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How to Become an RBI Grade B Officer: A Complete Guide

Exams, career, top colleges, preparation advice, and eligibility for RBI Grade B.
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Updated Feb 28, 2026 | 05:28 PM IST
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Becoming an RBI Grade B Officer is a dream for many students and people looking for a job in India. This article will tell you everything you need to know about it. You will learn what you need to be eligible how the exam works and some tips to help you prepare.

What is an RBI Grade B Officer?

An RBI Grade B Officer works at the Reserve Bank of India which's Indias central bank. These officers help make decisions take care of banking rules manage money and support important projects for the country. It is a job with the government that pays well and has room for growth.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for an RBI Grade B Officer job you must meet these requirements:
1. Age Limit
  • You must be least 21 years old.
  • The maximum age is 30 years for people who're not from special categories.
  • If you are from a category like SC/ST/OBC/PwBD you can be a little older.
  • If you have a Master of Philosophy degree you can be up to 32 years old.
  • If you have a PhD you can be up to 34 years old.
2. Educational Qualification
You must have:
  • A degree from a university that is recognized.
  • You must have least 60% marks if you are not from a special category.
  • If you are from a category you need at least 50% marks.
  • If you have a masters degree you need least 55% marks.
For some jobs, like DEPR or DSIM you need a masters degree in a subject like Economics or Statistics.
3. Nationality
You must be a citizen of India.
There are some rules for people who are not from India but want to apply.

Selection Process

To become an RBI Grade B Officer you must go through three steps:
1. Phase I – Preliminary Exam
This is a test on the computer.
It has questions on English, math, reasoning and general knowledge.
If you pass this test you can move on to the step.
2. Phase II – Main Exam
This test has choice questions and questions that you must answer in writing.
The subjects are different depending on the job you want.
For example you may have questions on economics, finance or statistics.
This test checks how well you understand the subjects and how well you can write.
3. Interview
If you pass the test you will have an interview.
It checks how well you can talk, how confident you are and if you are ready for the job.

Exam Preparation Tips

Here are some tips to help you prepare:
  • Study every day with a plan.
  • Do practice tests from years.
  • Read about what's happening in the world especially about the economy and the Reserve Bank of India.
  • Practice writing in English.
  • Take tests to help you manage your time.

Top Colleges for Preparation

Some colleges in India can help you prepare for the RBI Grade B Officer exam especially if you want to study economics, commerce or statistics:
  • Delhi University in Delhi is good for economics and commerce.
  • Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi is good for economics and finance.
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi is good for economics and public policy.
  • St. Xaviers College in Mumbai is good for commerce and statistics.
  • IITs and IISc are good, for statistics and data science.
These colleges can help you learn the subjects you need to know and help you develop your skills.
Becoming an RBI Grade B Officer is a job that many people want. If you follow the rules study hard and stay focused you can get this job. Apply when the Reserve Bank of India says you can stay committed and keep learning every day.

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