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

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:

 Exam Pattern Summary

Prelims:

Mains:

 Number of Attempts

 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