RBI Grade B Recruitment 2025
Your comprehensive, section-wise guide — official notification, eligibility, vacancy table, exam pattern, syllabus, application steps and FAQs.
Quick note on the Official PDF
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Overview
The RBI Grade B Recruitment 2025 is the central bank’s recruitment cycle for Grade B Officers (General and Specialist). This post consolidates all key information you need: eligibility criteria, vacancy distribution, important dates, exam pattern (Phase I, Phase II and interviews), detailed syllabus, application instructions and useful tips. Whether you are preparing or planning to apply, this guide organizes content section-wise and includes tables and bullets for clarity.
Important Dates
- 🔹 Notification Release: To be announced (check the Official Notification button)
- 🔹 Online Application Opens: Expected in the same month as notification
- 🔹 Last date to apply: Typically 2–3 weeks after opening
- 🔹 Phase I Exam: Usually held 4–6 weeks after application window closes
- 🔹 Phase II Exam & Interviews: Follow in the subsequent months
Posts & Vacancies
Below is a representative table structure for vacancies (replace numbers with official values from the notification):
| Post | Category | Vacancies (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| RBI Grade B (General) | All India | — |
| RBI Grade B (DEPR — Economist) | Specialist | — |
| RBI Grade B (DSIM — Statistician) | Specialist | — |
Note: Replace ‘—‘ with exact vacancy numbers from the Official Notification PDF linked above.
Eligibility Criteria
- ✨ Nationality: Indian citizen (or as specified in the official notification).
- ✨ Age Limit: Varies by post. Typical upper age limits: 30–32 years for General post; relaxations apply for reserved categories — check the notification.
- ✨ Educational Qualification:
- General (Grade B): Bachelor’s degree (minimum 60% / 50%—depends on notification) or equivalent in any discipline.
- DEPR (Economist): Postgraduate degree in Economics / Econometrics / Finance / etc.
- DSIM (Statistician): Postgraduate in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics, etc.
- ✨ Experience: Some specialist posts may require experience — check the notification for specifics.
Exam Pattern (Typical)
Phase I (Screening): Objective multiple-choice questions covering Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness with special emphasis on Economic and Social Issues, and basic finance knowledge. Duration typically 2 hours.
Phase II (Descriptive/Written): Objective/Descriptive papers depending on stream:
- Paper-I: Economic and Social Issues / General topics
- Paper-II: English (Writing Skills) — descriptive
- Paper-III: Finance & Management / Statistics / Economics based on post
Interview/Personality Test: Shortlisted candidates after Phase II are called for interview/personality test for final selection.
Syllabus — Key Topics to Cover
Phase I — Objective
- • Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, Algebra, Data Interpretation
- • Reasoning: Logical, Analytical, Puzzles
- • English Language: Reading comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar
- • General Awareness: Current affairs, especially macroeconomics, banking & finance
Phase II — Descriptive / Subject-focused
- • Economics: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Public Finance, Monetary Economics
- • Finance & Management: Financial markets, accounting, corporate finance
- • Statistics: Probability, Sampling, Time series, Index numbers
- • English: Essay writing, precise writing, comprehension & drafting
Selection Process & Marks Weightage
Typically a combined weighted score of Phase II and interview determines final merit. The exact weightage (for example, Phase II: 75% and Interview: 25%) will be specified in the official notification.
- Step 1: Apply online & pay fees.
- Step 2: Appear for Phase I (objective).
- Step 3: Shortlisted candidates appear for Phase II (descriptive/written).
- Step 4: Shortlisted candidates are called for Interview/Personality Test (if applicable).
- Step 5: Final merit list & appointments.
How to Apply — Step-by-step
- Visit the Official Notification and read eligibility & instructions carefully.
- Register on the RBI recruitment portal using a valid email and mobile number.
- Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational and professional details.
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature, category certificate if applicable).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) via the provided gateway.
- Take a printout of the confirmation page for records.
Tip: Keep scanned documents ready in specified dimensions to avoid upload errors.
Quick Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the eligibility age for RBI Grade B?
Age limits vary by post; commonly upper age limit is 30–32 for general posts. Please check the Official Notification for exact cutoffs and category relaxations.
What are the stages of selection?
Phase I (objective), Phase II (written/descriptive) and Interview/Personality Test (for final selection).
Where can I download the official notification?
Use the Official Notification button at the top or the links embedded in this post to open the RBI PDF in a new tab.
Final Notes & CTA
This guide consolidates the typical structure and content you will find in the RBI Grade B Recruitment 2025 notification. For authoritative and legally-binding details (exact vacancy numbers, dates, fee structure, and eligibility clauses), always refer to the Official Notification PDF linked above. Good luck with your preparation!