Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Recruitment 2026

Job Location Details

Important Dates

Salary & Pay Scale Details

Pay Scale: ₹29000–1700 (3) – 34100 – 2040 (4) – 42260 – 2720 (6) – 58580 – 2950 (2) – 64480 – 3370 (3) – 74590 – 4050 (1) – 78640

Initial Monthly Gross Emoluments: Approximately ₹58,514/- (without HRA)

House Rent Allowance (HRA): 15% of Pay if not staying in Bank’s accommodation

Employment Type: Permanent Central Government Job

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

• Citizen of India
• Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• Tibetan refugee (before 1 January 1962)
• Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries

Educational Qualification (as on 01/02/2026)

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PwBD)
• Knowledge of word processing on PC
• Proficiency in local/state language

Age Limit (as on 01/02/2026)

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST – 5 years
• OBC – 3 years
• PwBD – 10 years (GEN), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST)
• Ex-servicemen – Service period + 3 years (Maximum 50 years)
• Widows/Divorced women – 35 years (40 years for SC/ST)
• RBI Employees – Up to 3 years (based on service)

Reservation Details

Reservation applicable as per Government of India guidelines for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen.

• Horizontal reservation for PwBD
• 4.5% reserved for Disabled Ex-Servicemen and Dependents of Servicemen killed in action

Application Fees

Selection Process

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination

• English Language
• Numerical Ability
• Reasoning Ability

Stage 2: Main Examination

• Reasoning
• English Language
• Numerical Ability
• General Awareness
• Computer Knowledge

Stage 3: Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

LPT is mandatory. Candidates not proficient in official/local language shall be disqualified.

Service Conditions & Benefits

• Defined Contribution New Pension Scheme
• Gratuity Benefits
• Medical Reimbursement
• Leave Fare Concession
• Festival Advance
• Housing Loan and Personal Loan at concessional interest
• Promotion opportunities available

Helpline & Official Links

Official Website: https://www.rbi.org.in

Other Important Instructions

• Mobile phones and electronic devices banned in exam hall
• Biometric verification may be conducted
• Candidates can apply for only one office
• Legal jurisdiction: Mumbai courts only
• Application form modifications allowed only during official Edit Window
• Identity proof mandatory at exam center

Official Notification