RBI Grade B Vacancy 2027
Check the RBI Grade B vacancies 2026 page for post-wise and category-wise vacancy details for General, DEPR, and DSIM, along with previous year vacancy.
Topics Covered: RBI Grade B Vacancy 2027-2026, Post-Wise Vacancies, General Vacancy, DEPR Vacancy, DSIM Vacancy, Category-Wise Vacancy, PwBD Reservation, Previous Year Vacancy.
The Reserve Bank of India provides an enriching experience and is also an employee-supportive work environment organisation.
For this reason, every year, RBI Grade B receives applications from thousands of aspirants across the country. In this scenario, the number of vacancies released by the organization becomes a topic of conversation each year.
The released vacancies are an important indicator of whether you are ready for the competition and of where you stand among the applicants.
In this article, we will give you all the information related to the vacancies released over the years by the RBI.
Latest Update: RBI Grade B Vacancy 2027
Latest Update: The RBI Grade B 2027 Notification is not released.
- The total RBI Grade B vacancies announced for this year are 60 for all three cadres.
- The vacancies for the General/DR post were 40 this year.
- For the DEPR cadre, the vacancies were 10.
- For the DSIM cadre, the total number of vacancies were also 10.
- These vacancies were notified in the short notification released on 28th April 2026.
- The full vacancies, along with the breakdown for the three cadres, were announced in the short notification published. Meanwhile, the full detailed vacancy announcement for all the categories was in the full notification released on 29th April 2026.
- The RBI Grade B vacancies released in the short notification and later notified in the full notification as well are considered as the final vacancies for the year.
RBI Grade B Post-Wise Vacancies 2026
Here we have provided a summary of the vacancies released for the three cadres in RBI Grade B 2026.
| Cadre/Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Grade B (DR) – General | 40 |
| Grade B (DR) – DEPR | 10 |
| Grade B (DR) – DSIM | 10 |
| Total | 60 |
RBI Grade B General Vacancy 2026 Category-wise Breakdown
In this table we have provided a breakdown of the vacancies released for each category
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| GEN/UR | 16 |
| OBC | 09 |
| SC | 07 |
| ST | 04 |
| EWS | 04 |
| Total | 40 |
RBI Grade B DEPR Vacancy 2026
In this section, we have provided a quick summary and category-wise breakdown of the DEPR vacancies 2026.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| GEN/UR | 04 |
| OBC | 01 |
| SC | 03 |
| ST | 01 |
| EWS | 01 |
| Total | 10 |
RBI Grade B DSIM Vacancy 2026
Below we have provided the detailed summary of the DSIM vacancy for RBI Grade B 2026.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| GEN/UR | 04 |
| OBC | 04 |
| SC | 01 |
| ST | - |
| EWS | 01 |
| Total | 10 |
RBI Grade B 2026 PwBD Reservation
- Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) in the RBI Grade B 2026 exam is horizontal and applied within the overall vacancies for each post, provided the post is identified as suitable for the specific disability
- Two vacancies were reserved for PwBD candidates in RBI Grade B 2026.
- 1 for category C and 1 for category D.
RBI Grade B Previous Year Vacancy Trend
| Year | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 |
| 2025 | 83 |
| 2024 | 66 |
| 2023 | 222 |
| 2022 | 238 |
| 2021 | 270 |
| 2020 | - |
| 2019 | 127 |
| 2018 | 166 |
| 2017 | 145 |
| 2016 | 163 |
| 2015 | 134 |
Does the RBI Grade B Vacancy affect the Cutoff?
- Yes, the vacancies have an effect on the cutoffs. There is an inversely proportional relationship.
- The lower the vacancies, higher will be the cutoff, as is evident this year, and higher the vacancies, lower the cutoff.
- After the exam has been conducted, we should be taking the level of the paper and the vacancies into account while estimating the cutoff.
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Frequently Ask Questions
How many vacancies are there in RBI Grade B 2026?
There are a total of 60 vacancies with 40 vacancies for the generalist cadre, 10 each for the DEPR and DSIM cadre.
How many RBI Grade B General vacancies are available?
There are 40 vacancies for the generalist cadre in 2026.
How many vacancies are there for DEPR and DSIM?
There are 10 vacancies each for DEPR and DSIM.
Does RBI Grade B vacancy change after notification?
No, the vacancies released in the full notification are final for that exam cycle.
How many PwBD vacancies are available?
Two vacancies were reserved for PwBD candidates. 1 for category C and 1 for category D.
Which year had the highest RBI Grade B vacancies?
2021 had the highest number of vacancies, with 270 total vacancies.
Does vacancy affect the RBI Grade B cutoff?
Yes, vacancy has an effect. Higher the vacancy, lower the cutoff and lower the vacancy higher the cutoff. Of course we need to take the exam level into account as well to estimate the final cutoff.
Where can I check the official RBI Grade B vacancy?
The official vacancies are released in the full notification every year. You can access the full notification under the ‘Opportunities@RBI’ section at the bottom of the home page.