The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB) has released Advertisement No. RBISB/DA/01/2026‑27 for Direct Recruitment of Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) across General, DEPR, and DSIM cadres. This is one of the most prestigious opportunities for aspirants seeking a career in India’s central bank.
📌 Key Highlights
Notification Date: 29 April 2026
Application Window: 29 April – 20 May 2026 (till 6:00 PM)
Mode of Application: Online only via RBI Careers Portal
Total Vacancies: 60
Selection Process: Online Exam (Phase I & II) + Interview
Exam Centres: Across India
📊 Vacancy Details
Post | GEN/UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | PwBD (A) | PwBD (B) | PwBD (C) | PwBD (D) |
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General | 16 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 40 | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 | – | – | – | – |
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | – | 10 | 1 | – | – | – |
Total | 24 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 60 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 |
🗓️ Important Dates
Activity | Date |
Opening of Online Registration & Fee Payment | 29 April 2026 |
Closing of Online Registration & Fee Payment | 20 May 2026 (6:00 PM) |
Phase I Exam – Grade B (General) | 13 June 2026 |
Phase II Exam – Grade B (General) | 25 July 2026 |
Phase I Exam – Grade B (DEPR/DSIM) | 14 June 2026 |
Phase II Exam – Grade B (DEPR/DSIM) | 26 July 2026 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Indian citizen OR
Subject of Nepal/Bhutan OR
Tibetan refugee (before 1 Jan 1962) OR
Person of Indian origin migrated from select countries (Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East Africa, etc.).
Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026)
General: 21 – 30 years
Relaxations:
SC/ST – 5 years
OBC – 3 years
PwBD – 10–15 years
Ex‑Servicemen – 5 years
M.Phil/Ph.D holders – up to 32/34 years
📑 Educational Qualifications
Post | Qualification |
Grade B (General) | Graduation (60% marks) OR Post‑Graduation (55% marks). Relaxation for SC/ST/PwBD. |
Grade B (DEPR) | MA/MSc in Economics/Finance (55% marks). Desirable: Ph.D, research/teaching experience. |
Grade B (DSIM) | Master’s in Statistics/Mathematics/Data Science/AI/ML/Big Data (55% marks) OR 4‑year Bachelor’s with 60%. Desirable: Ph.D, publications, research experience. |
📝 Exam Pattern
Phase I (General)
Objective type online exam.
Subjects: General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning.
Phase II (General/DEPR/DSIM)
Papers in Economics, Finance, Statistics, and English (depending on cadre).
Combination of descriptive and objective papers.
👉 Final selection based on Phase II + Interview.
💰 Application Fee
Category | Fee |
General/OBC/EWS | ₹850 + Intimation Charges |
SC/ST/PwBD | ₹100 (Intimation Charges only) |
RBI Staff | Nil |
📥 Official Links
Download Official Notification (PDF): RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026
Apply Online: RBI Recruitment Portal
🛠️ Helpful Tools for Candidates
Age Calculator: Check Age Eligibility
Date Calculator: Calculate Dates
Photo Resizer/Editor: Resize Photos for Application
✨The RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 offers 60 vacancies across General, DEPR, and DSIM cadres. With attractive pay, allowances, and the prestige of working in India’s central bank, this is a golden opportunity for aspirants aiming for a high‑impact career in finance, economics, and policy. ✨
