RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) Eligibility 2026
Who can apply for RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) in 2026 — the age limit, educational qualification, nationality and attempt rules as specified by Reserve Bank of India Services Board. Always confirm against the official notification before applying.
Grade B General (DR)
- Age
- 21 to 30 years as on the notification reference date (1 April 2026 for the current cycle). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years (up to 35), OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years (up to 33), PwBD (General/EWS) +10 years, PwBD (OBC) +13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) +15 years, Ex-Servicemen +3 years subject to service-based additional relaxation (typically up to 5 years total). EWS candidates receive NO age relaxation. Candidates with experience in RBI may avail an additional relaxation up to a specified ceiling.
- Education
- Minimum 60% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) in Bachelor's degree from a recognised university, OR equivalent technical/professional qualification with minimum 60% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD), OR Master's degree with minimum 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD), OR Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant / Company Secretary qualified with Bachelor's degree (any percentage), OR PG Diploma/Degree from IIM / equivalent (any percentage with Bachelor's degree).
- Nationality
- Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with intent to permanently settle, or person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries to permanently settle in India. Non-Indian citizens must produce an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
- Attempts
- General/EWS: 6 attempts. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: no attempt limit till the upper age limit (with relaxation). Each appearance in Phase I counts as one attempt; non-appearance does NOT count. Application fee is typically Rs 850 for General/EWS/OBC and Rs 100 (intimation charges) for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.
Grade B DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research)
- Age
- 21 to 30 years as on the notification reference date (1 April 2026 for the current cycle). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years (up to 35), OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years (up to 33), PwBD (General/EWS) +10 years, PwBD (OBC) +13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) +15 years, Ex-Servicemen +3 years subject to service-based relaxation. Additional age relaxation up to 33 years for candidates with PhD in Economics or related fields. EWS candidates receive NO age relaxation.
- Education
- Master's degree in Economics / Econometrics / Quantitative Economics / Mathematical Economics / Integrated Economics Course / Finance with MINIMUM 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PwBD), OR a Doctorate degree in Economics / Econometrics / Quantitative Economics / Mathematical Economics / Integrated Economics Course / Finance / Banking from a recognised Indian or foreign university. Equivalent qualifications recognised by Government of India are also accepted.
- Nationality
- Same as Grade B General — Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee, or person of Indian origin from specified countries.
- Attempts
- General/EWS: 6 attempts. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: no attempt limit till the upper age limit (with relaxation). Each appearance in Phase I counts as one attempt; non-appearance does NOT count.
Grade B DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management)
- Age
- 21 to 30 years as on the notification reference date (1 April 2026 for the current cycle). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years (up to 35), OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years (up to 33), PwBD (General/EWS) +10 years, PwBD (OBC) +13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) +15 years, Ex-Servicemen +3 years subject to service-based relaxation. Additional age relaxation up to 33 years for candidates with PhD in Statistics or related fields. EWS candidates receive NO age relaxation.
- Education
- Master's degree in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Mathematical Economics / Econometrics / Statistics & Informatics / Applied Statistics & Informatics with MINIMUM 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PwBD), OR Master's degree in Mathematics with MINIMUM 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) and a Post-graduate Diploma in Statistics or related fields from a recognised institute, OR M.Stat from Indian Statistical Institute with MINIMUM 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD), OR PG Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) — joint Programme from ISI Kolkata, IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta with eligible Bachelor's degree, OR a Doctorate degree in the eligible disciplines from a recognised Indian or foreign university.
- Nationality
- Same as Grade B General — Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee, or person of Indian origin from specified countries.
- Attempts
- General/EWS: 6 attempts. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: no attempt limit till the upper age limit (with relaxation). Each appearance in Phase I counts as one attempt; non-appearance does NOT count.
RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) eligibility — common questions
What is the educational qualification for RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM)?
Minimum 60% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) in Bachelor's degree from a recognised university, OR equivalent technical/professional qualification with minimum 60% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD), OR Master's degree with minimum 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD), OR Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant / Company Secretary qualified with Bachelor's degree (any percentage), OR PG Diploma/Degree from IIM / equivalent (any percentage with Bachelor's degree). That is for Grade B General (DR); the other 2 posts under this notification are listed in the table above.
What is the age limit for RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM)?
21 to 30 years as on the notification reference date (1 April 2026 for the current cycle). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years (up to 35), OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years (up to 33), PwBD (General/EWS) +10 years, PwBD (OBC) +13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) +15 years, Ex-Servicemen +3 years subject to service-based additional relaxation (typically up to 5 years total). EWS candidates receive NO age relaxation. Candidates with experience in RBI may avail an additional relaxation up to a specified ceiling.
Do I need to be an Indian citizen to apply for RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM)?
Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with intent to permanently settle, or person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries to permanently settle in India. Non-Indian citizens must produce an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
Are there attempt limits or extra requirements for RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM)?
General/EWS: 6 attempts. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: no attempt limit till the upper age limit (with relaxation). Each appearance in Phase I counts as one attempt; non-appearance does NOT count. Application fee is typically Rs 850 for General/EWS/OBC and Rs 100 (intimation charges) for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.
Where should I confirm my RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) eligibility?
Always check against the official Reserve Bank of India Services Board notification — eligibility rules can change from one cycle to the next. The official links are at the bottom of this page.
Official sources
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