RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2025 – 120 Vacancies, Apply Online

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s central bank and a premier regulatory authority in the financial sector, has announced a significant recruitment drive for 120 RBI Grade B Officer (Direct Recruitment) vacancies in various specialized streams. This recruitment is a golden opportunity for young professionals aiming to build a prestigious career in the banking and financial sector. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official RBI recruitment portal.

Last Date to Apply: 30th September 2025

Overview of RBI Grade B Officer Posts

The RBI Grade B Officer recruitment includes three major streams to accommodate candidates with diverse academic backgrounds and specializations:

1. Officer Grade B (DR) – General

• Total Posts: 83
• Category-wise Distribution:
  • UR: 35
  • SC: 15
  • ST: 6
  • OBC: 19
  • EWS: 8

2. Officer Grade B (DR) – DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research)

• Total Posts: 17
• Category-wise Distribution:
  • UR: 6
  • SC: 4
  • ST: 4
  • OBC: 2
  • EWS: 1

3. Officer Grade B (DR) – DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management)

• Total Posts: 20
• Category-wise Distribution:
  • UR: 10
  • SC: 2
  • ST: 4
  • OBC: 3
  • EWS: 1

RBI Grade B Officer – Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be offered an attractive pay scale:
₹78,450 – 4,050 (9 increments) – 1,14,900 – EB – 4,050 (2 increments) – 1,23,000 – 4,650 (4 increments) – 1,41,600 (after 16 years of service).

Eligibility Criteria for RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment

Age Limit:

• Minimum: 21 years
• Maximum: 30 years (as on 01 September 2025)
• Date of Birth: Between 02 September 1995 and 01 September 2004

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: +5 years
• OBC: +3 years
• PwD (Unreserved): +10 years
• PwD (OBC): +13 years
• PwD (SC/ST): +15 years

Educational Qualifications:

Officer Grade B (DR) – General:

• Graduation in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR
• Post-Graduation in any discipline with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD)

Officer Grade B (DR) – DEPR:

• Essential Qualification:
  • MA/MSc in Economics or Finance or related fields with minimum 55% marks
• Desirable Qualification:
  • Doctorate degree in Economics, teaching/research experience, or publications in standard journals.

Officer Grade B (DR) – DSIM:

• Essential Qualification:
  • Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, etc., with a minimum of 55% marks
  • OR 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subjects with minimum 60% marks
• Desirable Qualification:
  • Doctorate in relevant fields, research experience, or published papers in standard journals.

Application Fee Details

How to Apply Online for RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment

Scroll down and visit the Important Web-Links section.

• Click on the “Online Application Form” link.
• A new application portal will open.
• Provide all required personal and educational details carefully.
• Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other necessary documents.
• Pay the application fee according to your category.
• Finally, submit the form and download/print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates to Remember

Career Journey of an RBI Grade B Officer

A career as an RBI Grade B Officer is highly respected in India’s financial system. After selection, candidates undergo rigorous training at the RBI Academy, Mumbai, which equips them with in-depth knowledge of banking operations, regulatory frameworks, economic policy, statistics, financial markets, and more.

Growth Path:

• Entry as Grade B Officer (Probation Period: 2 years)
• Promotion to Grade C (Deputy General Manager)
• Further growth to Grade D (General Manager)
• Senior leadership roles such as Executive Director and ultimately, Deputy Governor, depending on merit and service duration.

Benefits include a strong salary package, job security, housing allowances, medical facilities, and pension plans, making this role highly sought after by banking aspirants.

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