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EXAM SYLLABUS
Below is the complete and detailed syllabus for RBI Grade B (General Stream) and RBI Grade A Officer (Assistant Manager – General pattern).
RBI Grade B Officer – Detailed Syllabus
Phase I (Prelims) Syllabus
1. General Awareness
Focus is mainly on Banking, Finance and Current Affairs.
Topics include:
Current Affairs (last 6–8 months)
Banking and Financial Awareness
RBI Policies and Functions
Monetary Policy and Repo Rate updates
Budget and Economic Survey
Government Schemes
International Financial Institutions (IMF, World Bank, ADB, etc.)
Static GK (Important Days, Reports, Indices, Awards)
Indian Economy basics
Financial Markets
Currency and Capital Market news
This section carries highest weightage.
2. Reasoning Ability
Puzzles (Floor, Circular, Box based)
Seating Arrangement
Syllogism
Inequality
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
Coding-Decoding
Input-Output
Data Sufficiency
Logical Reasoning
Statement and Conclusion
Cause and Effect
3. English Language
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Error Detection
Sentence Improvement
Para Jumbles
Fill in the Blanks
Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
4. Quantitative Aptitude
Data Interpretation (Table, Pie, Line, Caselet)
Simplification and Approximation
Number Series
Quadratic Equations
Percentage
Ratio and Proportion
Profit and Loss
Time and Work
Time, Speed and Distance
Average
Partnership
Simple and Compound Interest
Probability and Permutation basics
RBI Grade B – Phase II (Mains) Syllabus
Phase II has three papers.
Paper I – Economic and Social Issues
Growth and Development
Poverty
Sustainable Development
Environmental issues
Urbanization
Indian Economy
Economic Reforms
Industrial Policy
Monetary and Fiscal Policy
Inflation
GDP and National Income
Balance of Payments
Social Structure in India
Demographic Trends
Education and Health
Social Justice
Gender Issues
Globalization impact
Current economic updates are very important.
Paper II – English (Writing Skills)
Essay Writing (Economic or Social topics)
Precis Writing
Reading Comprehension
Business or Formal Letter Writing
Focus is on clarity, structure and grammar.
Paper III – Finance and Management
Finance
Financial System
Money Market and Capital Market
Risk Management
Financial Institutions
Basel Norms
Derivatives basics
Corporate Governance
Management
Principles of Management
Leadership Theories
Motivation Theories
Communication
Human Resource Development
Organizational Behaviour
Decision Making
Ethics
RBI Grade A Officer – Detailed Syllabus
Pattern is similar but may vary by department.
Phase I (Prelims) Syllabus
Similar to Grade B Phase I:
General Awareness
Reasoning
English
Quantitative Aptitude
Banking and finance awareness is important.
Phase II (Mains) Syllabus
Varies by post.
For General/Assistant Manager Posts
Paper I – Economic and Financial Environment
Paper II – English (Descriptive)
Paper III – Finance and Management
Syllabus is broadly similar to RBI Grade B but slightly less analytical depth compared to Grade B.
For Specialized Posts (if applicable)
DEPR – Economics based advanced syllabus
DSIM – Statistics and Mathematics
Rajbhasha – Hindi and Translation
Legal – Law subjects
Each department has subject-specific syllabus.
Important Preparation Insight
For both Grade B and Grade A:
Current Affairs + RBI updates are crucial.
Phase II preparation should start along with Phase I.
Descriptive writing practice is essential.
Concept clarity in Economics and Finance is mandatory.
EXAM SYLLABUS
Below is the complete and detailed syllabus for RBI Grade B (General Stream) and RBI Grade A Officer (Assistant Manager – General pattern).
RBI Grade B Officer – Detailed Syllabus
Phase I (Prelims) Syllabus
1. General Awareness
Focus is mainly on Banking, Finance and Current Affairs.
Topics include:
Current Affairs (last 6–8 months)
Banking and Financial Awareness
RBI Policies and Functions
Monetary Policy and Repo Rate updates
Budget and Economic Survey
Government Schemes
International Financial Institutions (IMF, World Bank, ADB, etc.)
Static GK (Important Days, Reports, Indices, Awards)
Indian Economy basics
Financial Markets
Currency and Capital Market news
This section carries highest weightage.
2. Reasoning Ability
Puzzles (Floor, Circular, Box based)
Seating Arrangement
Syllogism
Inequality
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
Coding-Decoding
Input-Output
Data Sufficiency
Logical Reasoning
Statement and Conclusion
Cause and Effect
3. English Language
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Error Detection
Sentence Improvement
Para Jumbles
Fill in the Blanks
Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
4. Quantitative Aptitude
Data Interpretation (Table, Pie, Line, Caselet)
Simplification and Approximation
Number Series
Quadratic Equations
Percentage
Ratio and Proportion
Profit and Loss
Time and Work
Time, Speed and Distance
Average
Partnership
Simple and Compound Interest
Probability and Permutation basics
RBI Grade B – Phase II (Mains) Syllabus
Phase II has three papers.
Paper I – Economic and Social Issues
Growth and Development
Poverty
Sustainable Development
Environmental issues
Urbanization
Indian Economy
Economic Reforms
Industrial Policy
Monetary and Fiscal Policy
Inflation
GDP and National Income
Balance of Payments
Social Structure in India
Demographic Trends
Education and Health
Social Justice
Gender Issues
Globalization impact
Current economic updates are very important.
Paper II – English (Writing Skills)
Essay Writing (Economic or Social topics)
Precis Writing
Reading Comprehension
Business or Formal Letter Writing
Focus is on clarity, structure and grammar.
Paper III – Finance and Management
Finance
Financial System
Money Market and Capital Market
Risk Management
Financial Institutions
Basel Norms
Derivatives basics
Corporate Governance
Management
Principles of Management
Leadership Theories
Motivation Theories
Communication
Human Resource Development
Organizational Behaviour
Decision Making
Ethics
RBI Grade A Officer – Detailed Syllabus
Pattern is similar but may vary by department.
Phase I (Prelims) Syllabus
Similar to Grade B Phase I:
General Awareness
Reasoning
English
Quantitative Aptitude
Banking and finance awareness is important.
Phase II (Mains) Syllabus
Varies by post.
For General/Assistant Manager Posts
Paper I – Economic and Financial Environment
Paper II – English (Descriptive)
Paper III – Finance and Management
Syllabus is broadly similar to RBI Grade B but slightly less analytical depth compared to Grade B.
