RBI Officer Grade B
RBI Officer Grade B Recruitment Online Form 2024 94 Posts, Final Result & Score Card Out
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has finally declared the RBI Officer Grade B Result 2024 along with individual Score Card on 06 March 2025 for all three streams DR-General, DEPR & DSIM. The recruitment drive was announced under Advt. No. 2/2024-25 to fill 94 coveted Sarkari Naukri in Indias central banking institution. Candidates who appeared in Phase-II exam held in October 2024 can now check their roll number wise merit list and download normalised scores through the direct links given below on ResultJankari.com. Stay connected with our Telegram & WhatsApp channels to never miss any RBI, SBI or IBPS updates.
| Organisation | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Officer Grade B (DR)- General, DEPR, DSIM |
| Advt. No. | 2/2024-25 |
| Total Vacancy | 94 |
| Final Result Date | 11 February 2025 |
| Score Card Date | 06 March 2025 |
| Job Location | All India (RBI offices) |
Application Fee Details
During the online application window (25 July to 16 August 2024), aspirants paid their examination fee through digital modes only. General, OBC & EWS male candidates were charged 850/- whereas SC/ ST/ PwBD categories paid just 100/- as processing fee. Female candidates across all categories were also granted the concessional fee of 100. No offline challan or cash option was accepted by RBI; payment had to be completed via Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking/ UPI before the application closing clock struck 18:00 hrs on 16 Aug 2024.
The fee once remitted is non-refundable; therefore applicants are advised to verify eligibility & documents before paying. Rejected applications after fee payment do not qualify for any refund. Keep the bank transaction receipt safe until the entire recruitment cycle of RBI Officer Grade B 2024 ends. Any discrepancy in amount debited can be taken up with the payment gateway; RBI will not entertain individual refund requests later.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS, OBC | 850/- |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Female (All) | 100/- |
| Payment Mode | Online (Card/ Net Banking/ UPI) |
| Last Fee Date | 16 August 2024 (06:00 PM) |
Important Dates
Although the initial application phase ended in August 2024, knowing the complete RBI Grade B 2024 chronology helps future aspirants plan better. Phase-I (Prelims) for DR-General was held on 08 September while DEPR/ DSIM streams wrote their Paper-I on 14 September. Within 12 days RBI activated the Phase-I result link. Successful candidates then downloaded Phase-II Admit Cards on 11 October and appeared for Main exam on 19 & 26 October respectively.
After evaluation, Phase-II result came on 14 November for General stream, followed by Interview & now the Final Result-cum-Score Card. Candidates selected in the final merit will soon receive appointment letters for joining the Reserve Bank of India as Grade B Officers, India’s most prestigious banking job after SBI & NABARD. Bookmark this page & subscribe to ResultJankari Telegram for quick news.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 25 July 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 August 2024 (06 PM) |
| Phase-I Exam (General) | 08 September 2024 |
| Phase-I Exam (DEPR/DSIM) | 14 September 2024 |
| Phase-I Result | 20 September 2024 |
| Phase-II Exam (General) | 19 October 2024 |
| Phase-II Exam (DEPR/DSIM) | 26 October 2024 |
| Final Result | 11 February 2025 |
| Score Card Release | 06 March 2025 |
Age Limit Requirements
To secure one among the 94 RBI Officer Grade B vacancies, an applicant must be aged between 21 and 30 years as on 01 July 2024. This implies candidates born earlier than 02 July 1994 and later than 01 July 2003 are ineligible. The age is calculated in completed years; decimals are truncated. Persons meeting this window must also satisfy academic eligibility to move ahead in the selection ladder.
Upper-age relaxation is admissible as per GoI norms: OBC (NCL) 3 yrs, SC/ST 5 yrs, PwBD (Unreserved) 10 yrs, PwBD (OBC) 13 yrs, PwBD (SC/ST) 15 yrs, Ex-Servicemen & others Govt. rules apply. Candidates claiming relaxation must upload caste/ disability/ discharge certificates in prescribed formats at the time of application itself; otherwise their candidature stands cancelled.
| Category | Age Relaxation | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| UR, EWS | Nil | 30 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years | 33 years |
| SC/ ST | 5 years | 35 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years | 40 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years | 43 years |
| PwBD (SC/ ST) | 15 years | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Rules | As per Rules |
Eligibility Criteria
Post-wise academic benchmark forms the core of RBI Officer Grade B eligibility. For DR-General, a Bachelors degree with 60 % aggregate (50 % for SC/ST/PwBD) in 10th, 12th & graduation is mandatory, while DEPR mandates 55 % in Masters in Economics/ Econometrics/ Quantitative Eco/ Integrated Eco/ Finance. DSIM similarly demands 55 % in Stats/ Mathematical Stats/ Econometrics/ M.Stat degrees from recognised universities/ institutes.
Apart from the percentage rule, professional consistency is examined; candidates in final year may apply but must complete the degree before Interview with marks proof. Equivalent foreign degrees require AIU equivalence certificate. Experience is not asked for direct recruitment; however, research publications, RBI internships or Ph.D. papers add weight during Interview evaluation for DEPR/ DSIM streams.
| Post | Minimum Educational Qualification | Minimum % |
|---|---|---|
| DR-General | Bachelors Degree (+10th,12th 60%) | 60 % (50 % SC/ST/PwBD) |
| DEPR | PG in Economics/ Econometrics/ Finance | 55 % (50 % SC/ST/PwBD) |
| DSIM | PG in Stats/ Mathematical Stats/ M.Stat | 55 % (No concession) |
Vacancy Details
RBI has announced a modest but high-profile vacancy bouquet: 66 posts for DR-General, 21 posts for DEPR and 7 posts for DSIM, totalling 94 openings. Category-wise distribution follows Presidential directives; thus UR gets the lions share ( 45 %), followed by OBC, EWS, SC and ST in descending order, with backlog and horizontal PwBD reservations superimposed.
The comparatively small number makes competition cut-throat; hence only top 1-2 % percentile clear finally. Aspiring bankers should not lose heartRBI usually announces Grade B every year; prepare now to ace the next cycle. Meanwhile, shortlisted 2024 candidates will begin training at RBI Academy within six months of document verification & medical fitness.
| Post / Stream | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade B (DR)- General | 27 | 06 | 19 | 10 | 04 | 66 |
| Grade B (DR)- DEPR | 08 | 01 | 05 | 01 | 06 | 21 |
| Grade B (DR)- DSIM | 02 | 01 | 04 | 07 | ||
| Grand Total | 37 | 07 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 94 |
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The three-tier system comprises Phase-I (objective screening), Phase-II (domain papers) and Interview. Phase-I carries 200 MCQs (GA, Reasoning, English, Quant) worth 200 marks in 120 minutes with negative. Only ~10 x vacancies progress to Phase-II. Paper-I of mains tests Economic & Social Issues (100 marks, 90 min; objective), Paper-II is Descriptive English (100 marks, 90 min) and Paper-III is stream-specific objective (Finance & Management for General, Economics for DEPR, Statistics for DSIM).
Detailed RBI Grade B syllabus covers current affairs (last 6 months), banking & monetary policy developments, micro-macro & international economics, financial markets, statistical methods, risk management, and HR basics for FM paper. Equal weight is placed on concept clarity & data interpretation. Previous-year cut-off floats around 100-110/200 for Phase-I and 220-240/300 for Phase-II (General stream).
| Phase | Papers | Type | Duration | Marks | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase-I | GA, Reasoning, English, Quant | Objective | 2 hrs | 200 | 0.25 |
| Phase-II | Paper-I: ESI | MCQ | 90 min | 100 | 0.25 |
| Paper-II: English (Writing) | Descriptive | 90 min | 100 | Nil | |
| Paper-III: FM / Eco / Stats | MCQ | 90 min | 100 | 0.25 | |
| Interview | Personality Assessment | Panel | 30 min | 75 | Nil |
Pay Scale
Selected Officers draw basic pay of 35,150/- pm in the scale of 35,150 62,400 (17 years). Adding Dearness Allowance (currently 42 %), Local Compensatory Allowance (for metros), House Rent Allowance (if quarters unavailable), City Allowance & Grade Allowance, gross monthly salary crosses 80,000/- at the joining stage itself. Cadre officers also enjoy RBI quarters in prime locations, 30 days earned leave, LFC every 2 years, contributory PF & New Pension Scheme.
Monetary perks apart, RBI Grade B is a Class-I gazetted post carrying immense policy-making exposure, foreign training avenues and assured promotion up to CGM level under Banks merit channel. Within 5-6 years officers can move to Assistant General Manager (top 0.1 % Indian banking hierarchy) leading departments like Forex, Banking Supervision, Monetary Policy etc.
| Component | Amount ( approx.) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (starting) | 35,150 |
| DA (42 % of Basic) | 14,763 |
| HRA (min 9 %, max 27 %) | 3,164 9,491 |
| Special Allowances | 6,000 |
| Gross Emoluments (Initial) | 78,000 82,000 |
Selection Procedure
The selection is merit-based purely on the combined marks of Phase-II (300) and Interview (75) aggregating 375. Phase-I is mere qualifying (cut-off 50 %). Normalisation is applied across shifts to offset difficulty variance. Final merit list is drawn stream-wise & category-wise; UR candidates with 230+/375 usually bag a seat. Waiting list equal to 50 % of vacancies is published to cater to unforeseen vacancies till the next recruitment cycle.
