RBI Grade B is an exam conducted by the Reserve Bank of India for direct entry in the managerial post. It is conducted for three different cadres, ie, General, Department of Economic and Policy Research (DEPR) and Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM).

It has now become quite a famous exam among regulatory aspirants and banking aspirants not only because of the salary and perks but also because of the enriching experience that Reserve Bank of India provides.

It is one of the most prestigious jobs in the government sector providing a spectrum of experiences in different departments of RBI.

In this page, we have provided all information about RBI Grade B.

RBI Grade B 2027 Notification 

For the RBI Grade B exam in 2027, the notification is expected to be released between February – July 2027.

Initially a short notification will be released 1-2 days prior, and then we can expect the full notification with all the details, including the application dates and the exam date.

The exam generally takes place 30-35 days after the full notification is released. Also, the total vacancies that are expected are between 50 to 80.

RBI Grade B 2026 Notification 

The RBI Grade B notification was released on 29th April 2026. We have given all the details below:

• The number of vacancies released is 60, out of which 40 are for the generalist cadre and 10 each for DEPR and DSIM
• RBI Grade B Application dates are from 29th April 2026 to 20th May 2026.
• The phase 1 exam is on 13th June 2026, and the phase 2 exam is on 25th July 2026 for the general cadre applicants.
• The selection process is spread across three phases. Phase 1 is qualifying in nature; phase 2 has objective as well as descriptive questions, and it is counted towards the final merit marks. The last stage is the interview, which is of 75 marks and is conducted by a panel of 4-5 people.
• The minimum and maximum age for this exam is 21 years to 30 years. It is compulsory for the candidate to be a graduate with a minimum of 60%, and for postgraduation (if done by aspirant), the minimum percentage requirement is 55%.
• The application fee is Rs. 850 plus 18% GST for general/EWS/OBC category students. It is Rs.100 plus 18% GST for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, and for the RBI staff it is nil. 

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RBI Grade B 2026 Exam Dates

In this table below we have provided all the details related to RBI Grade B exam dates.

RBI Grade B 2027 vacancy 

Latest update: For 2027 the total vacancies that we are expecting are between 50-80, we will get a better idea about it once the notification is released, which we are expecting between February – July 2026.

The vacancies for the RBI Grade B 2026 vacancy have been released. There are 40 generalist vacancies; all the other details are provided below: 

• The RBI total vacancies released in 2026 are 60.
• The vacancies are divided into the general cadre; the vacancies amounted to 40.
• For DEPR the total vacancies are 10.
• For DSIM the total vacancies released are 10.

You can click on the link to check vacancies & other details.

RBI Grade B Job Profile

The Grade B post is for managers who are recruited through the RBI Grade B exam. 

• It is a five-day working job with the office timings generally being 9 am to 5 pm. There can be a little variance from office to office.
• RBI promotes good work life balance; the work is manageable in the working hours, and generally the work environment is low stress as compared to commercial banks and other government jobs.
• The day-to-day work revolves around RBI Officer:
• Overseeing Regulation, Supervision, & Enforcement
• Managing Financial Markets & Foreign Exchange
• Handling Financial Inclusion & Currency Management, etc.
  

Check the page for detailed job profile information.

RBI Grade B Salary 

RBI is an employee friendly organization and has a good salary plus perks package. A lot of the candidates take this as a source of motivation to prepare well for this examination, as the salary is one of the best in the government sector.

Below we have provided details of the salary and the perks that come with becoming an RBI Grade B officer:

• The basic monthly salary is Rs. 78,450.
• The monthly gross emoluments increase the salary to Rs. 2,20,000.
• Post deductions it results in the approximate in-Hand salary being Rs. 1,60,000.
• According to the latest notification, an RBI Grade B officer’s pay scale is Rs. 78450-4050(9)-114900-EB-4050(2)-123000-4650(4)-141600 (16 years).
• This makes the annual CTC to be around Rs. 34 lakhs.

For a detailed look at the salaries and perks, click on this article.

RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria

It is important for candidates to thoroughly read the eligibility criteria and make sure that they are fulfilling them all. We have briefly explained the same below:

Educational Qualification

• The candidate should have a minimum of 60% marks in graduation, and it should be a minimum of 50% in case of SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
• In case of postgraduation, the candidate should have a minimum of 55% marks; for SC/ST/PwBD students, they should possess the passing marks to be eligible.

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Age Limit

• The minimum age that a candidate should be to be considered eligible for this exam is 21 years.
• The maximum age up to which a candidate can write the exam is 30 years.
• There is relaxation till the age of 32 years for M.Phil candidates, and for PhD candidates it is till 34 years of age.

For the age limit of RBI, click on the given link.

Nationality

According to the latest RBI notification the below nationalities are allowed to appear for the exam:

1. Citizen of India 
2. Subject of Nepal
3. Subject of Bhutan
4. Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India
5. Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India

Number of Attempts

• For the general category and EWS students, the maximum number of attempts they can give is 6.
• For SC/ST/OBC/PwBD there is no restriction on the number of attempts, provided they are fulfilling all the other criteria.

We have given the Nationality & Number of Attempt in detail in this page.

RBI Grade B Application Form 2027

The RBI Grade B application form for 2027 will be released with the full notification. The notification is expected between the months of February and July. The form filling will start from the day the notification is released and will remain active for 20-25 days. 

The notification came out on 29th April 2026 for the RBI 2026 examination. The full details are given below:

Application dates – For RBI Grade B 2026, the application dates are from 29th April to 20th May

Application correction window – Only certain details are allowed to be edited in this window. For 2026, the editing window was active from 25th May 2026 to 26th May 2026.

Application fee – The form fee for general/EWS/OBC candidates is Rs.850 plus 18% GST, and for SC/ST/PwBD it is Rs.100 plus 18% GST. Whereas, for RBI staff members, there is no fee for filling out the application form.

How to apply – The candidates should always access the login portal through the official RBI Grade B application link, which has been provided by us, or you can directly log into the RBI website and go to ‘Opportunities@RBI’ to access the link.

Check the full process of online application.

RBI Grade B Admit Card 2027

The admit card for the RBI Grade B 2027 exam has not been released yet. We are currently awaiting the notification, which is expected to come between February and July 2027. The exam date will come out with the notification.

Whereas, the admit card for the RBI Grade B 2026 phase 1 exam was released on 5th June 2026, and the exam was conducted on 13th June 2026.

Phase 2 was held on 25th July 2026, and the admit card is released for the same on 15th July 2026.

Admit cards are usually released 10 days to a week before the examination.

Then they should enter their registration number and password provided on their registered email ID/phone number and download the admit card.

For more details regarding the admit card and how to download it, click here.

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern

It is very important to know the exam pattern when you are preparing for any kind of examination. Knowing the exam pattern properly helps in planning for the RBI Grade B examination.

Below we have provided information about the exam pattern in detail:

Phase 1 Exam Pattern

• The total number of questions is 200.
• The total marks for the whole paper are 200, in which quantitative aptitude accounts for 30 marks, reasoning ability 60 marks, English 30 marks, and general awareness 80 marks.
• The duration of the whole exam is 120 mins, or 2 hours.
• There is negative marking of 1/4th of the marks of a question, or 0.25.

Phase 2 exam pattern

• The marks for Paper 1 (ESI) are 100 in total divided equally between objective questions and descriptive questions; for Paper 2 (English), there are three descriptive questions of 100 marks, and Paper 3 (FM) is also of 100 marks (50 + 50) divided between the MCQ questions and descriptive questions.
• The total duration of the exam is 330 mins, out of which ESI is 120 mins, English is 90 mins, and FM is also 120 mins.
• ESI and FM contain 30 questions each, which are in the MCQ format, and 6 descriptive questions, out of which 4 have to be attempted. In English there are no objective questions; there are 3 descriptive questions, usually consisting of the précis, reading comprehension, and an essay.
• For the objective questions there is a negative marking of 1/4th of the mark of a question; thus, for a 1-marker MCQ the negative mark is 0.25, and for a 2-marker MCQ it is 0.50.

