The Reserve Bank of India Grade ‘B’ Officers Recruitment 2026 is a prestigious opportunity for aspirants aiming for a career in India’s central banking system. The recruitment is for Grade B Officers in General, DEPR and DSIM streams. The last date to apply is 20th May 2026. Candidates will be selected through written examinations and an interview process. The post offers an attractive salary band of ₹78,450 – ₹1,41,600 per month and strong career growth opportunities within RBI.

Eligibility Criteria

RBI Grade B (General)

Candidates must have a graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or post-graduation with minimum 55% marks. Relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

RBI Grade B (DEPR)

Candidates must have MA/MSc in Economics or MA/MSc in Finance with minimum required marks.

RBI Grade B (DSIM)

Candidates must have a master’s degree or eligible four-year bachelor’s degree in subjects such as Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, Econometrics and related fields.

Age Limit

General: 21 to 30 years
OBC: 21 to 33 years
SC/ST: 21 to 35 years

Age relaxation is applicable for Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates as per rules.

Selection Process

The RBI Grade B selection process includes written examinations and an interview.

For General stream, the exam includes Phase I, Phase II and Interview.
For DEPR, candidates will face Economics-based objective and descriptive papers along with English writing and interview.
For DSIM, the exam focuses on Statistics, Data Science, AI/ML, Econometrics, Statistical Computing and English descriptive writing.

Career Growth

Selected candidates can grow through the following hierarchy:

Officer Grade ‘B’ → Assistant General Manager → Deputy General Manager → General Manager → Chief General Manager