RBI Grade B 2025 Notification – A Complete Guide

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

Feature	Details
Organization	Reserve Bank of India
Posts	Grade B (DR) – General, DEPR, DSIM
Notification Release	June 2025
Exam Levels	Phase I, Phase II, Interview
Salary	₹1,16,914 per month (Approx.)
Job Location	Across India
Age Limit	21–30 years
Attempts	6 (UR), Unlimited (Reserved)
Website	rbi.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:

Category	Fee
Gen/OBC/EWS	₹850 + GST
SC/ST/PwD	₹100 + GST
RBI Staff	Nil

 

 Exam Pattern Summary

Prelims:

Section	Qs	Marks	Time
Reasoning	60	60	45 min
English	30	30	25 min
Quant	30	30	25 min
GK	80	80	25 min
Total	200	200	2 hours

Mains:

Paper	Type	Marks	Duration
ESI	Objective + Descriptive	100	2 hours
English	Descriptive	100	90 min
Finance & Management	Objective + Descriptive	100	2 hours

 

 Number of Attempts

Category	Attempts
General	6
Reserved	Unlimited

 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