The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official notification for Grade B Officer recruitment 2025, announcing 120 vacancies in three streams: General, DEPR (Economics & Policy), and DSIM (Statistics & Information Management). You can apply online from 10 September to 30 September 2025. Selection will include Phase I (Prelims), Phase II (Mains), and a personal interview.
Key Highlights
| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Total Vacancies | 120 (General: 83, DEPR: 17, DSIM: 20) |
| Application Start Date | 10 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2025 (till 6 PM) |
| Official Website | rbi.org.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Age: 21 to 30 years as of 1 July 2025. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories.
Educational Qualification:
- General Stream: Graduate (from any discipline) with minimum required marks.
- DEPR Stream: Postgraduate degree in Economics or related fields.
- DSIM Stream: Postgraduate in Statistics or Economics.
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Vacancy Distribution
- General Officer (Grade B – DR): 83 posts
- DEPR Officer: 17 posts
- DSIM Officer: 20 posts
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 8–10 September 2025 |
| Online Application Window | 10 to 30 September 2025 (by 6 PM) |
| Phase I (Prelims) – General | 18 October 2025 |
| Phase I (DEPR/DSIM) | 19 October 2025 |
| Phase II (Mains) – General | 6 December 2025 |
| Phase II (Mains) – DEPR & DSIM | 7 December 2025 |
| Interview | To be announced |
How to Apply Online
- Visit https://opportunities.rbi.org.in or rbi.org.in → Careers → Current Vacancies.
- Find “Recruitment of Officers in Grade B (Direct Recruit) – Panel Year 2025”.
- Register and fill in personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload documents: photo, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration (if needed).
- Pay the application fee:
- ₹850 + 18% GST for General/OBC/EWS,
- ₹100 + 18% GST for SC/ST/PwBD.
- Submit the form, download and print the application acknowledgment.
Selection Process
- Phase I (Prelims): Objective test consisting of General Awareness, Reasoning, English, and Quantitative Aptitude.
- Phase II (Mains): Subjective + Objective papers differing by stream.
- Personal Interview: Final stage for those who clear Mains.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus (Simplified)
Phase I (Prelims) – 200 marks, 120 minutes
- General Awareness – 80 marks
- Reasoning – 60 marks
- English – 30 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 30 marks
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Phase II (Mains)
- General Stream:
- Economic & Social Issues (ESI)
- Finance & Management (FM)
- English (Descriptive)
- DEPR & DSIM: Subjects specific to their discipline, plus ESI/FM/English
Salary Details
- Basic Pay: ₹55,200/month (as per revised scale)
- With other allowances, approximate gross salary may range from ₹75,000 to ₹1,00,000 per month, depending on posting and allowances
Preparation Strategy (Easy Tips)
- Read the official notification carefully and know the syllabus well.
- Focus on current affairs daily—especially finance and economy.
- Do mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy.
- Make simple note summaries for quick revision.
- Manage time well during practice and exams.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- When was the RBI Grade B 2025 notification released?
It was officially published between 8–10 September 2025 - How many vacancies are there?
There are 120 posts: 83 for General, 17 for DEPR, and 20 for DSIM - What is the application fee?
₹850 + 18% GST (General/OBC); ₹100 + 18% GST (SC/ST/PwBD) - What is the age limit?
21 to 30 years as of 1 July 2025, with relaxations for reserved categories. - Where can I apply?
Apply online at opportunities.rbi.org.in or through rbi.org.in → Careers → Current Vacancies
Important Links
| Link Description | Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Download Notification PDF | Available on RBI official site |
| Apply Online | Active from 10 Sep 2025 |
| Official Website | rbi.org.in |