For Specialized Posts (if applicable)
DEPR – Economics based advanced syllabus
DSIM – Statistics and Mathematics
Rajbhasha – Hindi and Translation
Legal – Law subjects
Each department has subject-specific syllabus.
Important Preparation Insight
For both Grade B and Grade A:
Current Affairs + RBI updates are crucial.
Phase II preparation should start along with Phase I.
Descriptive writing practice is essential.
Concept clarity in Economics and Finance is mandatory.
EXAM PATTERN
RBI Grade B Officer selection has three stages:
Phase I (Prelims), Phase II (Mains), and Interview.
Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 25 min |
Reasoning Ability | 60 | 60 | 45 min |
English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
Mode: Online objective test
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 120 minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Sectional Cut-off: Yes
Overall Cut-off: Yes
General Awareness – 80 marks
Reasoning Ability – 60 marks
English Language – 30 marks
Quantitative Aptitude – 30 marks
Total: 200 marks
Note: Phase I is qualifying for Phase II. Marks are not added in final merit.
Phase-II (Online – Objective + Descriptive)
Total: 300 marks
Negative marking: Objective parts mein 0.25 marks
Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
I | Economic & Social Issues (ESI) | 50% Objective + 50% Descriptive < |
EXAM PATTERN
RBI Grade B Officer selection has three stages:
Phase I (Prelims), Phase II (Mains), and Interview.
Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 25 min |
Reasoning Ability | 60 | 60 | 45 min |
English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
Mode: Online objective test
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 120 minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Sectional Cut-off: Yes
Overall Cut-off: Yes
General Awareness – 80 marks
Reasoning Ability – 60 marks
English Language – 30 marks
Quantitative Aptitude – 30 marks
Total: 200 marks
Note: Phase I is qualifying for Phase II. Marks are not added in final merit.
Phase-II (Online – Objective + Descriptive)
Total: 300 marks
Negative marking: Objective parts mein 0.25 marks
Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
I | Economic & Social Issues (ESI) | 50% Objective + 50% Descriptive | 100 | 30 min (Obj) + 90 min (Desc) |
II | English (Writing Skills) | Fully Descriptive (Essay, Precis, Comprehension) | 100 | 90 min |
III | Finance & Management (FM) | 50% Objective + 50% Descriptive | 100 | 30 min (Obj) + 90 min (Desc) |
Mode: Online (Objective + Descriptive)
Total Marks: 300
Each paper: 100 marks
Interview: 75 marks
Paper I – Economic and Social Issues
Paper II – English (Writing Skills)
Paper III – Finance and Management
Each paper duration: 90 minutes
Paper I and Paper III contain both objective and descriptive questions.
Paper II is completely descriptive (essay, précis, reading comprehension, etc.).
Final Selection: Phase II marks + Interview marks.
Phase I – Prelims (Objective)
Phase II – Mains (Objective + Descriptive)
Interview
Mode: Online
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 120 minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
Typical Sections:
General Awareness
Reasoning
English Language
Quantitative Aptitude
Structure is similar to Grade B Phase I.
Varies by post, but generally includes:
Paper I – Subject related to department
Paper II – English (Descriptive)
Paper III – Subject related
Usually:
Each paper 100 marks
Duration 90 minutes per paper
Interview follows for shortlisted candidates.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The RBI Grade B and Grade A eligibility criteria will be specified in the official notification. It is expected to include details such as age limits, educational qualifications, nationality, and other requirements for different Grade B and Grade A posts. Candidates who fail to meet the prescribed eligibility conditions will not be eligible to apply. After the notification is released, the complete eligibility details will be published on the official RBI website.
1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualifications
Nationality
1. A candidate must be either:
2. A citizen of India, or
3. A subject of Nepal, or
4. A subject of Bhutan, or
5. A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India,
or
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to any of the categories at (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, may be admitted to the examination, but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate is issued to him/her by the Government of India.
Age Limit & Relaxations
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on September 01, 2025 i.e., he/she must have been born not earlier than September 02, 1995 and not later than September 01, 2004.
The upper age-limit prescribed above will be relaxed:
i) up to a maximum of five years for candidates belonging to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe, if the posts are reserved for them.
ii) up to a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates, if the posts are reserved for them.
iii) up to a maximum of five years for ex-employees of banking institutions whose services had to be terminated for reasons of economy or because of bank going into liquidation and personnel retrenched from Government Offices after at least one year's service and currently registered with any Employment Exchange.
iv) up to a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least five years Military Service as on September 01, 2025 and have been released :
a. on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from September 01, 2025) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency; or
b. on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service; or
c. on invalidment.
v) up to a maximum of five years in the case of ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service as on September 01, 2025 and whose assignment has been extended beyond five years and in whose case the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate that they can apply for civil employment and that they will be released on three months' notice on selection from the date of receipt of offer of appointment.
vi) up to a maximum of 10 years in the case of Gen/ EWS PwBD candidates. For SC/ST PwBD candidates up to a maximum of 15 years and for OBC PwBD candidates up to a maximum of 13 years, subject to reservation of vacancies under the respective post. Relaxation in upper age limit for PwBD will be subject to the posts having been identified suitable for such disabilities.
vii) For candidates possessing M.Phil. and Ph.D. qualification, upper age limit will be 32 and 34 years respectively.
viii) For candidates having experience as an officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Sector Insurance Companies and All India Financial Institutions (AIFI), as also prior experience in Reserve Bank of India, upper age limit is relaxed to the extent of number of completed years of such experience subject to a maximum of three years. For such candidates, upper age limit should not exceed 33 years including experience. For experience, probationary period will not be reckoned. For details, please refer Note IV below.
ix) For eligible Staff Candidates, as per para 5.16 of RBI Master Circular on Recruitment dated April 01, 2025 and RBI circular CO.HRMD.No. G132 / 17000 /05.01.01 /2013-14 dated June 09, 2014, the relaxation in age limit is according to RBI circular CO. HRMD. No. G-75/ 5599/ 05.01.01/ 2013-2014 dated December 20, 2013.
x) For recruitment to the post of Grade ‘B’ (DR)-DEPR/DSIM cadre, candidates having Master's Degree with Research/Teaching experience at a recognised Indian/Foreign University/Institute will be eligible for relaxation in upper age to the extent of number of years of such experience subject to a maximum of three years. For experience, probationary period will not be reckoned.
