Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 notification for 60 vacancies across General, DEPR, and DSIM streams. RBI Grade B is considered one of the most prestigious regulatory body examinations in India due to its high salary, excellent work-life balance, policy-making exposure, and fast career growth.
Candidates selected as RBI Grade B Officers receive an initial monthly salary of approximately ₹1.55 lakh along with multiple allowances and benefits. The recruitment process consists of Phase I, Phase II, and the interview stages.
Eligible candidates can apply online from April 29 to May 20, 2026, through the official RBI website.
Highlights
| Organisation | Reserve Bank of India |
| Posts | Grade ‘B’ Officers (DR) – General Cadre – DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research) Cadre – DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management) Cadre |
| Total vacancies | 60 |
| Application Dates | 29.04.2026 – 20.05.2026 (till 06:00 PM) |
| Salary | 1,54,936 (approx.) + HRA |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years |
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 29.04.2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 29.04.2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 20.05.2026 (till 06:00 PM) |
| ‘Edit Window’ to Modify/ Correct | Edit window will open for 2 days after application closure. |
| Phase-I Examination | 13.06.2026 & 14.06.2026 |
| Result of Phase-I Examination | Yet to be announced |
| Phase-II Examination | 25.07.2026 & 26.07.2026 |
| Result of Phase-II Examination | Yet to be announced |
Important Links
- Short Advertisement – Download PDF
- Full Advertisement – Download PDF
- Apply Online –Apply Now
- Official Website – Visit Website
- Admit Card – Admit card download link will be activated before the Phase-I examination.
Vacancies/Posts
| Posts | Total | Gen/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General Cadre | 40 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 |
| Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR Cadre | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM Cadre | 10 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | – |
| Total | 60 | 24 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 5 |
Age Limit
- Basic Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Birth Date Range: Candidates must have been born between April 02, 1996, and April 01, 2005 (both dates inclusive).
- Category-Wise Age Relaxations
| Category | Maximum Relaxation | Upper Age Limit |
| SC/ST | 5 Years | 35 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years | 33 Years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 10 Years | 40 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years | 43 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years | 45 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years | 35 Years |
Read More About Age Relaxation
- Relaxation for Higher Qualifications & Experience – Candidates with specific academic backgrounds or professional experience are eligible for additional relaxation:
- M.Phil. Holders: Upper age limit is 32 years.
- Ph.D. Holders: Upper age limit is 34 years.
- Banking Experience: Candidates with experience as an officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Sector Insurance Companies, or All India Financial Institutions (AIFI) get relaxation equal to their years of experience.
- Maximum Limit: 3 years.
- Overall Cap: The total age must not exceed 33 years.
- Research/Teaching Experience (DEPR/DSIM only): Relaxation to the extent of years of experience, up to a maximum of 3 years.
Click Here for Important Notes
- Cumulative Relaxation: Cumulative age relaxation is only available to SC/ST/OBC candidates who also fall under the Ex-servicemen or PwBD categories. No other combinations are allowed
- Ex-Employees: Up to 5 years relaxation for ex-employees of banking institutions whose services were terminated for economic reasons or liquidation.
- Staff Candidates: Eligible RBI staff candidates receive relaxations as per specific internal RBI circulars.
- Expert Tip: You must possess the valid category/experience certificates dated on or before May 20, 2026, to claim these relaxations.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee / Intimation Charges |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100 + 18% GST |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 + 18% GST |
| Staff (RBI Employees) | Nil |
Education Qualification
The following requirements must be met as of April 01, 2026.
GR ‘B’ (DR) – GENERAL
- Graduation in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)
OR
- Post-Graduation in any discipline with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD)
GR. ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR
Eligible candidates should possess:
- MA/ MSc in Economics or related disciplines
OR
- MA/MSc in Finance or related disciplines
Minimum Marks
- 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Read Detailed Eligible Disciplines
- MA/ MSc in courses (where “Economics ” is the principal constituent* of the curriculum /syllabus)
- Quantitative Economics
- Mathematical Economics
- Applied Economics
- Econometrics,
- Financial Economics
- Business Economics
- Agricultural Economics
- Industrial Economics,
- Development Economics and
- International Economics
- MA/ MSc in courses (where “Finance” is the principal constituent* of the curriculum /syllabus)
- Quantitative Finance
- Mathematical Finance
- Quantitative Techniques
- International Finance
- Business Finance
- Banking and Trade Finance
- International and Trade Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Project and Infrastructure Finance
- Agri Business Finance
Grade ‘B'(DR) – DSIM
Eligible candidates should possess:
- Master’s Degree in Statistics/Data Science related disciplines
OR
- Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics/Data Science related disciplines
Minimum Marks:
- Master’s → 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Bachelor’s → 60% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Read Detailed Eligible Disciplines
- Disciplines related to Statistics
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Statistics
- Applied Statistics
- Quantitative Economics
- Econometrics
- Informatics
- Disciplines related to Data Science
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Analytics
Pay Scale/Salary
| Component | Details |
| Pay Scale | Starting basic pay of ₹78,450/-p.m. in the pay scale of ₹78450-4050(9)-114900-EB-4050(2)-123000-4650(4)-141600 (16years) |
| Gross Monthly Emoluments | ₹1,54,936/- (approx.) (without HRA) |
Key Perks: Includes Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Medical Facilities, LTC, and concessional loans
Exam Pattern
For GR ‘B’ (DR) – GENERAL
The selection process is structured into three distinct phases.
- Phase I – Objective Type (to be held on 13.06.2026.)
- Phase II – Descriptive + Objective Papers ( to be held on 25.07.2026)
- Interview
Phase I: Online Examination
The Paper will consist tests of :
| Tests | Type of Paper | Marks |
| General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning | Objective | 200 |
Duration- 120 Minutes (separate time will be allotted for each test)
Phase II: Online Examination
| Name of Paper | Type of Paper | Marks |
| Paper I – Economic & Social Issues | Objective + Descriptive | 100 |
| Paper II – English Writing Skills | Descriptive | 100 |
| Paper III – Finance & Management | Objective + Descriptive | 100 |
| Total | 300 |
Detailed Phase II Exam Pattern
Paper I – Economic & Social Issues (ESI)
- Objective + Descriptive
- Number of Questions- 30 + 6 (4 to be answered)
- Objective questions- 30 Minutes
- 30 questions of 50 marks
- some questions 2 marks and some 1 mark
- Descriptive questions- 90 Minutes
- 6 questions, of which 4 questions to be attempted
- 2 of 15 marks each (with varying difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each; total 50 marks
- Duration: 120 Minutes
Paper II – English (Writing Skills)
- Descriptive
- Number of Questions- 3
- 100 Marks
- Duration: 90 Minutes
Paper III – Finance & Management (FM)
- Same as Paper I
Interview
- Candidates are shortlisted for the interview based on their aggregate marks in Phase II (Papers I, II, and III).
- The interview will be of 75 marks
Final Selection:
Based on marks secured in Phase-II examination and Interview.
Important Instructions:
- There will a sectional and overall cut-off in Phase I examination and marks obtained here are not added to the final merit list.
- In Descriptive Type papers, answers are to be typed with the help of the keyboard.
- All question papers (in both the Phases, except the test of English) will be set bilingually in Hindi and English.
- Candidate may opt for Interview either in Hindi or English.
- Candidates must complete a pre-interview personality assessment. This is non-graded and won’t affect final selection
For GR. ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR
The selection process is structured into three distinct phases.
- Phase I – Objective + Descriptive Type (to be held on 14.06.2026.)
- Phase II – Descriptive + Objective Papers ( to be held on 26.07.2026)
- Interview
Phase I: Online Examination
| Name of Paper | Type of Paper | Duration | Marks |
| Paper 1 – Economics | Objective | 120 minutes | 100 |
| Paper 2 – English | Descriptive (answers are to be typed) | 120 minutes | 100 |
| Total | 200 |
Phase II: Online and Offline Examination
| Name of Paper | Type of Paper | Duration | Marks |
| Paper 1 – Economics | Descriptive | 120 minutes | 100 |
| Paper 2 – Economics | Descriptive | 120 minutes | 100 |
| Total | 200 |
Interview
- Candidates are shortlisted for the interview based on their aggregate marks in Phase I and Phase ll
- The interview will be of 75 marks
Final Selection:
Based on marks secured in Phase I & II examination and Interview.
Important Instructions:
- Question papers will be set in Hindi and in English (except Paper-II on English).
- Answers may be written either in Hindi or English (except Paper-II on English).
- Candidates may opt for Interview in Hindi or English
For Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM
The selection process is structured into three distinct phases.
- Phase I – Objective Type (to be held on 14.06.2026.)
- Phase II – Descriptive Type ( to be held on 26.07.2026)
- Interview
Phase I: Online Examination
| Name of Paper | Type | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| Paper I- Statistics | Objective | 120 minutes | 100 |
Phase II: Online and Offline Examination
| Name of Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| Paper-II: Descriptive Type (on Statistics) (Question paper displayed on computer, answers to be written on paper) | 180 minutes | 100 |
| Paper-III: English – Descriptive (To be typed with help of keyboard) | 90 minutes | 100 |
| Total | 200 |
1. Question papers will be set in Hindi and in English (except Paper-III on English).
2. Answers for Paper-II may be written either in Hindi or English.
3. Paper-III will have to be answered in English only.
Interview
- The interview will be of 75 marks
- Candidates are shortlisted for the interview based on their aggregate marks in Papers I, II and III.
- Candidates may opt for Interview in Hindi or English
Final Selection:
Based on marks secured in Paper I, II and III and Interview i.e. 375 marks
Syllabus
Refer notification for detailed Syllabus
Additional Information
- Number of Attempts:
- General Category/EWS – 6
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD – No restriction
- Candidates must complete a pre-interview personality assessment. This is non-graded and won’t affect final selection
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