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RBI Grade B Recruitment 2025

The recruitment process for RBI Grade B Officers involves a comprehensive competitive examination conducted nationwide, consisting of Preliminary and Main exams followed by an Interview. Candidates aiming for a career in banking view this as a prestigious opportunity to work at the Reserve Bank of India, which orchestrates this exam to select suitable candidates for its Grade B officer roles across its branches. The RBI Grade B exam, recognized for its esteemed status and competitive nature, provides an attractive salary and a respected job profile. The official notification for the RBI Grade B Exam 2025 will announce various available positions.
RBI Grade B Notification 2025 will be released for various posts including-

• Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - (General)
• Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DEPR
• Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DSIM

RBI Grade B 2025 Notification

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will release RBI Grade B 2023 notification PDF for the post of Grade B Officer Exam to recruit eligible candidates at the official website of https://www.rbi.org.in. It is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are looking for an opportunity in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). RBI Grade B 2023 exam has a three-phase selection process. Candidates who get selected after Phase-I & Phase-II of the exam are called for the final interview process.

RBI Grade B 2025- Summary

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) exclusively manages the recruitment process for the RBI Grade B 2025 Exam. Candidates seeking information about this exam should consult the exam summary table, which details key aspects of the RBI Grade B Recruitment for 2025.

RBI Grade B  2025 - Important Dates

Reserve Bank of India will release the RBI Grade B  2025 Online Registration dates, Exam Date and other important dates along with the official RBI Grade B Notification 2023. All the important dates for RBI Grade B 2025 will be updated here once it has been released by RBI. 

RBI Grade B 2025 Exam Date

RBI Grade B exam date 2025 for all posts will be released along with its RBI Grade B Notification. The tentative exam dates for both prelims and mains and interview rounds for RBI Grade B 2025 Officer Exam will be updated below.

RBI Grade B 2025 Vacancy 

The upcoming RBI Grade B Vacancy details for 2025 will soon be disclosed alongside the official notification PDF, which will specify the total available positions for the recruitment cycle. Candidates interested in viewing the vacancy distribution from the previous year can refer to the table provided below.

RBI Grade B 2025 Online Application

The online application process for RBI Grade B 2025 exam will start along with the release of the RBI Grade B Notification 2025. The candidates have to submit online application forms to get registered themself for RBI Grade B Exam 2025. All candidates who are interested to apply for RBI Grade B 2025 exam can fill the online applicationwhen the RBI Grade B application process starts.
Candidates need to fill RBI application form online only. Candidates submitting their application forms through any other mode will be rejected.  The steps to apply for the RBI exam have been given below for the candidates: 

• Go to the official website 
• Click on the opportunities link 
• Click on the application form link 
• Register on the RBI website 
• Continue filling out the application form 
• Upload passport photograph and signature
• Pay the application fee 
• Save the application form after reviewing it.

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RBI Grade B 2025 Application Fees

A total of Rs. 850/- is the application fee to be paid by candidates belonging to the General and OBC category for RBI Grade B 2025 exam. The same amount is reduced to Rs. 100/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category.

RBI Grade B 2025 Selection Process

RBI Grade B 2025 Exam is conducted in three phases, while the Prelims examination is Objective in nature while the Mains examination would comprise of the objective as well as descriptive test

• Phase-I exam
• Phase-II exam and
• Interview process

RBI Grade B 2025 Exam Pattern

Candidates are required to clear all three phases in order to get a confirmed post as a Grade B Officer in the Reserve Bank of India.

RBI Grade B Prelims Exam Pattern

The prelims exam of RBI Grade-B Officer 2025 comprises a single Paper for 200 marks. A total time of 120 minutes will be given for answering. However, separate time will be allotted for each test.

Note:

• A total time of 120 minutes will be given for the prelism exam. However, separate time will be allotted for each test. All detailed information regarding the examination will be given in an Information Handout, which will be made available for the candidates to download along with the call letter for RBI Grade B 2025 prelims exam.
• Candidates have to secure minimum marks separately for each test as well as in aggregate.

RBI Grade B Mains Exam Pattern

RBI Grade B Officer Interview Process

Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview, based on aggregate marks obtained in Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III of Phase II exam. Interview Process will carry 50 marks.

