RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 60 Posts (General / DEPR / DSIM)
The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB) has officially released the RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. RBISB/DA/01/2026-27) for 60 vacancies across three cadres — General, DEPR, and DSIM. The last date to apply online is 20 May 2026 and Phase-I exam is scheduled for 13 June 2026. If you are a graduate or postgraduate dreaming of a prestigious central bank career, this is your chance. Read on for eligibility, preparation tips, syllabus, and step-by-step application guidance — only at agrijob.in.
RBI Grade B 2026 – Quick Overview
| Organisation | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Advertisement No. | RBISB/DA/01/2026-27 |
| Post Name | Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General / DEPR / DSIM |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹78,450/- per month |
| Gross Emoluments | ~₹1,54,936/- per month (without HRA) |
| Age Limit | 21–30 years (as on 01 April 2026) |
| Apply Start Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 May 2026 (till 06:00 PM) |
| Phase-I Exam (General) | 13 June 2026 |
| Phase-II Exam (General) | 25 July 2026 |
| Phase-I Exam (DEPR/DSIM) | 14 June 2026 |
| Phase-II Exam (DEPR/DSIM) | 26 July 2026 |
| Official Website | www.rbi.org.in |
Application Fee
| Category | Amount (+ 18% GST) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100 + GST |
| GEN / OBC / EWS | ₹850 + GST |
| RBI Staff Candidates | Nil |
Age Limit & Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | No relaxation | 30 years |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years | 33 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years | 35 years |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS) | +10 years | 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years | 35 years |
| M.Phil. holders | +2 years | 32 years |
| Ph.D. holders | +4 years | 34 years |
Vacancy Details – Post-wise & Category-wise
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade B – General | 16 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 40 |
| Grade B – DEPR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| Grade B – DSIM | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Total | 24 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 60 |
Eligibility & Minimum Educational Qualifications
General Cadre
- Graduation (any discipline) with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD), OR
- Post-Graduation (any discipline) with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD)
- CGPA equivalence: 6.75/10 = 60%, 6.25/10 = 55%, 5.75/10 = 50%
DEPR Cadre (Economics)
- MA/MSc in Economics or related fields — minimum 55% marks
- OR MA/MSc in Finance or related fields — minimum 55% marks
- Economics/Finance must be the principal constituent (≥50% of courses)
- Desirable: Doctorate in Economics, research/teaching experience
DSIM Cadre (Statistics / Data Science)
- Master’s Degree (55%) in Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, Econometrics, Informatics, OR
- Master’s Degree (55%) in Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, OR
- Four-year Bachelor’s Degree (60%) in any of the above from a recognised university
Selection Process
- Phase-I — Online Objective Examination (General: 13 Jun; DEPR/DSIM: 14 Jun 2026)
- Phase-II — Online/Written Examination (General: 25 Jul; DEPR/DSIM: 26 Jul 2026)
- Interview — 75 marks (Personality Assessment conducted before interview, not scored)
- Final Merit — Phase-II marks + Interview marks (+ grace marks as applicable)
Preparation Tips & Strategy for RBI Grade B 2026
Phase-I Strategy (General Cadre)
- General Awareness: Read RBI Annual Report, Economic Survey, Union Budget summary. Follow RBI Bulletin and financial newspapers daily. Focus on monetary policy, repo rate, and banking sector updates.
- English Language: Practice reading comprehension and error spotting. Read The Hindu or Business Standard editorials daily for vocabulary and analytical ability.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Focus on Data Interpretation, simplification, percentage, ratio, and time-work. Solve at least 20 DI sets per week.
- Reasoning: Puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, and coding-decoding are high-scoring. Practice 2 full sets daily under timed conditions.
- Target: Score 140+ out of 200 in Phase-I to secure shortlisting.
Phase-II Strategy (General Cadre)
- ESI (Paper-I): Study Indian Economy (Uma Kapila, Misra & Puri), poverty, employment, monetary policy, financial inclusion, and social structure. Read the Economic Survey thoroughly.
- English Writing (Paper-II): Practice timed essays (600–800 words) on current topics. Focus on clarity, structure, and factual accuracy. Type quickly — 90 minutes passes fast.
- Finance & Management (Paper-III): Learn RBI functions, financial market structure, basics of derivatives, financial risk management, and management theories. Use Stephen Robbins’ Management book.
