Reserve Bank of India Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 — 60 Vacancies in General, DEPR & DSIM Cadres
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Services Board has officially released the RBI Grade B Officer (Direct Recruit) Recruitment 2026 notification — Panel Year 2026 — for 60 Officer in Grade ‘B’ posts spread across three streams: General Cadre (40 posts), DEPR (10 posts) and DSIM (10 posts). For aspirants chasing one of India’s most prestigious central-bank careers, this is the headline banking opportunity of the year. Selected officers will draw a starting basic pay of ₹78,450 per month with an initial gross emolument of about ₹1,54,936 per month (excluding HRA).
Online registration begins on 29 April 2026 and the application window closes on 20 May 2026 (till 06:00 PM). Phase-I online examinations are scheduled for 13 June 2026 (General) and 14 June 2026 (DEPR/DSIM), followed by Phase-II on 25-26 July 2026. This article — published on GovtJobsAlert.in — walks you through the full vacancy break-up, eligibility, fees, exam pattern and step-by-step apply process. If you’re a graduate looking for top banking jobs, bookmark this page now.
Key Highlights — RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026
The Reserve Bank of India is the country’s central bank — regulator of monetary policy, banks and the payment system. RBI Grade B Officers are Class I gazetted-equivalent officers who shape policy, supervise commercial banks and work directly on India’s financial stability. The 2026 cycle covers three streams: General (broad cadre), DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research) and DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management).
- Recruiting Body: Reserve Bank of India Services Board
- Post Names: Officer in Grade ‘B’ (DR) — General, DEPR, DSIM
- Total Vacancies: 60 posts
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹78,450/month (gross approx. ₹1,54,936 without HRA)
- Job Location: Anywhere in India (transferable, all-India service)
- Last Date to Apply: 20 May 2026 (till 06:00 PM)
Vacancy Breakdown — RBI Grade B Officer 2026
The 60 posts are distributed cadre-wise and category-wise as per government reservation rules. PwBD reservation is provided horizontally across categories.
| Cadre | Total Vacancies | Reservation (UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Grade ‘B’ (DR) — General | 40 | 16 / 4 / 9 / 7 / 4 |
| Officer Grade ‘B’ (DR) — DEPR | 10 | 4 / 1 / 1 / 3 / 1 |
| Officer Grade ‘B’ (DR) — DSIM | 10 | 4 / 1 / 4 / 1 / 0 |
| Grand Total | 60 | 24 / 6 / 14 / 11 / 5 |
PwBD reservation is provided horizontally — 1 post each for category ‘C’ (Locomotor disability) and ‘D’ (Autism / Intellectual / Specific learning disability / Mental illness) in the General cadre, and 1 post in category ‘A’ (Blindness / Low vision) in the DSIM cadre.
Eligibility Criteria — RBI Grade B Officer 2026
Educational Qualification
Eligibility is cadre-specific and is assessed as on 01 April 2026.
- General Cadre: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD if reserved) OR Master’s degree in any discipline with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD if reserved) in aggregate of all semesters/years.
- DEPR Cadre: Master’s in Economics or specialised economics streams (Quantitative, Mathematical, Applied, Financial, Agricultural, Development or International Economics) OR Master’s in Finance / Quantitative Finance / Banking & Trade Finance / Corporate Finance / Project Finance, with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- DSIM Cadre: Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, or other equivalent statistics streams (including Statistics & Informatics from IIT-Kharagpur and Applied Statistics & Informatics from IIT-Bombay) — exact list per the official notification.
If you are a post-graduate looking for government jobs, DEPR and DSIM are tailor-made openings for you.
Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026)
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 30 years (born between 02 April 1996 and 01 April 2005)
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC / ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), 10 years for Gen / EWS PwBD (15 years for SC / ST PwBD, 13 years for OBC PwBD).
- M.Phil holders: upper age limit 32 years; Ph.D. holders: 34 years.
- Banking / AIFI experience: relaxation up to 3 years (max age 33).
Number of attempts (General / EWS only): 6 attempts for Phase-I. No restriction for SC / ST / OBC / PwBD if posts are reserved.
What is the Salary for RBI Grade B Officer 2026?
