RBI Grade B Officers Notification 2025!
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a brief notification regarding the recruitment for RBI Grade B 2025 on September 8, 2025, announcing 120 openings for Officers in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruitment – DR) across three distinct streams: General (DR), Department of Economic and Policy Research (DEPR), and Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM). This recruitment presents a significant opportunity for graduates aiming to join India’s central bank, with positions focused on policy development, economic analysis, and financial oversight. A comprehensive overview of the latest information regarding this recruitment process is provided below.
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Vacancies :
A total of 120 vacancies have been announced for RBI Grade B Officers 2025. The breakdown is as follows (category-wise details will be in the detailed notification; reservations apply as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD).
Eligibility Criteria:
Qualifications must be from a recognized university/institute. Minimum aggregate marks apply (relaxed for reserved categories).
Age Limit :
Minimum Age: 21 years (born not earlier than July 2, 2004)., Maximum Age: 30 years (born not later than July 1, 1995).
Age Relaxations (as per GoI rules):
- SC/ST: 5 years.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years.
- PwBD: 10 years (15 years for SC/ST PwBD, 13 years for OBC PwBD).
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years (plus actual service period).
Application Process:
Applications are accepted online only via the RBI website. No offline mode. The process is straight forward but requires careful attention to avoid errors (no correction window).
Steps to Apply:
- Visit Official Website > Opportunities@RBI > Current Vacancies > Vacancies > Select “Recruitment of Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General/DEPR/DSIM – PY 2025”.
- Click “Online Application” > “New Registration” (if first time).
- Enter basic details (name, DOB, email, mobile) to generate Registration Number and Password.
- Log in and fill personal, educational, work experience, and category details.
- Upload scanned documents:
- Preview and submit the form.
- Pay the fee online (debit/credit card, net banking, UPI).
Application Fee :
- SC/ST/PwBD₹100/-
- General/OBC/EWS₹850/-
Selection Process :
The RBI Grade B 2025 selection involves three phases. Candidates must qualify each to proceed. Total marks: Phase I (200), Phase II (300), Interview (75). Final merit based on aggregate (Phase II + Interview).
Phase I (Preliminary Exam): Objective (online). Qualifying in nature; marks not counted in final merit.
- Duration: 120 minutes (sectional timing).
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
- Sections (for General; DEPR/DSIM differ slightly): General Awareness (80 questions, 80 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (30Q, 30M), English Language (30Q, 30M), Reasoning (60Q, 60M).
- Cut-off: Sectional and overall.
Phase II (Main Exam): Objective + Descriptive (online).
- Paper I: Economic & Social Issues (100 marks, 120 min; objective + descriptive).
- Paper II: English (Writing) (100 marks, 90 min; descriptive).
- Paper III: Finance & Management (100 marks, 120 min; objective + descriptive).
- For DEPR/DSIM: Specialized papers (e.g., Economics for DEPR).
- Negative Marking: 0.25 for objective.
- Marks added to final merit.
Phase III (Interview): 75 marks. Personality test at RBI offices. Focus: Communication, knowledge, leadership. Final Selection Based on Phase II + Interview (scaled scores). Medical fitness required.
Exam Pattern :
General Awareness: Current affairs (economy, banking, finance), RBI functions, static GK.
Quantitative Aptitude: Data interpretation, arithmetic (profit/loss, SI/CI, etc.).
English: Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary.
Reasoning: Puzzles, seating, syllogism, inequalities.
Phase II Pattern (General Stream)
Paper I (ESI): 50% objective (30Q, 50M, 90 min) + 50% descriptive (6Q, 50M, 90 min). Topics: Growth, poverty, social issues, globalization.
Paper II (English): Descriptive (Essay, Precis, Comprehension: 100M, 90 min).
Paper III (FM): 50% objective (30Q, 50M, 90 min) + 50% descriptive (6Q, 50M, 90 min). Topics: Financial system, markets, risk management, ethics.
Salary :
Gross Monthly Emoluments approximately ₹1,22,717 (including DA, HRA, Grade Allowance; higher in metros). Additional perks: Medical (100% coverage), LFC, education allowance, housing/leased accommodation, pension, vehicle allowance.
Probation: 2 years (with training).
Preparation Tips :
- Strategy: Focus on Phase I for qualifying; Phase II for merit. Read Economic Survey, RBI reports, newspapers (The Hindu, Indian Express). Practice mocks for speed.
- Resources: Books (Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, FM by Prasanna Chandra); previous papers; online platforms for mocks.
Important Dates:
Last Date to Apply Online : 30 September 2025 (till 6:00 PM)
Phase I (Prelims) Exam Date : 18-19 October 2025
Phase II (Mains) Exam Date : 6-7 December 2025