The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the RBI Grade B Application Form 2025 along with the detailed recruitment notification today. The application window has been activated on the official portal, rbi.org.in, for candidates aspiring to secure positions under Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General, DEPR, and DSIM categories.
Eligible candidates can now register online, upload required documents, and pay the prescribed fees to complete the application process. The recruitment drive is considered one of the most competitive banking examinations in India, attracting thousands of applicants each year.
RBI Grade B 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility standards before applying:
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years as on the notification date.
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD). For DEPR and DSIM posts, specific postgraduate qualifications in Economics, Statistics, or related subjects are required.
- Nationality: Applicants must be Indian citizens or fulfill RBI’s nationality criteria.
RBI Grade B Application Fees 2025
Applicants must pay the application fee online through debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI. The category-wise fee details are:
Step-by-Step Guide to Fill RBI Grade B Application Form 2025
The RBI has outlined a detailed application procedure that candidates must follow to avoid rejection.
- Visit the official website rbi.org.in
- On the homepage, click on the RBI Grade B Online Application Link
- Select New Registration and enter personal details such as name, email ID, and mobile number
- Log in using the generated registration number and password
- Fill in educational and professional details as per eligibility
- Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration in the specified format
- Pay the applicable application fee through online mode
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future use
Important Documents Required
Candidates must keep the following scanned documents ready for a successful application:
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG format, 20–50 kb)
- Signature (JPEG format, 10–20 kb)
- Left thumb impression (JPEG format, 20–50 kb)
- Handwritten declaration as per the format mentioned in the notification
Key Highlights of RBI Grade B 2025
- Recruitment is open for General, DEPR, and DSIM streams
- Application window opened on September 10, 2025
- Online registration and fee payment must be completed within the prescribed deadline (to be confirmed in the notification)
- Application fee set at INR 850 for General/OBC and INR 100 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
- The selection process will include Phase I, Phase II examinations, followed by an interview round
