RBI Recruitment 2025 – Officers in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruit-DR) Government Jobs
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RBI Recruitment 2025 – Officers in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruit-DR)
Panel Year 2025 | General / DEPR / DSIM
About Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India’s central bank, responsible for regulating the nation’s currency, banking and financial systems. Established in 1935 and headquartered in Mumbai, RBI plays a pivotal role in framing monetary policy, managing currency issuance, supervising banks, and maintaining financial stability.
Candidate — Future Growth Opportunities
- Entry into a prestigious central bank with a structured career path.
- Exposure to policy-making, research, statistics, regulation, and data management.
- Opportunity for promotions, permanent cadre induction, training and domain expertise.
- Work in areas critical to national economy and regulatory framework.
Recruitment Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Advertisement No. | RBISB/DA/03/2025-26 |
| Posts | Officers in Grade ‘B’ (General / DEPR / DSIM) |
| Total Vacancies | 120 |
| Online Registration | 10/09/2025 to 30/09/2025 (6:00 PM) |
| Official Portal | https://www.rbi.org.in |
Vacancy Breakup (stream-wise)
| Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (DR) | 83 |
| DEPR (Direct Recruit) | 17 |
| DSIM (Direct Recruit) | 20 |
| Total | 120 |
Essential Qualifications & Experience (summary)
General (DR)
- Education: Graduation or Post-Graduation with min. marks (60% for General/EWS/OBC; 50% for SC/ST/PwBD) or professional qualifications like CA.
DEPR
- Education: Master’s Degree in Economics (or related) with a minimum of 55%; equivalent MBAs with finance emphasis may also qualify.
DSIM
- Education: Graduation/Post-Graduation in Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative disciplines as specified in the notification.
(See official cadre-wise notification PDF for full eligibility details.)
Fees Details
| Category | Fee (exclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100 |
| RBI Staff | Nil |
Selection Process — Step-wise
Phase I – Preliminary Exam
- Objective-type test in General Awareness, Reasoning, Quant, English.
- Conducted country-wide.
- Marks used for shortlisting to Phase II.
Phase II – Main Examination
- General stream: Multiple papers—Economics, Finance, English writing, etc.
- DEPR/DSIM streams: Stream-specific papers including research, statistics, or economics.
Interview Round
- Shortlisted from Phase II.
- Final selection based on aggregate of all phases.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 8–10 September 2025 |
| Start of Application | 10 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2025 (6 PM) |
| Phase-I Exam (General) | 18 October 2025 |
| Phase-I Exam (DEPR/DSIM) | 19 October 2025 |
| Phase-II Exam (General) | 6 December 2025 |
| Phase-II Exam (DEPR/DSIM) | 7 December 2025 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official Opportunities@RBI portal via RBI website.
- Go to Current Vacancies → Direct Recruitment for Grade B (PY 2025).
- Register with valid email and mobile number.
- Fill application, upload documents, and pay fees.
- Submit and download acknowledgement.