RBI Grade B (Officer)
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RBI Officers in Grade B (DR), Panel Year 2026 — Phase-I results were published for General (25 Jun), DEPR (30 Jun) and DSIM (1 Jul 2026).Check RBI’s official recruitment portal for the latest Phase-II/interview/final-result status; this page does not assert a final result.
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Vacancies & Posts
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Total Vacancies60Reported pay Not confirmed
Not taken from an official pay circular — treat as approximate.
| Pay Level | Pay Band | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Grade 'B' (DR) — General/DEPR/DSIM | ₹78,450 – ₹1,41,600 (basic pay scale: ₹78,450–4050(9)–1,14,900–EB–4050(2)–1,23,000–4650(4)–1,41,600 over 16 years); gross emoluments (without HRA) approx. ₹1,54,936/month at entry | Officer Grade B (Direct Recruit, On Probation) — General (40), DEPR — Dept. of Economic and Policy Research (10), DSIM — Dept. of Statistics and Information Management (10) |
In addition to basic pay, officers get Special Allowance, Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, HRA (15% of pay if Bank accommodation isn't provided) and other perquisites (official accommodation subject to availability, vehicle maintenance reimbursement, medical benefits, festival advance, LFC, concessional loans, etc.).Up to 4 advance increments may be granted at the Board's discretion for exceptional qualifications/experience.
Who Can Apply
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Application fee
What You Need
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- 📷 PhotoStandard IBPS-style passport photo specs (not independently confirmed from the accessible notification text) · 20–50 KB · JPG/JPEG Not confirmed
- ✍️ SignatureStandard IBPS-style signature specs (not independently confirmed from the accessible notification text) · 10–20 KB · JPG/JPEG — Widely reported as 140×60px, 10–20KB, signed in black ink on white paper — same caveat as the photo spec above; not independently confirmed from the official notification text retrieved. Not confirmed
- 💳 Application FeeGeneral/OBC (EWS not separately confirmed): Rs. 600 | SC/ST/PwBD: Rs. 100
How to Apply
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View Official Notification ↗- Register and apply online only via www.rbi.org.in / opportunities.rbi.org.in — no other mode is accepted.
- Fill in personal, academic and category details, and choose up to 4 preferred exam centres each for Phase-I and Phase-II.
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and a handwritten declaration per the Bank's prescribed specifications (see Appendix-I on the official site).
- Pay the Application Fee/Intimation Charges — ₹850 + 18% GST for GEN/OBC/EWS, ₹100 + 18% GST (intimation charges only) for SC/ST/PwBD, nil for eligible RBI staff candidates.
- Appear for Phase-I online examination (13–14 Jun 2026 depending on cadre).
- Qualifiers appear for Phase-II (General: Papers I–III, 25 Jul 2026; DEPR/DSIM: Papers I–II/III, 26 Jul 2026).
- Successful candidates are called for a Board interview; final selection is on a combined Phase-II + interview basis, with certificates (age/qualification/category) verified only at the interview stage.
Exam Pattern
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Phase 1: 120 minutes (2 hours) | Phase 2: 3 papers, English Writing Skills paper alone is 90 minutes (durations for ESI and FM papers not confirmed in sources checked) · Negative Marking: -0.25 (1/4 mark) per wrong answer in Phase 1 objective test; the Phase 2 English Writing Skills paper is fully descriptive with no negative marking; negative marking policy for any objective portions of ESI/FM papers in Phase 2 was not clearly confirmed · Passing Marks: N/A — Phase 1 is qualifying only (candidates must clear cutoffs to reach Phase 2), and Phase 2 marks decide merit for interview shortlisting; RBI does not publish a single fixed qualifying percentage, cutoffs are normalized and vary by year
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 - General Awareness | ~80 marks (highest weightage), 25 min sectional |
| Phase 1 - Reasoning | ~60 marks, 45 min sectional |
| Phase 1 - English Language | share of remaining marks, 25 min sectional |
| Phase 1 - Quantitative Aptitude | share of remaining marks, 25 min sectional (Phase 1 total: 200 questions / 200 marks, 120 min) |
| Phase 2 Paper I - Economic & Social Issues (ESI) | out of 100 marks (objective + descriptive mix per year) |
| Phase 2 Paper II - English (Writing Skills, fully descriptive) | 100 marks, 90 min — Essay 40 marks, Precis Writing 30 marks, remainder from comprehension/other writing tasks |
| Phase 2 Paper III - Finance & Management (FM) | out of 100 marks (objective + descriptive mix per year) (Phase 2 total: 300 marks across 3 papers) |
Syllabus
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Online CBT for Phase 1 (objective);Phase 2 combines objective and descriptive/typed papers; followed by Interview
Source & Verification
FAQs
Is RBI Grade B Phase 1 counted in the final merit list?
No, Phase 1 is a qualifying screening exam only; final merit is based on Phase 2 (Paper I, II, III) plus Interview marks.
Does the English paper in Phase 2 have negative marking?
No — it's a fully descriptive/typed paper (essay, precis, comprehension-based writing), so there's no negative marking on it, unlike the objective Phase 1 test.
What subjects does the Finance & Management (FM) paper cover?
It typically covers banking regulation, financial markets, risk management, corporate governance, and management/organizational behavior topics, combining objective and descriptive elements depending on the year.
How many vacancies does RBI Grade B 2026 have, and does that affect competition?
2026-cycle reports indicate a relatively small vacancy count (reported around 60 for Grade B DR-General in some 2026 sources), making this a highly competitive, low-vacancy recruitment cycle compared to bank PO/Clerk exams.
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