The Reserve Bank of India is the central banking authority of India. Every year, the RBI conducts recruitment for Grade B Officers to select highly qualified and skilled staff. The official notification for the Grade B recruitment 2025 has been released on the website. The applications are invited for different positions under 3 categories. General (DR), DEPR, and DSIM. 120 vacancies will be filled in the recruitment process. The examination will be written text and interview-based. The entire application process is online
Important DatesÂ
It is very important to be aware of the last dates and the deadlines to avoid skipping such a great opportunity and career option.
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
| Notification Date | September 10, 2025 |
| Application Date | September 10, 2025 |
| Last Date | September 30, 2025 (6:00 PM) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | October 18 & 19, 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | Â 6th & 7th December |
Apply Online
Applying for the RBI Grade B exam is a straightforward process:
- Visit the Official RBI Website and search for the ‘Opportunities’ option on the homepage.
- Click on the New Registration link and enter your basic information to generate a Registration Number and Password that is provisional.
- Log in correctly, fill out the personal, educational, and professional information details on the application form.
- Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and other required documents as per the specified dimensions.
- The Application Fee must be paid using a digital mode, which means online transfer.
- Submit the final application form and take a printout of the e-receipt and the submitted application for your records.
EligibilityÂ
The eligibility is already set and mentioned in the notification to any any confusion later.
Age Limit (As on September 1, 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age relaxation is provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST, OBC) and others, as per Government of India rules. For instance, SC/ST candidates get a 5-year relaxation, and OBC candidates get a 3-year relaxation in the upper age limit.
Educational Qualification (General Post)
- Graduation:Â Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) is set by the board as a qualification requirement.
- OR
- Post-Graduation: An applicant with a Post-Graduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) is also eligible.
Master’s Degree in Economics/Statistics or related subjects. The educational requirement for the DEPR and DSIM posts is the qualification eligibility criteria.
The Selection Process: Phases of Examination
The RBI Grade B Officer selection is a rigorous three-phase process designed to choose the best talent. Candidates must clear all three stages to be selected.
- Preliminary Exam: The preliminary exam is the starting step of this recruitment. This is an online exam carrying 200 marks. The questions are objective-based. Applicants who will pass the preliminary exam will go for the second phase, that is mains exam. The paper has sectional timings and includes:
- General Awareness (GA)
- Reasoning Ability
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Main Exam: This is an online exam consisting of three papers, totalling 300 marks. This stage is crucial as the marks obtained here are counted for the final merit list.
- Paper-I: Economic and Social Issues (ESI) – Objective and Descriptive
- Paper-II: English (Descriptive Writing)
- Paper-III: Finance and Management (F&M) – Objective and Descriptive
- Interview: Candidates shortlisted from the mains exam are called for a personal interview, which carries 75 marks. This phase assesses your personality, general knowledge, and overall suitability for a leadership role at the central bank.
Salary and Allowances
The initial monthly Gross Emoluments (salary plus allowances, excluding HRA) for a newly recruited RBI Grade B Officer is approximately ₹1,50,374/- in metro cities. The annual Cost to Company (CTC) is very competitive, often ranging between ₹40 to ₹42 Lakh depending on the place of posting.
The pay scale for the Grade B Officer is: ₹78450 – 4050(9) – 114900 – EB – 4050(2) – 123000 – 4650(4) – 141600 (16 years).
The salary package includes various allowances:
- DA allowances
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) (if official accommodation is not provided)
- Grade Allowance
- Special Allowance
- Local Compensatory Allowance
- Medical expenses, interest-free festival advance, and concessional loans for housing, vehicles, etc
FAQs
Q1. What is the minimum percentage required in Graduation for the RBI Grade B General post?
For the RBI Grade B (General) post, candidates from the General/OBC/EWS category must have a minimum of 60% marks in their Graduation. However, this requirement is relaxed for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, who need only 50% marks in Graduation.
Q2. Are the RBI Grade B Phase I exam marks considered in the final selection process?
No, the marks obtained in the RBI Grade B Phase I (Preliminary) exam are not considered for the final merit list. Phase I is purely qualifying in nature, meaning you only need to clear the sectional and overall cut-offs to be eligible for the mains exam. The final selection is based on the combined scores of Phase II (Main Exam) and the Interview.
Q3. What is the starting in-hand salary for an RBI Grade B Officer in a metro city?
The starting gross monthly emoluments (salary plus allowances, excluding HRA) for a new RBI Grade B Officer is approximately ₹1,50,374/- in metropolitan areas. The net in-hand salary can be around ₹1,08,000 to ₹1,12,000 per month, which is subject to standard deductions like income tax and NPS contributions and can vary based on the city of posting and specific allowances claimed.
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