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    RBI Grade B Notification 2026 (Out)- Vacancy, Application, Eligibility, Admit card

    RBI Grade B Notification 2026 (Out)- Vacancy, Application, Eligibility, Admit card

    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 28 Apr 2026, 11:19 AM IST

    Reserve Bank of India will release the RBI Group B notification 2026 on April 29, 2026 in online mode. Candidates can download the RBI Group B 2026 notification on the official website at rbi.org.in. The official notification of RBI Grade B contains all important details like vacancy, salary, exam pattern, syllabus, application form, etc. Along with the official notification, the RBI Grade B application form will also be released.

    This Story also Contains

    1. RBI Grade B Notification 2026: Highlights
    2. RBI Grade B 2026 Notification: Important Dates
    3. RBI Grade B Notification Eligibility Criteria 2026
    4. RBI Grade B Vacancies 2026
    5. RBI Grade B Exam Fees 2026
    6. RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2026
    RBI Grade B Notification 2026 (Out)- Vacancy, Application, Eligibility, Admit card
    RBI Grade B notification

    According to the notification of RBI grade B, there are three phases of examinations - phase 1, phase 2 and Interview process. Candidates who successfully apply for the RBI Grade B exam can download the admit card. To know more about RBI Grade B notification 2026, read the full article below:

    RBI Grade B Notification 2026: Highlights

    Particulars

    Details

    Name of the Examination

    RBI Grade B

    Conducting Body

    Reserve Bank of India

    Mode of Application

    Online

    Mode of Examination

    Online

    Examination Phases

    Phase I

    Phase II

    Phase III: Interview

    Application Fees

    Rs. 850

    Examination Frequency

    Once a year

    RBI Grade B 2026 Notification: Important Dates

    The important dates of RBI Grade B are announced in the official notification. Candidates are advised to track the RBI Grade B important dates so that they will not miss the important events. The important dates of RBI Grade B is given in the table below.

    RBI Grade B Exam Dates 2026

    Events

    Dates

    RBI Grade B notification date 2026April 29, 2026

    Release of RBI Grade B application form 2026

    April 29, 2026

    Last date to fill the RBI Grade B 2026 application form

    May 20, 2026

    RBI Grade B exam exam for DR General

    Phase 1 - June 13, 2026

    Phase 2 - July 25, 2026

    RBI Grade B exam DEPR

    Phase 1 - June 14, 2026

    Phase 2 - July 26, 2026

    RBI Grade B exam DSIM

    Phase 1 - June 14, 2026

    Phase 2 - July 26, 2026

    RBI Grade B 2026 result (DR General/DEPR/DSIM)

    To be announced

    RBI Grade B Notification Eligibility Criteria 2026

    The detailed eligibility criteria of RBI Grade B are mentioned in the official notification of RBI grade B 2026. As per the notification of RBI Grade B, the eligibility criteria of a candidate is based on three parameters that are nationality, age limit and educational qualification.

    The average age limit to apply for this post 21 - 30 years and the upper age limit for M.Phil or PhD students is 32 - 34 years. However, the relaxation in the age limit is also provided for the students from the reserved category. The educational qualification to apply for the RBI Grade B 2026 varies on the basis of candidates.

    However, the minimum qualification is a bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 60%. However, the candidates from the reserved category will get a relaxation of 5% in the aggregate marks. It is mandatory for candidates to fulfil the eligibility criteria or else the candidates will not be able to fill the application form of RBI Grade B 2026.

    RBI Grade B Vacancies 2026

    Candidates can check the list of RBI Grade B vacancies released by the Reserve Bank of India for the post of RBI Grade B. Check the table below to know about the latest vacancies by RBI:

    RBI Grade B - Post

    Vacancy Available

    RBI Officer Grade B (DR) - General

    40

    RBI Officer Grade B (DR) - DEPR

    10

    RBI Officer Grade B (DR) - DSIM

    10

    Total60

    RBI Grade B Exam Fees 2026

    To complete the application procedure for RBI Grade B 2026, it is important to pay the application fees of RBI Grade B. The details about the RBI Grade B application fees is mentioned in RBI Grade B notification 2026. Candidates are required to keep their bank details ready so that there will be no hassle while filling out the application form of RBI Grade B.

