The aspirants willing to appear for the RBI Grade B 2024 exam must go through the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. Check the complete RBI Grade B eligibility criteria 2024 in the article.
RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria 2024
RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria 2024: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases RBI Grade B eligibility criteria 2024 along with the notification. The RBI Grade B notification will be released as a PDF on July 18, 2024. For General category candidates, there is a limit of six attempts, whereas, there is no limitation in the number of attempts for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS. RBI Grade B eligibility comprises age limit, educational qualification, number of attempts and nationality. Candidates who are employed with RBI can also apply for the exam if they satisfy the eligibility criteria. The status of such candidates will be verified at the time of the interview. If they are not eligible to be treated as staff candidates, they are advised to indicate themselves as non-staff candidates and pay fees/ intimation charges as applicable to non-staff candidates.
Candidates applying for the exam must check RBI Grade B 2024 eligibility criteria before and ensure that they fulfill them. The eligibility of candidates is verified at the time of document verification and anyone who does not meet the eligibility parameters will be rejected from the recruitment process. Read below for more details on the RBI Grade B eligibility criteria 2024.
Q: How can RBI Grade B get a promotion?
Q: What is RBI Grade B eligibility?
Q: What perks are given to a Grade B Officer apart from the RBI Grade B Salary?
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
RBI Grade B Eligibility 2024 Overview
The aspirants willing to appear for the RBI Grade B exam can check the eligibility overview in the table below:
| RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria 2024 Overview | |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Reserve Bank Of India |
| Exam Name | RBI Exam 2024 |
| Post name | RBI Grade B |
| RBI Grade B Notification 2024 | 18-Jul-2024 |
| RBI Grade B Application 2024 | July 2024 |
| RBI Grade B Vacancy 2024 | 18-Jul-2024 |
| Category | Bank Job |
| Language Of Exam | English and Hindi |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.rbi.org.in |
RBI Grade B Eligibility 2024
RBI Grade B eligibility includes details about RBI Grade B age limit, RBI Grade B educational qualification, nationality and many more. RBI Grade B eligibility is explained for all categories such as General, ST, SC, OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen. RBI Grade B age limit is 21 to 30 years for unreserved categories. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories are given relaxation in the upper age limit. RBI Grade B educational qualification is graduation with 60 per cent (50 per cent for SC/ST/PwBD candidates). There is also a limit on the number of attempts in the RBI Grade B exam.
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RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria 2024: Nationality
Candidates must be either:
- Citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- Indian origin person who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- Candidates who have come from other countries must have the eligibility certificate issued by the Indian Government.
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RBI Grade B Age Limit 2024
The age limit prescribed for the RBI Grade B 2024 exam is 21 to 30 years. For candidates having MPhil and PhD degrees, the upper age limit will be 32 and 34 years respectively. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories are given relaxation in the upper age limit as per government rule. The relaxation given to the reserved categories is given below:
| Category | Age relaxation (in years) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST |
5 |
| OBC |
3 |
| Physically Handicapped |
10 |
| PH OBC |
13 |
| PH SC/ST |
15 |
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RBI Grade B Qualification 2024
The minimum educational qualification of RBI Grade B prescribed for the various posts is given below:
| Posts | Educational qualification |
|---|---|
| Officers Grade B-General |
Graduation in any discipline /equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 60 per cent marks (50 per cent for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) or Post-Graduation in any discipline/ equivalent technical or professional qualification with minimum 55 per cent marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) in aggregate of all semesters/years. Graduate candidates should note that any technical or professional course from recognised university or institute that is taken after Class 12 and is at least of three years duration or those possessing professional or technical qualifications which are considered equivalent to professional or technical graduation are eligible to apply for the exam. Postgraduate level candidates should note that any technical or professional course taken after graduation and is at least of two years duration or recognised by the Government as equivalent to professional or technical post-graduation will be eligible for the exam. |
| Officers Grade B-DEPR |
A Master’s Degree in Mathematical Economics / Integrated Economics Course/ Finance / Economics / Econometrics / Quantitative Economics, with a minimum of 55 per cent and 50 per cent for SC, ST and PwBD candidates having a second class or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters /years from a recognized Indian or Foreign University /Institute. Or PGDM/MBA Finance with a minimum of 55 per cent and SC, ST and PwBD candidates must have a second class with 50 per cent or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years from a recognised Indian or Foreign University. Or Postgraduate degree in Economics in any of the sub-categories of economics that are agricultural/business/ developmental/ applied, etc with a minimum of 55 per cent marks and 50 per cent for SC, ST and PwBD candidates having second class. A Doctorate Degree in Economics or research or teaching experience in Economics or publications in standard journals would be considered an additional qualification. |
| Officers in Grade B-DSIM |
Post-graduation in Statistics /Mathematical Economics/ Econometrics/Statistics & Informatics from IIT Kharagpur/Applied Statistics from IIT Bombay with 55 per cent marks and 50 per cent for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Or Postgraduate degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55 per cent and 50 per cent for SC, ST and PwBD candidates and one-year postgraduate diploma in Statistics or related subjects from an Institute of repute. Or Postgraduate degree in Statistics from Indian Statistical Institute with a minimum of 55 per cent marks and 50 per cent for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Or Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) jointly offered by ISI Kolkata, IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta with a minimum of 55 per cent and 50 per cent for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Candidates with a doctorate in topics related to the above subjects will be given preference. Research or teaching experience and publication in standard journals will be considered as an additional qualification. |
RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria 2024: Number of Attempts
RBI has set limits on the number of attempts. Candidates belonging to the General Category who have already appeared six times for the Phase I examination in the past are not eligible to apply. There is no restriction to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS.
