RBI Grade B Notification 2026 Out for 60 Posts, application starts from 29 April

The Reserve Bank of India released the RBI Grade B notification in 2026 for (DR) - General/DEPR/DSIM posts on 29th April 2026. And it announced 60 vacancies for the post (General/DEPR/DSIM).  It’s one of the most highly anticipated banking exams, attracting numerous aspirants because the role offers a lucrative salary and the opportunity to work at India’s central bank. The selection process is conducted nationwide through multiple stages.

RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 - Latest Updates & Key Highlights

RBI Grade B recruitment was released on 29th April 2026 by the Reserve Bank of India. The notification is available as a PDF on the official RBI website. The table below includes key highlights for candidates. The mentioned dates and vacancy details are as per the official notification released.

In this article, you can find detailed information about important dates, vacancies, exam pattern, eligibility, syllabus, and timelines. 

RBI Grade B Exam Summary
Organisation	Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Exam Name	RBI Grade B
Posts	RBI Grade B (DR) - General/DEPR/DSIM
Recruitment Basis	Direct Recruitment
Vacancies	60
Qualification	Graduation with 60% Post Graduation with 55%
Age limit	21 to 30 years old
Application Dates	29th April to 20th May 2026
Recruitment Process	Phase 1, Phase 2 & Interview
Mode of Application	Online
Gross Salary	Rs. 1,54,936/-
Job Location	Across India
Official website	https://www.rbi.org.in/

 

RBI Grade B Official Notification 2026  PDF Download

RBI Grade B Notification 2026 Out - Complete Details

The official RBI Grade B 2026 notification covers all the important information about the recruitment process like the online application window, eligibility criteria and salary of each job role, selection process and number of vacancies. Here is a quick summary of the official notification:

RBI Grade B Important Dates
RBI Grade B 2026 Notification Date	29th April 2026
Online Application 2026 Start Date	29th April 2026
Online Application 2026 Last Date	20th May 2026
Last Date to Pay Application Fee	20th May 2026
Application Correction Window	5th June 2026 (11:59 pm)
RBI Grade B 2026 Phase-1 Exam Dates	13th & 14th June 2026
RBI Grade B 2026 Phase-2 Exam Dates	25th & 26th July 2026

 

RBI Grade B Exam Dates Out

As per the RBI Grade B Notification the phase 1 and 2 exam dates have been released for all the posts. The exam dates are mentioned below in a table:-

Post Name	Exam Dates
Phase-1 Grade 'B'- General	13th June 2026
Phase-1 Grade 'B'-  DEPR (Paper-I and II) / DSIM (Paper-I)	14th June 2026
Phase-2 Grade 'B' - General	25th July 2026
Phase-2 Grade 'B'  DEPR (Paper-I and II) /DSIM (Paper-II and III)	26th July 2026

 

RBI Grade B Mock Test 2026

RBI Grade B 2026 Vacancy - Detailed Breakdown

RBI Grade B vacancy has been released with the official RBI Grade B Notification 2026 PDF. For this year, 60 vacancies have been announced for several posts, such as

1. Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)–(General)

2. Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)–DEPR

3. Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)–DSIM

Posts	Vacancies
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - General	40
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DEPR	10
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DSIM	10
Total	60

 

RBI Grade B Vacancy Trends: Year-Wise Comparison

The table below shows the RBI Grade B vacancy trend from 2021 to 2026.

Year	Vacancies
2026	60
2025	120
2024	94
2023	291
2022	294
2021	322

 

RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates are advised to thoroughly check the RBI Grade B eligibility criteria before applying for the RBI Grade B 2026 Recruitment. These criteria include factors such as age limit and educational qualifications. If any candidate fails to meet any of these conditions, especially the educational qualifications, they will not be allowed to continue with the recruitment process.

RBI Grade B Educational Qualifications (as on 01/04/26)

Candidates for RBI Grade B 2026 must have the required qualifications. Graduates are eligible for the General post, while DEPR and DSIM need post-graduation in economics, finance, maths, or statistics. Below is the detailed qualification information for each post.

