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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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RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars Details
Conducting Body Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Post Name Officer in Grade B
Advertisement No. RBISB/DA/01/2026-27
Streams General, DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research), DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management)
Number of Posts 60
Apply Online Dates 29 April to 20 May 2026
Age Limit 21 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 Salary Approximately ₹1,54,936 (without HRA)
Selection Process
  • Phase I
  • Phase II
  • Interview
Official Website www.rbi.org.in

RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Post/Stage Activity / Examination Date
All Posts Opening Date for Application & Fee Payment April 29, 2026
All Posts Closing Date for Application & Fee Payment May 20, 2026 (till 06:00 PM)
Grade B (DR)- General Phase I: Online Examination June 13, 2026
Phase II: Paper I, II & III (Online Examination) July 25, 2026
Grade B (DR)- DEPR Phase I: Paper I & II (Online Examination) June 14, 2026
Phase II: Paper I & II (Written Examination) July 26, 2026
Grade B (DR)- DSIM Phase 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. Post GEN/UR EWS OBC SC ST Total
1 Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- General Cadre 16 4 9 7 4 40
2 Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DEPR Cadre 4 1 1 3 1 10
3 Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DSIM Cadre 4 1 4 1 — 10
Total All Posts Combined 24 6 14 11 5 60

RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Post Name Details
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)-General Candidates 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)- DEPR Candidates 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)- DSIM Candidates 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

Criteria Details
Minimum Age 21 years
Maximum Age 30 years
Date of Birth Range Born not earlier than April 02, 1996, and not later than April 01, 2005

Age Relaxation:

Category Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
SC / ST Up to 5 years
OBC Up to 3 years
Ex-Bank Employees / Retrenched Govt Employees Up 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 Qualification Up to 2 years (Upper age up to 32 years)
Ph.D Qualification Up to 4 years (Upper age up to 34 years)
Experience in Banks / Insurance / AIFI / RBI Up to 3 years
DEPR/DSIM with Research/Teaching Experience Up to 3 years

RBI Officer Grade-B Recruitment 2026: Application Fees

Sr. No. Category Charges Amount
1 SC / ST / PwBD Intimation Charges only ₹100 + 18% GST
2 GEN / OBC / EWS Application Fee (including Intimation Charges) ₹850 + 18% GST
3 Staff Candidates Nil Nil

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

Component Details
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 Salary Approximately ₹1,54,936 (without HRA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA) 15% of pay (if accommodation is not provided by RBI)
Allowances Included Special 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)

Particulars Details
Exam Mode Online (Objective Type)
Total Marks 200
Total Duration 120 Minutes (Sectional timing applicable)
Sections
  • General Awareness
  • English Language
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Reasoning
Nature of Exam Qualifying (Marks not counted in final merit)
Cut-off Sectional + Overall cut-off required
Shortlisting Based on aggregate marks for Phase II
Language Hindi & English (except English Language section)
Exam Date June 13, 2026

Phase II (Mains)- Exam Pattern:

Paper Subject Type of Questions Objective Duration Descriptive Duration Total Duration Questions Marks
Paper I Economic & Social Issues 50% Objective + 50% Descriptive answers (answers to be typed using keyboard; Hindi typing allowed via Inscript/Remington layout) 30 Minutes 90 Minutes 120 Minutes 30 Objective + 6 Descriptive (Attempt 4) 100
Paper II English (Writing Skills) Descriptive, to be typed with the
help of the keyboard.		 — 90 Minutes 90 Minutes 3 Questions 100
Paper III General Finance & Management 50% Objective + 50% Descriptive (answers to be typed using keyboard; Hindi typing allowed via Inscript/Remington layout) 30 Minutes 90 Minutes 120 Minutes 30 Objective + 6 Descriptive (Attempt 4) 100
Total 300

Additional Details

Particulars Details
Exam Mode Online
Exam Date July 25, 2026
Objective Questions 30 questions (mix of 1 & 2 marks)
Descriptive Questions 6 questions, attempt any 4 (2×15 marks + 2×10 marks)
Answer Mode Typing on keyboard
Hindi Typing Option Inscript / Remington (GAIL) layout
Mandatory Papers Candidates must attempt all papers

