RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 60 Exciting Posts from April 29

🔷 INTRODUCTION

Are you a graduate or postgraduate looking for a top central government job? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026 notification with 60 vacancies across General, DEPR, and DSIM streams. This is a golden opportunity for job seekers across India, including those searching for central govt jobs from Odisha. Applications open from April 29, 2026 — don’t miss this chance to join India’s most prestigious banking institution!

🔷 📋 JOB OVERVIEW

Details	Information
🏛️ Organization Name	Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
🔖 Conducting Body	RBI Services Board (RBISB)
📝 Post Name	Officers in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruit – DR)
🔢 Total Vacancy	60 Posts
📄 Advertisement No.	RBISB/BA/01/2026-27
📍 Job Location	All India
💻 Application Mode	Online
🗂️ Category	Central Government Job
🌐 Official Website	www.rbi.org.in

🔷 📅 IMPORTANT DATES

Event	Date
📢 Short Notification Released	April 28, 2026
📄 Detailed Notification Release	April 29, 2026 (Tentative)
🟢 Online Application Start Date	April 29, 2026
🔴 Last Date to Apply	May 20, 2026 (by 6:00 PM)
📝 Phase I Exam (General)	June 13, 2026
📝 Phase I Exam (DEPR/DSIM)	June 14, 2026
📝 Phase II Exam (General)	July 25, 2026
📝 Phase II Exam (DEPR/DSIM)	July 26, 2026

⚠️ Note: Candidates must apply before 6:00 PM on May 20, 2026. No requests will be entertained after the deadline.

🔷 📊 VACANCY DETAILS — RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026

Post Name	Stream	Vacancies
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)	General	40
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)	DEPR (Economics)	10
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)	DSIM (Statistics)	10
	🔢 TOTAL	60

DEPR = Department of Economic and Policy Research DSIM = Department of Statistics and Information Management

🔷 🎓 EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment

Stream	Required Qualification
General	Graduation or Post Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
DEPR	Post Graduation (Master’s Degree) in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics
DSIM	Post Graduation (Master’s Degree) in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Mathematical Economics / Econometrics / Statistics & Informatics / Applied Statistics & Informatics

📌 Important: Candidates must check the detailed notification (releasing April 29, 2026) for exact percentage criteria and other eligibility conditions.

🔷 AGE LIMIT FOR RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years
Age Relaxation – SC/ST	5 Years
Age Relaxation – OBC (NCL)	3 Years
Age Relaxation – PwBD	10 Years

📌 Note: Age will be calculated as per the RBI’s standard norms. Check the detailed notification for exact cutoff date for age calculation.

🔷 💰 SALARY DETAILS FOR RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment

Post	Pay Scale
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)	₹35,150 – ₹62,400/- per month (approx.)
Additional Benefits	HRA, DA, Medical Benefits, and other RBI perks

💎 RBI Grade B is one of the highest-paying entry-level central government banking jobs in India. Full salary breakup will be mentioned in the detailed notification.

🔷 💳 APPLICATION FEES FOR RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS	₹600/- (Application Fee + Intimation Charges)
SC / ST / PwBD	₹100/- (Intimation Charges only)
RBI Staff	NIL

💳 Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)

The selection for RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026 will be done in 3 stages:

STAGE 1 — 📝 Phase I: Preliminary Examination This is an online objective-type exam. It tests candidates on General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. Candidates shortlisted in Phase I are called for Phase II.

STAGE 2 — 📝 Phase II: Main Examination This is an advanced level exam with multiple papers. It includes Paper I (Economic and Social Issues), Paper II (English Writing Skills), and Paper III (Finance & Management / Economics / Statistics depending on the stream).

STAGE 3 — 🎤 Interview Candidates who qualify Phase II are called for a personal interview conducted by the RBI Services Board. Final merit is based on Phase II + Interview marks combined.

🔷 📁 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment

Please keep the following documents ready before applying:

• 🪪 Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport / PAN Card)
• 🎓 Graduation / Post Graduation Degree Certificate & Marksheets
• 📅 10th Pass Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
• 🖼️ Recent Passport Size Photograph (clear, white background)
• ✍️ Scanned Signature
• 🏷️ Category Certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS) if applicable
• ♿ PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• 📧 Valid Email ID & Mobile Number (for registration)

🔷 🖥️ HOW TO APPLY — Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these simple steps to apply for RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026:

Step 1 — 🌐 Visit the official RBI website: www.rbi.org.in

Step 2 — 🔍 Go to the “Opportunities @ RBI” section on the homepage

Step 3 — 📢 Click on the “Officers in Grade B Recruitment 2026” notification link

Step 4 — 📋 Click on “Apply Online” and complete the registration using your email ID and mobile number

Step 5 — 📝 Fill in the application form carefully with your personal, educational, and other required details

Step 6 — 📤 Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format and size

Step 7 — 💳 Pay the application fee online through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI

Step 8 — ✅ Review all details and click Submit

Step 9 — 🖨️ Download and take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference

⚠️ Tip: Apply early. Do NOT wait for the last date to avoid technical issues!

🔷 🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS

Link	Access
📄 Notification PDF (Short Notice)	CLICK HERE →
🖊️ Apply Online Link	CLICK HERE →
🌐 Official Website	CLICK HERE →

📌 Note: The detailed notification and direct apply link will be activated from April 29, 2026.

🔷 ⚠️ IMPORTANT POINTS

✅ This is a Central Government recruitment — open to candidates from all states including Odisha.

✅ Candidates can apply for only ONE stream — General, DEPR, or DSIM. Choose carefully.

✅ The Phase I exam is objective type (MCQ); negative marking may apply — check the detailed notification.

✅ Reservation rules will follow Government of India norms for SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD categories.

✅ No experience is required for the General stream. DEPR and DSIM candidates may need relevant academic background.

✅ Candidates must have a valid email ID and mobile number for the entire application and selection process.

✅ RBI Staff (existing employees) are exempt from paying the application fee.

✅ Candidates are advised to keep checking the official RBI website for updates, as the detailed notification will release on April 29, 2026.

✅ Applications submitted after 6:00 PM on May 20, 2026, will NOT be accepted under any circumstances.

🔷 ❓ FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. 📅 What is the last date to apply for RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026?

A: The last date to apply online is May 20, 2026, till 6:00 PM. Apply early to avoid last-minute issues.

Q2. 🎓 What is the educational qualification for RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026?

A: For General stream — Graduation in any discipline. For DEPR — Post Graduation in Economics / Econometrics. For DSIM — Post Graduation in Statistics / Mathematics.

Q3. 💰 What is the salary for RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment Officers?

A: The approximate salary is ₹35,150 – ₹62,400/- per month, plus HRA, DA, medical benefits, and other allowances as per RBI norms.

Q4. 🖥️ How to apply for RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026?

A: Visit www.rbi.org.in → Go to “Opportunities @ RBI” → Click on Grade B Recruitment 2026 → Register → Fill the form → Upload documents → Pay fee → Submit.