What is RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026?

Reserve Bank of India is hiring 60 Officers in Grade B (DR) — General (40), DEPR (10), DSIM (10). Advt No. RBISB/DA/01/2026-27. Apply online at opportunities.rbi.org.in from 29-04-2026 to 20-05-2026. Phase I Exam: 13-14 June 2026.

What is the salary for RBI Grade B Officer 2026?

Gross monthly salary: ₹1,54,936/- (increased by ₹4,562 from 2025). Basic pay: ₹78,450/month. Additional benefits: HRA, medical, pension (NPS), travel allowance, Knowledge Updation Allowance, concessional loans.

What is the last date to apply for RBI Grade B 2026?

Last date to apply online is 20-05-2026 (6:00 PM) at opportunities.rbi.org.in. Applications open from 29-04-2026. A 2-day correction window is available after closing date.

What is the age limit for RBI Grade B 2026?

21 to 30 years as on 01-04-2026 (born between 02-04-1996 and 01-04-2005). M.Phil holders: up to 32 years. PhD holders: up to 34 years. SC/ST: +5 years. OBC-NCL: +3 years.

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RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 Notifaction

May 5, 2026 5 Min Read

🏦 Central Bank of India
💰 ₹1,54,936/Month
📋 60 Posts
⏳ Last Date: 20-05-2026
📅 Phase I: 13-14 Jun 2026
APPLY NOW OPEN

RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026 — 60 Posts | Apply Online by 20-05-2026

Reserve Bank of India · Advt. No. RBISB/DA/01/2026-27 · General / DEPR / DSIM · opportunities.rbi.org.in

⏳ Last Date: 20-05-2026 — Apply Online Now!

opportunities.rbi.org.in · Advt. RBISB/DA/01/2026-27 · 60 Grade B Posts

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Total Posts

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Gross Salary

₹1,54,936
/month

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Qualification

Graduation
60% Marks

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Last Date

20 May
2026

🏦 About RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) — India’s central bank and apex monetary authority — has officially released Advertisement No. RBISB/DA/01/2026-27 for recruitment of 60 Officers in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruit – On Probation) under General, DEPR, and DSIM cadres for Panel Year 2026.

This is one of India’s most prestigious central bank jobs. The gross salary has been increased to ₹1,54,936/month (up by ₹4,562 from 2025). Note: Only 60 vacancies this year — significantly lower than 120 in 2025, making competition tighter.

⚠️ Only 60 vacancies — lowest in recent years. Apply and prepare early!

📅 Important Dates

Notification Date29-04-2026

Apply Opens✅ 29-04-2026

Last Date⏳ 20-05-2026 (6:00 PM)

Edit Window2 days after closing date (limited fields)

Phase I Exam📝 13 June 2026 (General) · 14 June 2026 (DEPR/DSIM)

Phase II Exam📝 25 July 2026

Apply At🌐 opportunities.rbi.org.in

Advt. No.RBISB/DA/01/2026-27

📊 Vacancy Distribution — 60 Posts

Post / Cadre	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Grade B (DR) – General	20	4	10	4	2	40
Grade B (DR) – DEPR	7	1	1	1	0	10
Grade B (DR) – DSIM	6	1	2	1	0	10
Total	33	6	13	6	2	60

💡 PwBD vacancies included within above totals as per official notification (Horizontal reservation)

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

📘 Grade B (DR) — General

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Graduation with minimum 60% marks in aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)

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OR Post Graduation with minimum 55% marks

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Any discipline — from a recognized University/Institution

📗 Grade B (DR) — DEPR (Economics/Finance)

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Post Graduation in Economics / Statistics / Econometrics / Mathematical Economics / Quantitative Economics / Finance with min 55%

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OR Graduation in Economics with min 60% + Post Graduation in Economics (50%+)

📙 Grade B (DR) — DSIM (Statistics/Math/Data Science)

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Post Graduation in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics / Mathematics with min 55%

✓

OR advanced qualifications in Data Science / related technical fields as per notification

Age Limit21 – 30 Years (as on 01-04-2026)
Born between 02-04-1996 and 01-04-2005

Age RelaxationSC/ST: +5 years · OBC-NCL: +3 years · PwBD: +10 years
M.Phil: up to 32 yrs · PhD: up to 34 yrs · Ex-Servicemen: as per Govt. rules

AttemptsGeneral: 6 attempts · Reserved: No attempt limit

NationalityIndian Nationals only

💰 Salary & Benefits — 2026 (Updated)

Gross Monthly Salary

₹1,54,936

↑ Increased by ₹4,562 from 2025

Basic Pay: ₹78,450/month

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House Rent Allowance (HRA)

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Medical Benefits (Family)

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Pension — NPS Scheme

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Travel Allowance

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Concessional Loans

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Knowledge Updation Allowance (New 2026)

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS

₹850

+ 18% GST · Non-Refundable

SC / ST / PwBD

₹100

+ GST · Intimation charges only

💳 Payment via online mode — Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking through RBI application portal at opportunities.rbi.org.in

🎯 Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Phase	Type	Details	Marks
Phase I 13-14 Jun 2026	Online Prelims	Objective — Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, General Awareness ⚠️ Qualifying only — Phase I marks NOT counted in final merit	200 Marks 120 Min
Phase II 25 Jul 2026	Online Mains	General: Paper I — Economic & Social Issues (Obj+Desc) · Paper II — English (Desc) · Paper III — Finance & Mgmt (Obj+Desc) DEPR: Paper I (Stats, Obj) · Paper II & III (Desc) DSIM: Similar structure	300 Marks
Phase III Shortlisted only	Interview	Personal interview — subject knowledge, current affairs, RBI functions, personality assessment	50 Marks

✅ Final Merit = Phase II Marks + Interview Marks (Phase I is qualifying only)

📩 How to Apply

Download Notification — Visit rbi.org.in and read the full notification (RBISB/DA/01/2026-27) before applying. Verify your cadre eligibility carefully.

Register Online at opportunities.rbi.org.in — Select cadre (General/DEPR/DSIM), fill personal, education, category details.

Upload Documents — Photo, signature, and educational documents as per format specifications in notification.

Pay Fee — ₹850+GST (Gen/OBC/EWS) or ₹100+GST (SC/ST/PwBD) via online mode. Submit before 20-05-2026, 6:00 PM.

🖊️ Apply Online at opportunities.rbi.org.in →

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