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The Reserve Bank of India Services Board’s Advt. No. RBISB/DA/02/2025-26 announces recruitment to Grade ‘B’ (Legal Officer; Manager—Technical Civil/Electrical) and Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager—Rajbhasha; Assistant Manager—Protocol & Security), with online registration from July 11 to July 31, 2025 (till 06:00 PM) and the written examination on August 16, 2025 (Saturday); admit cards will be issued about one week before the exam on the RBI website, and the Board reserves the right to change these dates.

OVERVIEW:

The Reserve Bank of India Grade ‘B’ and Grade ‘A’ Examination 2025, conducted by the RBI Services Board (RBISB), aims to recruit candidates for Grade ‘B’ (Legal Officer, Manager–Technical Civil/Electrical) and Grade ‘A’ (Assistant Manager–Rajbhasha, Assistant Manager–Protocol & Security) posts in the Reserve Bank of India. This highly competitive exam is held once every year at the national level, attracting lakhs of aspirants across the country. While the 2025 cycle is underway, the previous recruitment saw over 2 lakh registrations, with about 1.5 lakh candidates actually appearing for the written test.

SALIENT FEATURES:

The process will include both online and offline examinations, followed by an interview. The examinations will consist of objective as well as descriptive papers.

For the Legal Officer in Grade ‘B’, the selection process will include both online and offline examinations, followed by an interview. The examinations will consist of objective as well as descriptive papers.

For the Manager (Technical–Civil) in Grade ‘B’, candidates will be selected through an online and offline examination, comprising Paper I and Paper II, both to be held on the same day, along with an interview.

For the Manager (Technical–Electrical) in Grade ‘B’, the process will also involve an online and offline examination, consisting of Paper I and Paper II scheduled on the same day, followed by an interview.

For the Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade ‘A’, the selection will be based on an examination and an interview. The examination will have two papers: Paper I (objective type) conducted online and Paper II (descriptive type), either computer or paper-based.

For the Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade ‘A’, the selection process will comprise an online examination and an interview. Candidates who qualify in the online examination, as per merit and vacancy requirements decided by the Board, will be called for the interview stage.

NOTIFICATION DETAILS:

The Reserve Bank of India Services Board’s announces recruitment to Grade ‘B’ and Grade ‘A’, with online registration from July 11 to July 31, 2025 (till 06:00 PM) and the written examination on August 16, 2025 (Saturday); admit cards will be issued about one week before the exam on the RBI website, and the Board reserves the right to change these dates.

VACANCY DETAILS

The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (Board) invites applications from eligible candidates for the posts mentioned below in Reserve Bank of India (RBI / Bank):

SALARY STRUCTURE

Monthly Emoluments – For Grade ‘A’ Officers

Selected candidates will draw a starting basic pay of ?62,500/-p.m. in the pay scale of ?62500 – 3600 (4) – 76900 – 4050 (7) – 105250 – EB – 4050 (4) – 121450 – 4650 (1) – 126100 (17 years) applicable to Officers in Grade ‘A’. They will also be eligible for Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Learning Allowance, Special Allowance and Grade Allowance as per rules in force from time to time. At present, initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately ?1,22,692/- (DA being ?19404/- at 19.97%), which do not include the amount of HRA. House Rent Allowance of 15% of pay will be paid to these Officers additionally if they are not staying in Bank’s accommodation.

Monthly Emoluments – For Grade ‘B’ Officers

Selected Candidates will draw a starting basic pay of ?78,450/- p.m. in the pay scale of ?78450 – 4050 (9) – 114900 – EB – 4050 (2) – 123000 – 4650 (4) – 141600 (16 years) applicable to Officers in Grade ‘B’. They will also be eligible for Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Special Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Learning Allowance and Grade Allowance as per rules in force from time to time. At present, initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately ?1,49,006/- (DA being ?23545/- at 19.97%), which do not include the amount of HRA. House Rent Allowance of 15% of pay will be paid to these Officers additionally if they are not staying in Bank’s accommodation.

Note: For candidates possessing very high academic or professional qualification/ experience of significant value to the Bank, the Bank may, at its sole discretion, consider granting up to four advance increments. The Board, at its sole discretion, may consider requests for higher emoluments because of higher qualification/special experience of value to the Bank at the Interview stage only. Such information may be furnished in the ‘Bio-data Form’ in the appropriate column. The number of increments will be maximum four. The Board/Bank will not entertain any request received after the interview.

