Important Notice: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released recruitment notification for 60 Officer Grade B posts for General, DEPR (Economic & Policy Research), and DSIM (Statistics & Information Management) departments. Applications open 29 April – 20 May 2026. Phase I exams from 13 June 2026.
Overview
| Organization | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Post Name | Officer Grade B – General / DEPR / DSIM |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Job Location | Pan India (RBI Offices) |
| Application Mode | Online (opportunities.rbi.org.in) |
| Official Website | opportunities.rbi.org.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 May 2026 (6 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Phase I – General (Prelims) | 13 June 2026 |
| Phase I – DEPR / DSIM | 14 June 2026 |
| Phase II – General (Mains) | 25 July 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Each Exam Phase |
Vacancy Details (Post-Wise)
| Post | Vacancies | Specialization |
|---|
| Officer Grade B – General | 40 | General Banking & Finance (all departments) |
| Officer Grade B – DEPR | 10 | Economic & Policy Research Dept. |
| Officer Grade B – DSIM | 10 | Statistics & Information Management Dept. |
| Total | 60 | |
* Category-wise breakdown (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) to be published in official notification. Check rbi.org.in.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|
| General / EWS | 21 – 30 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 21 – 33 Years (3 Years Relaxation) |
| SC / ST | 21 – 35 Years (5 Years Relaxation) |
| PH / Divyang | Additional 10 Years relaxation |
| Ex-RBI Employees | As per RBI rules |
Pay Scale & Perks
| Component | Details |
|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹55,200/month (Starting – Grade B) |
| Grade Pay | ₹6,400 |
| HRA + DA + Other Allowances | As per RBI Pay Rules (metro cities: higher HRA) |
| Approx. CTC | ₹1,20,000 – ₹1,50,000/month |
| Additional Perks | Furnished accommodation / HRA, LFC, Medical for family, Pension |
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification | Minimum Marks |
|---|
| General | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from recognised university | 60% (SC/ST/PH: 50%) |
| General (Alt) | Master's Degree in any discipline | 55% (SC/ST/PH: 50%) |
| DEPR | Master's in Economics / Finance / PGDM-Finance / MBA | 55% in Master's (SC/ST: 50%) |
| DSIM | Master's in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Mathematics | 55% (SC/ST: 50%) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹100 |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / UPI |
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Phase I (CBT) | General Awareness | 30 | 30 | 2 Hours |
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning | 60 | 60 |
| Phase I Total | 150 | 150 | |
| Phase II (CBT) | Paper I – Economic & Social Issues | — | 100 | 90 min |
| Paper II – English (Writing Skills) | — | 100 | 90 min |
| Paper III – Finance & Management | — | 100 | 90 min |
| Interview | Personality Assessment | 50 | — |
* DEPR and DSIM have different Phase II papers (Economics/Statistics focused). Negative marking applies in Phase I (0.25 per wrong answer).
Selection Process
- Phase I – Preliminary (Online) – Objective MCQ (cutoff based shortlisting)
- Phase II – Mains (Online) – Descriptive papers (Economics, Finance, English, Management)
- Interview – Personality and domain knowledge assessment at RBI offices
- Document Verification – Degree certificates, experience proof
- Medical Examination – RBI medical fitness standards
How to Apply
- Visit: ibpsreg.ibps.in/rbisbmar26
- Register with email ID and mobile number.
- Select the post: General / DEPR / DSIM.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload photograph (JPG, max 50KB) and signature (JPG, max 20KB).
- Pay fee online and confirm submission before 6 PM on 20 May 2026.
Pro Tip: RBI Grade B is among India's most prestigious banking roles with salary ₹1.2 lakh+/month and job security for life. Phase I is competitive — Reasoning section (60 marks) is the differentiator. For Phase II, Economic & Social Issues paper requires deep reading of RBI Annual Report, Economic Survey, and monthly RBI Bulletins. DEPR aspirants should have strong Econometrics knowledge. Start preparing now — exam is on 13 June 2026.
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