The Reserve Bank of India has officially released the RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification for 60 vacancies under General, DEPR, and DSIM streams. This is one of the most prestigious banking jobs in India offering an excellent salary package, job security, and career growth.

Interested candidates can apply online from 29 April 2026 to 20 May 2026 through the official RBI website. Check complete details including eligibility, vacancy distribution, salary, important dates, and application process below.

RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Reserve Bank of India
Recruitment Board	RBI Services Board
Post Name	Officers in Grade B (DR)
Advertisement No.	RBISB/DA/01/2026-27
Total Vacancies	60 Posts
Job Location	Across India
Application Mode	Online
Online Application Start Date	29 April 2026
Last Date to Apply	20 May 2026
Phase 1 Exam Date	13 & 14 June 2026
Phase 2 Exam Date	25 & 26 July 2026
Official Website	RBI Official Website

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	29 April 2026
Online Application Start	29 April 2026
Last Date to Apply	20 May 2026
Application Correction Window	2 Days After Closing Date
Phase 1 Exam (General)	13 June 2026
Phase 1 Exam (DEPR/DSIM)	14 June 2026
Phase 2 Exam (General)	25 July 2026
Phase 2 Exam (DEPR/DSIM)	26 July 2026

RBI Grade B 2026 Vacancy Details

A total of 60 vacancies have been announced.

Post Name	Vacancies
Grade B Officer (General)	40
Grade B Officer (DEPR)	10
Grade B Officer (DSIM)	10
Total	60 Posts

RBI Grade B Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive an attractive salary package.

Salary Component	Amount
Basic Pay	₹78,450 per month
Gross Monthly Salary	Approx. ₹1,54,936 per month
Additional Benefits	HRA, Medical Benefits, Education Allowance, Travel Allowance, Pension Benefits

RBI Grade B is considered one of the highest-paying banking government jobs in India.

RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfill eligibility criteria as of 1 April 2026.

Educational Qualification

Post	Qualification
Grade B General	Graduation with minimum 60% marks OR Post Graduation with 55% marks
Grade B DEPR	Master’s Degree in Economics/Finance with 55% marks
Grade B DSIM	Master’s Degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Data Science/AI/ML with 55% marks

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
General	21 to 30 Years
OBC	3 Years Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years Relaxation
PwBD	Up to 10–15 Years Relaxation

Date of Birth Range: Candidates must be born between 2 April 1996 to 1 April 2005.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

Phase 1 (Prelims)

General Awareness
English Language
Quantitative Aptitude
Reasoning Ability

Phase 2 (Mains)

Economic & Social Issues
Finance & Management
English Writing Skills

Interview

Final shortlisted candidates will be called for interview round.

How to Apply for RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 (Step-by-Step)

Step 1:

Visit the official website: RBI Careers Portal

Step 2:

Click on “RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 Apply Online”

Step 3:

Complete registration using:

Name
Email ID
Mobile Number

Step 4:

Fill in personal, academic, and category details

Step 5:

Upload required documents:

Passport Size Photo
Signature
Educational Certificates
ID Proof

Step 6:

Pay application fee online

Step 7:

Submit the application form

Step 8:

Download and print the final application form for future reference

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter ID
Graduation Marksheet
Post Graduation Certificate (if applicable)
Category Certificate
Passport Size Photograph
Signature

Why RBI Grade B is a Dream Job?

✅ High Salary Package
✅ Excellent Work-Life Balance
✅ Government Job Security
✅ Prestige of working with Reserve Bank of India
✅ Fast Promotions
✅ Policy-making Exposure

RBI Grade B Important Links

Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here