The Reserve Bank of India has officially released the RBI Grade B 2026 Notification for 60 Officer vacancies across the General, DEPR, and DSIM cadres. With Phase-I exams scheduled for June 13-14, 2026, aspirants can explore the complete breakdown of eligibility criteria, the updated exam pattern, salary structure, and previous year cut-off trends to refine their preparation strategy.
RBI Grade B Calendar 2026: Official Exam Dates & Deadlines
📅 Schedule & Key Deadlines
Official Notification Release:
29th April 2026
Online Application Window:
29 April – 20 May 2026
Application Fee Deadline:
20th May 2026 (18:00 Hrs)
Application Fees:
General/OBC: ₹850 | SC/ST: ₹100
⏰ Examination Timeframes
Phase-I Admit Card:
Released (Download Here)
Phase-I Exam Date (General):
13th June 2026
Phase-I Exam Date (DEPR/DSIM):
14th June 2026
Phase-II Main Exam (General):
25th July 2026
Phase-II Main Exam (DEPR/DSIM):
26th July 2026
RBI Grade B Vacancy 2026 & Posts Distribution
💼 Overall Vacancy Matrix
Total RBI Vacancy 2026:
60 Official Posts
Grade B (General) Vacancies:
40 Posts
Grade B (DEPR) Vacancies:
10 Posts
Grade B (DSIM) Vacancies:
10 Posts
👑 Major Recruitment Posts
Officers in Gr B (DR) – General:
Management & Administration
Officers in Gr B (DR) – DEPR:
Dept of Economic & Policy Research
Officers in Gr B (DR) – DSIM:
Dept of Statistics & Info Management
Nature of Job:
Class-I Officer (Manager Level)
Detailed Candidate Eligibility Criteria
👤 Age Limit (As per Notification)
Minimum Age:
21 Years
Maximum Age (General/EWS):
30 Years
OBC Category Age Relaxation:
+3 Years (Up to 33 Years)
SC / ST Category Relaxation:
+5 Years (Up to 35 Years)
Maximum Attempts (General):
6 Attempts (Phase-I)
🎓 Degree & Special Qualifications
Grade B (General) Req:
Bachelor’s with min 60% marks (50% for SC/ST)
Grade B (DEPR) Req:
Master’s in Economics / Finance (55%)
Grade B (DSIM) Req:
Master’s in Statistics / Math (55%)
Equivalent CGPA Rule:
60% = 6.75 CGPA | 55% = 6.25 CGPA
RBI Grade B Form Filling: Signature Size & Photo Rules
📸 Photo & Signature Specs
Passport Photo File Size:
20 KB to 50 KB (JPEG/JPG)
Photo Dimensions:
4.5 cm x 3.5 cm (200 x 230 pixels)
Signature File Size:
10 KB to 20 KB (Black Ink Only)
Signature Dimensions:
140 x 60 pixels
Image Resizer Tool:
Free Exam Image Resizer
✍️ Left Thumb Impression & Declaration
Left Thumb Impression Size:
20 KB – 50 KB (Black or Blue Ink)
Thumb Dimensions:
240 x 240 pixels
Handwritten Declaration Size:
50 KB – 100 KB (English Only)
Declaration Dimensions:
800 x 400 pixels
RBI Grade B Salary 2026: Official Pay Scale Breakdown
💰 Outstanding Pay Allowances
Official Basic Pay:
₹55,200/- per month
Pay Scale:
55200-2850(9)-80850-EB-2850(2)-86550-3300(4)-99750
Gross Monthly Salary:
₹1,16,914/- (Approx. including allowances)
Perks & Benefits:
HRA (15%), Dearness Allowance, Family Allowance, Medical
Comprehensive RBI Grade B Syllabus & Exam Pattern
📝 Phase-1 Objective Exam
Total Question Count:
200 Objective Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks & Duration:
200 Marks / 120 Minutes
Negative Marking Penalties:
0.25 Mark Deducted per Error
Sectional Timing:
Strictly Enforced per Section
📚 Core Syllabus Subjects (Phase 1 & 2)
Ensure you refer to top-tier material like our Complete Microeconomics Notes for Phase-II ESI prep:
General Awareness (Heavy focus on Finance/Banking)
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
Reasoning
Economic & Social Issues (ESI)
Finance & Management (F&M)
Descriptive English (Writing Skills)
RBI Grade B Handwritten Declaration 2026: Exact Text & Rules
✍️ Exact Declaration Text (Do Not Alter)
Candidates must write the following declaration in their own handwriting, in English only, on a plain white paper:
“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
⚠️ Strict Writing Guidelines
Ink Color Allowed:
Strictly Black Ink Pen
Capital Letters Rule:
DO NOT write in ALL CAPS
Language Restriction:
English Only (Hindi will be rejected)
Paper Type:
Unruled, plain white paper only
RBI Grade B Cut Off Trends: Safe Score Targets
📊 Phase-1 Cut Off (Out of 200)
General (UR) Trend:
77.50 (2025) | 67.25 (2024) | 54.25 (2023)
OBC / EWS Trend:
69.00 (2025) | 65.00 (2024)
SC Category Trend:
65.00 (2025) | 58.00 (2024)
Target Safe Score 2026:
Aim for 80+ Marks
🏆 Final Cut Off (Mains + Interview – Out of 375)
General (UR) Trend:
230.75 (2025) | 226.75 (2024)
OBC Category Trend:
218.00 (2025) | 218.00 (2024)
EWS Category Trend:
199.75 (2025) | No Candidates Qualified (2024)
SC Category Trend:
216.00 (2025) | 212.25 (2024)