The Reserve Bank of India has released the RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 notification on 28 April 2026 for 60 vacancies of Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General, DEPR and DSIM. The online application window will remain open from 29 April 2026 to 20 May 2026 (6:00 PM). We verified the short notification directly from the official website rbi.org.in on 28 April 2026.Starting basic pay is ₹78,450 per month. With allowances, gross salary at the entry level is approximately ₹1,50,000+.
RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Reserve Bank of India |
| Post Name | Officer in Grade ‘B’ (DR) |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Notification Release | 28 April 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 May 2026 (6 PM) |
| Phase-1 Exam | 13 & 14 June 2026 |
| Phase-2 Exam | 25 & 26 July 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Official Website | rbi.org.in |
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown (2026)
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General | 40 |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR | 10 |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM | 10 |
| Total | 60 |
Note: Detailed category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD) breakup will be released in the detailed notification.Eligibility Criteria 2026Age Limit (as on 01/04/2026):
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10/13/15 years (as applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- M.Phil: up to 32 years
- Ph.D: up to 34 years
Educational Qualification:
- Grade B (DR) – General: Minimum 60% in Graduation OR 55% in Post-Graduation (50% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Grade B (DR) – DEPR: Master’s Degree in Economics / Finance / related fields (55% marks).
- Grade B (DR) – DSIM: Master’s in Statistics / Mathematics / Data Science or 4-year Bachelor’s in relevant field.
Disqualifiers: Candidates with less than required percentage, or who have appeared in Phase-2/Interview in the last 3 years (subject to RBI rules) may have restrictions.Application Fee (2026)
| Category | Fee (including GST) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100 + 18% GST |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 + 18% GST |
| RBI Staff | Nil |
Selection Process – Complete Details
- Phase 1 (Preliminary) → Screening (marks not counted for final merit)
- Phase 2 (Mains) → Objective + Descriptive (300 marks total)
- Interview → 75 marks
- Final Merit → Phase 2 + Interview marks
Important: Phase 1 is qualifying only for General stream.Exam Pattern & SyllabusPhase 1 (General Stream): 200 marks, 2 hours (GA + English + Quant + Reasoning)Phase 2:
- Paper 1: Economic & Social Issues (Objective + Descriptive)
- Paper 2: English (Writing Skills) – Descriptive
- Paper 3: Finance & Management (Objective + Descriptive)
Syllabus covers current economic developments, banking & finance, government schemes, data interpretation, essay writing, etc.Salary & Benefits – Full DetailsPay Scale: ₹78,450 – 1,41,600 (16 years)
Initial Basic Pay: ₹78,450
Approximate Gross Salary (at joining):₹1,50,374 (including DA, HRA, CCA and other allowances).
Additional perks: Leased accommodation, medical facilities, pension, gratuity, and excellent career growth.How to Apply Online for RBI Grade B 2026 (Step-by-Step)
- Visit → opportunities.rbi.org.in
- Click on “New Registration” and fill basic details.
- Login and complete personal, educational & experience details.
- Upload photo, signature, thumb impression & documents.
- Pay application fee online.
- Submit and download the confirmation page.
We recommend applying on or before 15 May 2026 to avoid last-day server issues.Previous Year Cut Off Marks (Trend)
| Year | Phase 1 (General) | Phase 2 (General) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77.50 | 171.50 |
| 2024 | 67.25 | 173.50 |
| 2023 | 63.00 | 169.00 |
Note: Cut-offs are category-wise and vary every year.
What No One Else Is Telling You (Information Gain)
- Biggest change in 2026: Only 60 vacancies against 120 in 2025 — this is a 50% drop. Competition is expected to be extremely high.
- RBI has released the complete exam calendar along with the short notice — something rarely done in previous years.
- DEPR and DSIM candidates have a slightly different Phase-1 pattern (two papers on 14 June).
- Early notification gives serious aspirants almost 2 full months of targeted preparation before Phase 1.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is RBI Grade B Notification 2026 out?
Yes, released on 28 April 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for RBI Grade B 2026?
20 May 2026 (6:00 PM).
Q3. How many vacancies are there in RBI Grade B 2026?
Total 60 vacancies (40 General + 10 DEPR + 10 DSIM).
Q4. What is the salary of RBI Grade B Officer?
Basic pay ₹78,450. Gross salary at joining is approximately ₹1,50,374.
Q5. What are the RBI Grade B 2026 exam dates?
Phase 1: 13–14 June 2026 | Phase 2: 25–26 July 2026.
Q6. Is there negative marking in RBI Grade B?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in objective sections.
