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RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026 : Apply For 60 Posts !!

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ने Officer Grade-B भर्ती 2026 का Notification आधिकारिक रूप से जारी कर दिया हैं । इस Notification में परीक्षा की  तिथि, योग्यता, आवेदन प्रक्रिया, परीक्षा पैटर्न और सिलेबस से जुड़ी सभी जरूरी जानकारी दी गई हैं| इच्छुक उम्मीदवार अब ऑनलाइन आवेदन कर सकते हैं और अपनी तैयारी सही Strategy के साथ शुरू कर सकते हैं|

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जो भी उम्मीदवार Banking के क्षेत्र में अपना Career बनाना चाहते हैं उनके लिए RBI Officer Grade-B एक बेहतर विकल्प है| आज के इस आर्टिकल मे आपको इस भर्ती से जुड़ी सारी जरूरी जानकारी दी जाएगी| इसलिए इस आर्टिकल को अंत तक जरूर पढ़ें|

RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026: Overview

ParticularsDetails
Conducting BodyReserve Bank of India (RBI)
Post NameOfficer in Grade B
Advertisement No.RBISB/DA/01/2026-27
StreamsGeneral, DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research), DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management)
Number of Posts60
Apply Online Dates29 April to 20 May 2026
Age Limit21 to 30 years (General Category)
Application Fee
  • ₹850 + 18% GST (General/OBC/EWS)
  • ₹100 + 18% GST (SC/ST/PwBD)
Basic Pay₹78,450 per month
Gross Monthly SalaryApproximately ₹1,54,936 (without HRA)
Selection Process
  • Phase I
  • Phase II
  • Interview
Official Websitewww.rbi.org.in

RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Post/StageActivity / ExaminationDate
All PostsOpening Date for Application & Fee PaymentApril 29, 2026
All PostsClosing Date for Application & Fee PaymentMay 20, 2026 (till 06:00 PM)
Grade B (DR)- GeneralPhase I: Online ExaminationJune 13, 2026
Phase II: Paper I, II & III (Online Examination)July 25, 2026
Grade B (DR)- DEPRPhase I: Paper I & II (Online Examination)June 14, 2026
Phase II: Paper I & II (Written Examination)July 26, 2026
Grade B (DR)- DSIMPhase I: Paper I (Online Examination)June 14, 2026
Phase II: Paper II & III (Online / Written Examination)July 26, 2026

RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

Sl. No.PostGEN/UREWSOBCSCSTTotal
1Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- General Cadre16497440
2Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DEPR Cadre4113110
3Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DSIM Cadre4141—10
TotalAll Posts Combined2461411560

RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Post NameDetails
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)-GeneralCandidates must have:

  • Graduation in any discipline or equivalent technical/professional qualification with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD if reserved),

OR

  • Post-Graduation in any discipline with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD if reserved).
  • Graduation Level: Course after Class XII of at least 3 years duration or equivalent recognized qualification.
  • Post-Graduation Level: Course after graduation of at least 2 years duration or equivalent recognized qualification.
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DEPRCandidates must have:

  • (a) MA/MSc in Economics or related fields (Quantitative Economics, Econometrics, Development Economics, etc.)

OR

  • (b) MA/MSc in Finance or related fields (Quantitative Finance, Corporate Finance, Banking & Finance, etc.) Must have minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD if reserved).
  • Note: “Principal constituent” means at least 50% of subjects in Economics/Finance.
  • Desirable: Doctorate in Economics, research/teaching experience, or published work.
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DSIMCandidates must have:

  • (a) Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks in Statistics / Mathematics / Econometrics / Informatics or related fields

OR

  • (b) Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks in Data Science / AI / Machine Learning / Big Data Analytics or related fields

OR

  • (c) 4-year bachelor’s degree with minimum 60% marks in Statistics / Data Science / AI / ML / Econometrics or related fields and degree must be from a recognized Indian/Foreign University/Institute (approved by Government/UGC/AICTE).

RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026: Age Criteria

CriteriaDetails
Minimum Age21 years
Maximum Age30 years
Date of Birth RangeBorn not earlier than April 02, 1996, and not later than April 01, 2005

Age Relaxation:

CategoryRelaxation in Upper Age Limit
SC / STUp to 5 years
OBCUp to 3 years
Ex-Bank Employees / Retrenched Govt EmployeesUp to 5 years
Ex-Servicemen (including ECOs/SSCOs)Up to 5 years
ECOs/SSCOs (Extended Service)Up to 5 years
PwBD (General/EWS)Up to 10 years
PwBD (OBC)Up to 13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)Up to 15 years
M.Phil QualificationUp to 2 years (Upper age up to 32 years)
Ph.D QualificationUp to 4 years (Upper age up to 34 years)
Experience in Banks / Insurance / AIFI / RBIUp to 3 years
DEPR/DSIM with Research/Teaching ExperienceUp to 3 years

RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026: Application Fees

Sr. No.CategoryChargesAmount
1SC / ST / PwBDIntimation Charges only₹100 + 18% GST
2GEN / OBC / EWSApplication Fee (including Intimation Charges)₹850 + 18% GST
3Staff CandidatesNilNil

How to Apply?

  • सबसे पहले RBI की Official Website www.rbi.org.in पर जाएँ|

  • फिर होमपेज पर “RBI Officer Grade-B 2026 Apply Online” लिंक पर क्लिक करें|

  • New Registration करके अपनी Basic जानकारी Fill करें|

  • उसके बाद Registration Number और Password Generate होगा, उसे Save करें|

  • लॉगिन करके पूरा Application Form Carefully Fill करें|

  • उसके बाद Required Documents (photo, signature आदि) अपलोड करें|

  • अपनी Category के अनुसार Application Fee Online Pay करें|

  • उसके बाद Form सबमिट करने से पहले एक बार Preview चेक करें|

  • अंत में Final सबमिट करके आवेदन फॉर्म का प्रिंट आउट डाउनलोड कर लें|

RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026: Salary

ComponentDetails
Starting Basic Pay₹78,450 per month
Pay Scale₹78,450- 4,050(9) -1,14,900 -EB – 4,050(2) – 1,23,000 – 4,650(4)- 1,41,600 (over 16 years)
Gross Monthly SalaryApproximately ₹1,54,936 (without HRA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)15% of pay (if accommodation is not provided by RBI)
Allowances IncludedSpecial Allowance, Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Learning Allowance, HRA (as applicable)

RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

चयन प्रक्रिया तीन चरणों में होती है:

  • पहला चरण Phase I (Prelims) होता है, जो एक योग्यता परीक्षा है और इसके अंक अंतिम मेरिट सूची में नहीं जुड़ते हैं|
  • दूसरा चरण Phase II (Mains) होता है, जो मुख्य परीक्षा है और इसके अंक Final Selection में शामिल होते हैं|
  • अंतिम चरण Interview का होता है, जिसके बाद Final Merit Phase II और Interview के अंकों के आधार पर तैयार की जाती है।

RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern

 RBI Grade ‘B’ (DR) General : Phase I (Prelims)

ParticularsDetails
Exam ModeOnline (Objective Type)
Total Marks200
Total Duration120 Minutes (Sectional timing applicable)
Sections
  • General Awareness
  • English Language
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Reasoning
Nature of ExamQualifying (Marks not counted in final merit)
Cut-offSectional + Overall cut-off required
ShortlistingBased on aggregate marks for Phase II
LanguageHindi & English (except English Language section)
Exam DateJune 13, 2026

Phase II (Mains)- Exam Pattern:

PaperSubjectType of QuestionsObjective DurationDescriptive DurationTotal DurationQuestionsMarks
Paper IEconomic & Social Issues50% Objective + 50% Descriptive answers (answers to be typed using keyboard; Hindi typing allowed via Inscript/Remington layout)30 Minutes90 Minutes120 Minutes30 Objective + 6 Descriptive (Attempt 4)100
Paper IIEnglish (Writing Skills)Descriptive, to be typed with the
help of the keyboard.		—90 Minutes90 Minutes3 Questions100
Paper IIIGeneral Finance & Management50% Objective + 50% Descriptive (answers to be typed using keyboard; Hindi typing allowed via Inscript/Remington layout)30 Minutes90 Minutes120 Minutes30 Objective + 6 Descriptive (Attempt 4)100
Total300

