RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment 2026
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 60 Officer in Grade B vacancy. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here. Last date of submission of application is May 20th 2026.
The RBI Grade B officer role is often considered one of the top alternative career options for UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) aspirants, providing a prestigious, stable, and well-paid opportunity (with a CTC of around ₹30–34 lakh per annum) along with a similar but more specialized professional focus.
No of posts: 40 posts
Category-wise vacancy:
# UR: 16
# SC: 7
# ST: 4
# OBC: 9
# EWS: 4
2. Officer in Gr B (DR) – DEPR
# SC: 7
# ST: 4
# OBC: 9
# EWS: 4
2. Officer in Gr B (DR) – DEPR
No of posts: 10 posts
Category-wise vacancy:
# UR: 4
# SC: 3
# ST: 1# OBC: 1
# EWS: 1
3. Officer in Gr B (DR) – DSIM
# UR: 4
# SC: 3
# ST: 1# OBC: 1
# EWS: 1
3. Officer in Gr B (DR) – DSIM
No of posts: 10 posts
Category-wise vacancy:
# UR: 4
# SC: 1
# ST: 0
# OBC: 4
# EWS: 1
# UR: 4
# SC: 1
# ST: 0
# OBC: 4
# EWS: 1
Scale of pay: ₹78450-4050(9)-114900-EB-4050(2)-123000-4650(4)-141600 (16years)
Candidates belonging to General Category/EWS, who have already appeared Six times for Phase-I Examination for this post/s in the past, are not eligible to apply. No such restriction applies to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD, if the posts are reserved for them.
Eligibility Criteria of RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment
Age Limit: Candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years as on April 01st, 2026. i.e., he/she must have been born not earlier than April 02, 1996 and not later than April 01, 2005.
Age Relaxation: The category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
# SC/ST: 5 years
# OBC: 3 years
# PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
# PwD (OBC): 13 years
# PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
Educational Qualification:
Officer Gr. B (DR) - General: Graduation in any discipline /Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) or Post-Graduation in any discipline / Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) in aggregate of all semesters / years.
Officer Gr. B (DR) - DEPR:
Officer Gr. B (DR) - General: Graduation in any discipline /Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) or Post-Graduation in any discipline / Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) in aggregate of all semesters / years.
Officer Gr. 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).
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.
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).
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.
Desirable:
A Doctorate Degree in Economics, or research or teaching experience in economics, or publication in the field/ area of Economics in standard journals.
Officer in Gr B (DR) – DSIM:
Essential:Officer in Gr B (DR) – DSIM:
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;
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.
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.
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;
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.
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.
Application Fee
All the applicants have to pay a nominal fee as application fee. The fee can be paid online . The category-wise application fee is as mentioned below.
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs.100/- + 18%GST |
| GEN/OBC/EWSs | Rs.850/- + 18%GST |
| Staff | Nil |
How to Apply for RBI Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for Reserve Bank of India Vacancy by visiting at official recruitment portal of RBI. They may follow below mentioned steps .
# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on Online Application Form link .
# A new webpage will be opened.
# Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
# Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
# Pay the application fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
# Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form .
# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on Online Application Form link .
# A new webpage will be opened.
# Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
# Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
# Pay the application fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
# Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form .
Important Dates of RBI Officer Grade B Vacancy 2026
- Starting Date to Apply Online & Payment of Fee: 29th April 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online & Payment of Fee: May 20th 2026 till 06:00 PM
- Dates of Online/ Written Examinations:
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- General:
Phase-I: June 13th, 2026
Phase-II: July 25th, 2026
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DEPR/ DSIM:
Phase-I: June 14th, 2026
Phase-II: July 26th, 2026
Important Web-Links of RBI Officer Recruitment
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Selection Process
Post-wise selection process is as under. Details may be seen in the official notification.
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- General
The selection process of RBI Officer Grade B officers consist of following stages - ONLINE examinations and Interview.
Phase-I Online Examination (Objective Type)
This will comprise a single Paper for 200 marks and will be held on June 13, 2026. A total time of 120 minutes will be given for answering. However, separate time will be allotted for each test.
The Paper will consist tests of :
Phase-I Online Examination (Objective Type)
This will comprise a single Paper for 200 marks and will be held on June 13, 2026. A total time of 120 minutes will be given for answering. However, separate time will be allotted for each test.
The Paper will consist tests of :
i. General Awareness
ii. English Language
iii. Quantitative Aptitude and
iv. Reasoning
Candidates have to secure minimum marks separately for each test as well as in aggregate, as may be prescribed by the Board. Candidates, who secure minimum marks separately for each Test, as prescribed, will be shortlisted for Phase-II of the examination based on the aggregate marks obtained in Phase-I.
Phase-II Online Examination
Phase–II online examination will consist of three papers as under:
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DEPR
Selection will be through Online/ Written Examination (WE) and Interview. There are 4 papers for
the Examination. In Phase - I of the examination, there will be Paper – I: Objective Type (on Economics) and Paper- II: Descriptive Type (On English). In Phase - II, there will be Paper – I: Descriptive Type (on Economics) and Paper – II: Descriptive Type (on Economics).
the Examination. In Phase - I of the examination, there will be Paper – I: Objective Type (on Economics) and Paper- II: Descriptive Type (On English). In Phase - II, there will be Paper – I: Descriptive Type (on Economics) and Paper – II: Descriptive Type (on Economics).
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DSIM
Selection will be through Online/ Written Examination (WE) and Interview. There are 3 papers for the Examination. Paper-I: Objective Type (on Statistics) and Paper-II & III (Descriptive Type).
