Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Grade B Recruitment 2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially announced the RBI Grade B Recruitment 2025 for a total of 120 vacancies under the General, DEPR, and DSIM cadres. This recruitment offers one of the most prestigious job opportunities in the banking and financial sector with an excellent salary package, perks, and career growth prospects. Eligible graduates and postgraduates can apply online from 10th September 2025 to 30th September 2025 at the official RRB website, https://www.rbi.org.in/.
RBI Grade B Notification 2025
The RBI Grade B Notification 2025 PDF (Advt. No. RBISB/DA/03/2025-26) has been published on the official RBI portal. It contains detailed information regarding vacancies, eligibility, educational qualifications, age limit, selection process, exam pattern, salary structure, and application procedure. Candidates must download and carefully read the official notification before filling out the online form. For convenience, the direct link to download the RBI Grade B 2025 Notification PDF is available on the RBI website under the “Opportunities@RBI” section.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Grade B Recruitment 2025 - Overview
*Organization: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
*Post Name: Officers in Grade ‘B’ (General/DEPR/DSIM)
*Total Vacancies: 120
*Advt. No.: RBISB/DA/03/2025-26
*Category: Bank Jobs
*Application Mode: Online
*Registration Dates: 10th September to 30th September 2025
*Selection Process: Phase I, Phase II & Interview
*Job Location: Anywhere in India
*Official Website: www.rbi.org.in
RBI Grade B Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates
- Online Registration Start Date: 10th September 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 30th September 2025 (till 6:00 PM)
- RBI Grade B Phase I Exam (General): 18th October 2025
- RBI Grade B Phase II Exam (General): 6th December 2025
- RBI Grade B Phase I Exam (DEPR/DSIM): 19th October 2025
- RBI Grade B Phase II Exam (DEPR/DSIM): 7th December 2025
RBI Grade B Vacancy Details 2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a total of 120 vacancies for Officers in Grade ‘B’ across General, DEPR, and DSIM Cadres. The majority of posts are announced for the General Cadre (83 vacancies), followed by DSIM (20 vacancies) and DEPR (17 vacancies). The vacancies are further divided among UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD categories as per Government of India norms. Below is the post-wise and category-wise breakup:
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General: 83 posts (UR-35, EWS-8, OBC-19, SC-15, ST-6)
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR: 17 posts (UR-6, EWS-1, OBC-2, SC-4, ST-4)
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM: 20 posts (UR-10, EWS-1, OBC-3, SC-2, ST-4)
RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria 2025
Educational Qualification
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (General): Graduation with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR Post-Graduation with 55% marks.
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DEPR): Master’s in Economics/Finance or related fields with minimum 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD). Doctorate degree preferred.
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DSIM): Master’s in Statistics/Mathematics/Data Science/AI/ML/Big Data OR 4-year Bachelor’s with 60% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD). Ph.D. preferred.
Age Limit (as on 01.09.2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 to 15 years (depending on category)
- M.Phil./Ph.D.: 32 & 34 years respectively
Number of Attempts
- General/EWS Candidates: Maximum 6 attempts.
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD Candidates: No restriction (if posts reserved).
How to Apply for RBI Grade B Recruitment 2025?
Candidates can apply online only through the official website of the Reserve Bank of India between 10th September 2025 and 30th September 2025. Before applying, keep your valid email ID, mobile number, scanned documents (photo, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration), and educational certificates ready. Applications submitted in any other mode will not be accepted.
Steps to Apply Online:
Step 1: Visit the official RBI website – www.rbi.org.in.
Step 2: Go to Opportunities@RBI → Current Vacancies → Vacancies.
Step 3: Click on RBI Grade B Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online.
Step 4: Complete the New Registration and note down the registration ID and password.
Step 5: Fill in personal, educational, and category details correctly.
Step 6: Upload the scanned photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
Step 7: Pay the application fee online using the available payment options.
Step 8:Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future use.
RBI Grade B Selection Process 2025
The selection process for RBI Grade B Recruitment 2025 is designed to assess the candidate’s knowledge, aptitude, and personality. It is carried out in multiple stages, starting with an online examination and ending with a personal interview. Candidates must qualify each stage separately to move forward in the recruitment cycle. The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in Phase II and the Interview.
The stages of the RBI Grade B Selection Process are as follows:
- Phase I (Prelims): An online objective examination testing General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning.
- Phase II (Mains): Online/written examination consisting of multiple papers (objective and descriptive, depending on cadre).
- Interview: A personal interaction round for shortlisted candidates, focusing on subject knowledge, communication skills, and overall personality.
RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2025
General Cadre: Phase I (Prelims)
- Objective test with 200 questions (200 marks)
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks
Subjects:
- General Awareness – 80 marks
- English Language – 30 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 30 marks
- Reasoning Ability – 60 marks
General Cadre: Phase II (Mains)
- Paper I: Economic & Social Issues (Objective) – 100 marks
- Paper II: English (Descriptive) – 100 marks
- Paper III: Finance & Management (Objective) – 100 marks
- Interview: 75 marks
DEPR Cadre
- Phase I: Paper I & II (Economics) – Objective (Online)
- Phase II: Paper I & II (Economics) – Descriptive (Written)
- Interview: For shortlisted candidates
DSIM Cadre
- Phase I: Paper I – Objective (Statistics/Mathematics)
- Phase II: Paper II & III – Descriptive + Objective (Statistics/Quantitative subjects)
- Interview: For final selection
RBI Grade B Recruitment Application Fee 2025
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100 + 18% GST
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 + 18% GST
- RBI Staff Candidates: Nil
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Grade B Salary 2025
The salary of an RBI Grade B Officer is highly attractive and one of the best in the banking sector. The basic pay is ₹78,450/- per month in the pay scale of ₹78,450 – ₹1,41,600. Along with this, officers receive allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or bank accommodation, medical benefits, education, and travel allowances. On adding all perks, the gross monthly salary comes to around ₹1,50,374/- (excluding HRA). With excellent pay, job security, and career growth, the RBI Grade B Officer position is regarded as one of the most prestigious jobs in India.