Reserve Bank of India has released the short notification for RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment 2025, inviting applications for 120 vacancies in General, DEPR, and DSIM streams. Eligible candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with 60% marks or equivalent, aged 21-30 years. Online applications open from September 10 to September 30, 2025.
Graduation in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD) or equivalent
Post Graduation with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwD) or equivalent
Age between 21-30 years
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DEPR
To be specified (part of 120)
Master's Degree in Economics / Econometrics / Quantitative Economics / Mathematical Economics / Integrated Economics Course/ Finance with minimum 55% marks or equivalent
Desirable: Ph.D. in Economics or Finance
Age between 21-30 years
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DSIM
To be specified (part of 120)
Master's Degree in Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Mathematical Economics/ Econometrics/ Statistics & Informatics with minimum 55% marks or equivalent
Desirable: Ph.D. in relevant field
Age between 21-30 years
Salary & Pay Scale Details
RBI Officer Grade B: Basic Pay ₹55,200/- in the scale of ₹55,200-2,850(9)-80,850-3,300(2)-87,450-2,850(3)-96,000-3,300(4)-1,09,200 (18 years)
Additional Benefits: DA (Currently 46.7%), HRA (9-27% depending on location), Medical Allowance, Education Allowance, Housing, Pension, Group Insurance, Bank Loans at concessional rates
Job Security: RBI Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities to higher grades like Grade C, D, etc.
Career Growth: Regular promotions based on performance, departmental examinations, and experience; opportunities for international assignments and policy-making roles
Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis
Exam Type: Online Objective and Descriptive
Total Questions: Phase-I: 200 Questions for 200 Marks
Duration: Phase-I: 120 Minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Phase-I
Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:1000 (High competition)
Preparation Time: 6-9 months recommended for comprehensive preparation
Exam Centers
Pan India: Major cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and others
Center Allocation: Based on candidate's preference and availability; allocated by RBI
Candidates must choose centers during application; no change allowed later
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.
