The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released Advt No. RBISB/BA/02/2025‑26, inviting applications for 28 Specialist Officer positions in Grade A (Assistant Manager) and Grade B (Manager/Legal Officer). Eligible candidates can apply online from 11 July 2025 to 31 July 2025.
Reserve Bank of India RBIRBI Officer Grade B Exam Recruitment 2025RBI Officer Grade B 2025 : Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹600 + 18% GST |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100 + 18% GST |
| RBI Staff | Exempted |
| Payment Mode | Online (UPI / Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking) |
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Legal Officer (Grade B) | 21 to 32 Years |
| Manager (Technical – Civil/Electrical) | 21 to 35 Years |
| Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) | 21 to 30 Years (up to 32 for Ph.D.) |
| Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) | 25 to 40 Years |
Age Relaxation: As per Govt. rules
RBI Grade A & B Recruitment 2025 : Vacancy Details & Qualifications
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Officer (Grade B) | 05 | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) with 50% marks + 2 years experience |
| Manager (Technical – Civil) | 06 | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engg. with 60% marks + 3 years experience |
| Manager (Technical – Electrical) | 04 | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics with 60% marks + 3 years experience |
| Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) | 03 | Master’s in Hindi / Sanskrit / English with English or Hindi at Bachelor’s level |
| Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) | 10 | Ex-serviceman with minimum 5 years commissioned service |
| Total Posts | 28 | — |
Selection Process
- Phase I: Online Objective Test
- Phase II: Descriptive Test / Language Proficiency (for Rajbhasha)
- Interview: For shortlisted candidates
Pay Scale
| Grade | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Grade B | ₹78,450 + Allowances |
| Grade A | ₹62,500 + Allowances |
Additional benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Education, Leave Fare, etc.
Required Documents
- Educational Certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation, PG)
- Work Experience Certificates
- Caste / PwBD / EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Recent Passport Size Photograph & Signature
- Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
1. RBI Grade B – Officer (General, DEPR, DSIM) Exam Pattern
Phase I: Prelims (All Posts)
- Mode: Online MCQ
- Total Questions/Marks: 200 / 200
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Negative Marking: –0.25 per wrong answer
- Marks Qualify Only; not added to final merit
| Section | Qs | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 25 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 60 | 60 | 45 mins |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 mins |
Phase II: Mains
All papers are 90 minutes each.
Grade B (DR – General)
| Paper | Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Economic & Social Issues | Objective + Descriptive | 100 |
| English Writing Skills | Descriptive Only | 100 |
| Finance & Management | Objective + Descriptive | 100 |
DEPR (Economic Research)
- Economics Objective — 100
- Economics Descriptive — 100
- English Descriptive — 100
DSIM (Statistics Research)
- Statistics Objective — 100
- Statistics Descriptive — 100
- English Descriptive — 100
Negative marking applies to all objective sections.
Interview
- Marks: 75
- Shortlisted candidates from Phase II attend
- Final Merit = Phase II + Interview
2. RBI Grade A – Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha / Legal / Protocol)
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Descriptive (General English) | 100 | 90 mins |
| Paper 2 | Objective + Descriptive (Discipline-specific) | 100 | 90 mins |
- Interview: 50 marks
Syllabus (Summarized)
Rajbhasha Officer
- General English: Essay, Grammar, Translation skills
- Professional (Rajbhasha): English–Hindi & Hindi–English translation; Hindi usage in official communications; linguistic terminology
Legal Officer
- English: Essay & comprehension
- Law: Constitutional Law, Contract, RBI Act, Torts, Negotiable Instruments
3. RBI Grade B – Manager (Technical: Civil / Electrical)
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Objective (Technical Knowledge) | 100 | 60 mins |
| Paper 2 | Descriptive (Technical Writing) | 100 | 180 mins |
| Interview | – | 35 | – |
- Paper 2 assessed only if Paper 1 is cleared
Syllabus Overview
Grade B (DR – General)
- Economic & Social Issues: Economic growth, inflation, poverty alleviation, financial inclusion, Globalization, RBI role
- English Writing: Essay, Precis, Reading comprehension
- Finance & Management: Financial markets, banking system, corporate governance, risk management
DEPR & DSIM: Refer to advanced economics/statistics curriculum (PG level) and English writing
Rajbhasha Officer: English and Hindi grammar, translation techniques, official language mandates
Legal Officer: Constitutional Law, Contract, RBI regulations, commercial law, essay writing
Manager Technical (Civil/Electrical): Complete BE syllabus in respective discipline (structural, geotechnical, power systems, control systems, etc.)
Preparation Tips
- Current Affairs & Finance: Follow RBI circulars, economic editorials, and current financial topics
- Objective Practice: Use mock tests for reasoning, quant, GK, and technical subjects
- Descriptive Practice: Write essays/precis daily; practice technical answers under timed conditions
- Interview Prep: Focus on domain knowledge, policies, RBI’s roles, and personal communication skills
How to Apply RBI Grade A & B Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website: https://www.rbi.org.in
- Go to “Opportunities@RBI” > “Current Vacancies”
- Click on “Recruitment for Grade A & B Officers (Advt No. RBISB/BA/02/2025‑26)”
- Register and fill the online form
- Upload documents and pay the application fee
- Submit the form and take a printout
Important Links:
| Apply Online | CLICK HERE |
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| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
FAQs : RBI Grade A & B Recruitment 2025
Q. What is the last date to apply?
📌 31 July 2025
Q. How many posts are available in total?
📌 28 posts
Q. Is experience required?
📌 Yes, for Manager and Legal posts
Q. Is there any interview?
📌 Yes, after written exams
Q. Is there any fee exemption?
📌 RBI Staff are exempted. SC/ST/PwBD pay ₹100 only.