Note-I
Candidates belonging to either SC or ST or OBC category, who are also covered under clauses of para 4 (b) (iv), (v) and (vi) above, viz. those coming under the category of Ex-servicemen or PwBD, will be eligible for grant of cumulative age-relaxation under both the categories. Other than these two categories, cumulative age relaxation will not be available either under the above items or in combination with any other items.
Note-II
The term Ex-servicemen will apply to the persons who are defined as Ex-servicemen in the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979, as amended from time to time.
Note-Ill
The age concession under Para 4 (b) (iv) and (v) will not be admissible to Ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers including ECOs/SSCOs, who are released on own request.
Note-IV
Scheduled Commercial Banks are the Commercial Banks included in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934.
Public Sector Insurance companies are the companies reckoned by Department of Financial Services (DFS) [(i) Life Insurance Corporation of India, (ii) General Insurance Corporation of India, (iii) The New India Assurance Company Limited, (iv) United India Insurance Company Limited, (v) The Oriental Insurance Company Limited, (vi) National Insurance Company Limited and (vii) Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited.]
All India Financial Institutions (AIFI) are Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank), National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), National Housing Bank (NHB), Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID).
For Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade ‘A
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years as on July 01, 2025. Candidates must have been born not earlier than July 02, 1995 and not later than July 01, 2004.
For candidates with Ph.D. qualification, the upper age limit will be 32 years. The maximum age relaxation applicable to SC/ST and OBC category candidates, even having Ph.D., will be 5 years and 3 years respectively if posts are reserved for them. (Cumulative benefit is not allowed).
For Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade ‘A’
A candidate must have attained the age of 25 years and must not have attained the age of 40 years as on July 01, 2025. Candidates must have been born not earlier than July 02, 1985 and not later than July 01, 2000. There is no age relaxation for any category.
Educational Qualifications
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General
Graduation in any discipline/technical/professional qualification with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR Post-Graduation with 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD)
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR
MA/MSc in Economics/Applied Economics/Econometrics/Financial Economics/Business Economics/Industrial Economics/Development Economics/International Economics OR MA/MSc in Finance/Quantitative Finance/Banking/Corporate Finance/International Finance/Agri Business Finance, with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM
Master’s Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) in Statistics/Mathematics/Quantitative Economics/Econometri
...ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The RBI Grade B and Grade A eligibility criteria will be specified in the official notification. It is expected to include details such as age limits, educational qualifications, nationality, and other requirements for different Grade B and Grade A posts. Candidates who fail to meet the prescribed eligibility conditions will not be eligible to apply. After the notification is released, the complete eligibility details will be published on the official RBI website.
1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualifications
Nationality
1. A candidate must be either:
2. A citizen of India, or
3. A subject of Nepal, or
4. A subject of Bhutan, or
5. A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India,
or
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to any of the categories at (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, may be admitted to the examination, but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate is issued to him/her by the Government of India.
Age Limit & Relaxations
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on September 01, 2025 i.e., he/she must have been born not earlier than September 02, 1995 and not later than September 01, 2004.
The upper age-limit prescribed above will be relaxed:
i) up to a maximum of five years for candidates belonging to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe, if the posts are reserved for them.
ii) up to a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates, if the posts are reserved for them.
iii) up to a maximum of five years for ex-employees of banking institutions whose services had to be terminated for reasons of economy or because of bank going into liquidation and personnel retrenched from Government Offices after at least one year's service and currently registered with any Employment Exchange.
iv) up to a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least five years Military Service as on September 01, 2025 and have been released :
a. on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from September 01, 2025) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency; or
b. on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service; or
c. on invalidment.
v) up to a maximum of five years in the case of ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service as on September 01, 2025 and whose assignment has been extended beyond five years and in whose case the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate that they can apply for civil employment and that they will be released on three months' notice on selection from the date of receipt of offer of appointment.
vi) up to a maximum of 10 years in the case of Gen/ EWS PwBD candidates. For SC/ST PwBD candidates up to a maximum of 15 years and for OBC PwBD candidates up to a maximum of 13 years, subject to reservation of vacancies under the respective post. Relaxation in upper age limit for PwBD will be subject to the posts having been identified suitable for such disabilities.
vii) For candidates possessing M.Phil. and Ph.D. qualification, upper age limit will be 32 and 34 years respectively.
viii) For candidates having experience as an officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Sector Insurance Companies and All India Financial Institutions (AIFI), as also prior experience in Reserve Bank of India, upper age limit is relaxed to the extent of number of completed years of such experience subject to a maximum of three years. For such candidates, upper age limit should not exceed 33 years including experience. For experience, probationary period will not be reckoned. For details, please refer Note IV below.
ix) For eligible Staff Candidates, as per para 5.16 of RBI Master Circular on Recruitment dated April 01, 2025 and RBI circular CO.HRMD.No. G132 / 17000 /05.01.01 /2013-14 dated June 09, 2014, the relaxation in age limit is according to RBI circular CO. HRMD. No. G-75/ 5599/ 05.01.01/ 2013-2014 dated December 20, 2013.
x) For recruitment to the post of Grade ‘B’ (DR)-DEPR/DSIM cadre, candidates having Master's Degree with Research/Teaching experience at a recognised Indian/Foreign University/Institute will be eligible for relaxation in upper age to the extent of number of years of such experience subject to a maximum of three years. For experience, probationary period will not be reckoned.
Note-I
Candidates belonging to either SC or ST or OBC category, who are also covered under clauses of para 4 (b) (iv), (v) and (vi) above, viz. those coming under the category of Ex-servicemen or PwBD, will be eligible for grant of cumulative age-relaxation under both the categories. Other than these two categories, cumulative age relaxation will not be available either under the above items or in combination with any other items.
Note-II
The term Ex-servicemen will apply to the persons who are defined as Ex-servicemen in the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979, as amended from time to time.
Note-Ill
The age concession under Para 4 (b) (iv) and (v) will not be admissible to Ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers including ECOs/SSCOs, who are released on own request.
Note-IV
Scheduled Commercial Banks are the Commercial Banks included in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934.
Public Sector Insurance companies are the companies reckoned by Department of Financial Services (DFS) [(i) Life Insurance Corporation of India, (ii) General Insurance Corporation of India, (iii) The New India Assurance Company Limited, (iv) United India Insurance Company Limited, (v) The Oriental Insurance Company Limited, (vi) National Insurance Company Limited and (vii) Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited.]
