RBI Recruitment 2025: 120 Grade B Officer Vacancies — Apply Sep 10–30
- RBI opens 120 Grade B vacancies for 2025 intake
- Apply online from Sep 10 to Sep 30 (6 PM)
- Prelims on Oct 18–19; Mains on Dec 6
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced recruitment for 120 Officer Grade B posts for 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online on the official RBI website from September 10 to September 30, 2025 (till 6 PM). The selection process comprises Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Vacancy Break-up
- Officers in Grade B (DR) – General: 83
- Officers in Grade B (DR) – DEPR: 17
- Officers in Grade B (DR) – DSIM: 20
Eligibility Criteria
Age (as on July 1, 2025): 21–30 years. Upper age limit relaxed to 32 for M.Phil and 34 for PhD holders.
General (DR)
Graduation with at least 60% (SC/ST/PwBD: 50%) or Post-graduation with 55% (SC/ST/PwBD: pass marks). Professional quals like CA final or equivalent are eligible.
DEPR
Master’s in Economics/Finance/Econometrics or related fields with 55% minimum. Candidates with PGDM/MBA (Finance) or research/teaching experience may get age relaxation.
DSIM
Master’s in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Mathematical Economics or related fields with 55% minimum. Acceptable equivalents include M.Stat. (ISI), PGDBA (ISI Kolkata/IIT Kharagpur/IIM Calcutta), etc.
Application Fee
- General/OBC: Rs. 850
- SC/ST/PwBD: Rs. 100
Exam Schedule
- Phase-I (Grade B General): Oct 18, 2025
- Phase-I (DEPR & DSIM): Oct 19, 2025
- Phase-II (General): Dec 06, 2025
- Phase-II (DEPR & DSIM): Dec 06, 2025
Prelims Exam Pattern (Phase-I)
Single paper • 200 questions • 200 marks • 120 minutes
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language
- Reasoning
Mains Exam Pattern (Phase-II)
- Paper 1: Economics & Social Issues — Objective + Descriptive (100 marks, 120 min)
- Paper 2: English Writing Skills — Descriptive (100 marks, 90 min)
- Paper 3: Finance & Management — Objective + Descriptive (100 marks, 120 min)
Final Stage: Interview
How to Apply
- Visit the official RBI website and go to Opportunities@RBI → Current Vacancies.
- Open the notice titled “Direct Recruitment for Officers in Grade B (DR) 2025 – General/DEPR/DSIM.”
- Click Apply Online to register and fill the form.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates) and pay the fee.
- Submit, then download and save the application receipt.