The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced new vacancies through the RBI SO Notification 2025 for the Specialist Officer cadre. The recruitment includes posts such as Law Officer, Manager (Technical – Civil and Electrical) under Grade B, and Assistant Manager (Official Language – Rajbhasha and Protocol & Security) under the Grade A category. Interested candidates can find the complete details of the RBI SO Recruitment 2025 below.
RBI SO Notification 2025 Out
The RBI SO Notification 2025 PDF is now available on the official RBI website at https://opportunities.rbi.org.in. This detailed notification includes information such as category-wise vacancies, important dates, post-specific eligibility criteria, and more. The online application process for 28 Specialist Officer vacancies has begun, and the last date to apply is 31st July 2025. For complete details, download the official notification PDF from the link provided 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)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a total of 28 vacancies under the RBI SO Recruitment 2025. This includes three posts under Grade B — Law Officer, Manager (Technical – Civil), and Manager (Technical – Electrical) — and two posts under Grade A — Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) and Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security). For a detailed post-wise vacancy breakdown, refer to the table provided 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
RBI SO Eligibility 2025
The eligibility criteria for Specialist Officer posts vary depending on the role and include factors such as age limit, educational qualifications, and relevant work experience. To make it easier for candidates, we’ve provided a detailed post-wise eligibility breakdown 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:
|
| 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:
|
| 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) |
|
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 application form for the RBI Grade A & B 2025 exam is now open. Interested candidates must apply through the official website https://opportunities.rbi.org.in by 31st July 2025. To avoid any last-minute issues, make sure to submit your application and pay the required fee well before the deadline. Also, ensure that the mobile number and email ID you provide are active and accessible for future communication.
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:
- Online/Offline Exam (Both Objective and Descriptive)
- 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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