RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 60 Posts

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India's central bank and regulatory body responsible for the issue and supply of the Indian rupee and the regulation of the Indian banking system. Its official recruitment portal is opportunities.rbi.org.in.

RBI Officer Grade B 2026 – Overview

RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for 60 vacancies across General, DEPR, and DSIM streams. Applications are open from 29 April 2026 to 20 May 2026 at opportunities.rbi.org.in. The minimum qualification is a Bachelor's Degree with 60% marks or a Master's Degree, depending on the specific post. The application fee is ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, while SC/ST/PH candidates are required to pay ₹100.

In previous RBI Grade B recruitment cycles, vacancy counts typically hovered around 291 posts — the 2026 drive marks a sharp decrease with only 60 total posts, making the competition significantly higher this year.

Source: Official RBI Officer Grade B 2026 Short Notice, RBI. Download PDF

RBI Officer Grade B 2026 – Important Dates & Full Schedule

RBI Officer Grade B 2026 – Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

RBI Officer Grade B 2026 – Application Fee

RBI Officer Grade B 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit for RBI Officer Grade B 2026

Age relaxation extra as per RBI Officers Grade A & Grade B Recruitment Rules 2026 (e.g., +3 years for OBC, +5 years for SC/ST).

Educational Qualification

To be eligible for the RBI Officer Grade B post, candidates must meet the specific degree and percentage requirements outlined in the vacancy table above. For the General stream, a Bachelor's degree with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) or a Master's degree with 55% marks is mandatory. Specializations in Economics/Finance and Statistics/Math are required for DEPR and DSIM posts respectively.

RBI Officer Grade B 2026 – Pay Scale & Salary

RBI Officer Grade B 2026 – Selection Process

The recruitment process for RBI Officer Grade B involves three highly competitive stages:

1. Phase I (Preliminary Examination): Objective-type online test comprising General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning.
2. Phase II (Main Examination): Objective + Descriptive online test covering Economic and Social Issues, English (Writing Skills), and Finance and Management.
3. Phase III (Interview): Personal interview carrying 75 marks to assess the candidate's personality, communication, and banking aptitude.

How to Fill RBI Officer Grade B 2026 Online Form – Step by Step

Follow these instructions to apply online for the RBI Officer Grade B 2026 exam:

1. Visit Official Portal: Go to the official RBI opportunities website at opportunities.rbi.org.in.
2. Register Online: Click on "Click here for New Registration" and enter your basic details to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
3. Upload Documents: Upload your scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per the prescribed format.
4. Fill Application Details: Enter your educational qualifications, category details, and choose your preferred exam centers for Phase I and Phase II.
5. Preview & Verify: Carefully check all details in the preview screen before final submission. Changes cannot be made after submission.
6. Pay Application Fee: Pay the required fee (₹850 or ₹100) via online payment gateways.
7. Print Application: Download and print the final application form and e-receipt for your records.

RBI Officer Grade B 2026 Admit Card – How to Download

The RBI Officer Grade B 2026 Admit Card for Phase I will be released approximately 7 to 10 days before the exam scheduled on 13 June 2026. Candidates will be able to download their call letters from the official RBI portal using their Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.

RBI Officer Grade B 2026 – Exam Syllabus & Paper Pattern

The Phase I exam for the General post is a 200-mark objective test with a duration of 120 minutes. It heavily tests General Awareness (80 Qs), Reasoning (60 Qs), English (30 Qs), and Quantitative Aptitude (30 Qs). Phase II consists of three papers: Economic and Social Issues (50% Objective, 50% Descriptive), English (Descriptive), and Finance and Management (50% Objective, 50% Descriptive). Candidates must review the detailed official syllabus PDF for in-depth preparation.

RBI Officer Grade B 2026 – Official Links & Notification PDF

RBI Officer Grade B 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions