RBI Grade B 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
RBI Grade B 2026 Overview
RBI Grade B is one of India's most prestigious banking examinations, recruiting Officers in Grade B (DR) for General, DEPR (Economics), and DSIM (Statistics) streams.
RBI Grade B 2026 has approximately 94 vacancies. Selection includes Phase 1 (objective), Phase 2 (descriptive + objective), and Interview. General stream is the most popular with 60% weightage on ESI and Finance & Management in Phase 2.
RBI Grade B offers Pay Level 7 (₹55,200 basic) with in-hand salary of ₹77,000–₹1,00,000/month plus accommodation, medical, and pension benefits. It is considered the pinnacle of banking careers in India.
RBI Grade B 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 18 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | 15 November 2026 |
| Official Website | https://rbi.org.in |
RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree (60% marks). DEPR/DSIM: Master's in Economics/Statistics
Age Limit
21–30 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
RBI Grade B Selection Process
Phase 1 — Online (Objective): 200 marks
Phase 2 — Online (Descriptive + Objective): 300 marks
Interview — 75 marks
Document Verification
RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2026
Tier 1 / Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / General Intelligence | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RBI Grade B Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
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RBI Grade B Posts — Which is Best?
RBI Grade B offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
B (DR) As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
RBI Grade B Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
RBI Grade B Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →RBI Grade B 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
RBI Grade B Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management