The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 Notification for Officer posts in multiple streams. This is one of the most prestigious government job opportunities in India, offering high salary, job security, and career growth.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official RBI website within the given timeline. Candidates preparing for banking or regulatory exams should not miss this opportunity.
📌 RBI Grade B 2026 – Overview
- Organization: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Post Name: Grade ‘B’ Officer (DR)
- Streams: General, DEPR, DSIM
- Total Vacancies: 60 Posts
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Location: Across India
- Selection Process: Phase 1, Phase 2, Interview
RBI conducts this recruitment annually to hire top talent for India’s central banking system.
📅 Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 28 April 2026
- Apply Online Start Date: 29 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 20 May 2026
Candidates are advised to apply early to avoid last-minute issues.
📊 RBI Grade B Vacancy 2026 Details
The vacancies are distributed across three streams:
- General: 40 Posts
- DEPR: 10 Posts
- DSIM: 10 Posts
- Total: 60 Posts
This year’s recruitment is comparatively smaller, making competition even tougher.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- General Stream:
- Graduation with 60% marks (50% for reserved categories) or Post-Graduation with 55% marks (Pass marks for SC/ST/PWBD)
Candidates from any stream can apply for the General post.
- DEPR (Department of Economic & Policy Research) :
Master’s Degree in:
Economics / Econometrics / Quantitative Economics / Mathematical Economics / Integrated Economics
Must have minimum 55% marks
- DSIM (Department of Statistics & Information Management) :
- Master’s Degree in:
- Statistics / Mathematics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics
- OR equivalent qualification with minimum 55% marks
- Master’s Degree in:
Candidates from any stream can apply for the General post.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Age Relaxation
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 years (additional relaxation as per category)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per government rules
- Candidates with M.Phil/Ph.D.:
- M.Phil: +2 years
- Ph.D.: +4 years
💰 Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 + GST
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100 + GST
- RBI Staff: No Fee
🧪 Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in three phases:
- Phase 1 (Preliminary Exam) – Objective Test
- Phase 2 (Main Exam) – Objective + Descriptive
- Interview
Final selection is based on Phase 2 + Interview marks.
📝 Exam Pattern
Phase 1 (Prelims)
- Subjects: Reasoning, English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 120 minutes
Phase 2 (Mains)
- Paper 1: Economic & Social Issues
- Paper 2: English (Writing Skills)
- Paper 3: Finance & Management
Phase 2 is the most important stage in the selection process.
💼 RBI Grade B Salary 2026
- Basic Pay: ₹78,450/-
- Gross Monthly Salary: Approx. ₹1.5 lakh
This makes RBI Grade B one of the highest-paying government jobs in India.
| IMPORTANT LINKS |
| APPLY LINK of RBI Grade B |
| Click here to download the official notification PDF of RBI Grade-B |
| Official Website of the RBI |
🧾 How to Apply Online
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official RBI website
- Go to “Opportunities@RBI” section
- Click on “Current Vacancies”
- Select Grade B Recruitment 2026
- Fill the application form
- Upload documents
- Pay the fee and submit
📌 Why You Should Apply for RBI Grade B?
- Prestigious central bank job
- High salary and allowances
- Excellent career growth
- Work-life balance
- National-level exposure
The RBI Grade B 2026 recruitment is a golden opportunity for aspirants aiming for a top-level government job in the banking sector. With limited vacancies and high competition, candidates should start preparation immediately.
Priya Singh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). With a strong academic foundation, she has successfully cleared some of India’s most competitive examinations, including the SSC CGL 2023, SBI PO, and RBI Grade B (2023). She has also qualified the UGC NET, further showcasing her subject expertise and research capabilities.
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