Alright, banking nerds and dreamers—listen up! The RBI Grade B 2025 notification just dropped, and man, it’s got the whole crowd buzzing. India’s central bank is rolling out 120 Grade B Officer posts across General, DEPR, and DSIM cadres. If you’ve been refreshing the RBI site like a maniac, your patience paid off. Applications are open till September 30, 2025. This is basically the Hogwarts letter for anyone serious about banking in India—big pay, fat perks, and bragging rights for life.
So, what’s the drill? I’m gonna break down everything you actually care about: who’s eligible, how many seats, the exam scheme, timelines, and yes, that sweet, sweet salary.
RBI Grade B 2025: What’s the Big Deal?
Let’s be real: This exam is no cakewalk. It’s tough, but the payoff is killer. Every year, thousands try their luck, but only a handful make it. Why? Because working at RBI isn’t just a job, it’s a flex.
Fast Facts:
– Who’s hiring? Reserve Bank of India (duh)
– Post: Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM)
– Total slots: 120 (that’s up from just 94 last year—nice!)
– Notification date: 10th Sept 2025
– Apply online: 10th September to 30th September 2025
– Prelims: 18th Oct (General), 19th Oct (DEPR/DSIM)
– Mains: 6th Dec (General), 7th Dec (DEPR/DSIM)
– Selection: Prelims > Mains > Interview > Glory
– Starting salary: ₹55,200 base + fat stack of allowances
Key Dates—Don’t Sleep On These
– Notification out: 10 September 2025
– Applications open: 10 September 2025
– Last chance to apply: 30 September 2025, 6PM sharp (not 6:01, RBI doesn’t play)
– Prelims: 18–19 October 2025
– Mains: 6–7 December 2025
– Interview: Whenever RBI feels like it (TBA)
Vacancy Breakdown—Fight for Your Spot
Like I said, 120 seats this time. Here’s how they’re sliced:
By Post:
– Grade B (General): 83
– DEPR: 17
– DSIM: 20
By Category:
– General: 51
– EWS: 10
– OBC: 24
– SC: 21
– ST: 14
Eligibility—Are You Even Qualified?
Don’t waste your time if you don’t tick these boxes:
Age: 21–30 years (chill, there’s age relaxation for reserved peeps)
Education:
– General: Bachelor’s in anything, just score at least 60%
– DEPR: Postgrad in Economics/Econometrics/Quantitative stuff
– DSIM: Master’s in Stats, Maths, or Quantitative Techniques
Exam Pattern—The Gauntlet
Three rounds, each one designed to weed out the weak:
Phase 1: Prelims (Objective MCQs)
– General Studies I & CSAT (for General Cadre)
– 2 hours each, 200 marks per paper
– Only GS I marks count for Mains
Phase 2: Mains
– General: Finance & Management, ESI, English Writing (ugh)
– DEPR/DSIM: Papers tailored to your subject
Phase 3: Interview
– Survive Mains? Time to sweat in front of RBI’s grilling panel. Final list = Mains + Interview marks
How To Apply (No, You Can’t Do It On WhatsApp)
– Go to rbi.org.in
– Hit “Opportunities @ RBI” (don’t get lost)
– Register with a working email/phone (seriously, double-check this)
– Smash in your details
– Upload your docs (photo, signature, all that jazz)
– Pay the fee online
– Print confirmation—your future self will thank you
Application Fees:
– General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 + GST
– SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100 + GST
What’s the Pay Like?
Not gonna lie, the salary’s a major pull:
– Basic: ₹55,200/month
– Gross: About ₹1,08,404/month (allowances included)
Perks? Oh, you bet:
– HRA, DA, medical, travel perks, kids’ education allowance, and more. Plus, job security and mad respect.
Bottom line: If you’re gunning for a future-proof, prestigious, and honestly pretty cushy gig, RBI Grade B is the golden ticket. Don’t snooze on the dates. Get your game face on, start prepping, and maybe—just maybe—you’ll make it. Good luck, champ!
