The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB) has released Advertisement No. RBISB/DA/03/2025-26 inviting applications for direct recruitment of Officers in Grade ‘B’ (General, DEPR, DSIM) for the panel year 2025. The RBI highlights a career that impacts the economy, with opportunities for learning, equal workplace policies, and attractive pay.

⚡ Important Dates:
- Online Registration & Fee Payment: September 10 – September 30, 2025 (till 6:00 PM)
- Phase I Exam (General): October 18, 2025
- Phase II Exam (General): December 06, 2025
- Phase I Exam (DEPR/DSIM): October 19, 2025
- Phase II Exam (DEPR/DSIM): December 07, 2025

📌 Vacancies:
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)-General: 83 posts
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)-DEPR: 17 posts
- Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)-DSIM: 20 posts
Total: 120 posts (includes reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)

🧾 Eligibility (as on Sept 1, 2025):
- Nationality: Citizen of India/eligible categories (Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees, etc.).
- Age: 21–30 years (with relaxations: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10-15, M.Phil +2, Ph.D +4, etc.).
- Education:
• General: Graduation (60% Gen/EWS; 50% SC/ST/PwBD) or PG (55% Gen/EWS; Pass SC/ST/PwBD).
• DEPR: MA/MSc in Economics/Finance-related subjects with min 55% (50% SC/ST/PwBD). PhD/MPhil gets age relaxation.
• DSIM: Master’s/4-year Bachelor’s in Statistics/Mathematics/Data Science/AI/ML/Big Data with 55% (50% SC/ST/PwBD). PhD/MPhil gets age relaxation.

💼 Selection Process:
- Phase I (Online Objective Exam)
- Phase II (Papers I–III Online/Written)
- Interview

💸 Application Fees:
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100 + 18% GST (Intimation only)
- GEN/OBC/EWS: ₹850 + 18% GST
- Staff: Nil

💰 Pay Scale:
- Basic Pay ₹78,450/- p.m. (Pay scale: 78450–4050(9)–114900–EB–4050(2)–123000–4650(4)–141600)
- Approx. initial gross (without HRA): ₹1,50,374/- per month.
- HRA @15% if accommodation not provided.
- Allowances: DA, Grade Allowance, Learning Allowance, LFC, medical, loan facilities, NPS pension scheme.

📝 Other Key Points:
- Max 6 attempts for General/EWS in Phase I (no limit for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD if reserved).
- Online application only via www.rbi.org.in.
- ‘Edit window’ available after closing date.
- Candidates must have valid photo ID and email/phone for communication.
- Mobile phones & electronics strictly banned in exam centres.
- Corrigendum/updates will be only on www.rbi.org.in.

This notification details vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, pay & perks, reservations, and online application instructions for RBI Grade B (DR) recruitment 2025.