Bank of India (RBI), a central banking institution of India, has released the official notification for recruitment of Grade ‘B’ Officers (DR) in various streams including General, DEPR and DSIM. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online within the prescribed dates through the official RBI opportunities portal.

Total Vacancies:

60 Posts

Category-wise Vacancy:

(Not specifically mentioned post-wise reservation in detail in given data)

Post-wise Vacancies:

Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General – 40

Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR – 10

Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM – 10

Age Limit:

21 to 30 years (as on 01 April 2026)

Candidates must be born between 02 April 1996 and 01 April 2005

Age Relaxation:SC/ST: 5 years

OBC: 3 years

Ex-servicemen: 5 years

Educational Qualification:

General:

Graduation in any discipline with minimum 60% marks

OR Post-Graduation with minimum 55% marks

DEPR:

Master’s Degree in Economics or related subjects such as Econometrics, Financial Economics, Business Economics, etc.

DSIM:

Master’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Applied Statistics / Econometrics / Informatics or related fields

Salary:

Basic Pay: ₹78,450/- per month

Approx Initial Gross Salary: ₹1,54,936/- per month (without HRA)

Additional allowances applicable as per RBI rules

Application Fee:

UR/OBC/EWS: ₹850 + GST

SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100 + GST

RBI Staff: Nil

Selection Process:

Phase-I Online Examination (Objective – 200 Marks)

Phase-II Examination (3 Papers – 300 Marks)

Interview

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Important Dates:

Online Application Start Date: 29 April 2026

Last Date to Apply: 20 May 2026 (06:00 PM)

Exam Dates:

Phase-I (General): 13 June 2026

Phase-I (DEPR/DSIM): 14 June 2026

Phase-II (General): 25 July 2026

Phase-II (DEPR/DSIM): 26 July 2026

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates must apply online through the RBI Opportunities portal by registering with a valid email ID and mobile number, filling the application form, uploading required documents and paying the application fee.