
| Name of Post: | RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment Notification 2026 Apply Online for 60 Post |
| Post Date / Update: | 01 May 2026 | 12:05 AM |
| Short Info: | The Reserve Bank of India has announced the 2026 recruitment for Officer Grade B positions, offering a total of 60 vacancies across three distinct categories. Prospective applicants must submit their forms between 29 April and 20 May 2026, with selection exams scheduled to take place throughout June and July. The eligibility criteria vary by role, requiring specific academic qualifications in fields such as economics, finance, or statistics for specialised posts. Interested individuals between the ages of 21 and 30 are required to pay a registration fee and provide necessary documentation through the online portal. This comprehensive notification outlines the entire application process, including critical deadlines and the multi-phase examination schedule. |
Reserve
Bank of India (RBI)
RBI Officers Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026
RBI Officers Grade B Advt No 02/2024-25 : Short Details
of Notification
Sarkari
Sewayojan official WWW.SARKARISEWAYOJAN.COM |
Name of the Job and
the Bank
|
Category |
Information |
|
Name
of the Job |
● Officers in Grade B (General) ●
Officers in Grade B (DEPR) ● Officers in Grade B (DSIM) |
|
Name
of the Bank |
● Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
Ø The job role is for Officer Grade B positions in various
departments.
Ø The hiring is being done by the Reserve Bank of India, which
is India's central bank.
Important Dates for
Candidates
|
Event |
Date and Time |
|
Start
Date to Apply |
● 29 April 2026 |
|
Last
Date to Apply |
● 20 May 2026 (until 6:00 PM) |
|
Last
Date for Fee Payment |
● 20 May 2026 |
|
Phase
I Exam (General) |
● 13 June 2026 |
|
Phase
II Exam (General) |
● 25 July 2026 |
|
Phase
I Exam (DEPR/DSIM) |
● 14 June 2026 |
|
Admit
Card Release |
● To be announced before the exam |
Ø You can start filling out the online form from 29 April
2026.
Ø The deadline to submit your application is 20 May 2026 by
6:00 PM.
Ø The final day to pay your exam fees is also 20 May 2026.
Ø For the General post, the first phase of the exam will
happen on 13 June 2026.
Ø The second phase for the General post is scheduled for 25
July 2026.
Ø Candidates for DEPR and DSIM will have their first exam on
14 June 2026.
Ø You will be able to download your admit card a few days
before the tests.
Cost to Apply
(Application Fee)
|
Group |
Fee Amount |
|
General
/ OBC / EWS |
● ₹ 850 |
|
SC
/ ST / PH |
● ₹ 100 |
|
How
to Pay |
● Debit Card, Credit Card, Net
Banking, or E-Challan |
Ø People belonging to General, OBC, or EWS groups must pay a
fee of 850 rupees.
Ø Candidates from SC, ST, or PH groups only need to pay 100
rupees.
Ø You can pay the money using your bank debit or credit card.
Ø Internet banking is another easy way to pay the fee.
Ø If you want to pay offline, you can use the E-Challan
method.
Who Can Apply
(Eligibility)
|
Post Name |
Education Needed |
|
Grade
B (General) |
● Bachelor's Degree (60% marks) or
Master's Degree (55% marks) |
|
Grade
B (DEPR) |
● Master's in Economics, Finance,
PGDM, or MBA |
|
Grade
B (DSIM) |
● Master's in Statistics or
Mathematics (55% marks) |
Ø To apply for the General post, you need a Bachelor's degree
with at least 60% marks.
Ø If you are from the SC, ST, or PH group, you only need 50%
marks in your degree.
Ø People with a Master's degree can also apply if they have
55% marks.
Ø For the DEPR post, you must have a Master's degree in
Economics or Finance.
Ø Degrees like MBA or PGDM are also accepted for the DEPR
position.
Ø The DSIM post requires a Master's degree in Statistics or
Mathematics.
Ø You need 55% marks in all semesters for the DSIM Master's
degree.
Ø SC and ST candidates need 50% marks for the DSIM Master's
degree.
Age Limits
|
Age Factor |
Details |
|
Minimum
Age |
● 21 Years |
|
Maximum
Age |
● 30 Years |
|
Extra
Age Benefits |
● As per RBI recruitment rules |
Ø The minimum age required to apply is 21 years.
Ø The maximum age limit for general candidates is 30 years.
Ø Some candidates might get extra years added to the limit
based on government and bank rules.
Number of Seats
(Vacancy Details)
|
Name of the Post |
Total Seats |
|
Officers
Grade B (General) |
●
40 |
|
Officers
Grade B (DEPR) |
●
10 |
|
Officers
Grade B (DSIM) |
●
10 |
|
Grand
Total |
●
60 |
Ø The bank is looking to hire 40 officers for the General
department.
Ø There are 10 seats available for the DEPR department.
Ø The DSIM department also has 10 seats to be filled.
Ø In total, there are 60 vacancies for Grade B Officers in
2026.
How They Choose You
(Selection Process)
|
Stage |
Process |
|
Phase
I |
● Online Examination (Objective) |
|
Phase
II |
● Online Examination (Subjective
and Objective) |
|
Phase
III |
● Personal Interview |
Ø The first step is a computer-based test with multiple-choice
questions.
Ø If you pass the first test, you will be called for the Phase
II exam.
Ø The second exam includes writing descriptive answers along
with objective questions.
Ø The final step is an interview to check if you are right for
the job.
Ø Selection is based on how well you do in the Phase II exam
and the interview.
What You Need to
Study (Syllabus)
|
Post |
Main Subjects |
|
Phase
I (General) |
● General Awareness, English,
Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning |
|
Phase
II (General) |
● Economic and Social Issues,
Finance and Management, English |
|
DEPR
/ DSIM |
● Economics, Statistics, and
Mathematics |
Ø For Phase I, you should study current affairs and general
knowledge.
Ø You also need to practice math, reasoning, and English
grammar.
Ø The Phase II exam focuses heavily on economics and how the
financial system works.
Ø Candidates for special posts like DEPR and DSIM will be
tested on their specific subjects.
Helpful Links
|
Resource |
Action |
|
Apply
Online |
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Official
Notice |
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Main
Website |
Ø You can use the official link to start your application
process.
Ø Always read the full notification PDF before you start
filling out the form.
Ø There is a video available that shows you how to fill out
the form step-by-step.
Ø Check the RBI career page for any new notices or changes.
Steps to Fill the
Form
Ø Go to the RBI website between 29 April and 20 May 2026.
Ø Click on the link for "Officer Grade B Recruitment
2026".
Ø Read the entire official notice very carefully.
Ø Get all your papers ready, like your ID, address proof, and
school certificates.
Ø Scan your photo and your signature to upload them.
Ø Fill in your name, date of birth, and other personal details
correctly.
Ø Check the preview page to make sure there are no mistakes.
Ø Pay the application fee using your card or net banking.
Ø Submit the form and take a printout for your future use.
Common Questions and
Answers (Q&A)
Q.
What is the total number of jobs available in this notification?
There
are a total of 60 seats available across different departments like General,
DEPR, and DSIM.
Q.
Can I apply if I have 55% marks in my Bachelor's degree?
If
you are from the General or OBC category, you need at least 60%. However, SC,
ST, and PH candidates can apply with 50% marks.
Q.
What is the last time to submit the form on the final day?
You
must complete your application by 6:00 PM on 20 May 2026.
Q.
How old do I need to be to apply for these RBI posts?
You
must be at least 21 years old and not more than 30 years old.
Q.
Is there an interview for this job?
Yes,
after passing the Phase I and Phase II exams, selected candidates must go
through a personal interview.