- Complete at least 5 full Phase-II mock tests under timed conditions before the exam.
DEPR Cadre Strategy
- Master Microeconomics and Macroeconomics — consumer theory, IS-LM model, inflation, and balance of payments.
- Study OLS regression, matrix algebra, and time series fundamentals for the Quantitative Economics module.
- Cover RBI monetary policy, fiscal policy, and banking sector developments for the Indian Economy module.
- Revise Distribution Theories (Ricardo, Kaldor) and Welfare Economics (Pareto, Arrow, Coase, Sen).
DSIM Cadre Strategy
- Build a strong foundation in Probability Theory, Sampling Theory, and Statistical Inference.
- Time Series (ARIMA, GARCH, stationarity tests) and Econometrics (OLS, Panel Data, IV regression) are core areas.
- Data Science topics — Machine Learning (Random Forest, SVM, Neural Networks, NLP) and Database Management (SQL, NoSQL, ETL) are now heavily tested.
- Understand optimization concepts: Simplex method, Gradient Descent, Bayesian estimation.
Best Books for RBI Grade B 2026
| Subject | Recommended Source |
|---|---|
| Indian Economy | Uma Kapila (series); Misra & Puri |
| Economic Growth | Debraj Ray — Growth and Development |
| Financial Management | Prasanna Chandra |
| Management / OB | Stephen P. Robbins & Mary Coulter |
| Business Ethics | Velasquez; Fernando A.C. (Indian Perspective) |
| Current Affairs | RBI Annual Report; Economic Survey; RBI Bulletin; EPW |
How to Apply Online
- Go to www.rbi.org.in → Opportunities@RBI → Current Vacancies
- Click the recruitment advertisement → click “Online Application Form“
- Register with name, email, and mobile number — save your Provisional Registration Number
- Upload photograph (4.5×3.5 cm, 20–50 KB), signature (black ink, 10–20 KB), left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration
- Fill all personal, educational, and category details carefully
- Pay the application fee online (UPI/Net Banking/Card) and save the e-Receipt
- Click “Final Submit” and take a printout for future reference
- Apply before 20 May 2026, 06:00 PM
⚠️ Important: An Edit Window of 2 days is available after closing date. Only Exam Centre, Medium of Exam, Father’s/Mother’s Name, and 10th/12th Percentage can be changed. Edit fee: ₹200 (inclusive of GST). Name, Category, Post, and Nationality fields cannot be changed.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Selection Scheme – General (Appendix-II) | Click Here |
| Selection Scheme – DEPR/DSIM (Appendix-III) | Click Here |
| Help / Query Portal | cgrs.ibps.in |
| RBI Official Website | www.rbi.org.in |
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FAQ – RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026
Q1: What is the total number of vacancies in RBI Grade B 2026?
There are 60 total vacancies — 40 in General cadre, 10 in DEPR, and 10 in DSIM.
Q2: What is the salary of an RBI Grade B Officer?
The starting basic pay is ₹78,450/month. With all allowances, gross emoluments are approximately ₹1,54,936/month (without HRA).
Q3: Can a fresh graduate apply for RBI Grade B 2026?
Yes. RBI encourages candidates with no prior experience to apply for the General cadre. You need graduation with at least 60% marks (or PG with 55%).
Q4: How many attempts are allowed for General/EWS candidates?
General and EWS candidates who have already appeared 6 times in Phase-I for this post are not eligible to apply again. No such restriction applies to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates when posts are reserved for them.
Q5: Can I apply for both DEPR and DSIM cadres?
No. You can apply for General cadre and either DEPR or DSIM — but not both DEPR and DSIM simultaneously. Separate applications and fees are required for each post.
Q6: What is the Phase-II exam pattern for the General cadre?
Phase-II has 3 papers totalling 300 marks: Paper-I (Economic & Social Issues, 100 marks), Paper-II (English Writing Skills, 100 marks), and Paper-III (General Finance & Management, 100 marks). Papers I and III are 50% objective + 50% descriptive.
Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only. agrijob.in is not affiliated with the Reserve Bank of India. Always refer to the official RBI notification at www.rbi.org.in for the most accurate and updated information. Vacancy numbers, dates, and eligibility criteria are subject to change as per RBI/Board directives.
