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The RBI Grade B 2025 notification is expected in June 2025, offering a prestigious opportunity for candidates to join the Reserve Bank of India in various roles including General, DEPR, and DSIM. This exam is known for its difficulty and high rewards, making it one of the most sought-after government jobs in India.

Overview of RBI Grade B Exam 2025

FeatureDetails
OrganizationReserve Bank of India
PostsGrade B (DR) – General, DEPR, DSIM
Notification ReleaseJune 2025
Exam LevelsPhase I, Phase II, Interview
Salary₹1,16,914 per month (Approx.)
Job LocationAcross India
Age Limit21–30 years
Attempts6 (UR), Unlimited (Reserved)
Websiterbi.org.in

Key Dates (Tentative)

  • Notification Release:June 2025
  • Online Application Start:June 2025
  • Phase 1 Exam:June 2025
  • Phase 2 Exam: July–August 2025

RBI Grade B 2025 Posts

  1. General (DR)
  2. DEPR– Economics-focused
  3. DSIM– Statistics & Data Science-focused

Note: Specialized posts require a relevant Master’s degree or diploma.

 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit:

  • Minimum : 21 years
  • Maximum : 30 years

Educational Qualification:

  • General: Graduation with 60% (UR) or PG with 55%
  • DEPR : Master’s in Economics/Finance
  • DSIM : Master’s or Bachelor’s in Statistics, Data Science, or AI/ML

 Selection Process

Phase I (Prelims):

  • English, Reasoning, Quant, GK – Total 200 marks

Phase II (Mains):

  • Paper I: Economic & Social Issues (50+50 marks)
  • Paper II: English (Descriptive – 100 marks)
  • Paper III: Finance & Management (50+50 marks)

Phase III (Interview) :

  • 75 marks
  • Includes a psychometric test(no marks)

 Application Process

Candidates must apply online through the RBI portal. The process involves:

  • Online Registration
  • Uploading documents (photo, signature, thumb impression, declaration)
  • Payment of fee

Application Fee:

CategoryFee
Gen/OBC/EWS₹850 + GST
SC/ST/PwD₹100 + GST
RBI StaffNil

 

 Exam Pattern Summary

Prelims:

SectionQsMarksTime
Reasoning606045 min
English303025 min
Quant303025 min
GK808025 min
Total2002002 hours

Mains:

PaperTypeMarksDuration
ESIObjective + Descriptive1002 hours
EnglishDescriptive10090 min
Finance & ManagementObjective + Descriptive1002 hours

 

 Number of Attempts

CategoryAttempts
General6
ReservedUnlimited

 Salary & Benefits

  • Starting Gross Pay:₹1,16,914 per month
  • Annual CTC:₹12–14 Lakhs
  • Benefits:HRA, fuel allowance, pension, and more

 

 Job Profile

  • Policy development
  • Currency management
  • Data analysis & reporting
  • Administrative responsibilities

 

 Previous Year Cut-Offs

Phase 1 (2023) :

  • GA: 12 | Reasoning: 9 | English: 4.5 | Quant: 4.5
  • Overall Cut-Off: 25

Phase 2 (2023) :

  • Aggregate Cut-Off: 169
  • Final Selection Cut-Off: 229

 

 Exam Centres (Highlights)

  • Prelims:Across all major Indian cities
  • Mains:Key RBI centres including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and more

 

 Top Preparation Books

  • English:Word Power Made Easy – Norman Lewis
  • Quant:Quicker Maths – M. Tyra
  • Reasoning:Analytical Reasoning – M.K. Pandey
  • Current Affairs:RBI’s official website, Economic Survey, Budget documents

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