
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is preparing to issue the RBI Grade B 2025 Recruitment Notification, which presents a distinguished opportunity for both graduates and postgraduates to secure positions as Officers in the General, DEPR, and DSIM streams.
The notification is anticipated to be released in early September 2025 and will be accessible on the official website at rbi.org.in. It will provide comprehensive information regarding eligibility requirements, the number of vacancies, examination format, selection procedures, and important dates.
The RBI Recruitment for Officers in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruit – DR) (on Probation – OP) (General / DEPR / DSIM) Cadres – Panel Year 2025 aims to fill a total of 120 vacancies. The online registration process for the RBI Grade B Officer Vacancy 2025 will commence on 10th September and conclude on 30th September 2025.
RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2025 – Notification Overview
Advt. No. RBISB/BA/03/2025-26
| Post Name | Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General / DEPR / DSIM |
| Total Vacancies | 120 |
| Salary | Rs.55,200 – Rs.99,750 per month |
| Age Limit | 21 – 30 years as on 01/07/2025 |
| Selection Process | Phase I, Phase II, Interview |
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree |
| Job Location | RBI Offices Nationwide |
| Application Period | 10/09/2025 to 30/09/2025 |
Vacancy 2025 – List:
| Job Title | Vacancies (2024) | Vacancies (2025) |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General | 66 | 83 |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR | 21 | 17 |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM | 07 | 20 |
Eligibility Criteria:
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General: A Bachelor’s degree in any field or its equivalent, or a Postgraduate degree in any discipline or an equivalent professional qualification.
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR: A Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or an equivalent qualification.
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM: A Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, or Statistics & Informatics; or a Master’s degree in Mathematics; or a Master’s degree in Data Science, AI, ML, or Big Data Analytics; or a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Data Science/AI/ML/Big Data Analytics; or a 2-year Postgraduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA).
Salary:
- Basic Pay: Rs.55,200/- per month on the scale of Rs.55,200 – 2,850(9) – 80,850 – EB – 2,850(2) – 86,550 – 3,300(4) – 99,750 (16 years).
- Additional Benefits: Special Allowance, Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Learning Allowance, and House Rent Allowance as per RBI rules.
Age Limit:
- Age Limit: 21-30 years as on 01/09/2025.
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, Ex-Servicemen/Former Employees: Up to 5 years.
Selection Process:
The selection process for RBI Grade B Officer 2025 includes the following stages:
Phase I: Online/Written Examination (Objective, 200 marks, 120 minutes).
Phase II: Three papers:
- Paper-I: Economic and Social Issues (50% Objective, 50% Descriptive, 100 marks)
- Paper-II: English (Writing Skills, 100 marks)
- Paper-III: General Finance and Management (50% Objective, 50% Descriptive, 100 marks)
Interview: Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates.
Phase I Syllabus:
- General Awareness
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning
Application Fee:
- Payment Mode: Online via UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards
- General/OBC/EWS: Rs.850/- + 18% GST
- SC/ST/PwBD: Rs.100/- (Intimation only) + 18% GST
- Departmental Candidates: Nil
Important Links:
| RBI Grade B Online Application Form | Click Here |
| RBI Grade B Officer Short Notification | Short Notice / RBI Tender Notice |
| RBI Grade B Detailed Notification PDF (2024-25) | Click Here |
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
| Short Notification Release Date | 08/09/2025 (Monday) |
| Opening date for Online Application | 10/09/2025 |
| Last Date for submission of Online Application | 30/09/2025 (till 06:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Printing your Application | 15/10/2025 |
| Phase-I Online Examination of Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General | 18/10/2025 |
| Phase-I Online Examination of Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR (Paper-I and II) / DSIM (Paper-I) | 19/10/2025 |
| Phase-II Online Examination of Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General | 06/12/2025 |
| Phase-I Online / Written Examination of Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR (Paper-I and II) / DSIM (Paper-II & III) | 07/12/2025 |


