RBI Grade B 2026
Reserve Bank of India Officers in Grade B (DR) - General
RBI Grade B is among the most prestigious regulatory body exams in India. Officers handle policy formulation, banking supervision, foreign exchange management, and monetary policy. Three-stage selection: Phase I (Objective), Phase II (Descriptive + Objective), and Interview.
Official WebsiteAge Limit
21-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)
Fee
₹850
Salary Range
₹71,000 - ₹1,30,000
Pay Level
Pay Level 11
Salary Range (Monthly)
₹71,000 - ₹1,30,000
Key Posts
Officers in Grade B (General, DEPR, DSIM) in Reserve Bank of India
Pay Levels & Salary
| Pay Level | Monthly Range |
|---|---|
| RBI Grade B | ₹₹55,200 - ₹₹1,23,100 + DA + HRA + Other Allowances |
Application Fee
₹850
General/OBC
Free
SC/ST/Women
Free
PwBD/ESM
Tie-Breaking Rules
- Higher aggregate marks in Phase-II written examination
- Higher marks in Interview
- Older candidate placed higher
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's degree with minimum 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwD) or equivalent, or a Master's degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
Age Limit
21-30 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)
Age Relaxation by Category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | No relaxation |
| SC/ST | +5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years |
| PwD | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹100 |
Exam Pattern
Phase I (Objective)
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 25 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
| Reasoning | 60 | 60 | 45 min |
Phase II (Descriptive + Objective)
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic & Social Issues (Descriptive) | 0 | 100 | 90 min |
| English Writing Skills (Descriptive) | 0 | 100 | 90 min |
| Finance & Management (Objective) | 50 | 100 | 90 min |
Syllabus
- Current Affairs
- Banking & Finance
- RBI Functions & Policies
- Indian Economy
- Government Schemes
Posts & Pay Levels
Vacancies
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Tentative Total
Nationality & Citizenship
- ✓Citizen of India
- ✓Subject of Nepal
- ✓Subject of Bhutan
- ✓Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intention of permanently settling in India
Certificate of Eligibility Required For
- • Candidates not holding Indian citizenship must have eligibility certificate issued by Government of India
Educational Qualification
All Posts (General)
At least 60% marks (aggregate) in Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a recognized University; OR a Post-Graduate degree / Professional qualification such as CA/CS/ICWA with 55%
Age Limits & Relaxation
Age Bands
| Age Band | DOB Not Earlier Than | DOB Not Later Than |
|---|---|---|
| 21-30 years |
Age Relaxation by Category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years (up to 35 years) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years (up to 33 years) |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers | 5 years |
| Staff of RBI (General) | Up to a maximum of 5 years subject to maximum age of 40 years |
| Staff of RBI (SC/ST) | Up to a maximum of 5 years subject to maximum age of 45 years |
Date of birth as entered in Matriculation/SSC/Birth Certificate.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rules
Category Certificate Rules
⚠ Candidature liable to be cancelled and legal action may be initiated
How to Apply
Photo Rules
- • Recent passport size photograph
- • Left thumb impression
- • Signature in prescribed format
Application Fee
₹850
General
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Women
₹100
SC/ST
₹100
PwBD
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ESM
Payment: Online — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
Non-refundable
Correction Window
Opens
Closes
₹
1st Correction
₹
2nd Correction
Max corrections allowed. Latest corrected application treated as valid.
Admission Certificate & Exam Day
Accepted Photo IDs
Phase-I — Online Objective Examination
| Section | Questions | Marks | Per Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 1 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 1 |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 1 |
| Reasoning Ability | 60 | 60 | 1 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 1 |
Phase-II — Paper 1 (General Stream) — Economic and Social Issues
Phase-II — Paper 2 (General Stream) — English Writing Skills
Phase-II — Paper 3 (General Stream) — Finance and Management
Answer Key Policy
Normalization & Re-evaluation
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Stage | UR | OBC/EWS | SC/ST/Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| phase I | |||
| overall | |||
| phase II |
Shortlisting & Merit Rules
Interview Marks
50-75 marks as notified
Final Merit Basis
Phase-II marks + Interview marks
Phase I To Phase II
Category-wise shortlisting from Phase-I — typically 10-15x vacancies
Phase II To Interview
Based on Phase-II aggregate score
Phase I Marks Not Counted
Phase-I is only for shortlisting — marks not counted in final merit
Scribe & Compensatory Time
Auto-eligible for Scribe
- ✓PwBD blindness
- ✓PwBD locomotor disability (both arms affected-BA)
- ✓PwBD cerebral palsy
Scribe Requirements
- • Scribe must not be a candidate of the same examination
- • Scribe qualification must be one step below the qualification prescribed for the post
- • Scribe cannot assist more than one candidate in the same examination
- • Candidate must opt for scribe in the application form
- • Scribe arrangement at own expense if own scribe opted
Additional Rules
- • Even eligible candidates not availing scribe still get compensatory time
- • No attendant other than scribe allowed inside examination hall
Document Verification
Required Documents
- Graduation/PG degree certificates and mark sheets
- Date of birth proof (Matriculation/10th certificate)
- Caste/Category certificate if applicable
- EWS certificate if applicable
- PwBD certificate if applicable
- NOC from current employer if applicable
- Experience certificates if applicable
- Valid photo ID proof
- Photographs as specified
Tie-Breaking Rules
- 1Higher aggregate marks in Phase-II written examination
- 2Higher marks in Interview
- 3Older candidate placed higher
Misconduct & Debarment
Post-exam Analysis Methods
| Offense | Debarment |
|---|---|
| Using unfair means of any kind — copying, electronic devices, written material on body/paper | Permanent debarment / 3-7 years |
| Impersonation / procuring impersonation by any person | 7 years / permanent |
| Possession of mobile phone, bluetooth devices, wireless devices, spy cameras, electronic gadgets inside exam hall | 3-5 years |
| Taking away exam material (rough sheets, question paper) from exam hall | 1-3 years |
| Leaving examination venue before completion of due exit procedure | 1-2 years |
| Misbehaving, intimidating or threatening exam functionaries | 2-3 years |
| Obstructing conduct of examination / instigating others not to take examination | 3 years |
| False statements / fabricated documents / suppressing material information | 1-5 years |
| Appearing in exam with forged admit card / identity proof | 3-5 years |
| Possession of firearms/weapons or threatening exam functionaries with force | 7 years |
| Taking snapshots, making videos of question papers or exam material | 7 years |
| Sharing exam terminal through remote desktop / LAN / VAN | 7 years |
| Attempt to hack or manipulate examination servers / data / systems | 7-10 years |
| Candidate acting as scribe in same examination or providing false scribe declaration | 3-5 years |
⚠ Cases may be referred to police or investigating agencies.
Public Disclosure Policy
Disqualification Rule
Candidates found guilty of misconduct, submitting false information, or suppressing material facts are liable to be disqualified at any stage of the process or even after appointment.
Important Warnings
2025 Cycle — Complete Timeline
⚠ All dates are tentative and subject to change.
Vacancies
Per-post breakdown not yet published.
Previous Year Cut-Offs
No cut-off data available yet.