RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2025: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2025 notification, inviting applications from eligible candidates across India for prestigious officer posts in the central banking sector. This is one of the most awaited opportunities for banking and finance enthusiasts who aspire to serve in India’s central bank. As per the notification, RBI has announced a total of 120 vacancies for the post of RBI Grade B Officer.
RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2025 online application process has already started, and interested candidates must apply before the last date 30th September 2025. To be eligible, candidates should possess at least a Graduate Degree from a recognized university, with specific discipline-wise eligibility details to be provided in the official notification. RBI Grade B Officer are highly respected professionals who play a vital role in framing monetary policies, maintaining financial stability, and regulating the banking system nationwide.
Apart from job security and career growth, this post also offers one of the highest salary packages in the Indian banking sector, with a monthly salary of approximately ₹1,50,374/- including allowances and perks. The selection process generally consists of three stages – Phase I (Preliminary exam), Phase II (Mains exam), and a Personal Interview.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed guidelines before applying and prepare thoroughly considering the highly competitive nature of the exam. This recruitment offers not just a career opportunity but also a chance to contribute directly to India’s financial and economic development through the RBI.
RBI Grade B Officer 2025 Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 10 September 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 10 September 2025
- Online Application Last Date: 30 September 2025
- Application Form Edit Window: 01 & 02 October 2025
- Phase I (Preliminary) Exam Date: 18 & 19 October 2025
- Phase II (Mains) Exam Date: 06 & 07 December 2025
- Interview Dates: To Be Announced (TBA)
- Admit Card Release: October 2025 (exact dates TBA)
Application Fees
- General/OBC Candidates: ₹850 + 18% GST
- SC/ST/PwD Candidates: ₹100 + 18% GST
- RBI Staff Candidates: No fee (exempted)
- Note: Fee once paid will not be refunded. Application without fees will be rejected. Payment to be made online through official modes only.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years (as of 1st September 2025)
- Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years (max 33 years)
- SC/ST: 5 years (max 35 years)
- Ex-servicemen, PwD, and other categories have relaxations up to 40-45 years depending on category
- M.Phil candidates: max 32 years
- Ph.D. candidates: max 34 years
- Specific relaxations apply for experienced candidates from Scheduled Commercial Banks and other institutions, adding up to a maximum of 3 years.
RBI Grade B Officer Educational Qualification
- General Stream: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) or a post-graduate degree with at least 55% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD). Professional qualifications such as CA final or equivalent government-recognized technical degrees are also acceptable.
- Department of Economic and Policy Research (DEPR): A master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Econometrics, or related fields with at least 55% marks is required. Candidates with PGDM, MBA (Finance), or relevant research/teaching experience may be eligible for age relaxation.
- Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM): Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematical Economics, or allied fields with a minimum of 55% marks. Qualifications such as M.Stat. from the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), PGDBA (offered jointly by ISI Kolkata, IIT Kharagpur, IIM Calcutta), or related postgraduate diplomas are also accepted.
RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Officers in Grade B (General) | 83 |
| Officers in Grade B (DEPR) | 17 |
| Officers in Grade B (DSIM) | 20 |
| Total Vacancies | 120 |
This recruitment offers diverse roles across general banking operations, economic policy research, and statistics-driven management within the Reserve Bank of India, attracting candidates with varied academic backgrounds in finance, economics, statistics, and general disciplines .
How to Apply RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official RBI website at rbi.org.in and scroll to the bottom to click on “Recruitment Related Announcements” or go directly to opportunities.rbi.org.in
- Click on Current Vacancies → Vacancies section and find the link for “Recruitment of Officers in Grade B – DR (General), DEPR/DSIM-2025”.
- Click on the Online Application link to register as a new user.
- Fill in the registration form with all required details and save it to generate a registration number and password.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specifications.
- Complete the application by providing personal details, educational qualifications, category, and exam preferences.
- Pay the application fee online through available payment modes.
- Preview the application form, make corrections if any, and then submit the final application.
- Download and save the confirmation page/receipt for future reference.
Exam Pattern
| Phase | Papers/Sections | Question Type | Marks | Duration | Key Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English | Objective MCQs | 200 | 120 min | 4 sections, sectional cut-offs, negative marking (1/4th) |
| Phase 2 | Paper 1: Economic & Social Issues | 50% Objective + 50% Descriptive | 100 | 120 min | 30 objective + 6 descriptive (attempt 4) |
| Paper 2: English | Descriptive Essay, Precis, Reading Comprehension | 100 | 90 min | Descriptive questions only | |
| Paper 3: Finance & Management | 50% Objective + 50% Descriptive | 100 | 120 min | 30 objective + 6 descriptive (attempt 4) | |
| Interview | Personal Interview | Oral | 75 | – | After qualifying Phase 2 |
Salary Structure
- Basic Pay: ₹78,450 per month (revised in 2025)
- Gross Salary: Approximately ₹1,50,374 per month including Dearness Allowance (DA), Local Allowance, Family Allowance, Grade Allowance, and other perks.
- Pay Scale: ₹78,450 – 4050(9 increments) – ₹1,14,900 – EB – 4050(2 increments) – ₹1,23,000 – 4650(4 increments) – ₹1,41,600 (over 16 years)
- Officers receive various benefits such as pension, medical facilities, leave travel concessions, and housing allowances, making this role highly rewarding in terms of compensation and career growth.
This comprehensive process and attractive pay make the RBI Grade B Officer post highly sought after among banking aspirants.