Additional Details

ParticularsDetails
Exam ModeOnline
Exam DateJuly 25, 2026
Objective Questions30 questions (mix of 1 & 2 marks)
Descriptive Questions6 questions, attempt any 4 (2×15 marks + 2×10 marks)
Answer ModeTyping on keyboard
Hindi Typing OptionInscript / Remington (GAIL) layout
Mandatory PapersCandidates must attempt all papers

Interview Details:

ParticularsDetails
Marks75
ShortlistingBased on Phase II aggregate marks
Personality AssessmentConducted before interview (no marks allotted)
Language OptionHindi or English
Final MeritPhase II + Interview marks

Phase II Syllabus: RBI Grade ‘B’ (DR) General

Paper I: Economic and Social Issues (ESI)

TopicDetails
Growth & DevelopmentMeasurement of growth (National Income, Per Capita Income), Poverty Alleviation, Employment Generation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issues
Indian EconomyEconomic History of India, Industrial & Labour Policy changes, Monetary & Fiscal Policy (post-1991 reforms), Economic Survey & Union Budget, Indian Money & Financial Markets, Role of RBI & Banks, Public Finance, Political Economy, Industrial Development, Agriculture, Services Sector
GlobalizationOpening of Indian Economy, Balance of Payments, Export-Import Policy, IMF, World Bank, WTO, Regional Economic Cooperation, International Economic Issues
Social Structure in IndiaMulticulturalism, Demographic Trends, Urbanisation & Migration, Gender Issues, Social Justice

Paper II: English (Writing Skills)

TopicDetails
Writing SkillsEssay writing, Precis writing, Comprehension, Expression & understanding of topics

Paper III: General Finance and Management

(A) Finance

SectionDetails
Financial SystemStructure & functions of financial institutions, RBI functions, Banking system in India, Institutions (SIDBI, EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB, NaBFID), Global financial system developments, IT in banking, Non-banking system, Digital payments
Financial MarketsPrimary & Secondary markets (Forex, Money, Bond, Equity), functions, instruments, recent developments
General Finance TopicsFinancial Risk Management, Derivatives basics, Global financial markets, Financial Inclusion, Alternate sources of finance, PPP, Corporate Governance, Union Budget concepts, Accounting basics (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, Ratio Analysis), Inflation (WPI, CPI, trends, control)

(B) Management

SectionDetails
Management & Organizational BehaviourManagement concepts, theories (Scientific, Administrative, Human Relations), Managerial roles, Personality (Big Five), Perception, Motivation theories (Maslow, Herzberg, etc.), Leadership theories, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Organizational Change (Lewin Model), Organizational Development
Ethics & Corporate GovernanceBusiness ethics, ethical theories (Utilitarianism, Justice, Rights, etc.), Ethics in business functions, Corporate Governance structure, Role of Board, Code of Ethics
CommunicationCommunication process, channels, types (oral/written, verbal/non-verbal), barriers, role of IT

Exam Pattern for RBI Grade ‘B’ (DR) DEPR:

Job Requirement

PostDetails
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)-DEPREconomic analysis, research work, policy formulation, and data compilation related to various sectors

Exam Pattern:

PhaseName of PaperType of PaperDurationMaximum Marks
Phase IPaper I: EconomicsObjective Type120 Minutes100
Phase IPaper II: EnglishDescriptive (typing on keyboard)120 Minutes100
Phase IIPaper I: EconomicsDescriptive (Question on computer, answers on paper)120 Minutes100
Phase IIPaper II: EconomicsDescriptive (Question on computer, answers on paper)120 Minutes100
Total400
Additional Details
ParticularsDetails
Selection Stages
  • Phase I
  • Phase II
  • Interview
Shortlisting for Phase IIBased on aggregate marks in Phase I
Cut-offDecided by RBI based on vacancies
Language of PapersHindi & English (except English paper)
Answer Writing
  • Phase I English paper- English only
  • Phase II- Hindi or English
ShiftsExams conducted in multiple shifts

