RBI Grade B 2025 Notification – Overview
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Grade B 2025 Notification on 8 September 2025, inviting applications for 120 officer posts across General, DEPR, and DSIM streams. The online application form will be available from 10 September 2025 on the official RBI website.
RBI Grade B 2025 Exam Highlights
Stream Vacancies
- Exam Name RBI Grade B 2025
- Conducting Body Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Vacancy 120
- Streams General, DEPR, DSIM
- Application Dates 10 – 30 September 2025
- Selection Process Phase I, Phase II & Interview
- Phase I Exam Date 18–19 October 2025
- Phase II Exam Date 6–7 December 2025
- Salary ₹1.19 lakh approx. per month
- Official Website rbi.org.in
RBI Grade B 2025 Vacancy Distribution Stream Vacancies
Stream Vacancies
- General 83
- DEPR 17
- DSIM 20
- Total 120
Important Dates for RBI Grade B 2025
Event Date
- Short Notification Released 8 September 2025 Online Application Start 10 September 2025
- Last Date to Apply 30 September 2025 (6:00 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 for RBI Grade B 2025?
- Visit opportunities.rbi.org.in
- Click on “RBI Grade B 2025 Apply Online”
- Register with valid email & mobile number
- Fill personal, academic & experience details
- Upload scanned photo & signature
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit & take a printout of the confirmation
RBI Grade B 2025 Application Fees
Category Fees
- General / OBC / EWS ₹850 + 18% GST
- SC / ST / PwBD ₹100 + 18% GST
- RBI Staff Exempted
RBI Grade B 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years (as of 1 July 2025)
- Age relaxation applies as per Govt. rules.
Educational Qualification
- Graduation with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR
- Post-graduation with 55% marks OR
- Professional qualification (CA/ICWA/CS) OR
- Equivalent PG diploma/degree recognized by RBI.
Selection Process
. Phase I (Prelims – Objective)
- General Awareness
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
Phase II (Mains – Objective + Descriptive)
- Stream-specific papers
- Descriptive English
Interview (50 marks)
Note: Negative marking of 0.25 marks for wrong answers in Phase I & II.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | |
| Reasoning Ability | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 mins |
RBI Grade B Salary 2025
- Basic Pay: ₹55,200
- Gross Salary: ~₹1.19 lakh/month
- Includes HRA, DA, Grade Allowances, Medical & Travel perks.
RBI Grade B Officers enjoy excellent career growth, often moving to top positions like CGM, ED, and even Deputy Governor in the long run.
Preparation Tips
- Focus on General Awareness & Current Affairs for Phase I.
- Practice descriptive English & stream papers for Phase II.
- Attempt mock tests regularly to improve speed & accuracy.
- Refer to RBI annual reports, economic survey, union budget for DEPR/DSIM streams.