RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment Full Notification Out :
The RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment is conducted annually to recruit eligible candidates as Grade B officers at the Reserve Bank of India. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates and post-graduates. Aspirants can check important details of the recruitment as per the latest RBI Grade B Notification from the table below.
Application Begin – 25/06/2024
Last date to apply – 16/06/2024
No. of Post – 94
Exam Level – 3 Tier
RBI Officer Grade B Eligibility 2024 :
Candidates applying for the various Grade B posts must fulfil the Criteria. These include the applicant’s age, qualification, nationality, etc. Those who do not meet these requirements will be disqualified.
- RBI Grade B age limit is between 21 years to 30 years.
- The education qualification post of RBI Officer Grade B (DR) General is Graduation in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) or Postgraduate with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) in aggregate.
- The qualification for the DEPR/DSIM posts is a Postgraduate degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized institute with at least 55% aggregate.
RBI Officer Grade B Vacancy 2024 :
The RBI Grade B Notification has been released for 94 vacancies These vacancies are announced for RBI Grade B DR General. DEPR and DSIM posts. The post-wise RBI Grade B Vacancy details are summarized below.
RBI Grade B Post | Vacancies 2024 |
Officers in Grade ‘B’(DR)- General | 66 |
Officers in Grade ‘B’(DR)- DEPR | 21 |
Officers in Grade ‘B’(DR)- DSIM | 7 |
Total | 94 |
Application Fee :
- General / OBC / EWS: 850/-
- SC / ST / PH : 100/-
- Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or Pay Exam Fee Through E Challan Mode.
Age Limit as on 01/07/2024 :
- Minimum Age : 21 Years.
- Maximum Age : 30 Years.
- Age Relaxation As per RBI Officers Grade A & Grade B Recruitment Rules 2024.
- Pay Exam Fee Last Date: 16/08/2024
- Officers in Gr B (DR)- General Exam Date :
- Phase I : 08/09/2024 Phase II : 19/10/2024
- Officers Gr B (DR)- DEPR Exam Date :
- Phase I : 14/09/2024 Phase II : 26/10/2024
- Officers Gr B (DR)- DSIM Exam Date :
- Phase I : 14/09/2024 Phase II : 26/10/2024
- Admit Card Available : Before Exam
RBI Officer Grade B Salary Details :
The RBI Grade B Officer is a reputed, well-paying job at the Reserve Bank of India. For the finally appointed candidates, the starting salary will be INR 55,200. The pay scale is INR 55200-2850(9)-80850-EB-2850 (2) – 86550-3300(4)-99750 (16 years).
The Gross Salary is 87,000+ other perks
RBI Officer Grade B Syllabus 2024 :
The RBI Grade B Syllabus details the subject-wise topics from which questions will be asked in the exam. The syllabus for each post and stage of the exam is different Some of the important subjects which are part of the syllabus for RBI Grade B Exam are as follows –
- Prelims – General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language.
- Mains – Economics & Social Issues, English Proficiency, and Finance & Management.
RBI Officer Grade B Selection Process 2024 :
The RBI Grade B selection process is a multi-stage process to ensure the appointment of the most eligible candidates for this post. The recruitment takes place in three stages including a Prelims, Mains and an Interview round. Details of the same are discussed below.
Stage 1: RBI Grade B Prelims
This stage is on for RBI Grade B (DR) General. It will be an online exam consisting of Objective Type Questions only. It assesses the candidate’s knowledge of General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and English Language. Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks separately for each test as well as in aggregate to be eligible for the Main exam.
Stage 2: RBI Grade B Mains
This stage comprises an online examination including descriptive and objective type questions. The weightage of this stage varies, based on the post as follows:
- Grade B (DR) General: It comprises 3 papers of 100 marks each. The total weightage is 300 marks
- Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR: It is divided into Phase I (objective + descriptive) and Phase II (descriptive). Each of these phases has two papers of 100 marks each. The total weightage of this stage is 400 marks.
- Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM: This stage carries an overall weightage of 300 marks. Phase I includes Paper 1 (objective) for 100 marks. Phase II includes Paper 2 and Paper 3 (descriptive) of 100 marks each.
Stage 3: RBI Grade B Interview
Candidates who clear the Mains exam are called for an interview which carries 75 marks. Candidates may choose to answer the questions asked in the interview in either Hindi or English. The final merit list for all posts is prepared on the basis of scores obtained in the Main exam (300 marks) and interview (75 marks).
RBI Officer Grade B Exam Pattern 2024 :
Candidates preparing for the recruitment must be aware of the Pattern to understand important topics, marking schemes, types of questions, exam duration, etc. for each stage of the selection process. Given below is an overview of the post-wise exam pattern –
RBI Grade B Post | Phase | Type of Questions | Marks |
General | Phase I Online Exam | Objective | 200 marks |
Phase II Online Exam | Objective + Descriptive | 300 marks | |
Interview | – | 75 Marks | |
DEPR | Online Exam/Written Exam | Objective + Descriptive | 400 marks |
| Interview | – | 75 marks | |
DSIM | Online Exam/Written | Objective + Descriptive | 300 marks |
Interview | – | 75 marks |
Steps to Apply Online For RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment 2024
The RBI Grade B application process is completely online. Candidates are required to submit their applications through the IBPS website within the deadline specified by the authorities. The step-by-step process to fill out the RBI Grade B application form is explained below.
Step 1: Download RBI Grade B Information Brochure
Go to the official website of RBI. Under “What’s New’ click on the link. Then click on ‘Current Vacancies’. Click the link for RBI Grade B Recruitment. Read the given details/instructions and download the RBI Grade B Notification/Information Brochure. Go through the same and proceed for registration.
Step 2: Complete RBI Grade B Registration
After going through the notification, click on the ‘Apply Online’ link for the RBI Grade B vacancies. You will be redirected to the Registration Page on the IBPS website. Click on ‘New Registration’. Enter the required details and register yourself.
Step 3: Fill Out the RBI Grade B Application Form
After registration, login using the credentials received on your e-mail/phone number, and proceed. Carefully fill out the RBI Grade B application form with all the required details and save the details.
Step 4: Upload Documents
Upload the required documents such as your passport-size photo and signature in the prescribed format. Candidates can use the Photo Resize tool for the same. Check all the details entered and documents uploaded. Save and proceed.
Step 5: Pay the Application Fees
Pay the prescribed application fee for your category using the preferred mode of fee payment, and submit the online application.
Step 6: Printout of Application
Download and save a copy of the application from and fee receipt. Take a printout of the same for future reference.