Post	Minimum Educational Qualification
RBI Grade B (General)	• Graduation in any subject with 60% marks (SC/ST/PwBD: 50%) OR • Post-Graduation in any subject with 55% marks (SC/ST/PwBD: Pass marks) • Course must be full-time and from a recognized university • CA candidates can also apply
RBI Grade B – DEPR	• Master’s Degree in Economics / Econometrics / Mathematical Economics / Finance with 55% marks OR • PGDM/MBA in Finance with 55% marks OR • Any Master’s degree with Economics as a special subject (like Business Economics, Development Economics, etc.) with 55% marks
RBI Grade B – DSIM	• Master’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Econometrics / Data-related subjects with 55% marks OR • Master’s in Mathematics + 1-year diploma in Statistics OR • M.Stat from ISI with 55% marks OR • PGDBA (ISI + IIT Kharagpur + IIM Calcutta joint course) with 55% marks

 

RBI Grade B Age Limit 2026

The RBI Grade B age limit for the 2026 examination is 21 to 30 years. To be eligible, an applicant must be at least 21 years old and not more than 30 years old. RBI also offers relaxed upper age criteria. Relaxed age limits are available for higher qualifications - candidates with an M.Phil. and PhD degree can apply up to 32 and 34 years of age

Criteria	Age Limit
Minimum Age	21 years (as on April 1, 2026)
Maximum Age	30 years (as on April 1, 2026)
Date of Birth Range	Born not earlier than April 2, 1996 and not later than April 1, 2005

 

 RBI Grade B Age relaxation 2026

The following table shows the RBI Grade B age relaxation table to understand the category-wise relaxations available

RBI Grade B 2026 Age Limit Relaxation
Category	Age relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
Physically Handicapped	10 years
PH + OBC	13 years
PH + SC/ST	15 years

 

RBI Grade B 2026 - Application Process Made Simple

For the online application, candidates have to apply through the official website www.rbi.org.in. Candidates are advised to keep scanned copies of educational certificates, experience proof, and a passport-sized photo handy. These steps have to be followed to apply for RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026:

1. Go to the official RBI website or just click at this link to reach the website www.rbi.org.in.
2. Scroll down and find “Opportunities@RBI”
3. Find “Current Vacancies” → “Vacancies”
4. Navigate and find "Direct Recruitment for the post of Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) – Panel Year 2026" or similar wording
5. Find the “Online Application” button and click on it to start your registration
6. Upload the required documents and pay the application fee
7. Download a copy of your filled form for future reference

RBI Grade B Application Fee Structure

The RBI Grade B application fee 2026 depends on the category and must be paid online through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, IMPS, or Mobile Wallets. Applications without fee payment will be rejected, so don't forget to save the electronic receipt after payment. While eligible RBI staff may get a fee exemption after verification. The application fee structure is given below:

Category	Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS	Rs. 850/- + 18% GST
SC/ST/PWD	Rs. 100/- + 18% GST
Staff@RBI	Nil

 

RBI Grade B 2026 Selection Process

To choose the right candidates, the RBI Grade B recruitment process follows three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview round. Check the details of each stage below:- 

 

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates applying for RBI Grade B 2026 need to know about the exam pattern and selection process. The recruitment process is completed in three stages: Prelims, Mains and the Interview.

RBI Grade B Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The RBI Grade B Officer Prelims exam 2026 will be conducted online and will have multiple sections, a total of 200 marks and a duration of 2 hours with separate time limits for each section.

RBI Grade B Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
Subject Names	General Awareness
	Quantitative Aptitude
	English Language
	Reasoning
No. of Questions	200
Total Marks	200
Time Duration	2 Hours

 

RBI Grade B Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The RBI Grade B Officer Mains Exam 2026 includes three papers, where one is objective and the other two are descriptive.

S No	Sections / Subjects	Paper Type	Maximum Marks	Duration (minutes)
1.	Paper I: Economics and Social Issues	50% Objective Type, 50% Descriptive (to be typed with the help of the keyboard)	50 + 50 Total-100	120 minutes
2.	Paper II: English (Writing Skills)	Descriptive (3 questions)	100	90 minutes
3.	Paper III: Finance and Management	50% Objective Type and 50% Descriptive	50 + 50 Total-100	120 minutes

 

RBI Grade B Interview Process 2026

The RBI Grade B Interview 2026 is the last round and consists of 75 marks. Shortlisted candidates may attend the interview either in Hindi or English and the final selection list is prepared based on mains and Interview marks.

RBI Grade B 2026 Syllabus

The RBI Grade B Syllabus 2026 for the Prelims exam covers four important subjects. These sections are commonly part of banking exams and help to measure the basic aptitude and knowledge of candidates.

