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The Reserve Bank of India Service Board has come up with the RBI Grade B Notification 2026 for the Manager post in General/DEPR/DSIM posts. This recruitment is open to all Graduates within the age limit of 21 to 30 years, and registrations are currently active @opportunities.rbi.org.in.
Total vacancy is 60 and it is distributed across all 3 RBI Grade B posts, such as:
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General Cadre: 40
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR Cadre: 10
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM Cadre: 10
This is fresh vacancy, with no backlog and it is distributed as per the reservation criteria in SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and UR. Check out complete details of the recruitment below.
RBI Grade B Notification 2026 Official PDF
The official Grade B Notification 2026 was released on 29th April 2026 on the RBI website and the online application process is active from 29th April to 20th May 2026. Interested candidates can read the notification PDF and then apply online. However, the Board reserves the right to make changes in the dates.
RBI Officer Recruitment 2026 Exam- Highlights
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation |
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
|
| Post |
Officers in Grade ‘B’ DR – General / DEPR / DSIM
|
| Total vacancies |
60 (General: 40, DEPR: 10, DSIM: 10)
|
| Exam level | National |
| Job location |
RBI offices across India
|
| Application Mode | online |
| Apply online |
29 April – 20 May 2026 (6 PM)
|
| Selection process |
Phase I (Prelims) → Phase II (Mains) → Interview
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| Age limit |
21–30 years (as on 1 April 2026)
|
| Qualification (General) |
Graduation min. 60% or Post-graduation min. 55% (any discipline)
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| Qualification (DEPR) |
Master’s in Economics or Finance, min. 55%
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| Qualification (DSIM) |
Master’s in Statistics / Data Science / AI / ML or equivalent, min. 55%
|
| Number of attempts |
General: 6 · SC/ST/PwBD: No limit
|
| Probation period | 2 years |
| Exam frequency | Once a year |
| Official website |
www.rbi.org.in/www.opportunities.rbi.org.in
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Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | GEN/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | PwBD A | PwBD C | PwBD D |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General Cadre | 16 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 40 | – | 1 | 1 |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR Cadre | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM Cadre | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | – | 10 | 1 | – | – |
| Total | 24 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 60 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
RBI Grade B Exam Date 2026 Out
The exam date for RBI Grade B 2026 Phase 1 and Phase 2 has been released along with the official notification. Check out the exam dates for General/DEPR/DSIM posts in the table here.
| Event | Date |
| Notification released | 28 April 2026 |
| Applications open | 29 April 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 20 May 2026 (6 PM) |
| Admit card (Phase I) | June 2026 |
| Phase I exam (General) | 13 June 2026 |
| Phase I exam (DEPR/DSIM) | 14 June 2026 |
| Phase II exam (General) | 25 July 2026 |
| Phase II exam (DEPR/DSIM) | 26 July 2026 |
RBI revised the Gross Salary to Rs. 1,54,936
- The Board has revised the current gross monthly pay to new Grade B officers.
- The Gross salary has been changed from Rs. 1,50,000 to Rs.1,54, 936.
- The allowances, perks, and basic pay scale remains same which is Rs 78,450–4,050(9)–1,14,900–EB–4,050(2)–1,23,000–4,650(4)–1,41,600 (16 years)
Who is eligible for RBI Grade B Manager Post?
Age Limit (As on 1/4/2026)
| Criteria | Details |
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| Note |
Candidate should not be born not earlier than 2nd April 1996 and not later than 1st April 2005.
|
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 3 years relaxation
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 to 15 years of relaxation depending on the category.
Qualification Required
| Stream |
Required Qualification
|
| General |
Graduation with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD). Post-graduation with 55% marks (pass marks for reserved categories). CA/CS/ICWA also eligible.
|
| DEPR |
Master’s Degree in Economics/Finance (Quantitative/Financial/Mathematical Economics, etc.) with 55% marks
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| DSIM |
Master’s Degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Econometrics/Data Science/AI/ML/Big Data Analytics with 55% marks. 4-year Bachelor’s in relevant field or PGDBA also eligible
|
Number of Attempts
| Category |
Attempts Allowed
|
| General/EWS |
Maximum 6 attempts
|
| SC/ST/OBC/PwBD |
No limit (subject to upper age limit)
|
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.
RBI Grade B Selection Process
- Phase I Online Examination (Objective)
- Phase II Online/Written Examination (Objective+Descriptive)
- Interview
RBI Grade B Exam Pattern
| RBI Grade B Prelims Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| Subjects | Question | Marks | Duration |
| GA | 80 | 80 | 2 hours |
| Quants | 30 | 30 | |
| English language | 30 | 30 | |
| Reasoning | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | – |
| RBI Grade B Mains Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| Paper | Question | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | ESI (50% Objective + 50% Descriptive) | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper 2 | English Descriptive | 100 | 1 hour 30 mins |
| Paper 3 | Finance & Management (50% Objective + 50% Descriptive) | 100 | 2 Hours |
Important Notes:
- Phase 1 is objective (MCQ-based), while Phase 2 includes a mix of objective and descriptive papers.
- Phase 1 is qualifying in nature for shortlisting to Phase 2.
- Negative marking (0.25 marks) applies to objective questions in both phases.
- Descriptive answers in Phase 2 are typed on the keyboard in the exam hall.
- Strong current affairs, economics basics, and writing practice are important to clear both phases.
How to Apply for RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official website at rbi.org.in
- Go to Opportunities @ RBI → Current Vacancies → Vacancies.
- Click on RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 and select Apply Online.
- Complete New Registration to get Registration ID & Password.
- Log in and fill out the application form.
- Upload photo, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
- Preview details and pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Application Fee
- SC/ST/PWD: Rs. 100 plus GST
- Gen/OBC/EWS: Rs. 850 plus GST
- Staff of the RBI: Nil
Apply Here: RBI Grade B Application Form Link 2926 (Active)
Important Tips for Candidates
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Fill the application form slowly and accurately to avoid mistakes.
- Apply well before the last date to avoid server issues at the last moment.
- Start preparation early and follow the latest syllabus for Phase I and Phase II.
- Practice previous year papers and mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy.
- Keep checking the official website of the Reserve Bank of India for updates on admit card, exam date, and notices.
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