Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the RBI Recruitment 2025 Notification for various Group B posts. This recruitment drive is one of the most awaited opportunities for graduates and postgraduates across India who are looking to build a career in the banking and finance sector. Known as one of the most prestigious jobs in the country, RBI Grade B Officer posts offer not only a high salary but also job security, respect, and growth opportunities.
In this article, we will provide a complete overview of the RBI Recruitment 2025, including the notification details, eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, important dates, salary, and preparation tips.
RBI Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Post Name | Group B Officer (Various Categories) |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced (expected 300+) |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Qualification | Graduation/Postgraduation |
| Salary | ₹55,200 – ₹99,750 per month (approx.) |
| Official Website | www.rbi.org.in |
About Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
The Reserve Bank of India, established in 1935, is India’s central bank responsible for regulating the financial system, controlling monetary policy, managing currency, and ensuring the stability of the banking sector. Being employed in RBI is considered one of the most prestigious career paths in India.
The RBI Grade B Officers (Group B posts) are responsible for policy-making, supervision, financial regulations, and other critical roles in the country’s economy.
RBI Group B Vacancy Details 2025
The official notification will announce the category-wise and discipline-wise vacancies soon. Based on the previous year’s trends, RBI is expected to release vacancies in the following posts:
- RBI Grade B (DR) – General
- RBI Grade B (DR) – DEPR (Department of Economic & Policy Research)
- RBI Grade B (DR) – DSIM (Department of Statistics & Information Management)
Expected total vacancies: Around 300+ posts
Eligibility Criteria for RBI Group B Recruitment 2025
Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements set by RBI before applying.
🔹 Educational Qualification
- RBI Grade B (General):
- Graduation in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD) OR
- Postgraduation with minimum 55% marks.
- RBI Grade B (DEPR):
- Master’s Degree in Economics / Econometrics / Quantitative Economics / Finance / Integrated Economics Course with 55% marks.
- RBI Grade B (DSIM):
- Master’s Degree in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics / Econometrics with 55% marks.
🔹 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwD: 10 years
RBI Grade B Salary 2025
The RBI Grade B Officer Salary is one of the best in the banking sector.
- Basic Pay: ₹55,200 per month
- Gross Salary: Around ₹99,750 per month (including allowances)
Allowances & Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical Allowance
- Education Allowance
- Leave Fare Concession (LFC)
- Pension & Retirement Benefits
Selection Process – RBI Group B 2025
The RBI recruitment process consists of three main stages:
- Phase-I (Prelims Exam): Online objective test
- Phase-II (Mains Exam): Online descriptive + objective test
- Interview: Final selection stage
The merit list is prepared based on Phase-II and Interview performance.
RBI Group B Exam Pattern 2025
🔹 Phase-I (Prelims Exam)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Objective type questions
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
🔹 Phase-II (Mains Exam)
- Paper I – Economic & Social Issues (Objective) – 100 marks
- Paper II – English Writing Skills (Descriptive) – 100 marks
- Paper III – Finance & Management (Objective) – 100 marks
🔹 Interview
- Marks: 75
Selection Process
Candidates selected by the process of
1. Phase I (Prelims)
2. Phase II (Mains)
3. Interview
4. Document Verification
RBI Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
* Apply Start Date – 10th September 2025
* Apply Last Date – 30th September 2025
* RBI Grade B Phase I Exam (General): 18th October 2025
* RBI Grade B Phase II Exam (General): 6th December 2025
* RBI Grade B Phase I Exam (DEPR/DSIM): 19th October 2025
* RBI Grade B Phase II Exam (DEPR/DSIM): 7th December 2025
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RBI Recruitment 2025 Important Notes :
As per State Bank rule the authority can’t receive online application form if you are false/ incomplete form. So beware at the time of fullfill the form in online. After last date submit the form otherwise it will be rejected.
IMPORTANT LINK
◾️ Apply Link – Click Here
◾️ Official Website – Click Here
◾️ Notification PDF Link – CLICK HERE