Interview Details:

Particulars Details
Marks 75
Shortlisting Based on Phase II aggregate marks
Personality Assessment Conducted before interview (no marks allotted)
Language Option Hindi or English
Final Merit Phase II + Interview marks

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

Paper I: Economic and Social Issues (ESI)

Topic Details
Growth & Development Measurement of growth (National Income, Per Capita Income), Poverty Alleviation, Employment Generation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issues
Indian Economy Economic 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
Globalization Opening of Indian Economy, Balance of Payments, Export-Import Policy, IMF, World Bank, WTO, Regional Economic Cooperation, International Economic Issues
Social Structure in India Multiculturalism, Demographic Trends, Urbanisation & Migration, Gender Issues, Social Justice

Paper II: English (Writing Skills)

Topic Details
Writing Skills Essay writing, Precis writing, Comprehension, Expression & understanding of topics

Paper III: General Finance and Management

(A) Finance

Section Details
Financial System Structure & 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 Markets Primary & Secondary markets (Forex, Money, Bond, Equity), functions, instruments, recent developments
General Finance Topics Financial 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

Section Details
Management & Organizational Behaviour Management 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 Governance Business ethics, ethical theories (Utilitarianism, Justice, Rights, etc.), Ethics in business functions, Corporate Governance structure, Role of Board, Code of Ethics
Communication Communication process, channels, types (oral/written, verbal/non-verbal), barriers, role of IT

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

Job Requirement

Post Details
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)-DEPR Economic analysis, research work, policy formulation, and data compilation related to various sectors

Exam Pattern:

Phase Name of Paper Type of Paper Duration Maximum Marks
Phase I Paper I: Economics Objective Type 120 Minutes 100
Phase I Paper II: English Descriptive (typing on keyboard) 120 Minutes 100
Phase II Paper I: Economics Descriptive (Question on computer, answers on paper) 120 Minutes 100
Phase II Paper II: Economics Descriptive (Question on computer, answers on paper) 120 Minutes 100
Total 400
Additional Details
Particulars Details
Selection Stages
  • Phase I
  • Phase II
  • Interview
Shortlisting for Phase II Based on aggregate marks in Phase I
Cut-off Decided by RBI based on vacancies
Language of Papers Hindi & English (except English paper)
Answer Writing
  • Phase I English paper- English only
  • Phase II- Hindi or English
Shifts Exams conducted in multiple shifts

Interview Details:

Particulars Details
Marks 75
Shortlisting Based on Phase I + Phase II performance
Language Option Hindi or English
Personality Assessment Conducted before interview (no marks allotted)
Final Selection Based on Phase I + Phase II + Interview marks

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

Paper I- Objective Type (Economics):

Topic Details
Microeconomics Consumer demand theories, Production, Market structures & pricing, Distribution, Welfare economics
Macroeconomics Employment, Output & Inflation theories, Monetary economics, IS-LM model, Schools of economic thought
International Economics Trade theories, Balance of Payments, Exchange rate models
Economic Growth & Development Classical & Neo-classical growth theories, Development theories
Public Finance Taxation, Public expenditure, Public debt management
Environmental Economics Green GDP, Environmental valuation, Policy instruments
Quantitative Methods Mathematical & 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):

Topic Details
English Writing Skills Essay writing, comprehension, expression, and understanding of topics

Phase II Syllabus

Paper I- Descriptive Type (Economics):

