The RBI Grade B 2025 Notification is released on 8th September 2025 by the Reserve Bank of India for 120 vacancies. The official recruitment drive will be conducted for the posts of Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General, DEPR, and DSIM cadres. The official notification provides detailed information on vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application process, and important dates.
Reserve Bank of India Grade B Recruitment 2025
The Reserve Bank of India conducts the Grade B exam every year to recruit officers in its General, DEPR (Department of Economic & Policy Research), and DSIM (Department of Statistics & Information Management) streams. The 2025 notification include complete details about vacancies, eligibility, exam dates, and selection process. Candidates must apply online through rbi.org.in before the last date.
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RBI Grade B Notification 2025 Download PDF
The detailed official notification PDF will be published by the RBI Services Board, Mumbai on 8th September 2025. It will be available under the “Opportunities@RBI” section. The notification will contain important information on vacancies, age limits, educational qualifications, exam scheme, salary, and application guidelines. Currently short notification is available.
Download RBI Grade B 2025 Notification PDF
RBI Grade B 2025 Overview
The RBI Grade B Officers recruitment is conducted by the Reserve Bank of India Services Board. The recruitment fills positions in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruitment) in multiple streams. Candidates with a graduation or master’s degree (depending on the stream) are eligible to apply.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Reserve Bank of India Services Board |
| Post Name | Officer in Grade B (General/DEPR/DSIM) |
| Expected Notification Date | 8th September 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 10th September 2015 |
| Phase-I Exam Date | 18th October 2025 |
| Phase-II Exam Date | 6th December |
| Interview | After Phase-II examination |
| Application Mode | Online through www.rbi.org.in |
| Number of Vacancies | 120 |
| Eligibility | Graduation (General), Master’s in Economics/Statistics (DEPR/DSIM) |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years (with relaxations) |
Reserve Bank of India Grade B 2025 Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| RBI Grade B (General) | 83 | Any Graduate (with 60% Marks) |
| RBI Grade B (DEPR) | 17 | PG in Economics/ PGDM/ MBA |
| RBI Grade B (DSIM) | 20 | PG in Statistics/ Maths |
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RBI Grade B Eligibility 2025
The RBI Grade B 2025 Eligibility Criteria require candidates to meet specific age limits and educational qualifications to apply for the prestigious Officer posts in Grade B across General, DEPR, and DSIM streams.
Age Limit
The age limit for RBI Grade B 2025 recruitment is set between 21 and 30 years as on July 1, 2025. However, age relaxations are applicable as per Government of India norms for reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), ex-servicemen, and other eligible candidates, with relaxations varying from 3 to 15 years depending on the category and specific conditions.
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Educational Qualification
Regarding educational qualifications, for the General Grade B stream, candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate. For candidates belonging to reserved categories, the minimum marks required are 50%.
For the DEPR Grade B stream (Department of Economic and Policy Research), candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Economics or Finance (including specialized areas where Economics or Finance is the principal constituent of the curriculum) with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks from a recognized university or institute. Reserved category candidates need a minimum of 50% marks.
For the DSIM Grade B stream (Department of Statistics and Information Management), the essential qualification is a Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Business Analytics, or related fields with a minimum of 55% marks. Candidates from reserved categories require at least 50% marks in these qualifications. Additionally, some related professional diplomas and four-year bachelor’s degrees with the required percentage are also accepted.
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RBI Grade B Apply Online 2025
The application link will be activated on the RBI official website from 10th September 2025. Candidates must fill the form, upload scanned documents, and pay the application fee to complete registration.
How to Apply for RBI Grade B 2025?
- Visit www.rbi.org.in → Opportunities@RBI → Current Vacancies → Vacancies.
- Click on “Recruitment for the Post of Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General/DEPR/DSIM”.
- Register with basic details and generate login credentials.
- Fill in the online application form and upload photo, signature, thumb impression & handwritten declaration.
- Pay the application fee via online mode.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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RBI Grade B Recruitment 2025: Application Fee
Candidates applying for RBI Grade B Recruitment 2025 are required to pay the prescribed application fee or intimation charges, depending on their category. While reserved category candidates enjoy a reduced fee, staff members are completely exempted. The fee is to be paid online, and candidates should note that bank/transaction charges will be borne by them.
| Category | Charges | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | Intimation Charges only | ₹100/- + 18% GST |
| GEN / OBC / EWS | Application Fee including Intimation Charges | ₹850/- + 18% GST |
| STAFF | Nil | Nil |
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Reserve Bank of India Grade B 2025 Exam Pattern
The selection process consists of three phases: Phase-I, Phase-II, and Interview.
Phase-I (Online Objective Exam):
- Single paper of 200 marks
- Subjects: General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Candidates need to secure minimum qualifying marks in each section and overall
Phase-II (Online Descriptive and Objective Exam):
- Paper I: Economic and Social Issues (Objective + Descriptive)
- Paper II: English (Descriptive writing skills)
- Paper III: Finance and Management (Objective + Descriptive)
- Conducted only for candidates shortlisted from Phase-I
Interview:
- Marks: 75
- Language: Hindi or English
- Candidates shortlisted based on Phase-II aggregate marks
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Salary and Benefits for RBI Grade B
The starting basic pay for RBI Grade B Officers in 2025 is expected to be around ₹55,200 per month, with gross monthly emoluments (excluding HRA) approximating ₹1,22,717. Benefits include Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Grade Allowance, Special Allowance, and others as per rules. Selected candidates will have opportunities for promotions and postings across India.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 8 September 2025 |
| Apply Start Date | 10 September 2025 |
| Apply Last Date | 30 September 2025, 06:00 pm |
| Phase-I Exam Date (General) | 18 October 2025 |
| Phase-I Exam Date (DEPR/ DSIM) | 19 October 2025 |
| Phase-II Exam Date | 6 December 2025 |
| Phae-II Exam DAte (DEPR/ DSIM) | 7 December 2025 |
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RBI Grade B 2025 FAQs
Q1. When will the RBI Grade B 2025 Notification release?
Ans: It is released on 8th September 2025.
Q2. What is the age limit for RBI Grade B 2025?
Ans: 21–30 years as on July 1, 2025 (with relaxations).
Q3. What is the salary of RBI Grade B Officer?
Ans: Approx. ₹1.22 lakh per month excluding HRA.
Q4. How many vacancies are expected in RBI Grade B 2025?
Ans: There are total 120 vacancies for 2025.
Q5. How can I apply for RBI Grade B 2025?
Ans: Candidates can apply online at www.rbi.org.in between 10th and 30th September 2025
What is the application fee to fill to RBI grade B ?
Hello Vaishali,
Thanks for your question. As of now, RBI has only released the short notification for Grade B 2025. The detailed notification, which usually contains the application fee and other important instructions, has not been published yet.
Once RBI uploads the full notification, we will immediately update the application fee details on our website. Please stay connected with our page for the latest updates.
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