Interview Details:

ParticularsDetails
Marks75
ShortlistingBased on Phase I + Phase II performance
Language OptionHindi or English
Personality AssessmentConducted before interview (no marks allotted)
Final SelectionBased on Phase I + Phase II + Interview marks

Phase I Syllabus: RBI Grade ‘B’ (DR) DEPR

Paper I- Objective Type (Economics):

TopicDetails
MicroeconomicsConsumer demand theories, Production, Market structures & pricing, Distribution, Welfare economics
MacroeconomicsEmployment, Output & Inflation theories, Monetary economics, IS-LM model, Schools of economic thought
International EconomicsTrade theories, Balance of Payments, Exchange rate models
Economic Growth & DevelopmentClassical & Neo-classical growth theories, Development theories
Public FinanceTaxation, Public expenditure, Public debt management
Environmental EconomicsGreen GDP, Environmental valuation, Policy instruments
Quantitative MethodsMathematical & Statistical methods, OLS Regression
Indian Economy (Current)Growth, inflation, poverty, unemployment, financial sector, external sector, fiscal policy, agriculture, industry, services

Paper II- Descriptive Type (English):

TopicDetails
English Writing SkillsEssay writing, comprehension, expression, and understanding of topics

Phase II Syllabus

Paper I- Descriptive Type (Economics):

ModuleTopicDetails
MicroeconomicsConsumer TheoryUtility analysis, Consumer surplus, Indifference curves, Game theory
Production TheoryProduction functions, Returns to scale, Partial & General equilibrium
Market TheoryPricing under different market structures
DistributionRicardo, Marx, Kalecki, Kaldor theories
Welfare EconomicsPareto optimality, Arrow, Coase, Sen
MacroeconomicsNational IncomeMethods of measurement
Employment TheoryClassical, Keynesian, Post-Keynesian, Business cycles
InflationTypes, Phillips Curve, Taylor Rule, Lucas Critique
Money & BankingQuantity theory, IS-LM, AD-AS, Monetary policy, Inflation targeting
Growth & DevelopmentGrowth & development theories
International EconomicsTrade theories, Exchange rate, Impossible Trinity
Public FinanceTaxation, expenditure, debt management

Paper II- Descriptive Type (Economics)

ModuleTopicDetails
Quantitative MethodsMathematical MethodsDifferentiation, Integration, Optimization, Matrices, Linear algebra, Programming
Statistical MethodsMean, dispersion, probability, time series, index numbers
EconometricsRegression, panel data, time series, Bayesian basics, AI/ML basics
Indian EconomyFiscal PolicyEvolution, scope, limitations, current trends
Monetary PolicyRBI functions, inflation targeting, policy framework
Financial SystemBanking & financial markets, developments
InflationTrends and drivers
External SectorExchange rate, BoP, external debt
Sectoral DevelopmentsAgriculture, industry, services, social sector

Exam Pattern for RBI Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DSIM:

Job Requirement (DSIM)

PostKey Responsibilities
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DSIMData collection, compilation, analysis & interpretation; use of statistical & econometric techniques for forecasting (inflation, growth); handling large datasets; use of AI/ML, data science, and statistical tools; policy analysis and survey design

Exam Pattern (Scheme of Selection):

PaperSubjectTypeDurationMarksExam Date
Paper IStatisticsObjective Type120 Minutes100June 14, 2026
Paper IIStatisticsDescriptive (answers on paper)180 Minutes100July 26, 2026
Paper IIIEnglishDescriptive (typing on keyboard)90 Minutes100July 26, 2026
Total300

Additional Details:

ParticularsDetails
Selection Stages
  • Paper I
  • Paper II & III
  • Interview
ShortlistingBased on Paper I marks
Interview Marks75
Final SelectionBased on Paper I + II + III + Interview
LanguageHindi & English (except English paper)
Answer Writing
  • Paper II: Hindi or English
  • Paper III: English only
Admit CardSingle admit card for all papers
ShiftsExams conducted in multiple shifts
Personality AssessmentConducted before interview (no marks allotted)

DSIM Syllabus (Post-Graduation Level Standard)

Paper I & Paper II- Statistics:

SectionTopicsKey Areas Covered
1. Probability & SamplingProbability Theory, Distributions, SamplingBayes Theorem, Law of Large Numbers, CLT, distributions (Normal, Binomial, Poisson, etc.), sampling methods, estimation techniques
2. Linear Models & Economic StatisticsLinear Algebra, Regression, Index NumbersMatrix algebra, regression (simple & multiple), multicollinearity, dummy variables, inequality measures (Gini, Lorenz), national accounts
3. Statistical InferenceEstimation & Hypothesis TestingMLE, least squares, MVUE, Cramer-Rao bound, Type I & II errors, Neyman-Pearson theory, goodness of fit tests
4. Non-Parametric TestsRank-based TestsSign test, Wilcoxon tests, Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, Spearman & Kendall correlation
5. Stochastic ProcessesMarkov Chains, Poisson ProcessTransition matrices, stationary distributions, Brownian motion, martingales
6. Multivariate AnalysisAdvanced Statistical TechniquesPCA, factor analysis, cluster analysis, discriminant analysis, logit/probit models
7. Econometrics & Time SeriesRegression & Forecasting ModelsOLS, GLS, AR/MA/ARIMA, panel data, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation, ARCH/GARCH
8. Optimization & ComputingMathematical OptimizationLinear programming, simplex method, gradient methods, simulation, bootstrap, MCMC
9. Data Science, AI & MLMachine Learning TechniquesRegression models, SVM, decision trees, neural networks, clustering, boosting, NLP
10. Database & Data WarehouseData ManagementSQL, RDBMS, NoSQL, ETL, OLAP vs OLTP, indexing, big data basics

Paper III- English

SectionDetails
English Writing SkillsEssay writing, comprehension, expression, and understanding of topics

Preparation Tips:

परीक्षा की तैयारी के लिए Candidates को सबसे पहले Syllabus और परीक्षा के पैटर्न को अच्छे से समझ लेना चाहिए ताकि उन्हें पता चल सके कि किन-किन विषयों से प्रश्न पूछे जाएंगे और किस Topic का कितना Weightage है। इसके बाद एक Proper Study Plan बनाएं और रोज़ाना पढ़ाई करें। तैयारी करते समय महत्वपूर्ण विषयों और Weak Subjects पर ज़्यादा ध्यान दें ताकि Overall Performance सही हो सके।

इसके अलावा पिछले वर्षों के प्रश्न पत्रों को Solve करना बहुत जरूरी है क्योंकि इससे परीक्षा का लेवल और प्रश्नों के पैटर्न को समझने में मदद मिलती है। साथ ही रोज़ाना Mock Tests देने से Speed और Accuracy Improve होती है और Time Management भी बेहतर होता है। पढ़ाई के साथ-साथ Short Notes बनाते रहें ताकि Revision के समय महत्वपूर्ण Points जल्दी याद आ सकें।

How to Check Admit Card?

  1. सबसे पहले Official Website www.rbi.org.in पर जाएं|
  2. फिर “Admit Card” या “Download Admit Card” लिंक पर क्लिक करें|
  3. फिर अपना Registration Number / Roll Number डालें|
  4. उसके बाद Date of Birth / Password Enter करें|
  5. फिर “सबमिट ” बटन पर क्लिक करें|
  6. यह सब करने के बाद आपका Admit Card स्क्रीन पर दिखाई देगा|
  7. अंत मे उसे डाउनलोड करें और Print निकाल लें|

How to Check Result?

  1. सबसे पहले Official Website www.rbi.org.in पर जाएं|
  2. फिर “Result” या “Scorecard” लिंक पर क्लिक करें
  3. उसके बाद अपना Roll Number / Registration Number डालें|
  4. फिर Date of Birth / Password Enter करें|
  5. उसके बाद “Submit” पर क्लिक करें|
  6. यह सब करने के बाद आपका Result स्क्रीन पर दिखेगा|
  7. अंत मे उसे डाउनलोड करें और Future के लिए सेव कर लें|

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