All India Financial Institutions (AIFI) are Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank), National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), National Housing Bank (NHB), Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID).
For Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade ‘A
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years as on July 01, 2025. Candidates must have been born not earlier than July 02, 1995 and not later than July 01, 2004.
For candidates with Ph.D. qualification, the upper age limit will be 32 years. The maximum age relaxation applicable to SC/ST and OBC category candidates, even having Ph.D., will be 5 years and 3 years respectively if posts are reserved for them. (Cumulative benefit is not allowed).
For Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade ‘A’
A candidate must have attained the age of 25 years and must not have attained the age of 40 years as on July 01, 2025. Candidates must have been born not earlier than July 02, 1985 and not later than July 01, 2000. There is no age relaxation for any category.
Educational Qualifications
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General
Graduation in any discipline/technical/professional qualification with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR Post-Graduation with 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD)
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR
MA/MSc in Economics/Applied Economics/Econometrics/Financial Economics/Business Economics/Industrial Economics/Development Economics/International Economics OR MA/MSc in Finance/Quantitative Finance/Banking/Corporate Finance/International Finance/Agri Business Finance, with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM
Master’s Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) in Statistics/Mathematics/Quantitative Economics/Econometrics/Informatics/Data Science/AI/ML/Big Data Analytics OR 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in the same fields with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Essential
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DEPR
a) MA/ MSc in Economics or MA/ MSc in courses such as Quantitative Economics, Mathematical Economics, Applied Economics, Econometrics, Financial Economics, Business Economics, Agricultural Economics, Industrial Economics, Development Economics and International Economics (where "Economics" is the principal constituent* of the curriculum/ syllabus)
OR
b) MA/ MSc in Finance or MA/ MSc in courses such as Quantitative Finance, Mathematical Finance, Quantitative Techniques, International Finance, Business Finance, Banking and Trade Finance, International and Trade Finance, Corporate Finance, Project and Infrastructure Finance, Agri Business Finance (where "Finance" is the principal constituent* of the curriculum / syllabus).
c) For a) and b) above, minimum 55 per cent marks or an equivalent grade is required in aggregate of all semesters / years from a recognized Indian or Foreign University / Institute.
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DSIM
a. Master's Degree with a minimum 55% marks in aggregate of all semesters/ years or an equivalent grade/ CGPA in Statistics / Mathematics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Applied Statistics/ Quantitative Economics/ Econometrics/ Informatics or any other related branches of these areas from a recognized Indian/ Foreign University/ Institute approved/ recognized by Government/ UGC/ AICTE;
OR
b. Master's Degree with a minimum 55% marks in aggregate of all semesters/ years or an equivalent grade/ CGPA in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning/ Big Data Analytics or any other related branches of these areas from a recognized Indian/ Foreign University/ Institute approved/ recognized by Government/ UGC/ AICTE;
OR
c. Four-year Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate of all semesters/ years or an equivalent grade/ CGPA in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics/ Applied Statistics/ Quantitative Economics/ Econometrics/ Informatics/ Data Science/ Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning/ Big Data Analytics or any other related branches of these areas from a recognized Indian/ Foreign University/ Institute approved/ recognized by Government/ UGC/ AICTE.
For Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade ‘A
Essential: (i) Second Class Master's Degree in Hindi/ Hindi Translation with English as a subject at the bachelor’s degree level; OR (ii) Second Class Master's Degree in English with Hindi as a subject at the bachelor’s degree level along with Post graduation diploma in translation; OR (iii) Second Class Master's Degree in Sanskrit / Economics / Commerce with English and Hindi as subjects at the bachelor’s degree level along with Post graduation diploma in translation. (In lieu of a subject of Hindi at bachelor’s degree level, one may have recognized Hindi qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree); OR (iv) Master's Degree in both English and Hindi/ Hindi Translation, of which one must be Second Class.
Desirable: Knowledge of bi-lingual word processing.
For Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade ‘A’
The candidate should be an Officer with a minimum of ten years (five years in case of PwBD candidates) of Commissioned Service in the regular Army/Navy/Air Force holding a valid Ex-Serviceman Identity Card.
Note: Short Service Commissioned Officers should have rendered at least ten years continuous Military Service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the cut-off date specified, i.e., on or before July 01, 2025) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or on account of physical disability or have been released on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service or on invalidment.
IMPORTANT DATES
The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB) is expected to announce recruitment for Grade B and Grade A posts in 2026. As per the usual schedule followed by RBI, the online registration process is likely to be conducted in July 2026, while the written examination is tentatively expected to be held in August 2026. The admit cards will be released on the official RBI website around one week before the examination date. However, the RBI Services Board reserves the right to modify or revise the dates and schedule at any stage, and candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the latest updates.
Events | Details (Tentative) |
Notification Date | July 2026 |
Online Application Begins | July 2026 |
Online Application Closes | July 2026 |
Admit Card Issue | One week before exam |
Exam Date | August 2026 |
Results Date | To be declared |
IMPORTANT DATES
The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB) is expected to announce recruitment for Grade B and Grade A posts in 2026. As per the usual schedule followed by RBI, the online registration process is likely to be conducted in July 2026, while the written examination is tentatively expected to be held in August 2026. The admit cards will be released on the official RBI website around one week before the examination date. However, the RBI Services Board reserves the right to modify or revise the dates and schedule at any stage, and candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the latest updates.
Events | Details (Tentative) |
Notification Date | July 2026 |
Online Application Begins | July 2026 |
Online Application Closes | July 2026 |
Admit Card Issue | One week before exam |
Exam Date | August 2026 |
Results Date | To be declared |
EXAM ANALYSIS
RBI Grade B Last Conducted Exam (2025)
Phase I: Preliminary Examination
The RBI Grade B Phase I (Prelims) for 2025 was conducted on 18th October 2025 for General and 19th October 2025 for DEPR/DSIM streams.
Shift & Timing Details:
The Prelims were conducted in single shift format (National level test).
Reporting time was set about one hour before exam start.
Exam timing was 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for both days.
Duration was 2 hours (120 minutes) in total.
This format was common across exam centres, and candidates needed to be present well before reporting time for verification.
RBI Grade B Phase I Pattern (2025)
The Phase I (Prelims) was an objective online exam covering major sections aimed at evaluating core aptitude and domain knowledge.
