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RBI SO Recruitment 2025 (Grade A and B) Notification Out for 28 Vacancy

The Reserve Bank of India has released the latest vacancy under the RBI SO Recruitment 2025. This is a new vacancy under the Specialist Officer cadre, and posts to be filled are Law Officer, Manager in Technical – Civil and Technical- Electrical under Grade B and Assistant Manager in Official Language (Rajbhasha) and Protocol Security under Grade A job profile at RBI. Interested candidates can check complete details about the RBI recruitment below.

RBI SO Recruitment 2025 Notification Out

The detailed RBI SO Notification 2025 PDF is now available on RBI website at https://opportunities.rbi.org.in. The PDF includes category-wise vacancy, important dates, post-wise eligibility, and so on. The online application for 28 vacancies for Specialist Officer started on 11th July 2025, and the last date to apply is 31st July 2025. To know complete details, download the PDF shared here.

RBI SO Notification 2025 PDF Download

RBI SO Notification 2025: Important Dates

Important dates related to the RBI Grade A and B Recruitment 2025 is given in the table below.

Events Dates
Notification Released On 11th July 2025
Apply Online Started On 11th July 2025
Last Date to Apply 31st July 2025 ( 6 PM)
Last Date to Pay the Fee Online 31st July 2025 ( 6 PM)
Last Date For Printing Application
16th August 2025
Phase 1 Exam Date 2025 16th August 2025

RBI SO Vacancy 2025 (Grade A and B)

RBI has released 3 posts under Grade B (Law Officer, Manager in Technical-Civil, and Manager in Technical Electrical), and 2 posts under Grade A (Assistant Manager in Rajbhasha and Protocol & Security). Total vacancy is 28 and to know the post-wise vacancy distribution, candidates can check the table below.

RBI Grade Post Name Total Vacancy
Grade B Law Officer 05
Manager (Technical Civil) 06
Manager (Technical Electrical) 04
Grade A Assistant Manager (Official Language) 03
Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) 10
  Total 28

Category-wise Vacancy Details

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RBI SO Eligibility 2025

The eligibility criteria for a Specialist Officer include age limit, qualification, and experience and it all varies as per the post. So, for the convenience of the candidates we have shared the post-wise criteria below.

For the post of Legal Officer Grade ‘B’

Criteria Details
Age Limit
21 to 32 years as on July 1, 2025 (Age relaxation applicable as per government norms)
Qualification Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a college or university recognised by the UGC and the Bar Council of India, with at least 50% marks overall.

For SC/ST and PwBD candidates, the minimum required marks are 45%, only for vacancies reserved for them.

Experience You must be enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council.

You should have at least 2 years of work experience after enrollment, in any of the following:

  • Working as an Advocate
  • Working as a Law Officer in the legal department of a large bank, financial institution, company, or government office
  • Working as a full-time law teacher in a Law College or University
Desirability Special knowledge of Banking Law, Company Law, Labour Law and Constitutional Law and experience in drafting pleadings and documents

For Manager (Technical-Civil) Grade ‘B’

Criteria Details
Age Limit
21 to 35 years as on July 01, 2025
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST if vacancies are reserved for them) in total across all semesters/years.
Experience

Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience after graduation, in responsible roles related to:

  • Construction
  • Designing
  • Planning
  • Tenders
  • Large buildings/institutions/hospitals/banks, etc.
Desirability / Job Role
Responsible for planning, constructing, renovating, and managing office/residential buildings and other properties. Supervision, repair, and maintenance tasks are included.