EXAM PATTERN:

For the Legal Officer in Grade ‘B’, the selection process will include both online and offline examinations, followed by an interview. The examinations will consist of objective as well as descriptive papers.

Question Paper-I (General Knowledge of Law) will be displayed in Hindi and English. Candidates may choose either Hindi or English for submitting their responses. Candidates may also choose either Hindi or English as their medium of interview.

The number of candidates to be called for interview will be decided by the Board based on the marks scored in examination. Final selection will be on the basis of the performance in the examination (Paper-I and II) and interview taken together.

For the Manager (Technical–Civil) in Grade ‘B’, candidates will be selected through an online and offline examination, comprising Paper I and Paper II, both to be held on the same day, along with an interview.

In Paper-I, there will be negative marking of 1/4th of marks for every wrong answer. Paper-I of only such candidates, who appear in both the papers, would be assessed. Paper-II of only such candidates, who score sufficiently high marks in Paper-I, as decided by the Board, would be assessed. Question papers for examination will be set in Hindi and English. Answers may be written either in Hindi or English. Candidates may choose Hindi or English as their medium of interview. The number of candidates to be called for interview will be decided by the Board. Final selection will be on the basis of performance in the examination (Paper-I and Paper-II) and interview taken together.

For the Manager (Technical–Electrical) in Grade ‘B’, the process will also involve an online and offline examination, consisting of Paper I and Paper II scheduled on the same day, followed by an interview.

In Paper-I, there will be negative marking of 1/4th of marks for every wrong answer. Paper-I of only such candidates, who appear in both the papers, would be assessed. Paper-II of only such candidates, who score sufficiently high marks in Paper-I, as decided by the Board, would be assessed. Question papers for examination will be set in Hindi and in English. Answers may be written either in Hindi or English. Candidates may choose Hindi or English as their medium of interview. The number of candidates to be called for interview will be decided by the Board. Final selection will be on the basis of performance in the examination (Paper-I and Paper-II) and interview taken together.

For the Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade ‘A’, the selection will be based on an examination and an interview. The examination will have two papers: Paper I (objective type) conducted online and Paper II (descriptive type), either computer or paper-based.

In Paper-I, there will be negative marking of 1/4th of marks for every wrong answer. The Paper-II examination will be of one-hour duration carrying 50 marks to assess candidates’ ability to undertake translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa and basic knowledge of Official Language Policy of Government of India. Paper-I and Paper-II examinations will be conducted on same day in the same session without any break. Question papers of Paper-I (except English language test).

Paper-II will be set bilingually in Hindi and English. Candidates can answer examination in Hindi or English (as applicable) at their option. Candidates may choose Hindi or English as their medium of interview. Paper-II of only such candidates who score sufficiently high aggregate marks and minimum qualifying marks in each test in Paper-I, as decided by the Board, would be assessed. Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on total marks obtained in Paper-I and Paper-II. Final selection will be done based on performance in examination and interview taken together.

For the Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade ‘A’, the selection process will comprise an online examination and an interview. Candidates who qualify in the online examination, as per merit and vacancy requirements decided by the Board, will be called for the interview stage.

There will be negative marking for every wrong answer. For every wrong answer, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty. Question papers (except English language test) will be set bilingually in Hindi and English. Candidates can answer examination in Hindi or English (as applicable) at their option. Candidates can opt for interview in Hindi or English.

EXAM SYLLABUS

The syllabus for Grade A and Grade B Post are as follows:

Legal Officer in Grade ‘B’

Paper-I: General Knowledge of Law (Objective and Descriptive Type): The candidate should make themselves familiar with the fundamental concepts, issues and current developments in the field of (i) Constitutional Law (ii) Administrative Law (iii) Financial sector laws (iv) Procedural laws (v) Principles of Statutory Interpretation and Legal Drafting, etc. The above syllabus is only indicative and not exhaustive.

Paper-II (English): Essay, Precis writing, Comprehension and Business/Office Correspondence.

Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) In Grade ‘A’

Security – Basic Practices and Principles

Security Management: Components & Concepts

Risk Assessment: Components & Concepts

Security Hardware

Security Software & Much More

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

The candidate’s eligibility for RBI GRADE B & A Examination is based on the fulfillment of the following conditions:

1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualifications

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for RBI Grade B and A 2025 consists of three stages. First, you will take the Phase 1 (Prelims) exam. If you score well enough, you move on to Phase 2 (Mains), which is more challenging and includes both objective and descriptive questions. If you perform well in the Mains, you’ll be called for an Interview. Your final selection is based on your performance in both Phase 2 and the Interview.

Legal Officer in Grade ‘B’ – Selection will be through Online and Offline Examinations and Interview.

Manager (Technical-Civil) in Grade ‘B’ – Selection will be through Online and Offline Examination (Paper-I and Paper-II examinations to be conducted on same day) and Interview.

Manager (Technical-Electrical) in Grade ‘B’ – Selection will be through Online and Offline Examination (Paper-I and Paper-II examinations to be conducted on same day) and Interview.

Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade ‘A’ – Selection will be through examination and interview.

Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade ‘A’ – Selection will be through Online examination and Interview. The candidates who qualify in the online examination, in the order of merit, as decided by the Board depending on the number of vacancies will be interviewed for their final selection. 

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates must apply only online through the Bank’s website i.e. www.rbi.org.in from July 11, 2025 to July 31, 2025 (till 6:00 PM).  No other means/mode of applications will be accepted.

a) Candidates are required to apply only online using the website www.rbi.org.in and no other means/mode of application will be accepted.

(b) All candidates, whether already in Government Service, Government owned industrial undertakings or other similar organizations, whether in a permanent or temporary capacity or as work charged employees other than casual or daily rated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises are required to submit an undertaking in the Online application that they have informed in writing to their Head of Office/Department that they have applied for the Examination.

NOTE 1

While filling in their Application Form, the candidate should carefully decide about their choice of center for the Examination. If any candidate appears at a center other than the one indicated by the Board in their Admit Card, such candidate will not be allowed to take the examination and their candidature will be liable to cancellation.

NOTE 2 

Use of Scribe

Suitable provisions for information regarding use of scribes by the Visual Impaired Candidates and candidates with Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Spinal Deformity/ Spinal Injury with /without any associated neurological / limb dysfunction, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy, etc. and candidates with multiple disabilities where dominant writing speed is affected to the extent of slowing the performance of function have been made in the online application at the time of the initial online application itself.

NOTE 3

Availing of compensatory time 

Suitable provision for information regarding availing of compensatory time by the Visual Impaired Candidates and candidates with Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Spinal Deformity/ Spinal Injury, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy, etc. and candidates with multiple disabilities where dominant writing speed is affected to the extent of slowing the performance of function whether availing the facility of scribe or not have also been made available at the time of the initial online application itself.

NOTE 4

Candidates are not required to submit along with their applications any certificate in support of their claims regarding Age, Educational Qualifications, Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes/EWSs and PwBD, etc. which will be verified at the time of the Interview only. Candidates belonging to the OBC category should have OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate based on the income for the Current Financial Year (FY).

(A) PRE-REQUISITES FOR APPLYING ONLINE

Before applying online, candidates should — 

(i) scan their – photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm) – signature (with black ink) – left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink) – a hand written declaration (on a white paper with black ink).

(ii) Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.

(iii) The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged.

(iv) The text for the hand-written declaration is as follows – “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

(v) The above-mentioned hand-written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand writing and in English only.

(vi) Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make online payment of the requisite application fee/intimation charges.

(vii) Candidates should have a valid E-mail ID which should be kept active till the declaration of final result.

(B) PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING ONLINE

(i) Candidates satisfying the conditions of eligibility are first required to visit the URL .

(ii) Candidates will have to enter their basic details and upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and a hand-written declaration in the online application form as per the specifications given.

(iii) To register application, choose the tab “Click here for New Registration” and enter Name, Contact details and Email-id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen.

(iv) In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she can save the data already entered by choosing “SAVE AND NEXT” tab. Prior to submission of the online application candidates are advised to use the “SAVE AND NEXT” facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required.

(v) Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the COMPLETE REGISTRATION BUTTON.

