Important Dates
Please, carefully go through the important dates related to RBI GRADE B Exam 2025
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Registration of Applications and Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges | 10 Sept 2025 |
| Closing Date for Online Registration of Applications and Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges | September 30, 2025 (till 06:00 PM) |
| Officers in Gr B (DR) – General | |
| Phase-I – Online Examination | October 18, 2025 |
| Phase-II – Paper-I, II & III Online Examination | December 06, 2025 # |
| Officers in Gr B (DR) – DEPR | |
| Phase-I: Paper-I & II Online Examination | October 19, 2025 % |
| Phase-II: Paper-I & II Written Examination | December 07, 2025 % |
| Officers in Gr B (DR) – DSIM | |
| Phase-I: Paper-I Online Examination | October 19, 2025 |
| Phase-II: Paper-II & III Online / Written Examination | December 07, 2025 % |
** The Board reserves the right to make any changes in these dates.
# Candidate will have to appear in all the papers in all the shifts of Phase - ll (Paper-I, II & Ill) examination.
% Candidate will have to appear in both the papers.
*** Candidates can apply for Grade ‘B’ (DR) either in DEPR or DSIM.
RBI GRADE B Age limit 2025
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on September 01, 2025 i.e., he/she must have been born not earlier than September 02, 1995 and not later than September 01, 2004.
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) – General Minimum Educational Qualifications (as on September 01, 2025):
Graduation in any discipline /Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) or Post Graduation in any discipline / Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) in aggregate of all semesters / years.
Note:
Graduation Level Any such course from a recognised University / Institute that is taken after Class XII and is at least of 3 years’ duration/ candidates possessing professional or technical qualifications which are recognised by the Government as equivalent to professional or technical graduation will be eligible for admission to the examination, subject to obtaining minimum marks prescribed above.
Post-Graduation Level Any such course from a recognised University / Institute that is taken after Graduation and is at least of 2 years’ duration / recognised by the Government as equivalent to professional or technical Post-graduation will be eligible for admission to the examination, subject to obtaining minimum marks prescribed above.
Pay Scale
Selected candidates will draw a starting basic pay of ₹78,450/-p.m. in the pay scale of ₹78450-4050(9)-114900-EB-4050(2)-123000-4650(4)141600 (16years) applicable to Officers in Grade ‘B’ and they will also be eligible for Special Allowance, Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Learning Allowance, House Rent Allowance as per rules in force from time to time.
At present, initial monthly gross emoluments (without HRA) are ₹1,50,374/- (approximately). The House Rent Allowance of 15% of Pay will be paid, if accommodation is not provided by the Bank.
NoteVacancies
RBI, every year announces the vacancies for Grade B officers across the country.
This year, RBI has announced a total of 120 Posts for Grade B Posts.
| S. No. | Posts | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General – PY 2025 | 83 |
| 2 | Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR – PY 2025 | 17 |
| 3 | Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM – PY 2025 | 20 |
| Total | 120 |
The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (Board), hereinafter referred to as the ‘Board’, invites applications from eligible candidates for the posts mentioned below in Reserve Bank of India (RBI / Bank):
| Post | GEN/UR | EWS $ | OBC @ | SC | ST | Total | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) - General Cadre | 35 | 8 | 19 | 15 | 6 | 83 | - | 6(5) | 1 | 4(3) |
| 2 Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR Cadre | 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4(4) | 17 | 1 | - | 1(1) | 3(3) |
| 3 Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM Cadre | 10 | 1 | 3 | 2(2) | 4(4) | 20 | 2(2) | 1 | - | - |
| Total | 51 | 10 | 24 | 21(2) | 14(8) | 120 | 3(2) | 7(5) | 2(1) | 7(6) |
Figures in () indicates backlog vacancy.
Abbreviations : GEN/UR – General / Unreserved; EWS – Economically Weaker Section; OBC– Other Backward Classes; SC – Scheduled Caste; ST – Scheduled Tribe; PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities; DEPR - Department of Economic and Policy Research; DSIM - Department of Statistics and Information Management.
