The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the notification for the Officer Grade B (DR) 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). The online application process commenced on 10th September 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2025.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	10th September 2025
Online Application End Date	30th September 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment	30th September 2025
Phase I Exam Date (General)	18th October 2025
Phase I Exam Date (DEPR/DSIM)	19th October 2025
Phase II Exam Date (General)	6th December 2025
Phase II Exam Date (DEPR/DSIM)	7th December 2025
Result Declaration	To be announced

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Vacancies
Officer Grade B (DR) – General	83
Officer Grade B (DR) – DEPR	17
Officer Grade B (DR) – DSIM	20
Total	120

Educational Qualification

• General Stream:
  • Graduation: Minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) in any discipline.
  • Post-Graduation: Minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD) in any discipline.
• DEPR Stream:
  • Master’s Degree in Economics, Econometrics, Quantitative Economics, Mathematical Economics, Integrated Economics, or Finance with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD).
• DSIM Stream:
  • Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, Statistics & Informatics (IIT-Kharagpur), or Applied Statistics & Informatics (IIT-Bombay) with at least 55% marks.

Age Limit (as on 1st July 2025)

Category	Age Limit
General / EWS	21–30 years
OBC	21–33 years
SC / ST	21–35 years
PwBD (General)	21–40 years
PwBD (OBC)	21–43 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	21–45 years

Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS	₹850
SC / ST / PwBD	₹100

Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card/Mobile Wallet)

Selection Process

Stage	Details
Phase I Exam	Objective-type questions covering General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability
Phase II Exam	Paper I: Economic and Social Issues; Paper II: English (Writing Skills)
Interview	Personal interview to assess suitability for the role
Document Verification	Verification of educational and identity documents
Medical Examination	Health and fitness assessment

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official RBI website: https://opportunities.rbi.org.in
2. Navigate to the ‘Current Vacancies’ section and select ‘Recruitment for the post of Officer in Grade B (DR) – 2025’.
3. Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link and complete the registration process.
4. Fill in the required details and upload necessary documents.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

Important Links

• Apply Online
• Official Notification

Conclusion

The RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment 2025 offers a significant opportunity for candidates aspiring to build a career in India’s central banking institution. With a total of 120 vacancies across various streams, this recruitment drive provides a chance for eligible individuals to serve in the Reserve Bank of India. Interested candidates are advised to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and complete the application process before the deadline. Regularly check the official RBI website for updates on exam dates, admit card releases, and result announcements.