Phase I Structure:
General Awareness: 80 marks
English Language: 30 marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 30 marks
Reasoning Ability: 60 marks
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 120 minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Candidates needed to clear sectional and overall cut-off to qualify for Phase II.
Difficulty Trend:
Overall difficulty was Moderate across all sections.
General Awareness carried significant weight with emphasis on current affairs especially banking, finance and economic developments over the last months.
Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude were concept-based but moderate.
RBI Grade B Phase II / Mains (2025)
After qualifying Prelims, candidates appeared in Phase II (Main Examination) on:
6th December 2025 for General stream
7th December 2025 for DEPR & DSIM streams
Structure of Phase II (Mains) 2025
The Phase II exam included three papers:
Economic and Social Issues (Objective + Descriptive) – 100 marks, 90 minutes
English (Writing Skills) – 100 marks, 90 minutes (Descriptive)
Finance and Management (Objective + Descriptive) – 100 marks, 90 minutes
Total: 300 marks
Descriptive writing elements in Papers I and II tested analytical writing and application skills.
Difficulty & Trend:
Phase II combined objective and descriptive formats, making it Moderate to Difficult depending on candidate preparation.
Economic and Social Issues required strong conceptual clarity of economic concepts and current policy updates.
English writing skills were critical due to extended descriptive requirement.
Phase II results for 2025 were released on 19th January 2026 for candidates who appeared in December Mains.
RBI Grade B Interview (2025)
Candidates who cleared Phase II were called for the Interview (Phase III). Interview marks are usually 75, and final selection is based on combined marks of Phase II and Interview.
Final results are typically declared after interview evaluation.
Expected 2026 RBI Grade B Exam Schedule
Based on last year’s cycle and typical RBI timelines:
Notification: Expected around September – October 2026.
Phase I (Prelims): Likely October 2026.
Phase II (Mains): Likely December 2026.
Interview: Early 2027.
(Official dates for 2026 will be released with the RBI notification on rbi.org.in; this prediction follows the 2025 cycle pattern.)
RBI Grade A Officer (2025 Final Result)
For RBI Grade A Officer (Assistant Manager) in 2025, a separate recruitment was also conducted. The exam was held on 16th August 2025, and the final results were declared on 17th December 2025.
The Grade A recruitment generally follows a similar Phase I and Phase II pattern with interview, but fewer posts and a slightly different syllabus focusing more on financial management and specialized areas.
Key Patterns & Expectations for 2026
RBI Grade B Phase I (Prelims)
Expected to be a 2-hour online objective test with similar section makeup.
Strong focus on General Awareness, Reasoning, Quant, English.
Strong performance in Phase I is essential for Mains eligibility.
RBI Grade B Phase II (Mains)
Multi-paper format with descriptive and objective parts.
Emphasis on deeper economic issues, finance theory, analytical writing and management concepts.
Shift & Timing Expectations
Prelim Single Shift: Likely mid-afternoon slot (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM) based on 2025 pattern.
Phase II Mains: Separate days per stream, usually morning to evening spread (depending on the number of papers).
Difficulty Insights
Phase I tends to be Moderate but competitive due to limited vacancies.
Phase II (Mains) is Moderate to Difficult with significant descriptive focus.
Final Preparation Insights for 2026
Start with basics for General Awareness as it has high weightage and evolves every year.
In Prelims, focus on speed plus accuracy, especially in reasoning and quantitative.
For Mains, prepare descriptive writing, economics concepts and management principles thoroughly.
Review past year papers and mock tests to align with expected difficulty levels.
EXAM ANALYSIS
RBI Grade B Last Conducted Exam (2025)
Phase I: Preliminary Examination
The RBI Grade B Phase I (Prelims) for 2025 was conducted on 18th October 2025 for General and 19th October 2025 for DEPR/DSIM streams.
Shift & Timing Details:
The Prelims were conducted in single shift format (National level test).
Reporting time was set about one hour before exam start.
Exam timing was 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for both days.
Duration was 2 hours (120 minutes) in total.
This format was common across exam centres, and candidates needed to be present well before reporting time for verification.
RBI Grade B Phase I Pattern (2025)
The Phase I (Prelims) was an objective online exam covering major sections aimed at evaluating core aptitude and domain knowledge.
Phase I Structure:
General Awareness: 80 marks
English Language: 30 marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 30 marks
Reasoning Ability: 60 marks
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 120 minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Candidates needed to clear sectional and overall cut-off to qualify for Phase II.
Difficulty Trend:
Overall difficulty was Moderate across all sections.
General Awareness carried significant weight with emphasis on current affairs especially banking, finance and economic developments over the last months.
Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude were concept-based but moderate.
RBI Grade B Phase II / Mains (2025)
After qualifying Prelims, candidates appeared in Phase II (Main Examination) on:
6th December 2025 for General stream
7th December 2025 for DEPR & DSIM streams
Structure of Phase II (Mains) 2025
The Phase II exam included three papers:
Economic and Social Issues (Objective + Descriptive) – 100 marks, 90 minutes
English (Writing Skills) – 100 marks, 90 minutes (Descriptive)
Finance and Management (Objective + Descriptive) – 100 marks, 90 minutes
Total: 300 marks
Descriptive writing elements in Papers I and II tested analytical writing and application skills.
Difficulty & Trend:
Phase II combined objective and descriptive formats, making it Moderate to Difficult depending on candidate preparation.
Economic and Social Issues required strong conceptual clarity of economic concepts and current policy updates.
English writing skills were critical due to extended descriptive requirement.
Phase II results for 2025 were released on 19th January 2026 for candidates who appeared in December Mains.
RBI Grade B Interview (2025)
Candidates who cleared Phase II were called for the Interview (Phase III). Interview marks are usually 75, and final selection is based on combined marks of Phase II and Interview.
Final results are typically declared after interview evaluation.
Expected 2026 RBI Grade B Exam Schedule
Based on last year’s cycle and typical RBI timelines:
Notification: Expected around September – October 2026.
Phase I (Prelims): Likely October 2026.
Phase II (Mains): Likely December 2026.
Interview: Early 2027.
(Official dates for 2026 will be released with the RBI notification on rbi.org.in; this prediction follows the 2025 cycle pattern.)
RBI Grade A Officer (2025 Final Result)
For RBI Grade A Officer (Assistant Manager) in 2025, a separate recruitment was also conducted. The exam was held on 16th August 2025, and the final results were declared on 17th December 2025.
