The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB) has released a short notification for the recruitment of Officer Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruitment – DR) for the panel year 2026. This recruitment offers a valuable opportunity for candidates looking to start a professional career in India’s central banking sector.

According to the official notice, vacancies will be available under multiple streams including General, DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research), and DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management). The detailed notification is scheduled to be published on 29 April 2026, and eligible candidates will be able to submit their applications online through the official RBI portal.

Candidates are advised to download and carefully review the official Reserve Bank of India Grade B Recruitment 2026 notification PDF to verify complete details such as vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, application process, important dates, and selection procedure. The direct notification PDF link has been provided in the Important Links section below for easy access.

RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026 – Over View

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Reserve Bank of India
Conducting Body	Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB)
Post Name	Officers in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruitment)
Total Vacancies	60 Posts
Advertisement Number	RBISB/BA/01/2026-27
Job Category	Central Government Jobs
Recruitment Streams	General, DEPR, DSIM
Application Mode	Online Mode
Official Website	Official RBI Portal

RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026– Age Limit

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RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Event	Date
Detailed Notification Release Date	29 April 2026 (Tentative)
Online Application Start Date	29 April 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	20 May 2026 (Up to 06:00 PM)
Phase I Examination (General Stream)	13 June 2026
Phase I Examination (DEPR / DSIM Streams)	14 June 2026
Phase II Examination (General Stream)	25 July 2026
Phase II Examination (DEPR / DSIM Streams)	26 July 2026

RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

• SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: ₹100/- (Only Intimation Charges)
• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹600/- (Including Application Fee + Intimation Charges)
• RBI Staff Candidates: No Application Fee (Nil)

RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility

• The complete eligibility criteria will be provided in the detailed notification. However, based on previous recruitment patterns of Reserve Bank of India Grade B Officers, the expected educational qualifications are as follows:
• General Stream: Bachelor’s Degree or Postgraduate Degree in any recognized discipline
• DEPR Stream: Postgraduate Degree in Economics, Econometrics, or related subjects
• DSIM Stream: Postgraduate Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent disciplines
• Candidates must also fulfill the prescribed age limit and other eligibility conditions as per RBI recruitment guidelines.

RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

Post Name	Number of Vacancies
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General	40
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR	10
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM	10
Total	60

RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026 – How To Apply

• Visit the official RBI website and open the recruitment section.
• Navigate to the “Opportunities @ RBI” page.
• Find and click on the Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 application link.
• Complete the registration process using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
• Upload the necessary documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable to your category.
• Review all entered details carefully before final submission.
• Submit the application form and download/print a copy for future reference.

RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026 – Important Web-Links

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RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

• Phase I – Preliminary Examination
• Phase II – Main Examination
• Interview

RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

Candidates whose applications are accepted as per criteria will be shortlisted and shall be notified in due course of time. The qualified candidates will be required to appear in the competitive written examination in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) pattern.

The Written examination (Paper 1) is of total 80 marks with negative marking of 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer. The subject-wise distribution of marks for Written Examination (80Marks) is as follows: 

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RBI Officers Grade B Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are announced under RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026?

Reserve Bank of India has announced a total of 60 vacancies for Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026. Out of these, 40 posts are for the General stream, 10 posts for DEPR, and 10 posts for DSIM.

Q2. When will the RBI Grade B 2026 online application start?

The online application process for RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 is expected to begin from 29 April 2026. Candidates can submit their applications through the official RBI recruitment portal once the detailed notification is released.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026?

The last date for submitting the online application form is 20 May 2026 up to 06:00 PM. Applicants should complete the process well before the deadline to avoid server or technical issues.

Q4. Which posts are available under RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026?

The recruitment is being conducted for Officers in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruitment) under three different streams: General, DEPR (Economics), and DSIM (Statistics & Data Analysis).

Q5. What is the selection process for RBI Grade B 2026?

The selection process consists of Phase I (Preliminary Examination), Phase II (Main Examination), and a final Interview round. Candidates must qualify at each stage for final selection.

Q6. When is the RBI Grade B Phase I Exam 2026?

The Phase I Examination is scheduled to be held on 13 June 2026 for the General stream and 14 June 2026 for DEPR and DSIM streams.

Q7. When will the RBI Grade B Phase II Exam be conducted?

The Phase II Examination will be conducted on 25 July 2026 for the General stream and 26 July 2026 for DEPR and DSIM streams.

Q8. What is the application process for RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026?

Interested candidates need to apply online through the official RBI website by visiting the Opportunities @ RBI section, completing registration, filling in the application form, uploading required documents, paying the fee, and submitting the final application form.