RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 60 Officer Posts
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the short notification for Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) recruitment on 28 April 2026. A total of 60 vacancies are announced across General, DEPR, and DSIM streams. This is a prestigious opportunity for graduates and postgraduates seeking a high-profile career in India’s central bank.
Key Highlights
- Organization: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Post: Officers in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruit – DR)
- Total Vacancies: 60
- Streams:
- General: 40
- DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research): 10
- DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management): 10
- Application Mode: Online only
- Official Website: opportunities.rbi.org.in
Important Dates
- Short Notification Release: 28 April 2026
- Detailed Notification: 29 April 2026 (expected)
- Online Application Start: 29 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 20 May 2026 (6:00 PM)
- Phase 1 Exam (Tentative): 13 & 14 June 2026
- Phase 2 Exam (Tentative): 25 & 26 July 2026
Application Fee (Tentative – Same as Previous Years)
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹850 + GST
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹100 + GST
Age Limit (as on 01 April / 01 July 2026 – Check Detailed Notification)
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years (General)
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – additional relaxation as per rules.
Educational Qualification
General Stream:
- Graduation in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD), OR
- Post-Graduation with minimum 55% marks (pass for SC/ST/PwBD).
DEPR Stream: Master’s Degree in Economics / Econometrics / related fields.
DSIM Stream: Master’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Mathematical Economics / related fields.
Selection Process
- Phase 1 (Prelims) – Objective Test (200 marks, Qualifying)
- Phase 2 (Mains) – Objective + Descriptive (300 marks)
- Interview – 75 marks
- Final Merit based on Phase 2 + Interview.
Phase 1 Pattern (General): General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning.
Phase 2 Papers (General): Economic & Social Issues, English (Descriptive), Finance & Management.
How to Apply for RBI Grade B 2026
- Visit opportunities.rbi.org.in.
- Click on the RBI Grade B 2026 recruitment link.
- Register with basic details and generate credentials.
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and download/print the confirmation page.
Direct Application Link will be activated on 29 April 2026 on the official RBI opportunities portal.
Salary & Perks
- Basic Pay: ₹55,200 per month (in the scale of ₹55,200 – 99,750).
- Gross Emoluments: Approximately ₹1.40 – 1.50 Lakh per month (including allowances) at the initial stage.
- Excellent perks: Leased accommodation, medical facilities, pension, gratuity, and more.
Advice:
- Read the detailed official notification (releasing on 29 April) carefully before applying.
- Prepare well – competition is high even with fewer vacancies this year.
- Only apply through the official RBI website. Beware of fake websites/links.
Official Notification PDF: Will be available on rbi.org.in and opportunities portal from 29 April 2026.
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