RBI Grade B Recruitment 2025 — Complete Guide

RBI Grade B Recruitment 2025 — Complete Guide

Direct Recruitment for Officers in Grade 'B' (General / DEPR / DSIM) — Panel Year 2025

Overview

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official notification for direct recruitment to Officers in Grade 'B' across three streams — General, DEPR (Department of Economic & Policy Research), and DSIM (Department of Statistics & Information Management) for Panel Year 2025. This page summarises the key details in an easy-to-read format and includes quick actions for applying and downloading the official notification.

Vacancies

Total vacancies announced: 120

PostVacancies
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) – General83
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) – DEPR17
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) – DSIM20

Important Dates

  • Online application: September 10 – September 30, 2025 (till 6:00 PM)
  • Phase I (General): October 18, 2025
  • Phase II (General): December 06, 2025
  • Phase I (DEPR/DSIM): October 19, 2025
  • Phase II (DEPR/DSIM): December 07, 2025

Eligibility — Quick Summary

(All eligibility checks are to be done as on September 01, 2025)

  • Nationality: Indian citizen or specified categories (Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan refugee/person of Indian origin).
  • Age: 21–30 years (relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ph.D./ex-servicemen as per notification).
  • Education:
    • General: Graduation with 60% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) or Post-graduation with 55% (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD).
    • DEPR: Master’s in Economics/Finance (or related) with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD). Doctorate desirable.
    • DSIM: Master’s in Statistics/Mathematics/Data Science/AI/ML/Big Data (55%) OR 4-year Bachelor’s with 60% in related fields.

Selection Process

Stage 1: Phase I online exam → Stage 2: Phase II online/written exam → Stage 3: Interview. Detailed syllabus and paper-wise scheme are available in the official notification.

Application Fees

  • General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 + 18% GST
  • SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100 + 18% GST (intimation charges)
  • RBI Staff (if eligible): Nil

Pay & Perks

Starting basic pay: ₹78,450 / month. The approximate initial gross emoluments (excluding HRA) are ₹1,50,374/month. Additional allowances, medical benefits, loan facilities, leave fare concession, and coverage under the New Pension Scheme (NPS) apply.

How to Apply

  1. Apply online only at www.rbi.org.in between September 10 and September 30, 2025.
  2. Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration per specifications in the notification.
  3. Pay the fee online and keep your Registration ID & password safe for future communication.

Exam Centres

Phase I and Phase II will be conducted across multiple cities nationwide. Candidates may choose four preferences for centre allocation. The Board reserves the right to change centres.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I apply for both General and DEPR/DSIM streams?
A: Yes — but you must submit separate online applications and fees for each stream you apply to.
Q: Will the RBI provide pre-exam training?
A: Yes — free online pre-exam training is offered for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates for Phase I (and Phase II for those who clear Phase I) for the General stream.

For full terms, reservation details, functional requirements for PwBD candidates, detailed scheme of examination and syllabus, please refer to the official notification available on RBI's website or download the PDF from the link above.

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