RBI Grade B 2026 Eligibility: Age, Qualification

Synopsis: Reserve Bank of India Grade B 2026 eligibility criteria include age limits, educational qualifications, and attempt rules for General, DEPR, and DSIM streams under the central bank recruitment process.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has outlined the eligibility criteria for the RBI Grade B Officer Recruitment 2026 examination, covering age limits, educational qualifications, nationality, and attempt restrictions for candidates applying to the General, DEPR, and DSIM streams.

Candidates applying for the RBI Grade B General post must be between 21 and 30 years of age. The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories, while candidates holding M.Phil. and PhD degrees can apply up to 32 years and 34 years respectively. General and EWS category candidates are allowed a maximum of six attempts in the Phase-I examination, whereas SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates have no attempt limit within the prescribed age criteria.

For the General stream, applicants must possess a graduation degree with at least 60 percent marks or a postgraduate degree with 55 percent marks from a recognised university. Relaxations in minimum marks are available for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. Professional qualifications such as Chartered Accountancy are also considered eligible under RBI norms.

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The eligibility criteria for specialised streams are more specific. Candidates applying for the Department of Economic and Policy Research (DEPR) stream must hold a master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Econometrics, or related disciplines with at least 55 percent marks. Meanwhile, the Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM) stream requires a master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Econometrics, or related quantitative fields.

The recruitment process remains one of India’s most competitive regulatory examinations due to its attractive salary structure, career growth opportunities, and prestigious central banking role. Aspirants across the country are closely monitoring the official RBI notification for detailed vacancy information, examination schedules, and application procedures.