1. Reasoning

2. Quantitative Aptitude

3. General Awareness and

4. English Language

RBI Grade B Exam Syllabus 2026
English	Quantitative Aptitude	Reasoning	General Awareness
Grammar	Mensuration	Puzzles	Banking & Financial Awareness
Vocabulary	Time and Work	Seating Arrangement	Monetary Policies
Error Spotting	Average, Ratio, Percentages	Directions and Distance	Economic Terms
Comprehension	Speed, Distance and Time	Data Sufficiency	Current Affairs
Passage Making	Mixture and Allegations	Blood Relations	Financial & Economics News
Jumble Words	Permutation and Combination	Syllogism	Static GK
Fill in the Blanks	Data Interpretation	Coding-Decoding	Government Schemes, Agreements & Deals
Sentence Framing	Probability	Inequality	Banking terms, rates, processes

 

RBI Grade B Salary & Benefits Package 2026

The RBI Grade B posts are considered one of the most regarded banking jobs. Along with the attractive salary, there are many perks & benefits that RBI Grade B employees are entitled to. The RBI Grade B Officer pay scale is Rs. 78450-4050(9)-114900-EB 4050(2)-123000-4650(4)-141600 (16 years). The following table shows the Pay Scale of all the posts:

 

Additional Benefits

Other than the basic pay, RBI Grade B officers are entitled to the following benefits for RBI Grade B Non-CSG Officers:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Grade Allowance 
• Special Allowances 
• Medical Allowance
• Education Allowance
• Loan Facilities
• Furnishing Allowance
• Leave Fare Concession
• Tour Allowance
• New Pension Scheme (NPS)
• Bank Accommodation. 
• Other Facilities: Canteen facilities, sports and gym facilities, holiday homes, and an annual party are also available. 

 

RBI Grade B 2026 Cutoff

The RBI Grade B Cut Off is the minimum qualifying mark required to be scored by a candidate to move to the next round. Candidates preparing for the RBI Grade B 2026 Exams should go through the previous year cut-off data for a better understanding of the cut-off trends.

RBI Grade B Previous Year Cutoff

To understand the minimum qualifying scores for each phase, candidates should review the official RBI Grade B previous year cutoff. This helps you plan and prepare with clear goals.

RBI Grade B Cut Off 2025 for Prelims

RBI Grade B Cut Off for Phase 1 [GRADE ‘B’ (DR)-General Officer]
Section	GENERAL	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
GENERAL AWARENESS  (Maximum Marks = 80)	24	16	20	16	16
REASONING  (Maximum Marks = 60)	18	12	15	12	12
ENGLISH LANGUAGE  (Maximum Marks = 30)	9	6	7.50	6	6
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE  (Maximum Marks = 30)	9	6	7.50	6	6
TOTAL SCORE/ Aggregate  (Maximum Marks = 200)	77.50	64.75	69	65	64.75

 

RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off 2024 (Overall)

Category Name	Cut-Off Marks
UR (General)	67.25
EWS	67.25
OBC	65.00
ST	54.00
SC	58.00
PWBD	53.25

 

RBI Grade B Prelims Cut Off 2024 (Sectional)

Name of Test	General	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	PwBD
General Awareness	20	20	16	14.25	14.25	14.25
English Language	7.50	7.50	6	5.25	5.25	5.25
Quantitative Aptitude	7.50	7.50	6	5.25	5.25	5.25
Reasoning	15	15	12	10.75	10.75	10.75
Total Score/Aggregate	67.25	67.25	65	58	54	53.25

 

RBI Grade B 2026 - Preparation Strategy & Tips

1. Knowing the syllabus & exam pattern: To prepare for RBI Grade B, it is crucial for aspirants to be well-versed in the syllabus and exam pattern. Refer to the previous sections of this blog to understand the syllabus and the exam structure.

2. Having a study plan: Creating a structured study plan and following it diligently is essential to covering the vast RBI Grade B syllabus within a few months of preparation. This allows you to start practicing with mock tests.

3. Practicing previous years’ question papers: To understand the exam pattern and latest trends, going through previous years' question papers is highly beneficial.

4. Mock tests: RBI Grade B is one of the most competitive banking exams, and practicing with mock tests is the best way to enhance your preparation. Once you complete the entire syllabus, it is advised to start attempting mock tests regularly to increase your speed, reduce your reaction time, and maintain accuracy throughout the exam.

5. Improve time management skills: Once you start practicing with mock tests, you become familiar with the exam conditions, which helps you manage your time better.