RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment 2025 — The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 120 Officers in Grade B (Direct Recruit) covering the General, DEPR and DSIM streams. Online applications open in September 2025 — read below for eligibility, vacancy breakup, pay scale, application fee and step-by-step application instructions.
Job Highlights
| Organization |
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Post |
Officer in Grade B (Direct Recruit) — General / DEPR / DSIM |
| Total Vacancies |
120 |
| Streams |
General (83), DEPR (17), DSIM (20) |
| Application Window |
10th September 2025 – 30th September 2025 (online). |
| Mode of Application |
Online (RBI recruitment portal / designated registration link). |
| Official Notification (PDF) |
Available on RBI / recruitment portals. |
Vacancy Details (Single — Single format)
1. Officer in Grade B (DR) — General
| No. of Posts |
83 |
| Category-wise (summary) |
UR: 35 | SC: 15 | ST: 6 | OBC: 19 | EWS: 8 |
| Essential Qualification |
Graduation in any discipline / Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR Post-Graduation with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD). (See full notification for details). |
2. Officer in Grade B (DR) — DEPR
| No. of Posts |
17 |
| Category-wise (summary) |
UR: 6 | SC: 4 | ST: 4 | OBC: 2 | EWS: 1 |
| Essential Qualification |
MA / MSc in Economics (or related specialised economics streams) OR MA/MSc in Finance (specified specializations) with minimum 55% marks. Doctorate / research/teaching experience desirable. |
3. Officer in Grade B (DR) — DSIM
| No. of Posts |
20 |
| Category-wise (summary) |
UR: 10 | SC: 2 | ST: 4 | OBC: 3 | EWS: 1 |
| Essential Qualification |
Master’s degree (55%+) in Statistics / Mathematics / Applied Statistics / Econometrics / Data Science / AI / ML / Big Data Analytics OR 4-year Bachelor’s (60%+) in related branches. Doctorate / research experience desirable. |
Age Limit & Relaxation
| Age as on |
01 September 2025 |
| Age Range |
21 to 30 years (born not earlier than 02-09-1995 and not later than 01-09-2004). |
| Age Relaxation |
SC/ST: +5 yrs | OBC-NCL: +3 yrs | PwBD (Gen): +10 yrs | PwBD (OBC): +13 yrs | PwBD (SC/ST): +15 yrs (see notification for full details). |
Pay Scale
Scale of pay for Officer in Grade B as notified: ₹78,450 – 4,050(9) – 1,14,900 – EB – 4,050(2) – 1,23,000 – 4,650(4) – 1,41,600 (16 years) (refer to official notification for structure and allowances).
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| SC / ST / PwBD |
Rs. 100 + 18% GST |
| GEN / OBC / EWS |
Rs. 850 + 18% GST |
| RBI Staff |
Nil |
Selection Process
- Online registration & application (upload documents)
- Online examinations as per stream (Prelims / Mains for General; specialised papers for DEPR / DSIM as applicable)
- Interview / Personality Test (for shortlisted candidates)
- Document verification & medical examination
- Final merit & appointment
Important Dates
- Start of Online Application & Fee Payment: 10th September 2025.
- Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 30th September 2025 (till 18:00 hrs).
How to Apply (Step-by-step)
- Download & read the official RBI Grade B notification carefully (links below).
- Visit the RBI recruitment / designated registration portal and complete “New Registration”.
- Fill the online application with accurate personal, educational and category details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature and required documents (as specified in the notification).
- Pay application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.
- Save / print the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.
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Conclusion
RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment 2025 is a high-value opportunity for candidates with strong academic backgrounds in general disciplines, economics, finance, statistics or related data science fields. Ensure you meet the stream-specific eligibility, keep documents ready, and apply online between 10 Sep – 30 Sep 2025. Read the official notification before applying.
FAQs — RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment 2025
- How many vacancies are there for RBI Grade B 2025?
— 120 posts across General (83), DEPR (17) and DSIM (20).
- When can I apply online?
— Online application window: 10th September 2025 to 30th September 2025.
- What is the age limit?
— 21 to 30 years as on 01-09-2025 (relaxations apply as per category).
- What qualifications are required for DEPR and DSIM?
— DEPR requires a Master’s in Economics/Finance specializations (55%+). DSIM requires advanced degree(s) in Statistics/Math/Data Science/AI/ML or a 4-year bachelor’s in related subjects (see notification for full list and % criteria).
- What is the application fee?
— GEN/OBC/EWS: Rs. 850 + GST; SC/ST/PwBD: Rs.100 + GST; RBI staff: Nil.
- Where do I apply?
— Apply via the official registration/application portal (links above).
- Is prior work experience mandatory?
— No general work-experience is mandated for the General stream — eligibility is academic percentage based; check DEPR/DSIM desirables (research/teaching/publications may be preferred). Refer to the notification for stream-wise details.