The pay package is one of the strongest reasons RBI Grade B is considered the gold standard among banking exams. Selected candidates begin at the entry level of the revised Officer Grade ‘B’ pay scale.
- 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 (16 years)
- Initial Gross Emoluments: approximately ₹1,54,936 per month (without HRA)
- HRA: 15% of basic pay (if Bank accommodation is not provided)
Officers also receive Special Allowance, Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Learning Allowance, Knowledge Updation Allowance and reimbursement of vehicle, telephone, furnishing and medical expenses as per Bank rules.
Additional benefits include interest-free festival advance, leave fare concession (every two years), concessional housing / vehicle / education loans, free dispensary plus medical reimbursement and Bank-provided accommodation (subject to availability). Officers are governed by the Defined-Contribution New Pension Scheme (NPS) along with Gratuity. Probation is for two years, extendable up to four years at the Bank’s discretion.
What is the Selection Process for RBI Grade B Officer 2026?
Selection happens through a two-phase online examination followed by a personal Interview. The pattern differs slightly between the General cadre and the DEPR / DSIM cadres.
Phase-I — Online Examination (Objective)
For the General cadre, Phase-I is a single 200-mark paper of 120 minutes covering General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning. For DEPR, Phase-I has Paper-I (Economics objective) plus Paper-II (English descriptive). For DSIM, Phase-I has Paper-I (Statistics objective).
Phase-II — Main Examination
For General: three papers — Paper-I (Economic & Social Issues), Paper-II (English — Writing Skills, descriptive) and Paper-III (Finance & Management). For DEPR: Paper-I (descriptive Economics) and Paper-II (English — Writing Skills). For DSIM: Paper-II and Paper-III on advanced Statistics, both descriptive / online.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates from Phase-II are called for a personal Interview. Final merit is based on Phase-II marks plus Interview scores. For detailed topic-wise prep, refer to our Banking exam syllabus & preparation page.
How to Apply Online for RBI Grade B Officer 2026?
Applications are accepted only online through the RBI website. Follow these steps in order:
- Visit the official RBI website www.rbi.org.in and click on the “Opportunities” → “Current Vacancies” → “Recruitment for Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) — Panel Year 2026” link.
- Click on “Online Application” — you will be redirected to the IBPS-hosted registration portal.
- Click “New Registration” — fill basic details (Name, DOB, mobile, email) to generate your Registration ID and Password.
- Log back in with these credentials and complete the full application form — personal details, qualification details and exam centre preferences (4 choices in any state / UT / NCR).
- Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and a handwritten declaration as per the prescribed specifications.
- Pay the Application Fee / Intimation Charges online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
- Cross-check every entry, submit the form and download the application acknowledgement / fee receipt for your records.
Detailed step-by-step instructions are available in Appendix-I of the official notification PDF.
Important Dates — RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 28 April 2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 29 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 20 May 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Phase-I Exam — General Cadre | 13 June 2026 |
| Phase-I Exam — DEPR / DSIM | 14 June 2026 |
| Phase-II Exam — General Cadre | 25 July 2026 |
| Phase-II Exam — DEPR / DSIM | 26 July 2026 |
| Interview | To be notified |
The Phase-II call letter, Interview schedule and final result will be released on the RBI website in due course. Keep an eye on the Admit Cards section on GovtJobsAlert.in for download links and stage-wise updates.
Application Fees — RBI Grade B Officer 2026
| Category | Charges |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100 + 18% GST (Intimation Charges only) |
| GEN / OBC / EWS | ₹850 + 18% GST (Application Fee + Intimation Charges) |
| RBI Staff Candidates | Nil |
Payment is made online only through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI. Bank / transaction charges (if any) are borne by the candidate. Applications without the prescribed fee are summarily rejected and fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstance.
Essential Links — RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for RBI Grade B Officer 2026
- Visit RBI Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
RBI Grade B is a once-in-a-career chance to join India’s central bank with a six-figure starting package, all-India posting and a clear path to senior policy-making roles. With only 60 seats and lakhs of aspirants every year, preparation has to start from day one of the application window. Don’t wait till the last day — submit your form well before 20 May 2026 (06:00 PM) and begin Phase-I revision today. For more banking and finance government jobs, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.