📋 Overview
- Conducting Body: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Post: Grade B Officer (Direct Recruitment)
- Total Vacancies: 120 posts
- Notification Released: 8th September 2025
- Application Period: 10th September 2025 (start date)
- Official Website: www.rbi.org.in
🎯 Vacancy Distribution
| Stream | Vacancies | Department |
|---|---|---|
| General | 83 posts | General Banking Operations |
| DEPR | 17 posts | Department of Economic and Policy Research |
| DSIM | 20 posts | Department of Statistics and Information Management |
| Total | 120 posts |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Released | 8th September 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 10th September 2025 |
| Phase-I Exam (General) | 18th October 2025 |
| Phase-I Exam (DEPR/DSIM) | 19th October 2025 |
| Detailed Notification | To be released soon |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- General Category: 21-30 years
- Age calculation: As of 1st of the month in which posts are announced
- Age Relaxations: As per government norms for reserved categories
Educational Qualification
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
- For DEPR: Preference for candidates with Economics/Statistics/Mathematics background
- For DSIM: Preference for candidates with Statistics/Mathematics/Computer Science background
- Final year students: Cannot apply (experience required)
Nationality
- Indian citizen or eligible as per RBI guidelines
💰 Salary & Benefits
Pay Scale
- Basic Pay: ₹55,200 per month (latest pay scale)
- Pay Scale: ₹55,200-2,850(9)-80,850-EB-2,850(2)-86,550-3,300(4)-99,750 (16 years)
- Annual Package: ₹12-14 lakhs approximately
Allowances & Benefits
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical benefits
- Provident Fund
- Gratuity
- Other applicable allowances
📝 Selection Process
The selection comprises three phases:
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
- Type: Online Objective Test
- Duration: 2 hours
- Sections:
- General Awareness
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
- Purpose: Qualifying nature
Phase-II: Main Examination
- Type: Online Objective + Descriptive Test
- Papers:
- Paper 1: Economic and Social Issues
- Paper 2: English (Writing Skills)
- Paper 3: Finance and Management
- Focus: More analytical and specialized knowledge
Phase-III: Interview
- Type: Personal Interview
- Assessment: Knowledge, analytical skills, and suitability for banking sector
- Final selection: Based on combined scores of Mains + Interview
📚 Syllabus Overview
Phase-I Syllabus
1. General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Banking & Financial Awareness
- Economic & Business Environment
- Static GK
2. English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar & Vocabulary
- Sentence Correction
- Para jumbles
3. Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Systems
- Data Interpretation
- Arithmetic Problems
- Algebra & Geometry
4. Reasoning Ability
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning
- Verbal & Non-verbal Reasoning
- Data Sufficiency
Phase-II Syllabus
1. Economic and Social Issues
- Indian Economy
- Global Economic Environment
- Social Development
- Sustainable Development
2. English (Writing Skills)
- Essay Writing
- Precis Writing
- Comprehension
- Letter Writing
3. Finance and Management
- Financial Management
- Capital Markets
- Banking Operations
- Management Concepts
🔗 Application Process
How to Apply
- Visit official website: www.rbi.org.in
- Look for “Opportunities@RBI” section
- Click on Grade B Officer recruitment link
- Fill online application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit and take printout
Required Documents
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature in prescribed format
- Educational certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850
- SC/ST/PWD: ₹100
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking)
📈 Preparation Strategy
For Phase-I
- Focus on speed and accuracy
- Practice mock tests regularly
- Strengthen basics in all four sections
- Stay updated with current affairs
For Phase-II
- Deep understanding of economic concepts
- Practice descriptive writing
- Focus on finance and management topics
- Read economic surveys and budget documents
For Interview
- Stay updated with RBI policies
- Understand banking sector developments
- Practice mock interviews
- Develop communication skills
🎯 Key Points to Remember
- Higher Vacancy Count: 120 posts (compared to 94 last year)
- Three Streams: General, DEPR, and DSIM with different specializations
- Experience Required: Final year students cannot apply
- Three-Phase Selection: Prelims, Mains, and Interview
- Prestigious Position: Grade B Officer is a highly coveted position in Indian banking
- Career Growth: Excellent promotion prospects in RBI hierarchy
- All-India Posting: Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India
📞 Important Links & Contact
- Official Website: www.rbi.org.in
- Application Portal: Will be activated on 10th September 2025
- Detailed Notification: Check official website for complete PDF
- Helpline: As mentioned in detailed notification
Note: This information is based on the short notification released on 8th September 2025. Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed official notification for complete terms and conditions once it’s released on the RBI website.
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