RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026

Updated: 27 May 2026 Published: 27 May 2026
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About This Job
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the Correction Notice for the recruitment of 60 Officer Grade-B positions under Advt. No. RBISB/DA/01/2026-27. Candidates aged 21 to 30 years (as of 01 April 2026) can utilize the application correction window from 25 May 2026 to 26 May 2026 to rectify any errors in their forms. Review the complete recruitment details below to ensure your application is accurate for this prestigious career opportunity.
Job Overview
Department Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Post Name Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General Cadre
Total Vacancies 60
Last Date 20/05/2026
Exam Date 13/06/2026
Important Dates
Activity Date Status
Online Apply Start Date 29/04/2026 Ended
Online Apply Last Date 20/05/2026 Ended
Correction Date 26/05/2026 Ended
Phase-I (DR General) Exam Date 13/06/2026 15 days left
Phase-II (DR General) Exam Date 25/07/2026 57 days left
Phase-I (DEPR / DSIM) Exam Date 14/06/2026 16 days left
Phase-II (DEPR / DSIM) Exam Date 26/07/2026 58 days left
Admit Card
Result Date
Application Fee
Category Fee
General / OBC / EWS 850
SC / ST 100
PH (Divyang) 100
Vacancy Details
Post Name Male Female General Total Post
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General Cadre 0 0 0 40
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR Cadre 0 0 0 10
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM Cadre 0 0 0 10
Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General Cadre 0 0 0 0
Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR Cadre 0 0 0 0
Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM Cadre 0 0 0 0
Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

21 – 30 Years
age relaxation for the Officer Grade-B position as per their regulations

Educational Qualification

Post / Trade Qualification Required
Candidates must have either a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with a minimum of 60% marks (relaxation to 50% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates), OR a Master’s Degree in any subject with at least 55% marks (for SC/ST/PH candidates, only pass marks are required).
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Economics, OR a Master’s Degree in Finance / PGDM / MBA from a recognized university or institution.
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Statistics or Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks in all semesters/years. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum required marks are 50%. Check Official Notification for more details.
CategoryMin AgeMax AgeRelaxation
General21 years30 years-
OBC21 years33 years3 years
SC/ST21 years35 years5 years
PwD21 years40 years10 years

Educational Qualification:

  • General Cadre: Bachelor's Degree in any stream with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PH candidates) OR Master's Degree in any subject with 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PH)
  • DEPR Cadre: Master's Degree in Economics OR Master's Degree in Finance/PGDM/MBA from recognized university
  • DSIM Cadre: Master's Degree in Statistics or Mathematics with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST)

Nationality: Indian citizen or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or person of Indian origin from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam with intention to permanently settle in India.

Salary, Pay Scale & Benefits
ComponentAmount (Rs.)
Basic Pay (Pay Level-8)47,600
DA (50%)23,800
HRA (24%)11,424
Transport Allowance3,600
Gross Salary86,424
NPS Deduction (10%)4,760
Approximate In-hand81,664

Additional Allowances: Medical facilities, Leave Travel Concession, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Subsidized canteen facilities, Sports club facilities, and other perquisites as per RBI regulations. Annual increment and promotion opportunities available based on performance.

* Salary figures shown above are estimated based on the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) pay matrix. Actual salary may vary based on posting location, allowances applicable, and government revisions. Please refer to the official notification for exact pay details.

Qualification & Selection
Field Details
Min. Qualification Candidates must have either a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with a minimum of 60% marks (relaxation to 50% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates), OR a Master’s Degree in any subject with at least 55% marks (for SC/ST/PH candidates, only pass marks are required).
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Economics, OR a Master’s Degree in Finance / PGDM / MBA from a recognized university or institution.
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Statistics or Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks in all semesters/years. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum required marks are 50%. Check Official Notification for more details.
Selection Process CBT → PET → PST
Age Limit 21 – 30 Years
age relaxation for the Officer Grade-B position as per their regulations
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Online 200 Questions 200 Marks 120 Min
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Section Ques Marks Time
General Awareness
80 80 25 min
English Language
30 30 25 min
Quantitative Aptitude
30 30 25 min
Reasoning Ability
60 60 45 min
Total200200 120 min
Cutoff Trend (Category-wise)
Year General EWS OBC SC ST
2025 77.5 64.75 69 65 64.75
2024 67.25 67.25 65 58 54
2023 54.25 54.25 54.25 52.75 44.75
2022 63.75 63.75 60.25 55.25 50.75

* ▲ higher than previous year  |  ▼ lower than previous year. Scores are normalized marks.