The Grade A recruitment generally follows a similar Phase I and Phase II pattern with interview, but fewer posts and a slightly different syllabus focusing more on financial management and specialized areas.
Key Patterns & Expectations for 2026
RBI Grade B Phase I (Prelims)
Expected to be a 2-hour online objective test with similar section makeup.
Strong focus on General Awareness, Reasoning, Quant, English.
Strong performance in Phase I is essential for Mains eligibility.
RBI Grade B Phase II (Mains)
Multi-paper format with descriptive and objective parts.
Emphasis on deeper economic issues, finance theory, analytical writing and management concepts.
Shift & Timing Expectations
Prelim Single Shift: Likely mid-afternoon slot (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM) based on 2025 pattern.
Phase II Mains: Separate days per stream, usually morning to evening spread (depending on the number of papers).
Difficulty Insights
Phase I tends to be Moderate but competitive due to limited vacancies.
Phase II (Mains) is Moderate to Difficult with significant descriptive focus.
Final Preparation Insights for 2026
Start with basics for General Awareness as it has high weightage and evolves every year.
In Prelims, focus on speed plus accuracy, especially in reasoning and quantitative.
For Mains, prepare descriptive writing, economics concepts and management principles thoroughly.
Review past year papers and mock tests to align with expected difficulty levels.
STUDY TIPS
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts the Grade A and Grade B recruitment examinations through the RBI Services Board (RBISB) to select officers in different specialized fields. These exams are national-level, highly competitive, and held once every year.
Bare Acts First – Always start with original bare acts of laws, mark key sections, and link them with case laws.
Case-Law Capsules – Prepare short cards of 40–50 landmark cases using a simple format (Facts–Issue–Rule–Conclusion).
Section Anchors – Create one-page sheets for each statute with 15–20 most important sections.
Answer Templates – For descriptive law answers: Definition ? Section/Case ? Application ? Conclusion.
Legal Drafting Drills – Practise daily drafting of notices, petitions, and agreements in 10–15 minutes.
English Mastery – Essays: intro–body–conclusion; Precis: one-third length, original tone; Letters: concise and professional.
Protocol & Security as SOPs – Convert every topic into a flow chart/checklist (e.g., “Bomb threat SOP”).
Risk Matrix Practice – Always analyse: Asset ? Threat ? Vulnerability ? Countermeasure.
Fire & Safety Snapshot – Memorize fire triangle, extinguisher types, PASS method, NBC standards.
CCTV & Hardware Quick Notes – Tabulate gadgets (scanner, detector, camera) with purpose, limits, false-alarm ratio.
Weekly Testing Loop – 2 sectional tests, 1 writing task, 1 SOP scenario every week.
Interview Readiness – Collect 8–10 STAR stories of your achievements in law/security, and practise concise delivery.
STUDY PLANS
Six-Month Plan (24 weeks)
Weeks 1–10: Foundations – Laws (Constitutional, Admin, Procedural), Security Basics, English essays & precis.
Weeks 11–16: Integration – Financial Laws, Interpretation, SOPs for Fire, Risk, CCTV, Manpower.
Weeks 17–22: Advanced Practice – Drafting, SOP writing, Case-law review, weekly full mocks.
Weeks 23–24: Peak Prep – 3 mocks/week, light revision, interview prep.
Three-Month Plan (12 weeks)
Weeks 1–2: Core Laws + Security Basics + English practice.
Weeks 3–6: Financial/Procedural Laws + Risk Assessment, Fire Safety, CCTV.
Weeks 7–9: Mixed mocks, Descriptive answers, SOP scenarios.
Weeks 10–12: Full mocks 2–3/week, quick revision, interview prep.
One-Month Crash Plan (4 weeks)
Week 1: Constitutional + Procedural Law; Security Basics; English essays.
Week 2: Financial Laws + Drafting; Security Gadgets & Fire Safety.
Week 3: Full mocks alternate days; SOP drills.
Week 4: Light revision, 2 mocks, interview answers, rest and routine.
STUDY TIPS
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts the Grade A and Grade B recruitment examinations through the RBI Services Board (RBISB) to select officers in different specialized fields. These exams are national-level, highly competitive, and held once every year.
Bare Acts First – Always start with original bare acts of laws, mark key sections, and link them with case laws.
Case-Law Capsules – Prepare short cards of 40–50 landmark cases using a simple format (Facts–Issue–Rule–Conclusion).
Section Anchors – Create one-page sheets for each statute with 15–20 most important sections.
Answer Templates – For descriptive law answers: Definition ? Section/Case ? Application ? Conclusion.
Legal Drafting Drills – Practise daily drafting of notices, petitions, and agreements in 10–15 minutes.
English Mastery – Essays: intro–body–conclusion; Precis: one-third length, original tone; Letters: concise and professional.
Protocol & Security as SOPs – Convert every topic into a flow chart/checklist (e.g., “Bomb threat SOP”).
Risk Matrix Practice – Always analyse: Asset ? Threat ? Vulnerability ? Countermeasure.
Fire & Safety Snapshot – Memorize fire triangle, extinguisher types, PASS method, NBC standards.
CCTV & Hardware Quick Notes – Tabulate gadgets (scanner, detector, camera) with purpose, limits, false-alarm ratio.
Weekly Testing Loop – 2 sectional tests, 1 writing task, 1 SOP scenario every week.
Interview Readiness – Collect 8–10 STAR stories of your achievements in law/security, and practise concise delivery.
STUDY PLANS
Six-Month Plan (24 weeks)
Weeks 1–10: Foundations – Laws (Constitutional, Admin, Procedural), Security Basics, English essays & precis.
Weeks 11–16: Integration – Financial Laws, Interpretation, SOPs for Fire, Risk, CCTV, Manpower.
Weeks 17–22: Advanced Practice – Drafting, SOP writing, Case-law review, weekly full mocks.
Weeks 23–24: Peak Prep – 3 mocks/week, light revision, interview prep.
Three-Month Plan (12 weeks)
Weeks 1–2: Core Laws + Security Basics + English practice.
Weeks 3–6: Financial/Procedural Laws + Risk Assessment, Fire Safety, CCTV.
Weeks 7–9: Mixed mocks, Descriptive answers, SOP scenarios.
Weeks 10–12: Full mocks 2–3/week, quick revision, interview prep.
