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Introduction
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s central banking institution, has announced its much-awaited recruitment drive for Officers in Grade ‘B’ across General, DEPR, and DSIM cadres. With the tagline “Build your Nation. Build your Career,” this opportunity is not just a job—it’s a chance to shape the financial future of the country.
Recruitment Schedule
| Activity | Date |
| Opening of Online Application | September 10, 2025 |
| Closing of Online Application | September 30, 2025 (till 6:00 PM) |
| Phase-I Exam (General) | October 18, 2025 |
| Phase-I Exam (DEPR/DSIM) | October 19, 2025 |
| Phase-II Exam (General) | December 6, 2025 |
| Phase-II Exam (DEPR/DSIM) | December 7, 2025 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Grade B (General) | 35 | 8 | 19 | 15 | 6 | 83 |
| Grade B (DEPR) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 17 |
| Grade B (DSIM) | 10 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on September 1, 2025)
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum:30 years
- Born between: September 2, 1995 and September 1, 2004
Upper Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
- PwBD: +10 to +15 years (depending on category)
- Ex-Servicemen, ECOs/SSCOs, retrenched personnel: +5 years
- M.Phil/Ph.D holders: +2 / +4 years respectively
- RBI/Banking/Insurance experience: Up to +3 years
Educational Qualification
Grade B (General):
- Graduation with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR
- Post-Graduation with 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD)
Grade B (DEPR):
- Master’s in Economics/Finance with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Desirable: Ph.D., teaching/research experience
Grade B (DSIM):
- Master’s in Statistics/Data Science/AI/ML with 55% marks OR
- Four-year Bachelor’s in same fields with 60% marks
- Desirable: Doctorate, publications, teaching/research experience
Recruitment Process
Aptitude Examination
| Phase | Paper | Type | Duration | Marks |
| Phase-I (General) | GA, English, QA, Reasoning | Objective | 120 mins | 200 |
| Phase-II (General) | Paper I: ESI | Objective + Descriptive | 120 mins | 100 |
| Paper II: English | Descriptive | 90 mins | 100 | |
| Paper III: Finance & Management | Objective + Descriptive | 120 mins | 100 | |
| Phase-I (DEPR) | Paper I: Economics | Objective | 120 mins | 100 |
| Paper II: English | Descriptive | 120 mins | 100 | |
| Phase-II (DEPR) | Paper I & II: Economics | Descriptive | 120 mins each | 200 |
| Phase-I (DSIM) | Paper I: Statistics | Objective | 120 mins | 100 |
| Phase-II (DSIM) | Paper II: Statistics | Descriptive | 180 mins | 100 |
| Paper III: English | Descriptive | 90 mins | 100 |
Interview
- Conducted for shortlisted candidates post Phase-II
- Marks: 75
- Option to appear in Hindi or English
- Includes a non-scoring Personality Assessment
Final Selection
- Based on aggregate marks of Phase-II and Interview
- Merit list prepared accordingly
Application Fees and Intimation Charges
| Category | Charges | Amount |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Intimation only | ₹100 + 18% GST |
| GEN/OBC/EWS | Application + Intimation | ₹850 + 18% GST |
| RBI Staff | Nil | Nil |
Notification and Application Link
Official Notification Reserve Bank of India
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