Module Topic Details
Microeconomics Consumer Theory Utility analysis, Consumer surplus, Indifference curves, Game theory
Production Theory Production functions, Returns to scale, Partial & General equilibrium
Market Theory Pricing under different market structures
Distribution Ricardo, Marx, Kalecki, Kaldor theories
Welfare Economics Pareto optimality, Arrow, Coase, Sen
Macroeconomics National Income Methods of measurement
Employment Theory Classical, Keynesian, Post-Keynesian, Business cycles
Inflation Types, Phillips Curve, Taylor Rule, Lucas Critique
Money & Banking Quantity theory, IS-LM, AD-AS, Monetary policy, Inflation targeting
Growth & Development Growth & development theories
International Economics Trade theories, Exchange rate, Impossible Trinity
Public Finance Taxation, expenditure, debt management

Paper II- Descriptive Type (Economics)

Module Topic Details
Quantitative Methods Mathematical Methods Differentiation, Integration, Optimization, Matrices, Linear algebra, Programming
Statistical Methods Mean, dispersion, probability, time series, index numbers
Econometrics Regression, panel data, time series, Bayesian basics, AI/ML basics
Indian Economy Fiscal Policy Evolution, scope, limitations, current trends
Monetary Policy RBI functions, inflation targeting, policy framework
Financial System Banking & financial markets, developments
Inflation Trends and drivers
External Sector Exchange rate, BoP, external debt
Sectoral Developments Agriculture, industry, services, social sector

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

Job Requirement (DSIM)

Post Key Responsibilities
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DSIM Data 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):

Paper Subject Type Duration Marks Exam Date
Paper I Statistics Objective Type 120 Minutes 100 June 14, 2026
Paper II Statistics Descriptive (answers on paper) 180 Minutes 100 July 26, 2026
Paper III English Descriptive (typing on keyboard) 90 Minutes 100 July 26, 2026
Total 300

Additional Details:

Particulars Details
Selection Stages
  • Paper I
  • Paper II & III
  • Interview
Shortlisting Based on Paper I marks
Interview Marks 75
Final Selection Based on Paper I + II + III + Interview
Language Hindi & English (except English paper)
Answer Writing
  • Paper II: Hindi or English
  • Paper III: English only
Admit Card Single admit card for all papers
Shifts Exams conducted in multiple shifts
Personality Assessment Conducted before interview (no marks allotted)

DSIM Syllabus (Post-Graduation Level Standard)

Paper I & Paper II- Statistics:

Section Topics Key Areas Covered
1. Probability & Sampling Probability Theory, Distributions, Sampling Bayes Theorem, Law of Large Numbers, CLT, distributions (Normal, Binomial, Poisson, etc.), sampling methods, estimation techniques
2. Linear Models & Economic Statistics Linear Algebra, Regression, Index Numbers Matrix algebra, regression (simple & multiple), multicollinearity, dummy variables, inequality measures (Gini, Lorenz), national accounts
3. Statistical Inference Estimation & Hypothesis Testing MLE, least squares, MVUE, Cramer-Rao bound, Type I & II errors, Neyman-Pearson theory, goodness of fit tests
4. Non-Parametric Tests Rank-based Tests Sign test, Wilcoxon tests, Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, Spearman & Kendall correlation
5. Stochastic Processes Markov Chains, Poisson Process Transition matrices, stationary distributions, Brownian motion, martingales
6. Multivariate Analysis Advanced Statistical Techniques PCA, factor analysis, cluster analysis, discriminant analysis, logit/probit models
7. Econometrics & Time Series Regression & Forecasting Models OLS, GLS, AR/MA/ARIMA, panel data, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation, ARCH/GARCH
8. Optimization & Computing Mathematical Optimization Linear programming, simplex method, gradient methods, simulation, bootstrap, MCMC
9. Data Science, AI & ML Machine Learning Techniques Regression models, SVM, decision trees, neural networks, clustering, boosting, NLP
10. Database & Data Warehouse Data Management SQL, RDBMS, NoSQL, ETL, OLAP vs OLTP, indexing, big data basics

Paper III- English

Section Details
English Writing Skills Essay writing, comprehension, expression, and understanding of topics

Preparation Tips:

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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।

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  6. यह सब करने के बाद आपका Admit Card स्क्रीन पर दिखाई देगा|
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  3. उसके बाद अपना Roll Number / Registration Number डालें|
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