One-Month Crash Plan (4 weeks)
Week 1: Constitutional + Procedural Law; Security Basics; English essays.
Week 2: Financial Laws + Drafting; Security Gadgets & Fire Safety.
Week 3: Full mocks alternate days; SOP drills.
Week 4: Light revision, 2 mocks, interview answers, rest and routine.
OVERVIEW
The Reserve Bank of India Grade ‘B’ and Grade ‘A’ Examination 2026, conducted by the RBI Services Board (RBISB), is expected to be held to recruit eligible candidates for Grade ‘B’ posts (Legal Officer and Manager – Technical Civil/Electrical) and Grade ‘A’ posts (Assistant Manager – Rajbhasha and Assistant Manager – Protocol & Security) in the Reserve Bank of India. This is a highly competitive national-level examination that is usually conducted once a year and attracts a large number of aspirants from across the country. Based on previous recruitment trends, the RBI Grade A and B exams consistently receive a very high number of applications, making the selection process extremely competitive. Candidates are therefore advised to prepare strategically and stay updated with the official notifications for the 2026 cycle.
Particulars | Descriptions |
Exam Name | Reserve Bank of India Grade ‘B’ and Grade ‘A’ |
Conducting Authority | RBI Services Board (RBISB) |
Admission Purpose | Recruit candidates for Grade ‘B’ (DR, DR-DEPR, DR-DSIM) and Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager–Rajbhasha, Assistant Manager–Protocol & Security) posts |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Date | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Official Website |
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for RBI Grade B and Grade A and A 2026 consists of three stages. First, you will take the Phase 1 (Prelims) exam. If you score well enough, you move on to Phase 2 (Mains), which is more challenging and includes both objective and descriptive questions. If you perform well in the Mains, you'll be called for an Interview. Your final selection is based on your performance in both Phase 2 and the Interview.
Phase I – Preliminary Examination
This is an online objective test that includes sections on General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. Candidates who clear the Phase I cut-off are shortlisted for Phase II.
Phase II – Main Examination
Phase II consists of descriptive and objective papers, depending on the stream. It includes Economic & Social Issues (ESI), English (Writing Skills), and Finance & Management (FM). Only candidates qualifying Phase II are called for the interview.
Phase III – Interview
The final stage is a personal interview, which evaluates the candidate’s personality, communication skills, subject knowledge, and suitability for the role of an RBI Grade B Officer.
OVERVIEW
The Reserve Bank of India Grade ‘B’ and Grade ‘A’ Examination 2026, conducted by the RBI Services Board (RBISB), is expected to be held to recruit eligible candidates for Grade ‘B’ posts (Legal Officer and Manager – Technical Civil/Electrical) and Grade ‘A’ posts (Assistant Manager – Rajbhasha and Assistant Manager – Protocol & Security) in the Reserve Bank of India. This is a highly competitive national-level examination that is usually conducted once a year and attracts a large number of aspirants from across the country. Based on previous recruitment trends, the RBI Grade A and B exams consistently receive a very high number of applications, making the selection process extremely competitive. Candidates are therefore advised to prepare strategically and stay updated with the official notifications for the 2026 cycle.
Particulars | Descriptions |
Exam Name | Reserve Bank of India Grade ‘B’ and Grade ‘A’ |
Conducting Authority | RBI Services Board (RBISB) |
Admission Purpose | Recruit candidates for Grade ‘B’ (DR, DR-DEPR, DR-DSIM) and Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager–Rajbhasha, Assistant Manager–Protocol & Security) posts |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Exam Date | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Official Website |
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for RBI Grade B and Grade A and A 2026 consists of three stages. First, you will take the Phase 1 (Prelims) exam. If you score well enough, you move on to Phase 2 (Mains), which is more challenging and includes both objective and descriptive questions. If you perform well in the Mains, you'll be called for an Interview. Your final selection is based on your performance in both Phase 2 and the Interview.
Phase I – Preliminary Examination
This is an online objective test that includes sections on General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. Candidates who clear the Phase I cut-off are shortlisted for Phase II.
Phase II – Main Examination
Phase II consists of descriptive and objective papers, depending on the stream. It includes Economic & Social Issues (ESI), English (Writing Skills), and Finance & Management (FM). Only candidates qualifying Phase II are called for the interview.
Phase III – Interview
The final stage is a personal interview, which evaluates the candidate’s personality, communication skills, subject knowledge, and suitability for the role of an RBI Grade B Officer.
LATEST UPDATE 2026
The RBI Grade B & A officer Notification 2026 is expected to be released soon by the Reserve Bank of India. The notification will provide details about vacancies for Grade B Officers in the General, DEPR, and DSIM streams and Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager—Rajbhasha; Assistant Manager—Protocol & Security). The RBI Grade B Exam Date 2026 will be announced along with the official notification. As per previous trends, the examination is likely to be conducted between July and September 2026. The selection process will consist of two written phases followed by an interview.
IMPORTANT DATES
The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB) is expected to announce recruitment for Grade ‘B’ and Grade ‘A’ posts in 2026. As per the usual schedule followed by RBI, the online registration process is likely to be conducted in July 2026, while the written examination is tentatively expected to be held in August 2026. The admit cards will be released on the official RBI website around one week before the examination date. However, the RBI Services Board reserves the right to modify or revise the dates and schedule at any stage, and candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the latest updates.
Events | Details |
Notification Date | July 2026 |
Online Application Begins | July 2026 |
Online Application Closes | July 2026 |
Admit Card Issue | One week before exam |
Exam Date | August 2026 |
Results Date | To be declared |
VACANCY DETAILS
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts the RBI Grade B Officer Examination every year to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Grade B and Grade A Officer Officer in its various offices and branches across India. The Reserve Bank of India has not yet released any official notification for the RBI Grade B and Grade A Officer recruitment 2026. The recruitment details mentioned are based on the 2025 notification and previous trends.
Grade B Officer
Posts | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Vacancies |
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)–(General) | 35 | 08 | 19 | 15 | 06 | 83 |
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)–DEPR | 06 | 01 | 02 | 04 | 04 | 17 |
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)–DSIM | 10 | 01 |
LATEST UPDATE 2026
The RBI Grade B & A officer Notification 2026 is expected to be released soon by the Reserve Bank of India. The notification will provide details about vacancies for Grade B Officers in the General, DEPR, and DSIM streams and Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager—Rajbhasha; Assistant Manager—Protocol & Security). The RBI Grade B Exam Date 2026 will be announced along with the official notification. As per previous trends, the examination is likely to be conducted between July and September 2026. The selection process will consist of two written phases followed by an interview.
