RBI Grade B Recruitment 2025 notification is out for 120 posts across General, DEPR and DSIM cadres. Online applications are open September 10–30, 2025 (till 06:00 PM). Phase-I exams will be held on October 18–19, 2025, and Phase-II on December 06–07, 2025. Check eligibility, age, vacancies, syllabus overview, fee, selection process, exam cities, and how to apply below.
Employer: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Cadres: Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General, DEPR, DSIM
Panel Year: 2025
Pay Scale: ₹78,450 – ₹1,41,600; approx. initial gross (without HRA): ₹1,50,374/month
Official websites: rbi.org.in, opportunities.rbi.org.inTable of Contents
RBI Grade B Recruitment Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration & fee payment – start | September 10, 2025 |
| Online registration & fee payment – end | September 30, 2025 (06:00 PM) |
| Phase-I: Grade B (General) | October 18, 2025 |
| Phase-I: DEPR & DSIM | October 19, 2025 |
| Phase-II: Grade B (General) – Papers I, II, III | December 06, 2025 |
| Phase-II: DEPR & DSIM | December 07, 2025 |
Board may change dates as required.
RBI Grade B Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Cadre | Vacancies | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grade B (DR) – General | 83 | Category breakup includes backlog (figures in brackets). |
| Grade B (DR) – DEPR | 17 | Backlog included. Apply either DEPR or DSIM (not both). |
| Grade B (DR) – DSIM | 20 | Backlog included. |
| Total | 120 | PwBD vacancies as notified; horizontal reservation applies. |
EWS/OBC reservations per DoPT OMs; OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued on/after Apr 01, 2025 and before Sep 30, 2025. EWS certificate must be valid for FY 2025-26 and held by the application closing date.
RBI Grade B Recruitment Eligibility (as on September 01, 2025)
Nationality
Indian citizen, or eligible subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugee (pre-01.01.1962), or PIO migrated from specified countries with GoI eligibility certificate.
Age Limit
- 21–30 years (born between Sep 02, 1995 and Sep 01, 2004).
- Relaxations: SC/ST: +5 yrs, OBC (NCL): +3 yrs, PwBD: +10/13/15 yrs (Gen/OBC/SC-ST), MPhil/PhD (DEPR/DSIM): up to 32/34, others as per notice.
Educational Qualifications
Grade B (DR) – General
- Graduate (min 60%, 50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR Post-graduate (min 55%, pass for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Recognised 3-yr (UG) / 2-yr (PG) programs; Govt-recognised professional equivalents accepted.
Grade B (DR) – DEPR
- MA/MSc in Economics (incl. Quant/Mathematical/Applied/Econometrics/Financial/Business/Agricultural/Industrial/Development/International Economics) OR
- MA/MSc in Finance (incl. Quant/Mathematical/International/Business/Corporate/Project & Infra/Agri Business Finance, etc.).
- Min 55% (Gen/OBC/EWS), 50% (SC/ST/PwBD). PhD desirable.
Grade B (DR) – DSIM
- Master’s (55%) in Statistics/Maths/Econometrics/Quantitative Economics/Informatics OR
- Master’s (55%) in Data Science/AI/ML/Big Data OR
- 4-yr Bachelor’s (60%) in the above areas.
- PhD / research/teaching preferred.
Note on CGPA: If conversion norms exist, use them; otherwise, 6.75/10=60%, 6.25/10=55%, 5.75/10=50%.
Number of Attempts (General cadre)
- Gen/EWS: max six attempts in Phase-I (historical).
- No cap for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD (if posts reserved for them).
Application Fee & Intimation Charges
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹100 + 18% GST (intimation only) |
| GEN/OBC/EWS | ₹850 + 18% GST (incl. intimation) |
| RBI Staff | Nil |
Non-refundable. Bank/transaction charges extra.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern (Snapshot)
Two phases + Interview (online/written as applicable).
- General: Phase-I (objective), Phase-II (Papers I–III), Interview.
- DEPR/DSIM: Phase-I (two/one papers), Phase-II (two/remaining papers online/written), Interview.
- Candidates must appear in all papers/shifts relevant to their cadre.
- Detailed scheme/syllabus: refer Appendix-II/III (as per notice).
RBI Grade B Recruitment Exam Cities
- Phase-I (General): pan-India list incl. Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, etc.
- Phase-II (General) & All Phases (DEPR/DSIM): select centres such as Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Bengaluru/Mysuru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Ernakulam, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur/Lucknow, Kolkata, Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/Raigad, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Thiruvananthapuram, etc.
(Board may change centres.)
RBI Grade B Recruitment How to Apply (Online)
- Visit rbi.org.in → Opportunities@RBI (Recruitment for Grade B 2025).
- Register with a valid email & mobile; note your Registration ID.
- Complete the form: personal, academic, category, cadre choice (General / DEPR / DSIM).
- Upload photo, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specs.
- Indicate scribe/compensatory time (PwBD), exam medium & centres.
- Pay fee online and submit.
- After closure, an Edit Window (2 days) will open for limited fields (Exam Centre, Medium, Parents’ Names, Class 10/12 %).
- Download Admit Card from the website before exam.
Documents to keep ready: Photo ID (PAN/Passport/DL/Voter/Bank passbook/College ID/Aadhaar), caste/ EWS/ OBC-NCL (valid as per dates), PwBD certificate, academic mark sheets/certificates.
RBI Grade B Recruitment Salary, Perks & Career
- Pay Scale: ₹78,450-4050(9)-114,900-EB-4050(2)-123,000-4650(4)-1,41,600
- Gross (approx., w/o HRA): ₹1,50,374/month; HRA @15% if house not provided.
- Perks: Accommodation (subject to availability)/lease facility, LFC, medical/dispensary, book/news allowance, learning allowance, concessional loans (housing/vehicle/PC/education), festival advance, NPS + Gratuity, etc.
- Probation: 2 years (extendable up to 4). Posting: anywhere in India.
- Cadre: General OR DEPR/DSIM (as selected).
Quick Eligibility Check (At a Glance)
- Age: 21–30 (common); relaxations as per rules.
- Education (General): Graduate 60% (50% SC/ST/PwBD) or PG 55% (pass SC/ST/PwBD).
- Education (DEPR): MA/MSc (Economics/Finance streams) — 55% (50% SC/ST/PwBD).
- Education (DSIM): Master’s 55% (Stats/Maths/DS/AI/ML/Big Data etc.) or 4-yr Bachelor’s 60% in listed fields.
- Attempts (Gen/EWS): up to six for Phase-I (General cadre).
Important Notes for Category Certificates
- EWS: Income & Asset Certificate valid for FY 2024-25 (usable in 2025-26), held on/before Sep 30, 2025.
- OBC (NCL): Based on income FY 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, issued on/after Apr 01, 2025 and before Sep 30, 2025.
- PwBD: Permanent disability certificate as per RPwD Act, 2016.
Important Links
- Roles at RBI: opportunities.rbi.org.in/scripts/roles.aspx
- Apply Online / Admit Card / Corrigendum: via rbi.org.in → Opportunities@RBI
- Helpdesk (applications/fees/admit card): http://cgrs.ibps.in (select subject “RBI Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – GENERAL/DEPR/DSIM – PY 2025”)
- Notification:✅ Check it Here
Note:-Please read the official notification carefully before applying
