If you are aiming for a prestigious government career in India’s financial sector, the RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 is an opportunity worth your attention. Conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, this recruitment drive offers 60 vacancies for one of the most respected officer-level positions in the country.
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Overview
| Organization | Reserve Bank of India |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Job Type | Government Job |
| Recruitment | RBI Grade B Officer |
| Official Website | https://www.rbi.org.in/ |
Important Dates
| Commencement of online registration of application | 29/04/2026 08:00 AM |
| Closure of registration of application | 20/05/2026 06:00 PM |
| Closure for editing application details | 20/05/2026 06:00 PM |
| Last date for printing your application | 05/06/2026 11:59 PM |
| Online Fee Payment | 29/04/2026 08:00 AM to 20/05/2026 06:00 PM |
Vaccancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vaccancies |
| 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 |
Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026)
- A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on April 01, 2026 i.e., he/she must have been born not earlier than April 02, 1996 and not later than April 01, 2005.
- The upper age-limit prescribed above will be relaxed.
- up to a maximum of five years for candidates belonging to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe, if the posts are reserved for them.
- up to a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates, if the posts are reserved for them.
- up to a maximum of five years for ex-employees of banking institutions whose services had to be terminated for reasons of economy or because of bank going into liquidation and personnel retrenched from Government Offices after at least one year’s service and currently registered with any Employment Exchange.
- up to a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least five years Military Service as on April 01, 2026 and have been released:
a. on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from April 01, 2026) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency; or
b. on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service; or
c. on invalidment.
7. up to a maximum of five years in the case of ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service as on April 01, 2026 and whose assignment has been extended beyond five years and in whose case the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate that they can apply for civil employment and that they will be released on three months’ notice on selection from the date of receipt of offer of appointment.
8. up to a maximum of 10 years in the case of Gen/ EWS PwBD candidates. For SC/ST PwBD candidates up to a maximum of 15 years and for OBC PwBD candidates up to a maximum of 13 years, subject to reservation of vacancies under the respective post. Relaxation in upper age limit for PwBD will be subject to the posts having been identified suitable for such disabilities.
9. For candidates possessing M.Phil. and Ph.D. qualification, upper age limit will be 32 and 34 years respectively.
10. For candidates having experience as an officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Sector Insurance Companies and All India Financial Institutions (AIFI), as also prior experience in Reserve Bank of India, upper age limit is relaxed to the extent of number of completed years of such experience subject to a maximum of three years. For such candidates, upper age limit should not exceed 33 years including experience. For experience, probationary period will not be reckoned. For details, please refer Note IV below.
11. For eligible Staff Candidates, as per para 5.16 of RBI Master Circular on Recruitment dated April 01, 2026 and RBI circular CO.HRMD.No. G132 / 17000 /05.01.01 /2013-14 dated June 09, 2014, the relaxation in age limit is according to RBI circular CO. HRMD. No. G-75/ 5599/ 05.01.01/ 2013-2014 dated December 20, 2013.
12. For recruitment to the post of Grade ‘B’ (DR)-DEPR/DSIM cadre, candidates having Master’s Degree with Research/Teaching experience at a recognised Indian/Foreign University/Institute will be eligible for relaxation in upper age to the extent of number of years of such experience subject to a maximum of three years. For experience, probationary period will not be reckoned.
