RBI Grade B Notification 2026 : The Reserve Bank of India has officially released the RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 Notification for multiple posts including General, DEPR, and DSIM streams. This is one of the most prestigious opportunities for candidates aiming for a career in the banking and financial sector.
A total of 60 vacancies have been announced, and the selection will be conducted through Phase-I, Phase-II, and Interview stages.
RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Reserve Bank of India |
| Post Name | Grade B Officers (General/DEPR/DSIM) |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Phase I + Phase II + Interview |
| Job Location | Across India |
RBI Grade B Vacancy 2026
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Grade B (General) | 40 |
| Grade B (DEPR) | 10 |
| Grade B (DSIM) | 10 |
| Total | 60 |
RBI Grade B Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 29 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 May 2026 (6 PM) |
| Phase-I Exam Date | 13 June 2026 (General) |
| Phase-I (DEPR/DSIM) | 14 June 2026 |
| Phase-II Exam Date | 25 July 2026 (General) |
| Phase-II (DEPR/DSIM) | 26 July 2026 |
RBI Grade B Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹100 + GST |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹850 + GST |
| RBI Staff | Nil |
RBI Grade B Educational Qualifications (Essential)
| Post Name | Minimum Educational Qualifications- Essential (as on April 01, 2026) |
|---|---|
| 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.” |
| 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. |
RBI Grade B Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026)
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC: 3 Years
- PwBD: 10–15 Years (depending on category)
- Ex-servicemen: Up to 5 Years
- M.Phil / PhD: Up to 32 / 34 Years
- Experienced candidates: Up to 33 Years
RBI Grade B Salary 2026
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹78,450 per month |
| Gross Salary | Approx ₹1,54,936 per month |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, Grade Allowance, Special Allowance |
Additional benefits include:
- Accommodation or HRA
- Medical facilities
- Leave Travel Concession
- Pension under NPS
RBI Grade B Posting Location
Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India based on organizational requirements.
RBI Grade B Selection Process (Exam Pattern)
The selection process consists of:
- Phase-I (Preliminary Exam)
- Phase-II (Main Exam)
- Interview
Final selection is based on combined performance in Phase-II and Interview.
SCHEME OF SELECTION FOR OFFICERS IN GR ‘B’ (DR) – GENERAL- PY 2026
| Name of Paper | Type of Paper | Time (Minutes) | Number of questions | Marks |
| Paper-I: Economic and Social Issues | 50% Objective Type | 30 Minutes | @ | 50 |
| 50% Descriptive Type, answers to be typed with the help of the keyboard. Candidates opting to type the answers in Hindi, may type with the help of either: (i) Inscript or (ii) Remington (GAIL) keyboards layout. | 90 Minutes | 50 | ||
| Total | 120 Minutes | 100 | ||
| Paper-II: English (Writing Skills) | Descriptive, to be typed with the help of the keyboard | 90 Minutes | 3 | 100 |
| Paper-III: General Finance and Management | 50% Objective Type | 30 Minutes | @ | 50 |
| 50% Descriptive Type, answers to be typed with the help of the keyboard. Candidates opting to type the answers in Hindi, may type with the help of either: (i) Inscript or (ii) Remington (GAIL) keyboards layout. | 90 Minutes | 50 | ||
| Total | 120 Minutes | 100 | ||
| Grand Total | 300 | |||
@For both Paper-I and Paper-III, there will be 30 questions and 50 marks for Objective questions (some questions carrying 2 marks each and some carrying 1 mark each). In case of Descriptive questions, 6 questions will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions [2 of 15 marks each (with varying difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each]. In case, candidate answers more than 4 questions in descriptive, first 4 shall be evaluated.
SCHEME OF SELECTION FOR OFFICERS IN GR. ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR and DSIM Cadres
| Phase | Name of Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| Phase – I | Paper – I: Objective Type (on Economics) | 120 minutes | 100 |
| Paper – II: English – Descriptive (To be typed with help of keyboard) | 120 minutes | 100 | |
| Phase – II | Paper – I: Descriptive Type (on Economics) (Question paper displayed on computer, answers to be written on paper) | 120 minutes | 100 |
| Paper – II: Descriptive Type (on Economics) (Question paper displayed on computer, answers to be written on paper) | 120 minutes | 100 | |
| Total | 400 | ||
RBI Grade B Syllabus 2026
Phase-I Subjects:
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language
- Reasoning
Phase-II (General):
- Economic & Social Issues
- English (Writing Skills)
- Finance & Management
DEPR / DSIM:
- Economics / Statistics based papers
RBI Grade B Eligibility 2026
Candidates must meet:
- Nationality requirements (Indian or eligible categories)
- Age criteria
- Educational qualifications (as per post – you can insert separately)
How to Apply for RBI Grade B 2026
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official RBI website
- Go to “Opportunities” section
- Click on RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026
- Register using email and mobile number
- Fill the application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee online
- Submit and take printout
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Pdf Advertisement Link | Click Here |
| Notification Portal | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Application Link | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in RBI Grade B 2026?
A total of 60 vacancies have been announced.
Q2. What is the RBI Grade B exam date 2026?
Phase-I will be held on 13 & 14 June 2026, and Phase-II in July 2026.
Q3. What is the RBI Grade B salary?
The starting gross salary is approximately ₹1.54 lakh per month.
Q4. What is the age limit for RBI Grade B eligibility?
Candidates must be between 21 to 30 years with applicable relaxations.
Q5. What is the application last date?
The last date to apply is 20 May 2026.
Note
This article is prepared based on the official RBI notification for informational purposes only. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details from the official PDF advertisement before applying. There may be unintentional errors, and the final decision should be based on the official notification only.