Document verification happens immediately after interview; discrepancies in caste, PwBD, educational % or identity lead to instant disqualification. RBI also conducts medical fitness at own dispensaries; severe issues (uncontrolled diabetes, colour blindness for General stream etc.) can result in rejection, hence aspirants are advised to maintain sound health before joining Indias central bank.
| Stage | Purpose | Weightage | Carry Forward? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase-I | Screening | 200 marks | No |
| Phase-II | Mains Assessment | 300 marks | Yes |
| Interview | Personality Test | 75 marks | Yes |
| Final Merit | Phase-II + Interview | 375 marks |
Required Documents
Shortlisted candidates must carry original + photocopy of Matric certificate (DOB proof), 12th, Graduation & PG (if applicable) mark sheets/ degrees, caste/ PwBD/ EWS/ Ex-Servicemen certificate in GoI format, photo-ID (Aadhaar/ PAN/ Passport) and two recent photographs. Non-English documents need tranation & notarisation. Those appearing for final semester must bring University certificate stating that result awaited with exam dates clearly mentioned.
In addition, RBI asks for NOC from current employer (Govt/ PSU), Character certificate from last institute, and SC/ ST certificate specifically issued after 01 April 2024. Candidates failing to produce any single mandatory certificate at the time of DV will forfeit candidature irrespective of rank in RBI Officer Grade B 2024.
| Document | Required for | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Proof (10th) | All | Original & photocopy |
| Educational Degrees | All | Mark sheets + Provisional/ Final |
| Caste/ EWS/ PwBD | Relaxation claimants | Govt. of India format |
| Photo ID | All | Aadhaar/ PAN/ Passport/ DL |
| NOC | Govt./ PSU employees | From competent authority |
| Character Certificate | All | Issued within 6 months |
How to Check/ Download RBI Grade B 2024 Score Card?
Step-1: Visit any of the direct PDF links given in the Important Links table below according to your stream (General, DEPR, DSIM). Step-2: Find your roll number in the merit list; if present, click on the adjoining Score Card link. Step-3: Enter Registration No. & Password/ DOB used during mains. Step-4: View normalised scores of Phase-I, Phase-II & Interview along with section-wise break-up. Step-5: Download PDF and save until appointment letter is received.
Do not trust third-party sites; always cross-check on RBI official portal. Scanned copies are sufficient for self-review; however, hard-copy attestation may be asked later. In case of login errors (expired password), drop an e-mail to recruitment@rbi.org.in with registration details for reset.
| Action | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Access | Online PDF/ Login Portal |
| Credentials Needed | Registration No. + Password/ DOB |
| Details Displayed | Normalised marks of Phase-I, II & Interview |
| Printout Necessary | Recommended for record |
Important Links
All hyperlinks placed below are official RBI repositories (PDFs & ASPX pages) and remain valid until the next recruitment cycle. If a server shows too many requests, retry after 2-3 minutes; RBI servers are sometimes throttled. Mobile users may switch to desktop mode for smooth PDF downloads. No login is required for final result PDFs; only Score Card portal asks for credentials.
Apart from RBI links, refer to ResultJankari.com for consolidated cut-off analysis, previous year papers and mock test bundles curated especially for RBI Grade B aspirants. Join our social channels (icons below) to receive instant alerts on upcoming SBI, NABARD, SEBI & RBI recruitments.
| Resource | Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Download Score Card (General) | Click Here |
| Download Score Card (DEPR) | Click Here |
| Download Score Card (DSIM) | Click Here |
| Final Result PDF (General) | Click Here |
| Final Result PDF (DEPR) | Click Here |
| Final Result PDF (DSIM) | Click Here |
| Phase-II Cut-Off Marks | Click Here |
| Official RBI Careers Page | Click Here |
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| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When was RBI Officer Grade B 2024 Final Result declared?
The final result was declared on 11 February 2025; individual score cards released on 06 March 2025.
2. How many candidates have been selected?
Total 94 vacancies across General, DEPR & DSIM streams have been filled as per the merit list.
3. What is the cut-off for RBI Grade B 2024 General stream?
Combined Phase-II + Interview score for UR generally hovers around 230 235 / 375; exact category cut-off is available inside the Score Card portal.
4. My roll number is in the listwhat next?
Keep your documents ready. RBI will send appointment/ joining letters to your registered e-mail and also display the schedule on opportunities.rbi.org.in; anticipated joining June / July 2025.
5. I forgot my login password. How to download the Score Card?
Use the Forgot Password option on the Score Card portal or mail recruitment@rbi.org.in with registration number and DOB; password reset link will be sent within 48 hrs.
6. Do I need to send a physical copy of the Score Card to RBI?
No. RBI mandates only online verification; however, keep a printout for personal reference and future background checks.
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