Detailed Syllabus

General Awareness

  • Current Affairs (National & International)
  • Banking & Financial Awareness
  • Economic Survey & Budget
  • RBI Functions & Monetary Policy
  • Government Schemes & Policies
  • Awards & Honors
  • Books & Authors
  • Sports & Games

Recommended Books: 📖Lucent's General Knowledgeby Dr. Binay KarnaBuy, 📖Manorama Yearbook (Malayalam Manorama)Buy

English Language

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Grammar & Usage
  • Vocabulary
  • Sentence Correction
  • Para Jumbles
  • Cloze Test
  • Error Detection

Recommended Books: 📖High School English Grammarby Wren & MartinBuy

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number System
  • Simplification & Approximation
  • Data Interpretation
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Arithmetic (Percentage, Ratio, Time & Work)
  • Algebra & Geometry
  • Probability & Permutation

Recommended Books: 📖Quantitative Aptitudeby R.S. AggarwalBuy

Reasoning

  • Logical Reasoning
  • Syllogism
  • Inequalities
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Puzzles
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction & Distance

Recommended Books: 📖How to Prepare for Logical Reasoningby Arun SharmaBuy

Economic & Social Issues

  • Indian Economy
  • Economic Development
  • Planning & Five Year Plans
  • Social Development
  • Poverty & Unemployment
  • Infrastructure
  • Economic Reforms

Recommended Books: 📖Indian Economyby Ramesh SinghBuy

Finance & Management

  • Financial Management
  • Management Concepts
  • Marketing
  • Human Resource Management
  • Accounting
  • International Trade
  • Public Finance

Recommended Books: 📖Financial Managementby Prasanna ChandraBuy

Selection Process
  1. Phase-I Examination: Online objective test covering General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. Qualifying in nature.
  2. Phase-II Examination: Online test on Economic & Social Issues, English Writing Skills, and Finance & Management for shortlisted candidates.
  3. Interview: Personal interview of 50 marks for candidates clearing Phase-II. Final selection based on Phase-II + Interview scores.
  4. Document Verification: Original document verification for provisionally selected candidates.
  5. Medical Examination: Medical fitness test as per RBI standards.
  6. Training: Selected candidates undergo training at RBI training establishments.
Preparation Tips & Strategy
  • Start preparation with NCERT Economics books for strong conceptual foundation
  • Read newspapers daily for current affairs, focus on economic news and RBI policies
  • Practice quantitative aptitude and reasoning daily with time management
  • Solve previous year papers to understand exam pattern and difficulty level
  • Focus on descriptive writing skills for Phase-II English paper
  • Join online test series for regular practice and performance analysis

Recommended Books

SubjectBook NameAuthor
Indian Economy📖Indian EconomyBuyRamesh Singh
Quantitative Aptitude📖Quantitative AptitudeBuyR.S. Aggarwal
English📖High School English GrammarBuyWren & Martin
Reasoning📖How to Prepare for Logical ReasoningBuyArun Sharma
General Knowledge📖Lucent's General KnowledgeBuyDr. Binay Karna
Financial Management📖Financial ManagementBuyPrasanna Chandra

Online Mock Tests & Practice

How To Apply
  1. Interested candidates who wish to apply for the RBI post can submit their application online before 20 May 2026.
  2. Use the click here link provided below under important link section to apply directly.
  3. Alternatively, visit the official website of RBI to complete the application process online.
  4. Make sure to complete the application before the deadline 20 May 2026.
  5. Note – छात्रो से ये अनुरोध किया जाता है की वो अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढे उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरे । (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification)
Documents Required
  • Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Passport/Driving License
  • Educational Certificates: 10th, 12th, Graduation, Post-Graduation mark sheets and degree certificates
  • Category Certificates: Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates, EWS certificate if applicable
  • Disability Certificate: Medical certificate for PwD candidates from competent authority
  • Age Proof: Birth certificate or 10th class certificate
  • Experience Certificate: If any relevant work experience claimed
  • Photo & Signature: Recent passport size photographs and signature as per specifications
  • Character Certificate: From college/university or employer
About Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central banking institution of India, established on April 1, 1935, under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Headquartered in Mumbai, RBI regulates the issue and supply of Indian currency, manages monetary policy, supervises the banking system, and acts as banker to the Government of India. It plays a crucial role in maintaining financial stability and promoting economic growth in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1 When will the online application for RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026 Start?
The online application for this recruitment has started on 29 April 2026
2 What is the last date for online application for RBI Officer Grade-B Online Form 2026?
The last date for online application Form is 20 May 2026
3 What is the age limit for RBI Officer Grade-B Bharti 2026?
The age limit for RBI Officer Grade-B Bharti 2026 is as follows: Minimum Age: 21 years Maximum Age: 30 years Relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms
4 What is the eligibility for RBI Officer Grade-B Vacancy 2026?
The eligibility criteria for the RBI Junior Engineer Vacancy 2026 are as follows read the official notification carefully before applying
5 What is the official website for RBI?
The official website for RBI is https://www.rbi.org.in/
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RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026
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