Minimum Educational Qualifications
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General | Graduation in any discipline /Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants, if the posts are reserved for them) or Post-Graduation in any discipline / Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants, if the posts are reserved for them) in aggregate of all semesters / years. Note: Graduation Level Any such course from a recognised University / Institute that is taken after Class XII and is at least of 3 years’ duration/ candidates possessing professional or technical qualifications which are recognised by the Government as equivalent to professional or technical graduation will be eligible for admission to the examination, subject to obtaining minimum marks prescribed above. Post-Graduation Level Any such course from a recognised University / Institute that is taken after Graduation and is at least of 2 years’ duration / recognised by the Government as equivalent to professional or technical Post-graduation will be eligible for admission to the examination, subject to obtaining minimum marks prescribed above. |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR | Essential a) MA/ MSc in Economics or MA/ MSc in courses such as Quantitative Economics, Mathematical Economics, Applied Economics, Econometrics, Financial Economics, Business Economics, Agricultural Economics, Industrial Economics, Development Economics and International Economics (where “Economics” is the principal constituent* of the curriculum/ syllabus) OR b) MA/ MSc in Finance or MA/ MSc in courses such as 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 (where “Finance” is the principal constituent* of the curriculum / syllabus). c) For a) and b) above, minimum 55 per cent marks or an equivalent grade is required in aggregate of all semesters / years from a recognized Indian or Foreign University / Institute. * “Principal constituent” with respect to syllabus / curriculum means half or more of the total courses including electives must be in Economics or Finance.” Note-I For SC, ST and PwBD candidates, the minimum marks required in MA/MSc as in items (a) and (b) above is 50% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/ years, if the posts are reserved for them. Desirable A Doctorate Degree in Economics, or research or teaching experience in economics, or publication in the field/ area of Economics in standard journals. Note-II (i) Candidates having M. PhiI. Degree and Doctorate Degree from a recognized Indian / Foreign University / Institute in economics will be eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit by 2 years and 4 years respectively. (ii) Candidates having Master’s Degree with research / teaching experience at a recognized Indian / Foreign University / Institute in Economics will be eligible for relaxation in upper age limit to the extent of number of years of such experience subject to a maximum of three years. For experience, probationary period will not be reckoned. (iii) The above age relaxations will not be cumulatively available with age relaxations available to various categories as mentioned in Para 4 (b) above. |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM | Essential: a. Master’s Degree with a minimum 55% marks in aggregate of all semesters/ years or an equivalent grade/ CGPA in Statistics / Mathematics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Applied Statistics/ Quantitative Economics/ Econometrics/ Informatics or any other related branches of these areas from a recognized Indian/ Foreign University/ Institute approved/ recognized by Government/ UGC/ AICTE; OR b. Master’s Degree with a minimum 55% marks in aggregate of all semesters/ years or an equivalent grade/ CGPA in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning/ Big Data Analytics or any other related branches of these areas from a recognized Indian/ Foreign University/ Institute approved/ recognized by Government/ UGC/ AICTE; OR c. Four-year Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate of all semesters/ years or an equivalent grade/ CGPA in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics/ Applied Statistics/ Quantitative Economics/ Econometrics/ Informatics/ Data Science/ Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning/ Big Data Analytics or any other related branches of these areas from a recognized Indian/ Foreign University/ Institute approved/ recognized by Government/ UGC/ AICTE. Note-I For SC, ST and PwBD candidates, the minimum marks required in items (a), (b) and (c) above is 50% in aggregate of all semesters/ years or an equivalent grade/ CGPA, if the posts are reserved for them. Desirable: (i) Candidates with a Doctorate in topics related to above subjects will be given preference. (ii) Research or teaching experience and publication in standard journals will be considered as an additional qualification. Note-II (i) Candidates possessing M.Phil. and Ph.D qualification in the specified subjects will be eligible for relaxation in upper age limit by 2 years and 4 years respectively. (ii) Candidates with research / teaching experience at a recognized Indian / Foreign University/Institute will be eligible for relaxation in upper age limit to the extent of number of years of such experience subject to a maximum of three years. For experience, probationary period will not be reckoned. (iii) The above age relaxations will not be cumulatively available with age relaxations available to various categories as mentioned in Para 4 (b) above. |
Application Fees
| SC/ST/PwBD | Intimation Charges only | ₹ 100/- + 18%GST |
| GEN/OBC/EWS | Application fee including Intimation Charges | ₹ 850/- + 18%GST |
| STAFF@ | Nil | Nil |
Pay Scale
Selected candidates will draw a 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) applicable to Officers in Grade ‘B’ and they will also be eligible for Special Allowance, Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Learning Allowance, House Rent Allowance as per rules in force from time to time. At present, initial monthly gross emoluments (without HRA) are ₹1,54,936/- (approximately). The House Rent Allowance of 15% of Pay will be paid, if accommodation is not provided by the Bank.
Selection Process
The selection process for RBI Grade B Recruitment typically consists of:
- Phase I (Preliminary Exam) – Objective-type test
- Phase II (Main Exam) – Subjective and objective papers
- Interview Round – Final assessment
Candidates must clear each stage to secure the final appointment.
The RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 offers a golden chance to build a career with the Reserve Bank of India. With 60 vacancies, strong competition is expected, so early preparation is key.
If you’re serious about securing a high-paying and prestigious government job, this is your moment to start preparing and stay ahead of the competition.
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