The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the Grade B exam notification in July 2025. The recruitment process is for officers in General, DEPR, and DSIM streams. A total of __vacancies__ are available. The Preliminary exam is set for 16 August 2025, with Mains following later. Interested candidates should apply online from 11 to 31 July 2025.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | 11 July – 31 July 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | 16 August 2025 |
| Mains Exam | To be announced |
| Admit Card | Before each exam |
Vacancy and Streams
RBI has opened recruitment in three streams:
- General (Officers in Grade B‑DR)
- DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research)
- DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management)
Total vacancies are mentioned in official notification.
Eligibility
- Age: 21–30 years as of 1 July 2025 (relaxation for reserved categories).
- Education:
- General: Graduate in any discipline.
- DEPR: Postgraduate degree in Economics/Finance/Statistics, etc.
- DSIM: Postgraduate in Statistics/Maths/Economics/Econometrics, etc.
Application Process
- Visit RBI’s careers portal via rbi.org.in.
- Download and read the Grade B notification.
- Register and fill in your personal and academic details.
- Upload photo, signature, and necessary documents.
- Pay the fee online (₹600 for General/OBC, ₹100 for SC/ST/PwD).
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page.
Salary and Benefits
| Post | Basic Pay | In-Hand Salary (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Grade B | ₹55,200 | ₹90,000 – ₹1,00,000/month |
Allowances include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and more.
Selection Process
- Phase 1: Preliminary Exam (Objective type)
- Phase 2: Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
- Phase 3: Interview/Personality Test
Final merit is based on Mains and Interview marks.
Important Links
| Name | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Website | rbi.org.in |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Homepage | Click here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is the RBI Grade B Prelims exam?
The Preliminary exam is on 16 August 2025.
2. What is the application fee?
General/OBC candidates pay ₹600; SC/ST/PwD pay ₹100.
3. What is the salary of an RBI Grade B officer?
Basic pay is ₹55,200 with in-hand salary around ₹90,000–₹1,00,000.
4. What are the educational requirements?
Graduation required for General; Postgraduate degree needed for DEPR and DSIM streams.
5. How many phases are there in selection?
There are three phases: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
6. Where can I apply?
Apply online at the RBI careers portal i.e “https://opportunities.rbi.org.in/”.
