RBI Recruitment for Grade A and RBI Grade B Posts 2022
RBI Grade B 2022- Overview
Reserve Bank of India is all set to recruit eligible candidates for 294 RBI Grade B 2022 vacancies for which the recruitment drive has been started from 28th March 2022 onwards. The candidates can go through the RBI Grade B 2022 Notification highlights from the below table.
| Organization | Reserve Bank of India |
| Name of Exam | RBI Grade B Officer Exam |
| Vacancies | 294 |
| Online Registration Starts | 28th March 2022 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18th April 2022 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Selection Process | Prelims-Mains-Interview |
| Category | Bank Jobs |
| Official Website | www.rbi.org.in |
Job Details:
Posts:
Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) and Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade ‘A’-Panel Year-2021
- Assistant Manager – Rajbhasha: 06
- Assistant Manager – Protocol & Security: 03
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruit-DR) (On Probation-OP) (General/DEPR/DSIM) Streams- The panel Year 2022
- Officers in Grade ‘B’(DR)- General: 238
- Officers in Grade ‘B’(DR)- DEPR: 31
- Officers in Grade ‘B’(DR)- DSIM: 25
RBI Grade B 2022 Notification
- The official notification has been released stating online registration and exam dates for 294 RBI Grade B vacancies on March 28th 2022. The fact sheet for RBI Grade B, which was released on rbi.org.in , states that eligible candidates have to apply online by April 6th 2022. The application form also includes the exam dates – May 3rd and 4th from 10 am – 12 pm . So stay tuned!
Educational Qualification:
Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) and Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade ‘A’-Panel Year-2021:
- Educational Qualifications (as on March 01, 2022): Essential: (i) Second Class Master’s Degree in Hindi/Hindi Translation with English as a subject at the Bachelor’s Degree level; OR (ii) Second Class Master’s Degree in English with Hindi as a subject at the Bachelor’s Degree level along with Post Graduation diploma in translation; OR (iii) Second Class Master’s Degree in Sanskrit / Economics / Commerce with English and Hindi as subjects at the Bachelor’s Degree level along with Post graduate diploma in translation. (In lieu of a subject of Hindi at Bachelor’s Degree level, one may have recognized Hindi qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree); OR (iv) Master’s Degree in both English and Hindi/Hindi Translation, of which one must be Second Class. Please also refer Para 4 below for Note on Educational Qualifications.Desirable: Knowledge of bi-lingual word processing.
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruit-DR) (On Probation-OP) (General/DEPR/DSIM) Streams- The panel Year 2022
| Posts | Minimum Educational Qualifications (as on January 01, 2022): |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – (General) | Graduation in any discipline /Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) or Post-Graduation in any discipline / Equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) in aggregate of all semesters / years. Note: Graduation Level: Any such course from a recognised University / Institute that is taken after Class XII and is at least of 3 years’ duration/ candidates possessing professional or technical qualifications which are recognised by the Government as equivalent to professional or technical graduation will be eligible for admission to the examination, subject to obtaining minimum marks prescribed above. Post-Graduation Level: Any such course from a recognised University / Institute that is taken after Graduation and is at least of 2 years’ duration / recognised by the Government as equivalent to professional or technical Post-graduation will be eligible for admission to the examination, subject to obtaining minimum marks prescribed above. |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR | Essential: a. A Master’s Degree in Economics (or any other master’s degree where “Economics” is the principal constituent* of the curriculum/syllabus, namely MA / MSc in Quantitative Economics, Mathematical Economics, Financial Economics, Business Economics, Agricultural Economics, Industrial Economics) OR b. A Master’s Degree in Finance (or any other master’s degree where “Finance” is the principal constituent* of the curriculum / syllabus, namely MA / MSc in Quantitative Finance, Mathematical Finance, Quantitative Techniques, International Finance, Business Finance, Banking and Trade Finance, International and Trade Finance, Project and Infrastructure Finance, Agri Business Finance) OR c. PGDM / MBA with specialization# in Economics / Finance. For a) to c) above, minimum 55 per cent marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters / years from a recognized Indian or foreign University / Institute. * “Principal constituent” with respect to syllabus / curriculum means half or more of the total courses / electives / credits must be in Economics or Finance. # “Specialization” in Economics / Finance means a third or more of the total courses / electives / credits in the second year must be in Economics / Finance. Note I: For SC, ST and PwBD candidates, the minimum marks required in Master’s Degree as in items (a), (b) and (c) above is 50% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters / years. Desirable: A Doctorate Degree in Economics, or research or teaching experience in economics, or publication in the field/area of Economics in standard journals. Note II: (i) Candidates having M.PhiI Degree and Doctorate Degree from a recognized Indian / Foreign University / Institute in economics will be eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit by 2 years and 4 years respectively. (ii) Candidates having Master’s Degree with research / teaching experience at a recognized Indian / Foreign University / Institute in economics will be eligible for relaxation in upper age limit to the extent of number of years of such experience subject to a maximum of three years. For experience, probationary period will not be reckoned. (iii) The above age relaxations will not be cumulatively available with age relaxations available to various categories as mentioned in Para 3 II (b) above. |
