RBI Grade B Officer (RBI Grade B)
Quick facts
| Conducted by | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
|---|---|
| Exam level | National |
| How often | Once a year |
| Mode | Online + interview |
| Qualification | Graduation with 60% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) or post-graduation with 55% |
| Age limit | 21 – 3 years |
| Age relaxation | OBC:3, SC:5, ST:5, PwBD:10 |
| Official website | opportunities.rbi.org.in |
Extra attempts and age rules apply to candidates with M.Phil/PhD; check the notification.
Overview
RBI Grade B recruits officers for the Reserve Bank of India in the General, DEPR (economics) and DSIM (statistics) streams. It is one of the best-paid government officer jobs.
Eligibility
- Education (General): graduation with at least 60% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) or post-graduation with 55%.
- Age: 21 to 30 years, with usual relaxations.
- Attempts: limited number of attempts for the General stream (see notification).
Exam pattern & syllabus
| Phase | Details |
|---|---|
| Phase I | General Awareness, English, Quant, Reasoning – objective, 200 marks |
| Phase II | Economic & Social Issues, English writing, Finance & Management |
| Interview | 75 marks |
How to prepare
- Phase II decides selection – study economics, finance and management deeply.
- Follow RBI publications, the Union Budget and Economic Survey.
- Practise descriptive English writing.
Latest RBI Grade B updates
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Please note: eligibility, age limits and exam pattern change from year to year. This page gives general guidance only; the official notification for each year is final.