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RBI Grade B Officer 2026 – 60 Vacancies for General, DEPR and DSIM Cadres

Reserve Bank of India — Ministry of Finance
📋 60 Vacancies 💰 Rs. 78,450 – Rs. 1,41,600 (Pay Scale over 16 years); Gross monthly emoluments: approximately Rs. 1,54,936 👁️ 32 views
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📅 Important Dates

Application Start Date 29 Apr 2026
Application End Date 20 May 2026
Exam Date 2026-06-13

📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

Total Vacancies 60
Category-wise Vacancies

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced 60 vacancies for the post of Officers in Grade B (Direct Recruit on Probation) across three cadres for the year 2026. This is one of the most sought-after government job opportunities in India, offering a salary of over Rs. 1.5 lakh per month.

Cadre-wise vacancy breakup:

CadreUREWSOBCSCSTTotal
General (DR)16497440
DEPR (Economics)4113110
DSIM (Statistics)4141—10
Grand Total60
Pay Scale Rs. 78,450 – Rs. 1,41,600 (Pay Scale over 16 years); Gross monthly emoluments: approximately Rs. 1,54,936
Location —
Department Reserve Bank of India
Ministry Ministry of Finance

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Qualification requirements differ by cadre:

  • General Cadre: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) from a recognised university. Alternatively, a Post-Graduate Degree / Master's with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD). CA/CS/MBA/CMA qualifications are also accepted. Ph.D holders need a graduation of at least 55%.
  • DEPR (Dept of Economic Policy and Research): Master's Degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD), OR Master's in Finance with Economics as one of the core subjects.
  • DSIM (Dept of Statistics and Information Management): Master's Degree in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Mathematical Economics / Econometrics / Statistics & Informatics / Applied Statistics & Informatics with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Age Limit 21 – 30 years
Age Relaxation

OBC-NCL: 3 years (max age 33) | SC/ST: 5 years (max age 35) | PwBD (General): 10 years | PwBD (OBC): 13 years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years | Ex-Servicemen: 5 years | J&K domicile (Jan 1980–Dec 1989): 5 years
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹850
SC / ST / PH ₹100
Payment Mode Online – Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI

🏆 Selection Process

RBI Grade B 2026 selection is conducted in three phases. Phase 1 is qualifying; merit is determined by Phase 2 and Interview combined.

  1. Phase 1 — Preliminary Examination: Computer-based objective test of 200 questions and 200 marks in 120 minutes. Sections: General Awareness (80 marks), English Language (30 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (30 marks), and Reasoning (60 marks). Negative marking of 0.25 applies. Candidates scoring above the cutoff are shortlisted for Phase 2.
  2. Phase 2 — Main Examination: Three papers, each 100 marks, totalling 300 marks:
    • Paper I — Economic and Social Issues (ESI): 30 objective questions + 6 descriptive questions, 120 minutes
    • Paper II — English Writing Skills: 3 descriptive questions (Essay, Précis, Comprehension), 90 minutes
    • Paper III — Finance and Management: 30 objective questions + 6 descriptive questions, 120 minutes
    DEPR candidates take a different Paper III (Development Economics); DSIM candidates take Statistics-based papers in place of Paper I and III.
  3. Interview: 75 marks. A structured interview assessing banking knowledge, economic understanding, communication skills, and overall personality. Minimum qualifying marks: 35 (General/EWS/OBC), 30 (SC/ST/PwBD).

Final Merit: Phase 2 score (300 marks) + Interview score (75 marks) = 375 total marks for ranking.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Visit the RBI online career portal at opportunities.rbi.org.in.
  2. Click on the active notification link for Recruitment of Officers in Grade B (DR) — General/DEPR/DSIM — 2026.
  3. Click Apply Online and complete the registration with your name, mobile number, and email ID.
  4. Select the cadre you are applying for (General / DEPR / DSIM). You may apply for only one cadre.
  5. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and exam centre preferences.
  6. Upload your passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed JPEG format.
  7. Pay the application fee: Rs. 850 + 18% GST for General/EWS/OBC; Rs. 100 + 18% GST for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Payment via net banking, debit/credit card, or BHIM UPI.
  8. Submit the form and save the acknowledgement slip with your registration number.

📊 Exam Pattern

Phase 1 — Prelims (200 Marks, 120 Minutes):

  • General Awareness (GA): 80 questions, 80 marks
  • English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 30 questions, 30 marks
  • Reasoning: 60 questions, 60 marks
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer | No section-wise time limit

Phase 2 — Mains (300 Marks):

  • Paper I (ESI): 30 objective (60 marks) + 6 descriptive (40 marks) = 100 marks | 120 minutes
  • Paper II (English Writing): 3 descriptive questions = 100 marks | 90 minutes
  • Paper III (Finance & Management): 30 objective (60 marks) + 6 descriptive (40 marks) = 100 marks | 120 minutes

Interview: 75 marks

Note for DEPR/DSIM: Papers are replaced by stream-specific Economics/Statistics papers. Check the official notification for the exact pattern for these cadres.

🔗 Important Links

Apply Online Apply Now →
Official Website 🌐 https://www.rbi.org.in/

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

RBI has announced 60 vacancies for Grade B Officers in 2026: 40 in the General cadre, 10 in DEPR (Economics), and 10 in DSIM (Statistics/Data Science). This is a highly competitive exam with lakhs of applicants for 60 posts.

RBI Grade B Phase 1 (Preliminary) Examination 2026 is scheduled for June 13–14, 2026. Phase 2 (Mains) is scheduled for July 25–26, 2026. Interviews are expected in August 2026.

An RBI Grade B Officer starts with a basic pay of Rs. 78,450 per month. The gross monthly emoluments including Dearness Allowance, HRA (or staff quarters), Grade Allowance, and Special Allowance amount to approximately Rs. 1,54,936 per month — making it one of the highest-paying government jobs in India.

For the General cadre, candidates need a Bachelor's Degree with minimum 60% marks (or 55% for postgraduation) from a recognised university. SC/ST/PwBD candidates need 50% in graduation. Professional qualifications like CA, CMA, CS, MBA are also accepted.

There is no official attempt limit mentioned for RBI Grade B. However, the age limit of 30 years (33 for OBC, 35 for SC/ST) effectively caps the number of attempts. Most candidates get 4–6 attempts within the age window.

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Post Name
RBI Grade B Officer 2026 – 60 Vacancies for General, DEPR and DSIM Cadres
Vacancies
60
Last Date
20 May 2026
Pay Scale
Rs. 78,450 – Rs. 1,41,600 (Pay Scale over 16 years); Gross monthly emoluments: approximately Rs. 1,54,936
Category
Banking
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