RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) 2026: Exam Date, Admit Card, Result & Answer Key
Everything for the RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) 2026 exam cycle in one place — the official schedule, how to download your admit card, how to check your result and scorecard, and how to use the answer key and raise objections. Every step links to the official source; dates change each cycle, so always confirm there before you plan.
RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) 2026 schedule
| Notification | RBI Grade B notification is typically released by RBI Services Board in May-June or July-August on rbi.org.in (Opportunities @ RBI section). The application window stays open for approximately 3-4 weeks. Application fee is paid online (typically Rs 850 General/EWS/OBC; Rs 100 intimation charges for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen). |
| Exam | Phase I (General DR): typically held in July-August. Phase I (DEPR/DSIM Paper I): typically held in August-September. Phase II (General DR — three papers): typically held in September-October across two-three consecutive days. Phase II (DEPR/DSIM — three papers + qualifying English): typically held in October-November across three-four days. Interview: typically January-March of the following year at RBI Mumbai or designated centres. |
| Result | Phase I result: approximately 3-4 weeks after Phase I. Phase II result: approximately 6-10 weeks after Phase II. Final result with stream-wise allocation: approximately 4-6 weeks after the interview round. |
Dates shift across cycles depending on RBI's annual staffing needs and the Services Board calendar — DEPR and DSIM cycles often run slightly later than General DR. Always confirm against the official rbi.org.in Opportunities @ RBI page and the RBI Services Board candidate dashboard.
How to track the RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) dates
- Open the official website. Go to the official RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) conducting-body website (linked below) — exam dates are published there first, never on a coaching site.
- Check the Latest News / Notice Board. Look under the "Latest News", "What's New" or "Notice Board" section for the RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) notification and exam-date notice.
- Note the key dates. Note the application window, exam date, admit-card and result dates. Set a reminder a few days before each.
- Re-check before acting. Dates are often revised. Re-confirm on the official site (or the live updates below) before you travel, apply or plan.
How to download the RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) admit card
- Open the official website. Go to the official RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) website (linked below) and find the "Admit Card" or "Call Letter" download link for the current cycle.
- Log in with your credentials. Enter your registration number / roll number and password or date of birth as prompted.
- Download and check the admit card. Download the PDF and verify your name, photo, exam date, reporting time and centre. Report any discrepancy to the conducting body immediately.
- Carry a printout + valid ID. Take a clear colour printout and the photo ID specified in the admit card to the exam centre.
How to check the RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) result
- Open the official website. Go to the official RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) website (linked below) and find the "Result" or "Scorecard" link for the current cycle.
- Open the result link / PDF. Results are released either as a searchable scorecard login or as a merit-list PDF. Open the relevant link.
- Find your roll number / log in. Search the PDF for your roll number, or log in with your registration number and password to view your marks.
- Download your scorecard. Save and print your scorecard — you will need it for the next stage, document verification or joining.
How to check the RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) answer key & raise objections
- Open the official website. Go to the official RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) website (linked below) and open the "Answer Key" / "Response Sheet" link for the current cycle.
- Log in and download your response sheet. Log in with your credentials to download the provisional answer key and your recorded responses.
- Calculate your expected score. Match your responses against the key and apply the exam's marking scheme (including negative marking) for an expected score.
- Raise objections within the window. If a key looks wrong, submit an objection with supporting proof within the official window (usually a few days, often with a per-question fee that is refunded if upheld).
Official RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) links
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RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) 2026 — frequently asked questions
When is the RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) 2026 exam?
Phase I (General DR): typically held in July-August. Phase I (DEPR/DSIM Paper I): typically held in August-September. Phase II (General DR — three papers): typically held in September-October across two-three consecutive days. Phase II (DEPR/DSIM — three papers + qualifying English): typically held in October-November across three-four days. Interview: typically January-March of the following year at RBI Mumbai or designated centres. Always confirm the exact RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) exam date on the official website — the schedule above and the live updates below link straight to it.
When will the RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) 2026 notification be released?
RBI Grade B notification is typically released by RBI Services Board in May-June or July-August on rbi.org.in (Opportunities @ RBI section). The application window stays open for approximately 3-4 weeks. Application fee is paid online (typically Rs 850 General/EWS/OBC; Rs 100 intimation charges for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen). The official notification PDF is published on the conducting body's website first.
When will the RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) 2026 admit card be released?
The RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) admit card is typically released about 1–2 weeks before the exam. Phase I (General DR): typically held in July-August. Phase I (DEPR/DSIM Paper I): typically held in August-September. Phase II (General DR — three papers): typically held in September-October across two-three consecutive days. Phase II (DEPR/DSIM — three papers + qualifying English): typically held in October-November across three-four days. Interview: typically January-March of the following year at RBI Mumbai or designated centres. Confirm on the official website and watch the live updates below.
How do I download the RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) admit card?
Log in to the official RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) website with your registration number and password/date of birth, then download the admit-card PDF. The full steps are listed above.
When will the RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) 2026 result be declared?
Phase I result: approximately 3-4 weeks after Phase I. Phase II result: approximately 6-10 weeks after Phase II. Final result with stream-wise allocation: approximately 4-6 weeks after the interview round. Confirm on the official website and follow the live updates below.
How do I check my RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) result?
Open the official RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) website, go to the result/scorecard link, and either search the merit-list PDF for your roll number or log in with your credentials. Steps are above.
How do I raise an objection on the RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) answer key?
Log in to the official RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) website during the objection window, select the disputed question, submit your justification with proof, and pay the per-question fee (refunded if your objection is upheld).
Where do I download the RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) official answer key?
The provisional RBI Grade B Officer (General / DEPR / DSIM) answer key and response sheet are released on the official website after the exam. Download links and steps are above; watch the live updates below for the release.
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