For Manager (Technical -Electrical) Grade ‘B’

Criteria Details
Age Limit Must be between 21 and 35 years as of July 1, 2025.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST if vacancies are reserved) across all semesters/years.
Experience (Essential)
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience after graduation in a responsible role at public/private organisations like Banks, Hospitals, Educational Institutes, etc., involving electrical systems & project handling.
Experience (Desirable)
  • Hands-on experience with CCTV, Fire/Security Alarms, EPABX, UPS systems
  • Maintenance experience of lifts, pumps, AC plants, etc.
  • Knowledge of project management tools like MS Project / Primavera
  • Comfortable working on computers

For Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade ‘A’

Criteria Details
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 to 30 years as of July 1, 2025
For candidates with a Ph.D., the upper age limit is 32 years.
SC/ST: 5 years relaxation (if applicable); OBC: 3 years (if applicable). No cumulative benefit allowed.
Educational Qualification
Any one of the following is required (with at least Second Class):
• Master’s in Hindi/ Hindi Translation with English in graduation
• Master’s in English with Hindi in graduation + PG diploma in translation
• Master’s in Sanskrit/Economics/Commerce with Hindi & English in graduation + PG diploma in translation
• Master’s in both Hindi and English, one must be Second Class
Desirable Qualification
Knowledge of bilingual word processing (typing in both Hindi and English)
Experience
Not mandatory, but knowledge of translation work and official language implementation is preferred

For Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade ‘A’

Criteria Details
Age Limit
Must be between 25 to 40 years as of July 1, 2025.
No age relaxation for any category.
Educational Qualification
Not specifically mentioned, but must be an Officer from the Armed Forces with the required experience.
Experience (as of July 1, 2025)
Must have at least 10 years of Commissioned Service in the Army, Navy, or Air Force.
PwBD candidates need a minimum of 5 years of Commissioned Service.
Must hold a valid Ex-Serviceman ID Card.

RBI SO Recruitment 2025 Online Form

The online form for the RBI Grade A & B 2025 exam is now available from 11th July 2025 onwards. Candidates must apply online through https://opportunities.rbi.org.in before 31st July 2025. Those who want to appear for the exam should make sure to submit the form before the last date and pay the application fee. Also, make sure that the phone number and e-mail ID you provide are working.

RBI SO Grade A and B Apply Online 2025 Link – Active

RBI SO Application Fee

While filling out the application form, paying the online application fee is mandatory for all candidates otherwise their form will be considered incomplete. The application fee can be paid online only using Debit/Credit card, internet banking, etc. and this fee is non-refundable.

Sr. No. Category Charges Amount
1 SC / ST / PwBD Intimation Charges Only
Rs. 100 + 18% GST
2 GEN / OBC / EWS Application Fee (including Intimation)
Rs. 600 + 18% GST
3 RBI Staff Nil Nil

RBI SO Selection Process

The RBI SO Examination process includes 2 stages:

  1. Online/Offline Exam (Both Objective and Descriptive)
  2. Interview

RBI SO Salary for Grade A and B

The RBI SO Salary for Grade A and Grade B posts is slightly different from each other. In the table below, we have mentioned the salary structure for both posts.

Details Grade ‘A’ Officers
Grade ‘B’ Officers
Starting Basic Pay Rs. 62,500 per month
Rs. 78,450 per month
Pay Scale Rs. 62,500 – 3600 (4) – 76,900 – 4050 (7) – 1,05,250 – EB – 4050 (4) – 1,21,450 – 4650 (1) – 1,26,100 (17 years)
Rs. 78,450 – 4050 (9) – 1,14,900 – EB – 4050 (2) – 1,23,000 – 4650 (4) – 1,41,600 (16 years)
Gross Emoluments Approx. Rs. 1,22,692 (incl. DA ₹19,404 @19.97%)
Approx. Rs. 1,49,006 (incl. DA ₹23,545 @19.97%)
HRA 15% of pay (if not in the Bank’s accommodation)
Other Benefits DA, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Learning Allowance, Special Allowance, Grade Allowance
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FAQs

Is RBI SO Recruitment 2025 Notification Out?

Yes, the RBI has released a new vacancy in Grade A and B category under the RBI SO Recruitment 2025 and total vacancy is 28.

What are posts available under the RBI SO Recruitment 2025?

The posts available under RBI Specialist Officer recruitment are Law Officer, Manager in Technical - Civil and Technical- Electrical under Grade B and Assistant Manager in Official Language (Rajbhasha) and Protocol Security under Grade A.

What is the last date to apply for RBI SO recruitment?

The Last date to apply for RBI Specialist Officer post is 31st July 2025.

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