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RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 — 94 Officers in Grade 'B' (General / DEPR / DSIM)

Reserve Bank of India • 94 Vacancies • Mumbai / Pan India

Published on Digital Dwara 8 September 2026First editorial publicationLast Updated 13 September 2026Latest editorial review

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Recruiting Authority

Reserve Bank of India

Advt No: RBI/2026-27/01

Total Vacancies

94 Posts

Mumbai / Pan India

Last Date to Apply

16 August 2026

Application Window Closed

Minimum Qualification

Graduation with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) or Post-Graduation with 55%

Refer details below for post-wise norms

Age Limit

21 – 30 Years

Category relaxations applicable

Salary / Pay Scale

Starting Basic Pay Rs. 55,200/- p.m. with Gross Emoluments ~Rs. 1,16,000/- p.m.

Recruitment Overview

Prestige apex banking career in Reserve Bank of India. Selection through Phase-I objective exam, Phase-II written papers, and Interview.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

25 July 2026

Online registration opens

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Last Date to Apply

16 August 2026

Closing of online application

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Exam Date

8 September 2026

Scheduled / Tentative exam date

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Vacancy Details

Post Vacancies Qualification
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - General 66 Graduation in any discipline with min 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) or Post-Graduation with min 55% marks
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DEPR (Department of Economic & Policy Research) 16 Master's Degree in Economics / Econometrics / Quantitative Economics with min 55% marks
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DSIM (Department of Statistics & Information Management) 12 Master's Degree in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Data Science with min 55% marks

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations

Statutory Rules

Educational Qualification

  • Graduation with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) or Post-Graduation with 55%
Degrees/diplomas must be from a recognised university/board before the crucial date.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard Age Range21 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026 (Upper age limit 32 years for candidates holding M.Phil / 34 years for Ph.D)

Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)

SC/ST: 5 years (up to 35 years) | OBC: 3 years (up to 33 years) | PwBD: 10 years

Age calculation is as per the crucial date prescribed in the official advertisement.

Post-Wise Educational Criteria

Post NameVacanciesPrescribed Qualification
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - General66Graduation in any discipline with min 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) or Post-Graduation with min 55% marks
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DEPR (Department of Economic & Policy Research)16Master's Degree in Economics / Econometrics / Quantitative Economics with min 55% marks
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DSIM (Department of Statistics & Information Management)12Master's Degree in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Data Science with min 55% marks
Verification Note: Candidate eligibility is subject to physical verification of original certificates, category credentials, and compliance with the official advertisement conditions at the time of document verification.

Application Fee

Category-wise fee & payment modes

Fee Structure

General / OBC / EWS: ₹850 + 18% GST | SC / ST / PwBD: ₹100 + 18% GST (Intimation Charges only) | RBI Staff Candidates: Exempted (Nil)

Payment Mode: Online via official payment gateway as prescribed by the recruiting authority.
Keep fee receipt/challan reference number safe for application submission confirmation.

Selection Process

Recruitment examination stages

  1. 1Stage 1: Phase-I Online Examination (Objective - 200 Questions, 200 Marks, 120 Minutes)
  2. 2Stage 2: Phase-II Online Examination (Paper I ESI 100M + Paper II English Descriptive 100M + Paper III FM 100M)
  3. 3Stage 3: Personal Interview (75 Marks)
  4. 4Stage 4: Final Selection based on Phase-II Marks (300M) + Interview (75M) = 375 Marks
Scheme / Pattern of Examination
  • Phase-I: General Awareness (80Q, 80M, 25 Mins), Reasoning (60Q, 60M, 45 Mins), English Language (30Q, 30M, 25 Mins), Quantitative Aptitude (30Q, 30M, 25 Mins) = 200 Marks
  • Phase-II: Paper-I Economic & Social Issues (50% Objective + 50% Descriptive, 100 Marks), Paper-II English Writing Skills (Descriptive, 100 Marks), Paper-III Finance & Management (50% Objective + 50% Descriptive, 100 Marks)
  • Interview: 75 Marks
Merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in competitive stages as per guidelines.

Official Links

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Recruitment LifecycleAdvt: RBI/2026-27/01

Current Stage:Final Selection & Appointment Orders

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Official Notification Released

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Official recruitment notification (RBI/2026-27/01) published by Reserve Bank of India.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified

Online Application Window

Completed

Online application portal has closed.

Timeline: 25 Jul 2026 – 16 Aug 2026

Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release

Completed

Admit cards released for download with exam city information.

Timeline: 28 Aug 2026Tier-1 Verified
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Written / CBT Examination

Completed

Examination successfully concluded.

Timeline: 8 Sept 2026
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Provisional Answer Key & Objections

Awaited

Provisional keys released within 3–5 days of exam completion.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
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Final Master Answer Key

Awaited

Final key published alongside or prior to result declaration.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
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Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List

Awaited

Result calculation in progress.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
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Document Verification & Medical Examination

Awaited

Schedule will be issued for qualified candidates.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
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Final Selection & Appointment Orders

Awaited

Final merit list and appointment orders awaited.

Timeline: Awaited

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Last Verified: 8 Sept 2026
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