RBI Grade B Salary 2024: Job Profile, Promotion, Pay Scale

Reserve Bank of India Grade B Exam 2024 ( RBI Grade B Exam )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 14:11 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RBI Grade B Salary 2024: The Reserve Bank of India offers a lucrative RBI Grade B salary to the post of Gr B (DR-General, DEPR & DSIM). The central bank not only offers a good salary, but the Grade B Officers recruited in RBI are also entitled to allowances and perks. In 2022, the salary of RBI Grade B was revised. After the revision, candidates selected through RBI Grade B 2024 exam will receive a gross salary of INR 1,08, 404 (Approximately). The basic RBI Grade B salary is INR 55,200 per month. The details related to the salary are mentioned in the RBI Grade B notification.

RBI provides security, respect, and a prestigious job profile. RBI also offers a plethora of growth opportunities and career. RBI Grade B Officer salary encourages aspirants to stay motivated to get a job in RBI. In this article, we have discussed RBI Grade B salary, pay scale, in-hand salary, job profile, and career growth. 

Q:   What perks are given to a Grade B Officer apart from the RBI Grade B Salary?

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RBI Grade B Officers are entitled to the following perks and allowances: Back Accommodation Medical Allowance Leave Fare Concession Furnishing of Residence Miscellaneous Allowance (Fuel, Furniture, etc. ) The gross monthly emoluments of RBI Grade B is INR 1,08,404. This is including the perks and benefits offered to candidates. The allowances of RBI Grade B that candidates are entitled to along with the salary are given below:

  • Dearness Allowance
  • Local Allowance
  • House Rent Allowance
  • Family Allowance
  • Grade Allowance

 

 

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Q:   What are the factors to become an RBI grade B officer?

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To become an RBI (Reserve Bank of India) Grade B officer, you will need to meet the following requirements: You must be a citizen of India You should have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university, with a minimum of 60 per cent marks or equivalent grade You should meet the age limit criteria, which is 21 years to 30 years for general category candidates You should be proficient in the official language of the state in which the bank is located Additionally, you will need to pass the RBI Grade B Officer Examination, which consists of three phases: Phase I: Online objective examination in General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning. Phase II: Online objective examination in Economic and Social Issues, and English (writing skills) Phase III: Interview.
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Q:   What is the career growth of an RBI Grade B Officer?

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To get promoted to the next level, candidates need to appear for promotional exams. The hierarchy of RBI Grade B officers is given below: Assistants Assistant Manager Assistant General Manager Deputy General Manager General Manager Chief General Manager Principal Chief General Manager Executive Director Deputy Governor.
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RBI Grade B Salary

RBI Grade B officer is one of the most prestigious jobs in the country. Every year more than one lakh candidates appear for RBI Grade B exam. RBI offers a handsome pay package to the Officers. RBI Grade B salary package is around INR 14-16 lakh in metro cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, etc. Candidates are paid INR 55,200 per month as RBI Grade B salary. The pay scale is INR 55,200-2850(9)-80,850-EB-2850 (2)-86,550-3300(4)-99,750 (16 years). Candidates are eligible for Dearness Allowance, Local Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Family Allowance, and Grade Allowance. Initial monthly gross emoluments are INR 1,08,404 (approx). The House Allowance of 15 per cent of basic pay will be paid, if accommodation is not provided by the Bank.

Also Read: 

RBI Grade B Application Form 2024

RBI Grade B Dates 2024

RBI Grade B Salary After 7th Pay Commission

The table below contains the revised salary structure of RBI Grade B 2024:

Parameters  RBI Grade B Salary (In INR) (Previous) RBI Grade B Salary (In INR) (Revised)
Basic pay  35,150 55,200
Payscale  35150-1750 (9)-50900-EB-1750 (2)-54400-2000 (4)-62400 55200-2850(9)-80850-EB-2850 (2) - 86550-3300(4)-99750 (16 years)
Gross emoluments 77, 208 1,08,404

RBI Grade B Salary: Know the Gross Deductions

The gross deductions from the RBI Grade B salary for different parameters are given below.

Deductions Amount

EE NPS Contribution Amount

INR 6509

Prof Tax-split period

INR 200

BF EE NPS Monthly Contribution

INR 13,018

House Rent Recovery

INR 620

Meal Coupon Deduction

INR 400

MAF

INR 300

RBI Officers Association

INR 40

Sports Club Membership

INR 30

Income Fax

INR 5319

Total Deductions

INR 26,436

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RBI Grade B Salary: Important Points to remember

Some of the important points related to RBI Grade B 2024 are given below:

  • In the case where there is a limited number of residential quarters, candidates can avail of residential accommodation on lease
  • Candidates will be on probation for a period of two years. This can be extended up to a maximum period of four years
  • There are reasonable prospects for promotion to higher grades
  • Selected candidates are liable to be posted and transferred anywhere in India

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RBI Grade B 2024 Preparation Tips

RBI Grade B 2024 Books

Perks Offered to RBI Grade B Officers

Candidates are offered the following perks:

  • Bank's accommodation (subject to availability)
  • Reimbursement of expenses for maintenance of vehicle for official purpose
  • Newspaper
  • Telephone charges
  • Book Grant,
  • Free dispensary facility besides reimbursement of medical expenses for OPD treatment/hospitalization as per eligibility
  • Interest-free festival advance
  • Leave Fare Concession (once in two years for self, spouse and eligible dependents)
  • Loans and advances at concessional rates of interest for purchasing a house, vehicle, education, consumer articles, personal computer, etc. 
  • Candidates will be enrolled under the defined contribution New Pension Scheme (NPS) in addition to the benefit of Gratuity
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RBI Grade B Job Profile

After training, the departments that are allotted to candidates are financial markets, banking supervision, banking regulation, currency-issuing, public debt office, foreign exchange, HRD, etc. RBI Grade B job profile vary in different departments. Grade B Officers are involved in planning and policy decisions. 

What is increment offered to RBI Grade B Officers?

The increment given to candidates selected to the post of Grade B Officers is summarised below:

  • The basic pay is INR 55,200
  • Candidates receive an increment of INR 2850 upto nine years
  • After nine years, the basic pay increases to 80,850. The increment for the next two years is INR 2850
  • Further increment of 3300 for the next four years, the basic pay increases to 86,550
  • After 16 years, the maximum basic pay will be INR 99,750

Also Read: 

RBI Grade B Syllabus 2024 

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2024

Career Growth of RBI Grade B Officers

The job profile of RBI Grade B Officer includes the proper circulation of currency, controlling the supply of liquidity in the market, and most importantly managing government and central bank accounts. Candidates are eligible for promotions within the organisation. The posts to which candidates are promoted are given below:

  • Assistant Manager
  • Manager
  • Assistant General Manager
  • Deputy General Manager
  • General Manager
  • Chief General Manager
  • Executive Director
  • Deputy Governor
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RBI Grade B Selection Process

RBI Grade B selection process comprises prelims exam, mains exam, and interview. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. Those who qualify the mains exam are called for interview as per RBI Grade B selection process. The final merit list is prepared based on the mains exam and interview.

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RBI Grade B Salary 2024 FAQs

Candidates can check below RBI Grade B salary FAQs.

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