The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially announced the Grade B Officer Recruitment 2025, offering a total of 120 vacancies across three streams: General, DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research), and DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management). This is a significant opportunity for banking aspirants aiming to join India’s central banking institution.
Vacancy Details
| Stream | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 83 |
| DEPR | 20 |
| DSIM | 17 |
| Total | 120 |
Note: Specific category-wise vacancy details are available in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 1st July 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.
Educational Qualification
- General Stream: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- DEPR Stream: Master’s degree in Economics/Econometrics/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Economics/Integrated Economics Course/Finance with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
- DSIM Stream: Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Mathematical Economics/Econometrics/Statistics and Informatics with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
Detailed educational qualifications are specified in the official notification.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 10th September 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 10th September 2025 (6:00 PM)
- Online Application End Date: 30th September 2025 (6:00 PM)
- Phase-I Exam Date:
- General Stream: 18th October 2025
- DEPR & DSIM Streams: 19th October 2025
- Phase-II Exam Date:
- General Stream: 6th December 2025
- DEPR & DSIM Streams: 7th December 2025
- Interview: To be announced
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100
Payment can be made through various online modes.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Phase-I: Objective Type Examination
- General Awareness
- Reasoning
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Phase-II: Descriptive Type Examination
- Economic and Social Issues
- English (Writing Skills)
- Finance and Management
- Interview: Candidates who qualify Phase-I and Phase-II will be shortlisted for the interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RBI website: rbi.org.in
- Navigate to the “Opportunities @ RBI” section and select “Current Vacancies”.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for the Grade B Officer Recruitment 2025.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with the required personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the available online modes.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Contact Information
- Official Website: rbi.org.in
- Email: governor@rbi.org.in
- Phone Number: 022-22661872
Conclusion
The RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2025 presents a remarkable opportunity for individuals seeking a career in India’s central banking institution. With a total of 120 vacancies across various streams, eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online before the deadline of 30th September 2025. Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria and have all necessary documents ready before starting the application process.
