The wait is finally over for banking aspirants across India. The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB) has officially released the RBI Grade B Notification 2026, announcing recruitment for 60 Officer vacancies across three prestigious streams — General, DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research), and DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management).
Details for RBI Grade B Notification 2026:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Post Name | Officer in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruit) |
| Streams | General, DEPR, DSIM |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | www.rbi.org.in |
| Application Start Date | April 29, 2026 |
| Application End Date | May 20, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Phase I Exam Date | June 13–14, 2026 |
| Phase II Exam Date | July 25–26, 2026 |
Vacancy Details:
| Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General | 40 |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR | 10 |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM | 10 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
| Stream | Qualification | Marks Required |
|---|---|---|
| General | Graduation (any discipline) or Post-Graduation | 60% (Gen) / 50% (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| DEPR | Master’s in Economics, Finance, Econometrics, or related; or MBA/PGDM (Finance) | 55% (Gen) / 50% (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| DSIM | Master’s in Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics or related; M.Stat (ISI); PGDBA (ISI+IIT+IIM) | 55% (Gen) / 50% (SC/ST/PwBD) |
Age Limit (as on April 1, 2026):
| Category | Age Limit | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General | 21 – 30 years | – |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 21 – 33 years | +3 years |
| SC / ST | 21 – 35 years | +5 years |
| PwBD | Up to 40 years | +10 years |
| M.Phil holders | Up to 32 years | +2 years |
| PhD holders | Up to 34 years | +4 years |
Application Fee:
| Category | Application Fee | Total Payable (Incl. 18% GST) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 | ₹1,003 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100 | ₹118 |
| RBI Staff | Nil | Nil |
- Payment must be made online only (net banking, debit/credit card, UPI).
- Fee once paid is strictly non-refundable.
Selection process:
Stage 1 → Phase I (Preliminary Written Exam)
Stage 2 → Phase II (Mains Written Exam)
Stage 3 → Interview (75 marks)
Final merit is based on performance in Phase II + Interview. Phase I scores are used only for shortlisting to Phase II.
Phase I (Preliminary Examination)
For General Stream (June 13, 2026):
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | |
| Reasoning | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Negative marking applies: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. No penalty for unattempted questions.
For DEPR Stream (June 14, 2026):
- Paper I: Economics (Objective) – 100 marks, 120 minutes
- Paper II: English (Descriptive) – 100 marks, 120 minutes
Phase II (Mains Examination)
For DEPR Stream (July 26, 2026):
- Paper I: Economics – Descriptive (100 marks, 120 minutes) — covers Microeconomics, Macroeconomics
- Paper II: Economics – Descriptive (100 marks, 120 minutes) — covers Quantitative Methods, Indian Economy
How to Apply:
Follow these steps to successfully submit your RBI Grade B 2026 application:
- Visit the official website: Go to opportunities.rbi.org.in
- Register: Click on “New Registration” and fill in your basic details (name, email ID, mobile number). Use an active email ID as all future communications will be sent there.
- Login: Use the registration credentials to log in.
- Fill the Application Form: Enter your personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience (if applicable). Double-check all entries.
- Upload Documents: Upload your recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and left thumb impression in the specified format and size.
- Pay the Application Fee: Complete the fee payment through the available online payment modes.
- Submit and Save: Submit the form and download/save the application confirmation page for future reference.
Important Dates:
| Detailed Notification PDF | April 29, 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | April 29, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 20, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Phase I – General Stream | June 13, 2026 |
| Phase I – DEPR / DSIM Streams | June 14, 2026 |
| Phase II – General Stream | July 25, 2026 |
| Phase II – DEPR / DSIM Streams | July 26, 2026 |
| Interview | To be announced after the Phase II results |
Important Links:
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs:
Q. How many vacancies are there in RBI Grade B 2026?
A. A total of 60 vacancies — 40 for General, 10 for DEPR, and 10 for DSIM.
Q. What is the last date to apply for RBI Grade B 2026?
A. May 20, 2026 (6:00 PM).
Q. What is the educational qualification for the DEPR stream?
A. A Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Econometrics, or a related field with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) is required.
Q. What is the salary of an RBI Grade B Officer?
A. The basic pay is ₹78,450 per month. Including all allowances, the approximate gross salary at joining is around ₹1,50,374 per month.
Q. What is the RBI Grade B Phase I exam date for DEPR?
A. The Phase I exam for DEPR and DSIM streams is scheduled for June 14, 2026.