RBI Grade B Notification 2024 Out for 94 Vacancies: Eligibility, Exam Pattern, and Key Dates

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the RBI Grade B 2024 exam notification on July 19, 2024. This notification details the recruitment for 94 Officer posts in Grade ‘B’ (DR–General/DEPR/DSIM). Interested candidates can apply online from July 25, 2024, following the release of the detailed notification.

Overview of RBI Grade B Recruitment 2024

Highlights:

  • Exam Conducting Body: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
  • Post Names: Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR–General/DEPR/DSIM)
  • Total Vacancies: 94
  • Mode of Application: Online
  • Registration Dates: July 25, 2024 – August 16, 2024
  • Selection Process: Prelims, Mains, Interview
  • Salary: Rs. 1,08,404/- per month
  • Job Location: Across India
  • Official Website: www.rbi.org.in

Important Dates

Event
Date
Short Notification Release
July 19, 2024
Detailed Notification Release
July 25, 2024
Online Registration Starts
July 25, 2024
Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee
August 16, 2024 (6 pm)
Phase 1 Exam for Grade B (DR)- General
September 8, 2024
Phase 1 Exam for Grade B (DR)- DEPR/DSIM
September 14, 2024
Phase 2 Exam for Grade B (DR)- General
October 19, 2024
Phase 2 Exam for Grade B (DR)- DEPR/DSIM
October 26, 2024
Interview
December 2024

Vacancy Details

Post
Vacancies
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- General
66
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DEPR
21
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DSIM
7
Total
94

Eligibility Criteria

Citizenship:

  • Indian citizen, or
  • Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
  • Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, or
  • Person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries.

Educational Qualification and Age Limit:

Post
Education Qualification
Age Limit
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- General
Graduation with 60% marks (General) or 50% marks (SC/ST/PwBD) OR Post-Graduation with 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD)
21-30 years
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DEPR
Master’s Degree in Economics/Econometrics/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Economics/Finance with 55% marks
21-30 years
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR)- DSIM
Master’s Degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Econometrics/Statistics & Informatics with 55% marks
21-30 years

Application Process

The online application will be available from July 25, 2024. Candidates must submit their applications by August 16, 2024, through the official website www.rbi.org.in.

Application Fee:

Category
Fee
General/OBC
Rs. 850 + 18% GST
SC/ST/PWD
Rs. 100 + 18% GST
RBI Employees
Exempted

Selection Process

  1. Phase 1 Online Examination
  2. Phase 2 Online Examination
  3. Interview
  4. Document Verification
  5. Medical Examination

Exam Pattern

Prelims Exam Pattern for DR-General:

Subjects
No. of Questions
Maximum Marks
Duration
General Awareness
80
80
25 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude
30
30
25 minutes
English Language
30
30
25 minutes
Reasoning
60
60
45 minutes
Total
200
200
120 minutes
  • Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each incorrect answer.

Exam Centers

State/UT
Exam Centers
Andaman & Nicobar
Port Blair
Andhra Pradesh
Guntur, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam
Assam
Dibrugarh, Guwahati
Bihar
Patna, Bhagalpur
Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh
Raipur
Delhi
Delhi-NCR
Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Surat
Haryana
Hisar, Karnal
Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, Dharamshala
Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu
Jharkhand
Ranchi, Jamshedpur
Karnataka
Bengaluru, Hubli
Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, Indore
Maharashtra
Mumbai, Pune
Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Cuttack
Punjab
Chandigarh, Ludhiana
Rajasthan
Jaipur, Jodhpur
Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Coimbatore
Telangana
Hyderabad
Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, Kanpur
Uttarakhand
Dehradun
West Bengal
Kolkata, Siliguri

Important Links

FAQs

  1. Is the RBI Grade B 2024 notification out?
  • Yes, the short notification was released on July 19, 2024.
  1. Is RBI Grade B vacancy released every year?
  • Yes, it is typically released annually.
  1. What is the CTC of RBI Grade B 2024?
  • The gross pay is Rs. 1,08,404/- per month.
  1. How many seats are there in RBI Grade B 2024?
  • There are 94 vacancies for 2024.
  1. Is RBI Grade B tougher than CA?
  • This is subjective and depends on individual preparation and aptitude.
  1. What is the highest position in RBI?
  • The highest position is the Governor.
  1. How are RBI Grade B Officers selected?
  • Through a multi-stage process including Prelims, Mains, Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
  1. What is the career growth of an RBI Grade B officer?
  • Career progression can lead up to the position of the Governor.
  1. What are the apply online dates for RBI Grade B 2024?
  • From July 25, 2024, to August 16, 2024.

For more details and to stay updated, visit the official RBI website.

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