Interview

The interview is of 75 marks & is conducted by a panel of 4-5 members. The candidate has the option to opt for either Hindi or English to be the medium of language for the interview.

The final merit list takes into account the marks of Phase 2 and the interview.

Total Merit Calculation: 300 (Phase 2) + 75 (Interview) = 375 total marks

For more details related to the exam pattern, refer to this page.

RBI Grade B Syllabus

• The first phase of RBI Grade B is qualifying in nature; it is an objective exam testing the candidates’ quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability, English, and general awareness.
• The second phase is counted towards the final merit and is a combination of MCQs and descriptive questions based on Economic and Social Issue, Finance and Management and English. 
• The third phase is the interview in which candidate should prepare questions around their work, educational experiences, hobbies and personal details. 
• Along with this, you should also be aware of the current happenings in our economy, domestic and global economic trends, government schemes, and any government policies that are in the news and are related to our subjects.
• The candidate is judged on their confidence, communication skills, depth of knowledge, problem-solving skills and decision making skills.

RBI Grade B Preparation Strategy

RBI Grade B is a very competitive examination; therefore, it is very important for aspirants to make a plan for how they are going to approach each subject.

Below we have provided some tips you can follow for RBI Grade B preparation:

• It is ideal to start the preparation 1 year before the examination. If a candidate is proficient in QRE, then they can start 6 months prior to the exam as well.
• It is always good to give 1-2 mocks of the first phase to get an understanding of where you stand in the QRE section.
• Aspirants should dedicate 4 hours daily when they are getting started with the preparation.
• You should initially start with strengthening your QRE section. You need to learn the concepts and practice diligently for 2-3 months.
• Then you can start adding phase 2 static subjects in your preparation.
• When there are 6-7 months left for the examination, you should start covering general awareness, which will include current affairs, RBI circulars, and PIB news.
• Aspirants should also cover government schemes, and it is recommended to be following a newspaper as part of daily reading.
• 3-4 months prior the candidates should start practicing answer writing. One answer every two days is also enough since it will help in getting in the habit of writing answers without overburdening you.

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Best books for RBI Grade B

Here we have provided a list of the books which we believe will immensely help in preparing for this exam:

Phase 1 Booklist

• Quantitative Aptitude – Aptitude for Competitive Examinations, Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT & How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT.
• Reasoning Ability – How to prepare for Logical reasoning & A Modern Approach to verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
• English – High School Grammar and Composition & Word Power Made Easy.
• General Awareness – Lucent’s General Knowledge Book, Vision IAS Current Affairs magazine & Banking Awareness for RBI Exams/SBI and IBPS Clerk/PO/RRB

Click on the link to go through the RBI Phase 1 Booklist.

Phase 2 Booklist

• Economic and Social Issues – Indian Economy, Indian Economy (Performance and Policies) & Social Problems in India.
• Finance – Indian Financial System, Fundamentals of Financial Management & Analysis of Financial Statements (only ratios).
• Management – Organization Theory and Behavior & T. N.Chhabra & B.P.Singh

Check the page for full Phase 2 booklist.

RBI Grade B Result

The 2026 cycle of this exam has started with phase 1 conducted on 13th June 2026 and phase 2 on 25th July 2026.

• The Phase 1 exam result was announced on 25th June 2026
• For the phase 2 exam the result was announced on 22nd August 2026
• The interview process is expected to begin soon, and we will be updating as and when it starts
• After the interview process is over, we will be updating you on the final result

RBI Grade B Cutoff

There are cutoff marks in the two phases of the exam, and post the interview, RBI releases an overall cutoff, i.e., the final merit list. The cutoff depends upon the difficulty of the exam as well as the number of vacancies.

• Phase 1 cut-off – This phase is not counted towards the final merit list. The candidate has to clear the sectional cutoff for each section as well as the overall cutoff.
• Phase 2 cut-off – This phase is counted towards the final merit list. There is no sectional cutoff but an overall cutoff that the candidate needs to clear.
• Final cut-off – The final cutoff is declared after taking into account the candidates’ performance in phase 2 and the interview.