RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 – 60 Posts

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India's central bank and the primary regulatory authority overseeing the country's monetary and financial system. Established under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the RBI plays a central role in managing currency, credit, and the overall economic stability of the nation. As a full-service central bank, it handles monetary policy, banking supervision, foreign exchange management, and financial inclusion initiatives, among many other responsibilities. Working at the RBI is not just a job — it is a career that directly influences national economic policy and the financial well-being of millions of citizens. The organization provides a world-class work environment, strong HR support, continuous learning opportunities, and a competitive compensation structure that few institutions in India can match. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB) has officially announced direct recruitment for Officers in Grade 'B' (Direct Recruit – DR) on Probation for the Panel Year 2026. This recruitment covers three distinct cadres: General, DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research), and DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management). A total of 60 vacancies are available across all three cadres. Officers recruited in Grade 'B' will begin their career on a probationary period of two years, which may be extended up to four years at the Bank's discretion. Selected candidates will be posted anywhere in India and will handle a wide variety of responsibilities depending on their cadre and posting. 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 – 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 1 Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) - General Cadre 2 Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR Cadre 3 Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM Cadre 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 · Officer Grade 'B' – General Cadre: 40 Posts · Officer Grade 'B' – DEPR Cadre: 10 Posts · Officer Grade 'B' – DSIM Cadre: 10 Posts · Total Vacancies: 60 Posts 📅 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 Online Application Opens: April 29, 2026 Online Application Closes: May 20, 2026 🎓 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 Age Limit (as on April 01, 2026): · Minimum Age: 21 years · Maximum Age: 30 years · Date of Birth Range: April 02, 1996 to April 01, 2005 Age Relaxation: 1. SC / ST: 5 years 2. OBC: 3 years 3. Ex-Servicemen (5+ yrs service): 5 years 4. PwBD – Gen/EWS: 10 yrs | OBC: 13 yrs | SC/ST: 15 yrs 5. M.Phil: 2 years | Ph.D: 4 years 6. Bank/Insurance/AIFI/RBI experience: Up to 3 yrs (max age 33) 7. DEPR/DSIM (Masters + research/teaching): Up to 3 yrs Educational Qualifications: For General Cadre: Graduation in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD for reserved posts), OR Post-Graduation with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD). Graduation must be a minimum 3-year course after Class XII from a recognized university. For DEPR Cadre: MA / MSc in Economics or related fields such as Quantitative Economics, Econometrics, Financial Economics, Agricultural Economics, etc. (where Economics is the principal constituent of the syllabus — at least 50% of courses), OR MA / MSc in Finance or related Finance fields. Minimum 55% marks required (50% for SC/ST/PwBD for reserved posts). A Doctorate in Economics is desirable. For DSIM Cadre: (a) Master's degree with 55% marks in Statistics, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Econometrics, Informatics, or related areas, OR (b) Master's degree with 55% marks in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, or related fields, OR (c) Four-year Bachelor's degree with 60% marks in any of the above subjects. Minimum 50% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved posts. Doctorate in related subjects is desirable. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 1. SC / ST / PwBD: ₹100 + 18% GST 2. General / OBC / EWS: ₹850 + 18% GST 3. RBI Staff (eligible): No Fee 4. Edit Window (correction): ₹200 (incl. GST) 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 Officers in Grade 'B' at the Reserve Bank of India are not ordinary employees — they are policy contributors. Whether working in the General cadre handling monetary operations and regulatory oversight, in the DEPR cadre conducting economic research and contributing to monetary policy analysis, or in the DSIM cadre managing data systems and forecasting models, every officer plays a direct role in shaping India's economic landscape. The RBI Grade 'B' post is among the most prestigious in India's financial sector. It offers job security, intellectual growth, and national-level impact — a combination that is genuinely rare in any employment sector.

📄 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 1. Visit the official RBI website: www.rbi.org.in 2. Navigate to: Opportunities@RBI → Current Vacancies → Vacancies 3. Click on the link for "Officer Grade 'B' (DR) – General/DEPR/DSIM – PY 2026" 4. Register using your Name, Email ID, and Mobile Number to get a Provisional Registration Number. 5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm), signature (black ink), left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration in English on white paper with black ink. 6. Also capture and upload a live photo via webcam or mobile QR scan as required. 7. Fill in all personal, academic, and category details carefully. 8. Pay the applicable fee online and save the e-Receipt. 9. Submit the final application and take a printout for your records. 10. If any correction is needed after submission (only selected fields), use the Edit Window provided within 2 days of the application closing date by paying ₹200. For queries, contact: http://cgrs.ibps.in (mention "RBI Officers Grade 'B' DR – GENERAL/DEPR/DSIM – PY 2026" in the subject line).