Great news for bank job aspirants! The Reserve Bank of India has released the official advertisement for the RBI Grade B 2026 exam on 28 April 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill the DR Grade ‘B’ (Manager) posts in the General, DEPR, and DSIM streams.
The online application process will be open from 29 April to 20 May 2026 on the official RBI website at opportunities.rbi.org.in. Check the detailed information about the RBI Grade B exam below.
RBI Grade B Short Notification 2026 Out
Candidates who hold a Graduation or Post-Graduation degree and fall within the age limit of 21 to 30 years are eligible to apply for the post. The notification PDF provides complete details regarding the application process, eligibility criteria, post-wise salary, job profile, and selection process.
At present, only a short notice has been released, and the detailed notification PDF will be published on the RBI website on 29 April 2026.
RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Organising Body |
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
|
| Post Name |
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General / DEPR / DSIM
|
| Notification Release Date |
28 April 2026 (Tuesday)
|
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Selection Process |
Phase I (Prelims) → Phase II (Mains) → Interview
|
| Age Limit |
21 to 30 years
|
| Educational Qualification |
Varies by stream (Graduation for General, Master’s for DEPR & DSIM)
|
| Salary |
Approx. Rs.1,50,374 per month
|
| Job Location |
RBI Offices across India (All India transferable)
|
| Official Website |
www.rbi.org.in/opportunities.rbi.org.in
|
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Detailed Notification on the website | 29 April 2026 |
| Online Application Window |
29 April – 20 May 2026 (till 6:00 PM)
|
| Phase I – Grade B (DR) General | 13 June 2026 |
| Phase I – DEPR/DSIM | 14 June 2026 |
| Phase II – Grade B (DR) General | 25 July 2026 |
| Phase II – DEPR/DSIM | 26 July 2026 |
| Interview Date | TBA |
Category-wise Vacancy Details
A total of 60 vacancies have been issued for Officers in Grade ‘B’ across three streams:
- General
- DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research)
- DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management).
| Sr. No. | Post | Vacancies |
| 1 | Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General | 40 |
| 2 | Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR | 10 |
| 3 | Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM | 10 |
| Total | 60 |
Last 4 Years Vacancy Trend
- 2026: 60
- 2025: 120
- 2024: 94
- 2023: 291
- 2022: 294
RBI Grade B Apply Online Link
The online application process for RBI Grade B 2026 will commence on 29th April 2026 on the official website at www.opportunities.rbi.org.in. Candidates can now register, upload documents, pay the application fee, and submit the online form. But remember the process should be complete before deadline, 20th May 2026.
How to Apply?
- Visit rbi.org.in from 29 April 2026.
- Complete the online registration and fee payment by 20 May 2026 (6:00 PM).
- Apply only through the RBI website (no offline mode).
RBI Grade B 2026: Who is Eligible to Apply?
Only candidates who fulfil the strict eligibility criteria related to age, educational qualification, nationality, and number of attempts will be allowed to apply.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on the date specified in the official notification.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST candidates will get 5 years relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates will get 3 years relaxation
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) will get 10 to 15 years relaxation depending on the category
- Additional relaxation is also provided to candidates holding M.Phil (up to 32 years) and Ph.D (up to 34 years)
Educational Qualification
Educational requirements vary across the three streams:
General Stream: Candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD). Postgraduates need 55% marks (pass marks for reserved categories). Professional qualifications such as CA, CS, or ICWA are also accepted.
DEPR Stream: A Master’s Degree in Economics or Finance (including Quantitative Economics, Financial Economics, Mathematical Economics, etc.) with at least 55% marks.
DSIM Stream: Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Econometrics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or Big Data Analytics with 55% marks. Four-year Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or PGDBA is also acceptable.
Number of Attempts
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates (subject to the upper age limit). However, General and EWS category candidates can appear for the RBI Grade B exam a maximum of 6 times.
Nationality
Applicants must be either:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, or
- A person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Selection Process (Overview)
The recruitment will be conducted in multiple stages:
- Phase I Online Examination
- Phase II Online/Written Examination
- Interview
The exam pattern and syllabus differ for General, DEPR, and DSIM streams and will be detailed in the full notification.
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