RBI Grade B Recruitment 2025: Applications invited for 120 Grade ‘B’ officer posts: Apply by September 30

Digital Desk

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Services Board has launched its much-anticipated Grade B Recruitment 2025 drive, announcing 120 direct-recruitment vacancies for Officers in Grade ‘B’ across three key cadres: General, Department of Economic and Policy Research (DEPR), and Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM).

Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online via the RBI’s official website until 6:00 pm on September 30, 2025.

Under this recruitment cycle, 83 positions have been allocated to the General cadre, 17 to DEPR, and 20 to DSIM, including backlog vacancies. Aspiring applicants must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of September 1, 2025, with age relaxations applicable for candidates belonging to SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen, and other reserved categories. Educational qualifications vary by cadre: General cadre aspirants must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 60 percent marks (50 percent for SC/ST/PwBD candidates), while DEPR and DSIM candidates require specialized postgraduate or equivalent qualifications in economics, statistics, or related disciplines.

The application process commenced on September 10, 2025, and will close on September 30, 2025 (6 pm). Candidates are advised to complete the online registration and fee payment well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical glitches. The fee structure is Rs 850 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and Rs 100 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

The RBI Grade B selection comprises three stages: Phase I (preliminary examination), Phase II (main examination), and a personal interview. Phase I is scheduled for October 18, 2025, for the General cadre and October 19, 2025, for DEPR and DSIM. Phase II exams will follow on December 6 and 7, 2025, respectively. Successful candidates will join India’s central bank with a starting salary of approximately Rs 78,450 plus allowances, along with excellent growth prospects and transfer opportunities across RBI offices nationwide.

This recruitment marks a significant opportunity for banking and economic research enthusiasts aiming for a prestigious career with India’s apex financial institution. Prospective candidates should carefully review the official notification and ensure their eligibility before applying. Failure to adhere to the application timeline or eligibility criteria may result in disqualification.