RBI Grade ‘B’ Recruitment 2025 (General / DEPR / DSIM) — Karnataka and All over India
Reserve Bank of India has announced Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruitment) for Panel Year 2025 across three streams — General, DEPR, and DSIM. This page gives a crisp, brief tailored for candidates in Karnataka, including exam centres in the State, eligibility, fee, selection process, exam pattern, and key dates. Keep documents ready and apply within the window to avoid last-minute rush.
🧾 Recruitment – Quick Overview
| Organisation | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Posts/Streams | Officers in Grade ‘B’ — General, DEPR, DSIM |
| Total Vacancies | 120 (General 83, DEPR 17, DSIM 20) |
| Age Limit (as on 01-09-2025) | 21–30 years (category relaxations applicable as per rules) |
| Salary (Basic/Gross) | Starting basic ₹78,450; approx. initial gross ₹1,50,374/month (excl. HRA); HRA @ 15% if accommodation not provided |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Karnataka Exam Centres | Bengaluru, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Hubballi (Hubli), Dharwad, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi (as applicable by phase) |
| Selection Process | Phase-I, Phase-II and Interview (stream-wise pattern given below) |
📊 Post & Vacancy Break-up
Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General Total: 83
Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR Total: 17
Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM Total: 20
Note: Figures include backlog where applicable.
🎓 Educational Qualification (as on 01-09-2025)
- Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General: Graduation with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR Post-graduation with 55% (pass for SC/ST/PwBD). Recognised 3-year Grad / 2-year PG or equivalent professional/technical programmes are acceptable.
- Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR: MA/MSc in Economics-related disciplines or MA/MSc in Finance-related disciplines with 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD). “Economics/Finance” must be the principal constituent of the curriculum.
- Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM:
- Master’s (55%; 50% for SC/ST/PwBD) in Statistics/Mathematics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics/Quantitative Economics/Econometrics/Informatics or related; OR
- Master’s (55%) in Data Science/AI/ML/Big Data Analytics or related; OR
- Four-year Bachelor’s (60%; 50% for SC/ST/PwBD) in Statistics/Math Stat/Applied Stat/Quant Econ/Econometrics/Informatics/Data Science/AI/ML/Big Data Analytics or related.
⏳ Age Limit (as on 01-09-2025)
Minimum 21 years; Maximum 30 years (born not earlier than 02-09-1995 and not later than 01-09-2004).
💳 Application Fee / Intimation Charges
| Category | Charges |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100 + 18% GST (Intimation charges only) |
| GEN / OBC / EWS | ₹850 + 18% GST (Application fee incl. intimation) |
| RBI Staff | Nil |
Bank/transaction charges extra.
🧭 Mode of Selection
- Common Framework: Phase-I, Phase-II and Interview. Shortlisting to next stages is based on cut-offs decided by the Board.
- Grade ‘B’ (General): Phase-I (Objective), Phase-II (Paper-I ESI; Paper-II English; Paper-III General Finance & Management — mix of objective + descriptive) and Interview (75 marks). Personality Assessment before interview (no marks).
- Grade ‘B’ (DEPR): Phase-I (Economics Objective + English Descriptive), Phase-II (two Descriptive Economics papers) and Interview.
- Grade ‘B’ (DSIM): Paper-I Statistics (Objective), Paper-II Statistics (Descriptive – written), Paper-III English (Descriptive) and Interview.
🧩 Exam Pattern
💼 Pay Scale & Emoluments
Starting basic pay ₹78,450/- in the scale ₹78,450–4,050(9)–1,14,900–EB–4,050(2)–1,23,000–4,650(4)–1,41,600 (16 years) with admissible allowances. Approx. initial gross emoluments (without HRA) are ₹1,50,374/-. If RBI accommodation is not provided, HRA @ 15% of basic pay is payable.
📝 How to Apply (Online)
- Register with a valid mobile number and email ID; note your provisional registration/number.
- Fill personal, academic, and experience details carefully (names as per certificates).
- Upload photograph, signature, and other documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Choose your preferred exam centre(s) — Karnataka candidates can select nearby cities listed above.
- Verify form, pay the fee, and submit. Save/print the final application and e-receipt.
Pre-exam training (online) is arranged for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates — General stream only; details in notification.
📂 Documents & Quick Tips
- ID proof, recent photo & signature, category certificates (if applicable), proof of educational qualification (as on eligibility date).
- Select Bengaluru/Mysuru/Mangaluru/other nearby centres to minimise travel time.
- Phase-II papers (General) include descriptive typing; practise timed typing (English/Hindi layouts as permitted).
- Keep the application number and registered email/mobile active till final selection.
🗓️ Important Dates
📥 Important Links
Use only the above official links to apply and verify updates.
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📍 Exam Centres in Karnataka
Depending on the exam phase/stream, the following centres are listed for Karnataka:
- Bengaluru
- Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)
- Hubballi (Hubli)
- Dharwad
- Mangaluru (Mangalore)
- Mysuru (Mysore)
- Shivamogga (Shimoga)
- Udupi
Exact availability/phase mapping is per admit card & notification instructions.