SCHEME OF SELECTION FOR OFFICERS IN GR ‘B’ (DR) - GENERAL- PY 2025
Selection will be through ONLINE examinations and Interview. Examinations will be held in two phases, as described in the following paragraphs:
(I) Phase-I Online Examination (Objective Type)
This will comprise a single Paper for 200 marks and will be held on October 18, 2025. Depending on the number of candidates and other administrative exigencies, the examination may be held in multiple shifts and on some other days also. A candidate, however, must appear for examination in only one shift on the given day. The date, time and venue on which a candidate has to appear for examination will be specified in the Admit Card to be downloaded by the candidate from Bank’s website (www.rbi.org.in). The ‘corrected-scores’ obtained by each of the candidates in different sessions (if held) will be normalized using equipercentile method. (If the examination is held in more than one session, the scores across various sessions will be equated following IBPS’ standard practice to adjust for slight differences in difficulty level of different test batteries used across sessions.)
a) The Paper will consist tests of :
i. General Awareness
ii. English Language
iii. Quantitative Aptitude and
iv. Reasoning
A total time of 120 minutes will be given for answering. However, separate time will be allotted for each test. Other detailed information regarding the examination will be given in an Information Handout, which will be made available to the candidates for download along with the Admit Card for examination from the RBI website.
Candidates have to secure minimum marks separately for each test as well as in aggregate, as may be prescribed by the Board. Candidates, who secure minimum marks separately for each Test, as prescribed, will be shortlisted for Phase-II of the examination based on the aggregate marks obtained in Phase-I. The minimum aggregate cut-off marks for being shortlisted for Phase-II of the examination will be decided by the Board in relation to the number of vacancies. Roll Number of the candidates shortlisted for PhaseII examination will be published on the RBI website, in due time after Phase-I examination.
On the basis of Last year’s exam pattern the expected pattern for Phase I will be:
| S. No. | Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Awareness | 80 | 80 | *Composite time of 120 minutes |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | |
| 3 | English Language | 30 | 30 | |
| 4 | Reasoning | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes (composite) |
(ii) Phase-II Online Examination
The Phase-II Online Examination will be conducted on December 06, 2025 only for the candidates who are shortlisted on the basis of results of Phase-I and based on the cut-off decided by the Board. The Phase-II examination will be in shifts. Candidates are required to appear for all the papers in all the shifts. A single Admit Card will be issued for both the shifts. The timetable for Phase-II examination will be intimated to the candidates concerned along with Admit Card for Phase-II.
Phase–II online examination will consist of three papers as under:
| Name of Paper | Type of Paper | Time (Minutes) | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I: Economic and Social Issues | 50% Objective Type | 30 Minutes | @ | 50 |
|
50% Descriptive Type, answers to be typed with the help of the keyboard.Candidates opting to type the answers in Hindi, may type with the help of either: (i) Inscript or (ii) Remington (GAIL) keyboards layout. |
90 Minutes | 50 | ||
| Total | 120 Minutes | 100 | ||
| Paper-II: English (Writing Skills) | Descriptive, to be typed with the help of the keyboard | 90 Minutes | 3 | 100 |
| Paper-III: General Finance and Management | 50% Objective Type | 30 Minutes | @ | 50 |
|
50% Descriptive Type, answers to be typed with the help of the keyboard.Candidates opting to type the answers in Hindi, may type with the help of either: (i) Inscript or (ii) Remington (GAIL) keyboards layout. |
90 Minutes | 50 | ||
| Total | 120 Minutes | 100 | ||
| Grand Total | 300 |
@For both Paper-I and Paper-III, there will be 30 questions and 50 marks for Objective questions (some questions carrying 2 marks each and some carrying 1 mark each). In case of Descriptive questions, 6 questions will be asked, of which candidates will be required to attempt 4 questions [2 of 15 marks each (with varying difficulty level) and 2 of 10 marks each]. In case, candidate answers more than 4 questions in descriptive, first 4 shall be evaluated.
NOTE: All question papers (in both the Phases, except the test of English) will be set bilingually in Hindi and English.
The Board reserves the right to modify the examination dates and time entirely at its discretion.
(iii) Interview
Candidates will be shortlisted for the Interview, based on aggregate of marks obtained in Phase-II (Paper-I +Paper-II +Paper-III). The minimum aggregate cut-off marks for being shortlisted for Interview will be decided by the Board in relation to the number of vacancies. Roll Numbers of the candidates shortlisted for the Interview will be published on RBI website at appropriate time and Interview Call Letters will be sent on registered E-mail ID. Interview will be of 75 marks.
Candidate shall be required to undergo Personality Assessment conducted by the Bank before appearing for the Interview. No marks will be allotted for the same and it will not form part of the final selection criteria. Candidate may opt for Interview either in Hindi or English. Final selection will be through merit list which will be prepared by adding marks secured by candidates in Phase-II examination and Interview and grace marks as applicable as per extant rules.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply only online through the Bank's website i.e. www.rbi.org.in from September 10 to 30, 2025 (till 06:00 PM). No other means/mode of applications will be accepted. Candidates desirous of applying for posts in both Grade ‘B’ (DR)-General and Grade ‘B’ (DR) - DEPR or DSIM (as the case may be) are required to apply using links for both the positions separately and pay the fees for both. Digi Locker has been integrated with the online application form. The candidate may provide access to issued credentials/documents (Aadhaar, Educational Qualification Documents etc.) and information (Name, Date of Birth, Gender etc.) through Digi Locker on voluntary basis.
PRE-REQUISITES FOR APPLYING ONLINE
Before applying online, candidates should –
(i) scan their : - - - -
photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
signature (with black ink)
left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink)
a handwritten declaration (on a white paper with Black Ink) (text given below) as detailed under guidelines for scanning the photograph and signature as detailed at (D) below.
(ii) Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
(iii) The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged. (If a candidate is not having left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb for applying.)
(iv) The text for the handwritten declaration is as follows:
“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
(v) The aforementioned handwritten declaration has to be in the candidate’s own handwriting and in English only. If it is written and uploaded by anybody else or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid. (In the case of Visually Impaired candidates who cannot write may get the text of declaration typed and put their left thumb impression below the typed declaration and upload the document as per specifications.)
(vi) The candidate is required to keep documents/details ready to enable him/her to fill up the application form correctly and to make online payment of fees/intimation charges. The name of the candidate or his/her father/mother/husband, etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the photo identity proof/ certificates/mark sheets.
(vii) Candidates should have a valid personal E-mail ID and mobile number which should be kept active till the appointment in the Bank. This is essential for him/her in getting communication/Interview advice, etc. by E-mail/SMS. The Board does not send any communication by any mode other than E-mail /SMS. No change in E-mail ID/Mobile Number will be entertained during the entire process of the recruitment.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING ONLINE
(i) Candidates satisfying the conditions of eligibility as on September 01, 2025 are first required to visit the URL “Direct Recruitment for the post of Officers in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruit-DR) (On Probation-OP) (General/DEPR/DSIM) Cadres - Panel Year 2025” on the Bank's website i.e. www.rbi.org.in >Opportunities@RBI >Current Vacancies > Vacancies and click on the hyperlink “Online Application Form” in the advertisement page for filling the ‘Online Application’. It redirects the candidates to the online registration page.
(ii) Candidates will have to enter their basic details and upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and a handwritten declaration in the online application form as per the specifications given.
(iii) To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name, Contact details and E-mail ID. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password. An E-mail and SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent.
(iv) In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she can save the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of the online application, candidates are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. Visually Impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/get the details verified to ensure that the same are correct prior to final submission.
(v) Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/entertained after clicking the COMPLETE REGISTRATION BUTTON.
(vi) The Name of the candidate or his /her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the Photo identity proof / Certificates/ Mark sheets. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
(vii) Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the 'Validate your details' and 'Save & Next' button.
(viii) Proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature
(ix) Proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
(x) Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL SUBMIT.
(xi) Modify details, if required, and click on 'FINAL SUBMIT' ONLY after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded, and other details filled by you are correct.
(xii) Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.
(xiii) Click on 'Submit' button.
(xiv) Candidates shall be solely responsible for filling up the online applications correctly. In case of invalid applications due to errors committed by the applicant no claims for refund of application fees/intimation charges so collected shall be entertained by the Board.
(xv) To avoid last minute rush, candidates are advised to pay the application fees/ intimation charges and register online at the earliest.
(xvi) Board does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their applications within the last day on account of aforesaid reasons or any other reason.
RBI GRADE B EXAM Fee
| Sr. No. | Category | Charges | Amount* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC/ST/PwBD | Intimation Charges only | ₹100/- + 18% GST |
| 2 | GEN/OBC/EWS | Application fee including Intimation Charges | ₹850/- + 18% GST |
| 3 | STAFF@ | Nil | Nil |
*Bank/Transaction charges are to be borne by the candidate.
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