Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the RBI Grade A & B Recruitment 2026 notification for a total of 21 specialist posts. Eligible candidates can apply online at the RBI official website rbi.org.in between 6 February 2026 and 26 February 2026. The written examination is scheduled to be conducted on 14 March 2026. This recruitment presents a prestigious opportunity to work with India’s central bank in key roles across legal, technical, language, and security streams.
RBI Grade A & B 2026 Vacancy and Important Dates
The Reserve Bank of India has announced 21 vacancies under the Grade A and Grade B cadre. The online application process began on 6 February 2026 and will continue until 26 February 2026 (6:00 PM). The stage-wise timeline is as follows:
- Notification Release: 6 February 2026
- Online Application Start: 6 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 26 February 2026
- Exam Date (All Posts): 14 March 2026
Candidates must complete the application and pay the requisite fees before the deadline. Online applications are the only mode accepted by the RBI for this recruitment.
Post-Wise Vacancies and Eligibility Criteria
The 21 vacancies are distributed across five specialist roles in Grade A and Grade B. Key post details include:
- Legal Officer (Grade B): 6 posts – Bachelor’s degree in Law (minimum 50% marks) and minimum 2 years’ professional experience.
- Manager (Technical – Civil) (Grade B): 2 posts – Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering with 60% marks and at least 3 years’ relevant experience
- Manager (Technical – Electrical) (Grade B): 1 post – Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with similar experience requirements
- Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) (Grade A): 4 posts – Master’s in Hindi/translation or equivalent with English subject.
- Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) (Grade A): 8 posts – Minimum 10 years commissioned service in the Armed Forces required.
Eligibility conditions such as age limits, academic requirements and experience vary by post and must be carefully reviewed in the official notification.
Selection Process and Salary Details
The RBI Grade A & B selection process typically comprises an online written examination followed by a personal interview. Only candidates who qualify in the written test will be invited for the interview. Officers in Grade B receive a strong pay package, with a starting basic pay of around INR 78,450 per month and a gross monthly emolument of approximately INR 1.53 lakh (excluding HRA). Officers in Grade A roles start with a basic pay of around INR 62,500 per month with gross emoluments near INR 1.26 lakh, along with allowances and benefits like dearness allowance, local compensatory allowance, HRA, leave travel concession, and medical facilities.
How to Apply Online for RBI Grade A & B Recruitment 2026?
Candidates wishing to apply for the RBI Grade A & B Recruitment 2026 must complete the process through the official RBI portal:
- Visit www.rbi.org.in and navigate to the recruitment section.
- Register with basic details and note the registration ID and password.
- Complete the online application form with correct personal and academic information.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, thumb impression and declaration.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Download and save the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Prospective applicants should verify all details against the official RBI notification and apply well ahead of the last date to avoid technical issues.