RBI Grade ‘B’Recruitment Notification 2026 Released: Registration Begins from 29th April 2026
RBI Grade ‘B’ Recruitment 2026 notification out: The Reserve Bank of India Department of Communication has released the RBI Grade B Notification 2026 on 28th April on the official website at rbi.org.in. A total of 60 vacancies have been announced through this recruitment. Graduates between the age of 21 to 30 years can apply for the post of Grade B in the Reserve Bank of India. The apply online link for RBI Grade B notification will be activate from 29th April 2026 and it will remain continue till 20th May 2026. Candidates can download the official notification through the direct link provided in the article below:
RBI Grade B Notification 2026 Download PDF
RBI has released the short notice for the Recruitment of Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General/DEPR/ DSIM – PY 2026 on 28th April 2026. For instance, candidates who want to apply for the officers in Grade ‘B’ can now check the notification from the official website at rbi.org.in. It provides important details including eligibility , age limit, selection process, application process and others.
RBI Grade ‘B’ Recruitment 2026 notification PDF
RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026: Overview
As per rule RBI conducts the RBI Grade B exam every year to recruit officers in Grade ‘B’ for the branches across the country. The selection is based on Phase 1, Phase 2, and an interview. Check the recruitment overview below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Authority | Reserve Bank of India |
| Exam Name | RBI Grade B |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Total Vacancy | 60 |
| Official Notification Release Date | April 28, 2026 |
| Application Begins from | April 29, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply online | May 20, 2026 |
| Frequency of Exam | Annual |
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Selection Process | Phase- 1: Preliminary Online Exam (Only for Grade B General)
Phase-2: Mains Online Exam Phase -3: Interview |
| RBI Grade ‘B’ Salary | Rs. 1,50,374/- (Gross Salary) per Month |
| Official website | https://www.rbi.org.in |
RBI Grade B Vacancy 2026 Details
The Reserve Bank of India has released a total of 60 vacancies for the post of Grade B officers. These vacancies are announced for General, DEPR and DISM posts. The post-wise distribution is below:
| Posts | Vacancies |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) General | 40 |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’(DR)- Department of Economics & Policy Research (DPER) | 10 |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM) | 10 |
| Total | 60 |
Steps to apply for RBI Grade ‘B’ Officers Exam 2026
Willing graduates can follow the steps to apply for the same:
- Firstly, move to official website of RBI at rbi.org.in
- Secondly, click on New Registration and complete your registration first.
- Thirdly, log in with the your registration number and fill the required personal and educational details.
- Similarly, upload the required documents such as photo,signature, educational certificates.
- Moreover, pay the application fee (if applicable) online.
- Lastly, click on the submit button and download it for future reference.
RBI Grade ‘B’ 2026 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
Candidates applying for the recruitment must go through the RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria before submitting their applications. Moreover, only those who fulfill the eligibility criteria will be called for the preliminary exam. As per the Grade ‘B’ Notification 2026, the criteria are mainly for education, age and nationality of the candidate.
Educational Qualification:
Applicants of RBI Grade B 2026 must have the required educational qualification as per the post. The criteria are different for General, DEPR, and DSIM posts. Check post-wise education requirement below:
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Grade ‘B’ (DR)- General | Graduation (60%) or Post- Graduation (55%) (Relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Grade ‘B’(DR)- DPER | Master’s in Economics/Finance fields (55%) (Relaxation for SC/ST PwBD ) |
| Grade ‘B’ (DR) -DSIM | Master’s or 4 year Bachelor’s in Stats/Math/Data fields( Required
% with relaxation |
Age Limit
To apply for RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 candidate must be between 21 and 30 years old. Reserved categories candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per mentioned in the notification.
RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The RBI Grade B selection process is conducted in multiple stages the most suitable candidates. Each stage tests different skills and is important for final selection.
Phase 1: Preliminary Exam: This is the first stage of the RBI exam. It is an objective type exam with multiple choice questions. The marks of this stage are not counted in the final merit but candidates must qualify it to move to the next round.
Phase 2: Mains Examination: This is the main stage of the selection process. It includes both objective and descriptive type questions. It tests candidates on subjects like economic, finance, writing and analytical skills.
Phase 3: Personal Interview: Candidates who clear phase 2 are called for the personal interview round.
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