(vi) The Name of the candidate or his /her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the Photo identity proof / Certificates/ Mark sheets. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.

(vii) Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the ‘Validate your details’ and ‘Save & Next’ button.

(viii) Proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature.

(ix) Proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.

(x) Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL SUBMIT.

(xi) Modify details, if required, and click on ‘FINAL SUBMIT’ ONLY after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.

(xii) Click on ‘Payment’ Tab and proceed for payment.

(xiii) Click on ‘Submit’ button.

(xiv) Candidates shall be solely responsible for filling up the online applications correctly. In case of invalid applications due to errors committed by the applicant no claims for refund of application fees/intimation charges so collected shall be entertained by the Board.

(xv) To avoid last minute rush, candidates are advised to pay the application fees/ intimation charges and register online at the earliest.

(xvi) Board does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their applications within the last day on account of aforesaid reasons or any other reason.

(C) MODE OF PAYMENT FOR APPLICATION FEE/INTIMATION CHARGES

Candidates have to make the payment of requisite application fee/intimation charges through the online mode only.

(i) The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process can be completed by following the instructions.

(ii) The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets

(iii) After submitting your payment information in the online application form, PLEASE WAIT FOR THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT PRESS BACK OR REFRESH BUTTON IN ORDER TO AVOID DOUBLE CHARGE.

(iv) On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.

(v) Non-generation of ‘E-Receipt’ indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment, Candidates are advised to login again using their Provisional Registration Number and Password and repeat the process of payment.

(vi) Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form. Please note that if the same cannot be generated, online transaction may not have been successful.

(D) GUIDELINES FOR SCANNING & UPLOADING THE PHOTOGRAPH & SIGNATURE

Before applying online, a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/ her photograph and signature as per the specifications given below.

Photograph Image (4.5cm × 3.5cm) – Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture. – Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background.

Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face – If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows – If you have to use flash, ensure there’s no “red-eye”

If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen. – Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face.

Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred) – Size of file should be between 20kb–50 kb – Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colours etc., during the process of scanning.

Signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration Image

The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.

The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink.

Application Fee and Intimation Charges (Non-Refundable) (For all the posts)

EXAM CENTERS

RBI Grade A and B exams are conducted in various cities across India. The exam centres are usually spread across major cities, and candidates can choose their preferred centre during the application process. The list of exam centres is as follows.

ADMIT CARD

The Board will not entertain any correspondence with the candidates about their candidature except in the following cases:

The eligible candidates shall be issued an Admit Card one week before the commencement of the examination. The Admit Card will be made available on the Bank’s website www.rbi.org.in for downloading by candidates. No Admit Card will be sent by post. If the candidate does not receive an Admit Card or any other communication regarding their candidature for the examination one week before the commencement of the examination, they should at once contact the help facility as mentioned above.

No candidate will ordinarily be allowed to take the examination unless they hold an Admit Card for the examination. On downloading of Admit Card, check it carefully and bring discrepancies/errors, if any, to the notice of Board immediately.

Proof of Identity to be Submitted at the Time of Examination

At the time of appearing for the examination, candidates are required to produce a currently valid photo identity card in original and a photocopy of the same, in addition to the Admit Card. Acceptable photo identity cards are PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving Licence/ Voter’s Card/ Bank Passbook with photograph/ Photo identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead/ Photo identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead/ valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognised college / university/ e-Aadhar card / Aadhar card with a photograph/ Employee ID/ Bar Council Identity card with photograph. The candidate’s identity will be verified with respect to his/her details on the Admit Card, in the Attendance List and requisite documents submitted. Please note that if identity of the candidate is in doubt, the candidate may not be allowed to appear for the Examination.

EXAM RESULTS

a. The final result will be declared on the official website only.

b. Candidates should have a valid E-mail ID which should be kept active till the declaration of final result. This is essential for him/her in getting communication/interview advice, etc. by E-mail. The Board does not send any communication by any mode other than E-mail /SMS. No change in E-mail ID will be entertained during the entire process of the recruitment.

c. The Board does not furnish the marksheet to candidates. Marks obtained in Examinations and Interview will be made available on the Bank’s website in an interactive mode only after declaration of the final result.

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website- Click here

For Official Notification- Click here

For Official Syllabus- Click Here