IMPORTANT DATES
The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB) is expected to announce recruitment for Grade ‘B’ and Grade ‘A’ posts in 2026. As per the usual schedule followed by RBI, the online registration process is likely to be conducted in July 2026, while the written examination is tentatively expected to be held in August 2026. The admit cards will be released on the official RBI website around one week before the examination date. However, the RBI Services Board reserves the right to modify or revise the dates and schedule at any stage, and candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the latest updates.
Events | Details |
Notification Date | July 2026 |
Online Application Begins | July 2026 |
Online Application Closes | July 2026 |
Admit Card Issue | One week before exam |
Exam Date | August 2026 |
Results Date | To be declared |
VACANCY DETAILS
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts the RBI Grade B Officer Examination every year to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Grade B and Grade A Officer Officer in its various offices and branches across India. The Reserve Bank of India has not yet released any official notification for the RBI Grade B and Grade A Officer recruitment 2026. The recruitment details mentioned are based on the 2025 notification and previous trends.
Grade B Officer
Posts | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Vacancies |
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)–(General) | 35 | 08 | 19 | 15 | 06 | 83 |
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)–DEPR | 06 | 01 | 02 | 04 | 04 | 17 |
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)–DSIM | 10 | 01 | 03 | 02 | 04 | 20 |
Total (RBI Grade B Vacancies) | 51 | 10 | 24 | 21 | 14 | 120 |
Grade A Officer
Post | Vacancies |
Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade ‘A’ | 3 |
Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) Grade ‘A’ | 10 |
Total | 13 |
SALARY STRUCTURE
Monthly Emoluments - For Grade 'B' Officers
Selected Candidates will draw a starting basic pay of 78,450/- p.m. in the pay scale of 78450 - 4050 (9) - 114900 - EB – 4050 (2) - 123000 - 4650 (4) - 141600 (16 years) applicable to Officers in Grade ‘B’. They will also be eligible for Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Special Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Learning Allowance and Grade Allowance as per rules in force from time to time. At present, initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately 1,49,006/- (DA being 23545/- at 19.97%), which do not include the amount of HRA. House Rent Allowance of 15% of pay will be paid to these Officers additionally if they are not staying in Bank’s accommodation.
Monthly Emoluments - For Grade 'A' Officers
The RBI Grade A Salary 2025 is expected to begin with a basic pay of ?44,500 per month. Along with the basic salary, RBI Grade A Officers are entitled to several allowances, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other location-based benefits, which together make the overall pay package attractive.
Note: For candidates possessing very high academic or professional qualification/ experience of significant value to the Bank, the Bank may, at its sole discretion, consider granting up to four advance increments. The Board, at its sole discretion, may consider requests for higher emoluments because of higher qualification/special experience of value to the Bank at the Interview stage only. Such information may be furnished in the ‘Bio-data Form’ in the appropriate column. The number of increments will be maximum four. The Board/Bank will not entertain any request received after the interview.
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Yes, candidates applying for RBI Grade B recruitment should be between 21 and 30 years as per the eligibility criteria. For detailed information of RBI GRADE B exam age limit please click on above Eligibility button.
The educational qualification required for RBI Grade B is Graduation. You will get all the necessary information related to RBI GRADE B exam such as age limit, educational qualification, etc. By clicking on the eligibility tab given above.
Candidates are shortlisted for RBI Grade B interview based on their performance in the Phase 2 exam. The final selection of candidates is done based on the Phase 2 exam and interview. For full detail of RBI GRADE B exam Recruitment process, exam fees and application process go to General information button which is given above.
Yes, the RBI Grade B exam is considered to be a tough exam as it is highly competitive and attracts a large number of candidates every year. The exam is designed to test the candidate's knowledge and understanding of various topics related to economics, banking, and finance.
For the preparation for General Awareness in the RBI Grade B exam, candidates must read newspapers, magazines, and online news portals regularly. Solving previous year papers and mock tests can help candidates assess their preparation level and improve their speed and accuracy. For more details click on the course button above.
Ideally, you need at least 8-10 months for RBI Grade B Preparation. It will also depend on how much time you can devote to the preparation. Analyze your strengths and weaknesses in the syllabus, make your study plan and stick to it.Notopedia aims to provide you all the latest information about the exams, just go to our exam section>sarkari job exam. Select the field first and then exams, now you are all set to explore all the latest updates.
For RBI Grade B Exam, you must have 60% marks (50% for reserved categories i.e. SC/ST/PWBD) in Graduation with 10th and 12th class examinations from any recognized University/Board or an equivalent grade in Bachelor's degree. is required. For more details about eligibility for the RBI Grade B exam, click on the eligibility button given above.
RBI Grade B prelims exam are conducted in online mode. To know in detail about RBI GRADE B Exam Mode, Language, Pattern etc. Go through the format button given above.
RBI Grade B prelims exam comprises objective type questions. You can check all the detail information about type of questions, time limit, negative marking, language asked in RBI GRADE B exam by clicking on the format button given above.
Yes, there are negative marks for wrong answers in the RBI Grade B Prelims exam. 1/4 marks will be deducted as a penalty for wrong answers. By clicking on the format button above, you can see the marking scheme of RBI GRADE B exam, which shows how many marks are assigned to each question and how many marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
There are no sectional timings in the RBI Grade B prelims exam.
General category candidates can attempt the RBI Grade B Exam up to 6 times for Phase. If a candidate fails in all 6 attempts, they would not be eligible to apply any further. No such restriction applies to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD if the posts are reserved for them.It will be easier for you to prepare for exams with Notopedia's carefully curated Online Test, Sample Papers, Videos, and Notes, all of which are available for free.
RBI Grade B Interview goes on for about two and a half months to three months. After the interviews get over the final result comes out in two days. For full schedule of RBI GRADE B exam result click on schedule tab above.
The scores of candidates for RBI Grade B prelims exam are calculated based on the normalisation process since the exam is held in multiple sessions. To get detailed knowledge of normalisation process, method and its importance go to format tab which is given above.
RBI Grade B prelims result is made available in PDF form. The result PDF displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Click on general information tab above for step by step process to check RBI GRADE B Exam Result.
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