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RBI Grade B 2025 Exam Syllabus

• Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness and
• English Language

RBI Grade B 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are required to follow the given criteria (as per the previous year RBI Grade B Notification) to be eligible for RBI Grade B 2025 Exam:

RBI Grade B Citizenship & Nationality

• Must be a citizen of India
• Must be a subject of Nepal
• Must be a subject of Bhutan
• Must be a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 and has the intention of settling permanently in India.
• A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

RBI Grade B Age Limit

RBI has defined minimum age criteria for appearing in the RBI Officer (Grade ‘B’) examination. Candidates are required to be aged between 21 years and 30 years (both age included) to apply for RBI Grade B exam 2025. For candidates possessing M.Phil. and Ph.D. qualifications, the upper age limit will be 32 and 34 years respectively.

RBI Grade B Age Relaxation

Candidates, who belong to the reserved category will be provided relaxation in their upper age as per the rules decided by the Board.

RBI Grade-B Educational Qualification

RBI Grade B Number of Attempts

The number of attempts for a general candidate to appear for the RBI Grade B Exam is 6 (six) while for SC/ST/PWD/EXSM there is no limit for appearing in the exam unless they reach the maximum age level. 

RBI Grade B Salary 2025

Every candidate preparing for this exam is curious about the salary because financial stability is a key concern. The salary structure for an RBI Grade B Officer begins with a basic pay of Rs 55,200. After various increments, this basic pay can increase to Rs 99,750 after a period of 16 years. In addition to the basic pay, several allowances are added, and some deductions are made. These adjustments lead to a total salary for the RBI Grade B Officer that amounts to several lakhs. The gross salary, excluding House Rent Allowance (HRA), is approximately Rs 1,22,717.

RBI Grade B Exam Centers

RBI Grade B Exam Centers for Phase-I Exam

RBI Grade B Exam Centers for Phase-II Exam

RBI Grade B 2025 Admit Card

The RBI Grade B Admit Card 2025 will be released separately for both Phase-I and Phase-II exams. The admit card for Phase-II Exam will be issued to candidates who have qualified for the Phase-I exam of RBI Grade B. RBI will be releasing RBI Grade B Admit Card on its official website and candidates will not be sent RBI Grade B Call Letters through mail or post. 

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RBI Grade B Exam Cut Off

The cut off for RBI Grade B 2025 Exam will be released after each phase of the examination is completed. The cut-off for the Phase-I exam will be released first followed by the cut off for the Phase-II exam. Candidates can evaluate their marks and their chances of selection by matching their score with the cut off list released by RBI. Check last year's RBI Grade B Exam Cut Off for reference. 

RBI Grade B Phase I Cut Off 2024 (Sectional)

RBI Grade B Interview

• Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview, based on the aggregate of marks obtained in Phase 2 (Paper 1 +Paper 2 + Paper 3).
• The minimum aggregate cut-off marks for being shortlisted for an interview will be decided by the Board in relation to the number of vacancies.
• Roll No. of the candidates shortlisted for interview will be published on the RBI website at an appropriate time and interview call letters will be sent to the registered email ID.
• The interview will carry 75 marks.
• The candidate shall be required to undergo Psychometric Test conducted by the Bank before appearing for the Interview.
• No marks will be allotted for the same and this will not form part of the final selection criteria.
• Candidates may opt for an interview either in Hindi or English.

Final Selection will be through a merit list which will be prepared by adding marks secured by candidates in the Phase-II examination and interview and grace marks as applicable as per extant rules.

RBI Grade B 2025 Result

The results for RBI Grade B 2025 Exam will be released after the completion of each phase of the exam. A candidate is required to qualify for both Phase-I and Phase-II exams to get a chance to sit for the interview process. The merit list is prepared in descending order of the marks obtained by candidates after the interview process is complete. The final selection is based on how well you do in your interview.

RBI Grade B 2025 Exam Preparation

To score high in RBI Grade B 2025 Exam, it is really necessary for each and every candidate to look into the latest exam pattern and the change in the syllabus so that preparation can be done accordingly. Candidates have the option to opt for Offline Coaching Program offered by Edurev to enhance their skills. They can also solve Mock Test Papers to self-analyse themselves and prepare judiciously for this upcoming exam.

RBI Grade B Online Courses for 2025

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• You will be able to access the course till the end of the RBI Grade B 2025 exam. It will be your one-stop definitive and all-encompassing course that will take you closer to your goal of clearing the RBI Grade B exam.