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM | Essential: a. A Master’s Degree in Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Mathematical Economics/ Econometrics/ Statistics & Informatics/ Applied Statistics & Informatics with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters / years; OR b. Master’s Degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters / years and one year post graduate diploma in Statistics or related subjects from an Institute of repute; OR c. M. Stat. Degree of Indian Statistical Institute with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate of all semesters / years; OR d. Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) jointly offered by ISI Kolkata, IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years. Note: For SC, ST and PwBD candidates, the minimum marks required in Master’s Degree as in items (a), (b), (c) and (d) above is 50% or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/ years. Desirable: (i) Candidates with a Doctorate in topics related to above subjects will be given preference. (ii) Research or teaching experience and publication in standard journals will be considered as an additional qualification. Note: (i) Candidates possessing M.Phil. and Ph.D qualification in the specified subjects will be eligible for relaxation in upper age limit by 2 years and 4 years respectively. (ii) Candidates with research / teaching experience at a recognized Indian / Foreign University/Institute will be eligible for relaxation in upper age limit to the extent of number of years of such experience subject to a maximum of three years. For experience, probationary period will not be reckoned. (iii) The above age relaxations will not be cumulatively available with age relaxations available to various categories as mentioned in Para 3 II (b) above. |
Age Limit:
Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) and Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade ‘A’-Panel Year-2021:
- Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha):
- Minimum age limit: 21 years
- Maximum age limit: 30 years
- Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security)
- Minimum age limit: 25 years
- Maximum age limit: 40 years
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruit-DR) (On Probation-OP) (General/DEPR/DSIM) Streams- The panel Year 2022:
- Minimum age limit: 21 years
- Maximum age limit: 30 yearsAge Relaxation is as per Govt. norms as given below:CategoryAge RelaxationSC/ST5 yearsOBC3 yearsPhysically Handicapped10 yearsPH+OBC13 yearsPH+SC/ST15 years
Application Fees:
Candidates can check the category-wise Application Fee for the RBI Grade A 2022 in the table below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PWD | Rs. 100 |
| Gen/OBC/EWS | Rs. 600 |
| Staff of RBI | Nil |
Candidates can check the category-wise Application Fee for the RBI Grade B 2022 in the table below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PWD | Rs. 100 |
| Gen/OBC/EWS | Rs. 850 |
| Staff of RBI | Nil |
How to Apply?
- Interested Candidates may Apply Online Through the official Website.
Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) and Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) Advertisement: Click Here
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (Direct Recruit-DR) (On Probation-OP) (General/DEPR/DSIM) Advertisement: Click Here
Apply Online: Grade A Posts : Click Here | Grade B Posts: Click Here
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
| RBI Grade B Notification | 28th March 2022 |
| RBI Grade B Apply Online 2022 Starts | 28th March 2022 |
| Last date to submit the online application form | 18th April 2022 (6 pm) |
| RBI Admit card for Phase-I Exam | May 2022 |
| Officers in Gr B (DR)- General Phase-I – Online Examination | 28th May 2022 |
| Officers in Gr B (DR)- Phase-II – Paper I, II & III Online Examination | 25th June 2022 |
| Officers in Gr B (DR) – DEPR- Phase I – Paper – I – Online Examination | 02nd July 2022 |
| Officers in Gr B (DR)- DEPR- Phase-II – Paper I, II & III Online Examination | 06th August 2022 |
| Officers in Gr B (DR)- DSIM- Phase I – Paper – I – Online Examination | 02nd July 2022 |
| Officers in Gr B (DR)- DSIM- Phase I – Paper – II & III – Online Examination | 06th August 2022 |
| RBI Grade B Mains Result | — |
| Interview Process | — |
| Declaration of the final result | — |
Direct Recruitment for the posts of Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) and Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade ‘A’-Panel Year-2021
| Events | Important Dates** |
| Website Link Open for Online Registration of Applications and Payment of Fees/Intimation Charges | March 28, 2022 to April 18, 2022 (till 6.00 PM) |
| Date of Examination | May 21, 2022 (Date to be confirmed in Admit card) |
RBI Grade B 2022 FAQs
Q. When did RBI Grade B 2022 Notification released?
Ans. The RBI Grade B 2022 Notification pdf has been released on 28th March 2022.
Q. What is the age limit for posts announced under RBI Grade B Recruitment 2022?
Ans. Minimum age limit- 21 years and Maximum age limit- 30 years. Age Relaxation as per RBI norms.
Q. Can final year students apply for RBI Grade B Recruitment 2022?
Ans. No, only candidates who have completed their graduation can apply for RBI Grade B Posts.
Q. How many attempts are specified to appear in RBI Grade B Officer Exam?
Ans. For general candidates, there are 6 attempts specified, whereas there is no bar on the number of attempts for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates
Q. Is there any negative marking for RBI Grade B Exam?
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in RBI Grade B.
Q. What is the selection procedure followed for RBI Grade B Posts?
Ans. The selection will be done based on three stages:
- Phase-I or Prelims;
- Phase-II or Mains
- Interview