RBI Grade B Notification

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Job summary

PhysicsWallah is providing an overview of the RBI Grade B Officer recruitment for the year 2026. The role offers competitive salaries starting at Rs. 55,200 per month, with potential total gross earnings reaching Rs. 122,717. Candidates are required to have specific educational qualifications such as a graduation degree or a master's in relevant fields.

The application process begins on 29 April 2026 and ends on 20 May 2026. Interested candidates must navigate to the RBI website to apply online. The selection consists of three phases: preliminary exam, mains exam, and an interview.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age.
• Indian citizenship is required.
• General category candidates have a maximum of 6 attempts.

Responsibilities

• Participate in three stages of selection including prelims, mains, and interview.
• Work in various economic roles under RBI.

Education

Graduation in any discipline with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) or post‑graduation with a minimum of 55% marks

Master’s degree in Economics or MBA/PGDM in Finance with at least 55% marks for DEPR

Master’s degree in Statistics or related fields with at least 55% marks for DSIM

Job description

RBI Grade B Notification 2026 – Vacancy and Eligibility Overview

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced 60 vacancies for Grade B Officer posts in General, DEPR, and DSIM streams for panel year 2026. Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age (born not earlier than July 2 1995 and not later than July 1 2004). Upper age relaxation is allocated for M.Phil. (up to 32 years) and PhD holders (up to 34 years). Age relaxation for reserved categories: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PH (10 years), PH + OBC (13 years), PH + SC/ST (15 years).

Educational qualifications:

• General: Graduation in any discipline with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) or post‑graduation with a minimum of 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD).
• DEPR: Master’s degree in Economics or MBA/PGDM in Finance with at least 55% marks.
• DSIM: Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematical Economics, Econometrics or related fields with at least 55% marks.
• Professional degrees such as Chartered Accountant also considered.

Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.

Number of attempts: General category candidates have a maximum of 6 attempts; no limit for reserved categories, subject to age criteria.

Application Process

Online application will open on 29 April 2026 and close on 20 May 2026. The application fee is:

• General/OBC: Rs. 850 + 18% GST
• SC/ST/PWD: Rs. 100 + 18% GST
• Staff@RBI: Nil

Key steps to apply:

1. Visit rbi.org.in and navigate to “Opportunities@RBI” → “Current Vacancies” → “Vacancies”.
2. Locate the link for “Direct Recruitment for the post of Officers in Grade B (Direct Recruit‑DR) (General/DEPR/DSIM) Streams – Panel Year 2026”.
3. Click “Online Application” and register with your details. Note the provisional registration number and password.
4. Fill the form accurately and upload required documents (photograph, signature, left‑hand thumb impression, declaration).
5. Preview the form and submit before the deadline.

Selection Process

The recruitment comprises three stages:

• Phase I: Pre‑lims (preliminary) exam – objective.
• Phase II: Mains exam – objective and descriptive sections.
• Interview – final evaluation.

Negative marking: 0.25 marks for a wrong answer in both phases.

Exam Pattern 2026

• Preliminary: 200 objective questions (GA, Quant, English, Reasoning) – 2 hours.
• Mains Paper I: Economic & Social Issues – 100 marks (30 objective + 6 descriptive attempts 4 per paper) – 120 minutes.
• Mains Paper II: Descriptive – 100 marks – 90 minutes.
• Mains Paper III: Finance & Management – 100 marks (30 objective + 6 descriptive attempts 4 per paper) – 120 minutes.

Total marks: 300.

Salary & Allowances

Basic monthly pay starts at Rs. 55,200. Total gross monthly salary may range from approximately Rs. 116,914 to Rs. 122,717, with increments over sixteen years up to a maximum basic pay of Rs. 99,750.

Exam Centres

Exam centres are allocated by state/UT; a detailed list can be accessed via RBI website.