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

Follow these simple steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official RBI recruitment portal.
2. Navigate to the “Online Application Form” section.
3. Fill in personal, educational, and contact details carefully.
4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and relevant documents.
5. Pay the application fee based on your category.
6. Submit the application and take a printout 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.

Important Web-Links

• Online Application Form – Click Here
• Official Advertisement PDF – Click Here
• Official RBI Website – Click Here

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