    The RBO Grade B application fees can be paid by using a credit card/debit card or net banking, The application varies on the basis of the category to which the student belongs. The table below provides the details regarding ts RBI Grade B 2026 application fees:

    RBI Grade B Application Fee 2026

    Category

    Application Fee

    General/OBC

    Rs. 850

    SC/ST/PwD

    Rs. 100

    RBI staff

    Nil

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    RBI Grade B Notification Exam Centres 2026

    The conducting authority also provides the details about the RBO Grade B 2026 exam centres in the official notification. It is mandatory to choose the exam centre for both the prelims and mains exam. There is a list of exam centres provided in the RBI Grade B application form for both phases of examinations. Candidates can choose the RBI Grade B exam centre at their convenience. The choice must be made during the application process. There will be no change in exam centre choice after the final submission of the application form for RBI Grade B.

    RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2026

    As per the RBI Grade B 2026 exam pattern. The exam is conducted in 3 phases. Since the RBI Grade B exam 2026 is conducted in different shifts, scores are normalized using the equi-percentile method.

    RBI Officer Grade B Phase I Exam Pattern

    As per the exam pattern mentioned in the notification of RBI Grade B, there are 200 questions divided into four sections.

    Exam Pattern for RBI Officer Grade B

    Subjects

    Total Number of Questions

    Maximum Marks

    Total Duration of Examination

    • General Awareness

    • Quantitative Aptitude

    • Reasoning and

    • English Language

    200

    200

    120 minutes

    RBI Officer Grade B 2026 Phase II Exam Pattern

    Phase II of the RBI Officer Grade B exam 2026 has 3 papers of both objective and descriptive type questions-

    Sections

    Type of Question

    Maximum Marks

    Total Time

    Paper 1: Economic and Social Issues

    • 50% Objective Type
    • 50% Descriptive Type, answers to be typed with the help of the keyboard. Candidates opting to type the answers in Hindi, may type with the help of either: (i) Inscript or (ii) Remington

    100

    30+90 = 120 minutes

    Paper 2: English Writing Skills

    Descriptive

    100

    90 minutes

    Paper 3: Finance and Management

    • 50% Objective Type
    • 50% Descriptive Type, answers to be typed with the help of the keyboard. Candidates opting to type the answers in Hindi, may type with the help of either: (i) Inscript or (ii) Remington

    100

    30+90 = 120 minutes

    Total

    300

    4 hours and 90 minutes

    RBI Officer Grade B 2026 Exam Pattern- Interview

    The interview round of RBI Grade B 2026 carries 75 marks. The interview round is designed to test a candidate’s personality, awareness of current events and knowledge of the banking sector. The medium of language for the interview can be chosen by candidates.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How can I apply for RBI Grade B?
    A:

    Candidates need to visit the official website and fill the application form following the guidelines mentioned in the notification of RBI Grade B.

    Q: What are the application fees to apply for the RBI Grade B examination?
    A:

    Candidates belonging to the General and BC category, the application fee is Rs 850 while for  SC/ST categories, they have to pay an application fee of 100.

    Q: How do I know that I am eligible to appear in the RBI Grade B exam?
    A:

    To appear in the RBI Grade B exam, you must have secured at least 60% marks (50% for reserved category) in the post graduation.

    Q: What is the RBI Grade B notification date?
    A:

    The RBI Grade B 2026 notification date is April 29, 2026.

    Q: What is the negative marking scheme for the RBI Grade B examination?
    A:

    There is a negative marking of 1/4th marks of the maximum number of each question.

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    Questions related to RBI Grade B Officer

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    Have a question related to RBI Grade B Officer ?

    Hello aspirant,

    There will be two phases to RBI Grade B 2024 phase I. There will be two written rounds, Phase I and Phase II, and then an interview round. Applicants will be able to be hired if they clear all three stages and meet the RBI Grade B Cut

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India's central banking institution, responsible for regulating monetary policy and managing currency. To appear for the RBI exams, candidates typically need a background in economics, banking, finance, and general awareness.

    Hey

    Yes you are eligible.

    The eligibility criteria, educational qualifications is that candidate should have passed graduation in any discipline /Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants).

    Hope this helps.

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    Hello,

    The eligibility for RBI Grade B Officer General is simply passed graduation in any discipline from a recognized University securing 60% aggregate, there is relaxation of 5% for reserved categories, or passed postgraduation from a recognized University securing 55% aggregate,

    in case of RBI Grade B Offficer DEPR the

    Hi,

    The Rbi grade b officer duty is that

    Handing the currency issues and its circulation ,

    ensuring the nation's  financial stability

    handling government  and central bank account

    To become ana rbi grade b officer there will be aexam conducted which is a country wide examination in three phases

    Preliminary