Q: How can candidates apply for RBI Grade B?
Q: What is the educational qualification criteria for RBI Grade B exam?
The candidates who want to appear for the RBI Grade B exam must fulfill the educational qualification eligibility criteria for the RBI Assistant exam:
a)The candidates who want to appear in the RBI Grade B exam must have completed graduation
b) The candidates have to secure the minimum percentage to appear for RBI Grade B exam
Q: Should I mention my preferences of RBI Grade B exam centres separately for prelims and Mains exam?
Q: What is the job profile of RBI grade B officer and what are the future avenues?
Q: Can I change my RBI Grade B exam centre if I am not satisfied?
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RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria 2024 FAQs
Q. What is the RBI Grade B Eligibility?
A: RBI Grade B eligibility includes the parameters defined by RBI in terms of age limit, educational qualification & nationality. Candidates applying for the exam must fulfill the eligibility conditions laid down by the examination authority or else their candidature is cancelled.
Q. What is RBI Grade B age limit?
A. RBI Grade B age limit is 21 to 30 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit is given to candidates belonging to the reserved categories as per government rule. Candidates must check the age limit before applying for the exam.
Q. What is the upper age limit for reserved categories for RBI Grade B exam?
A.The upper age limit for reserved categories for RBI Grade B exam is given below:
- OBC-33
- SC/ST-35
- The persons with benchmark disabilities-40
Q. What is the minimum percentage of marks in graduation/ postgraduation for reserved categories in RBI Grade B exam?
A. The minimum percentage of marks in graduation/postgraduation for reserved categories in RBI Grade B exam is 50 per cent. Candidates graduating from any discipline can apply for the exam.
Q: What is the minimum percentage of marks in graduation for unreserved categories for RBI Grade B?
A. The minimum percentage of marks for unserved categories is 60 per cent. for RBI Grade B exam.
Q: What is the minimum percentage of marks required in postgraduation in RBI Grade B exam?
A. The minimum percentage of marks required in postgraduation for RBI Grade B exam is 55 per cent for reserved categories and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Q: Is there any capping in the number of attempts in RBI Grade B exam?
A. Yes, there is a limit in the number of attempts in the RBI Grade B exam. Candidates belonging to General Category who have already appeared six times for the Phase I examination in the past are not eligible to apply. There is no restriction to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS.
Q: How can I fill RBI Grade B application form?
A. Candidates can fill RBI Grade B application form online. No offline applications will be accepted by the examination authority. The link to fill the application form is activated after the release of notification.
Q: What is RBI Grade B application fees?
A: RBI Grade B application fee, which is INR 850 for General/OBC and INR 100 for SC/ST/PwBD. The application fee needs to be paid online through net banking, credit/debit cards, UPI, etc.
Q: What is the selection process of RBI Grade B exam?
A: RBI Grade B selection process comprises-prelims, mains and interview. The prelims exam carries 200 marks whereas the mains exam carries 300 marks. The interview carries 75 marks. The final selection is done based on the mains exam and interview.
Q: What is RBI Grade B salary?
A: RBI Grade B pay scale is INR 55,200-2850(9)-80,850-EB-2850 (2)-86,550-3300(4)-99,750 (16 years). The gross salary of RBI Grade B Officers is INR 1,08,404 (approx). Besides, candidates are entitled to various perks and allowances.
Q: Is there any prior experience required to work with Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A: No prior experience is required to work for the RBI as Grade B officer. As per the official notifications released by the Reserve Bank of India, any fresher who fulfills the eligibility criteria for the post can apply. Therefore, no prior experience is required to apply for the post of RBI Grade B.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
RBI Grade B 2019 vacancies are given below.
Number of vacancies for General, SC & ST
| Post | General | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|
Grade B (DR) - General | 65 | 25 | 11 |
Grade B (DR) - DEPR | 9 | 3 | 1 |
Grade B (DR) -DSIM | 11 | 2 | 4 |
Number of vacancies for OBC & EWS
| Post | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|
Grade B (DR) - General | 40 | 15 |
Grade B (DR) - DEPR | 5 | 2 |
Grade B (DR) -DSIM | 4 | 2 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The post-wise RBI Grade B 2021 vacancies is given below.
| Post | Total |
|---|---|
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR)- General | 270 |
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR)- DEPR | 29 |
Officers in Grade 'B' (DR)- DSIM | 23 |
Total | 322 |
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
RBI reserves the right to allot RBI Grade B exam centres. The exem centres are allotted as per the preferences given by candidates. In case, the seats in the preferred centre are full then the candidates are allotted to the next available centre.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
The distribution of questions in the Quant section of RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam is given below.
| Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Square Seating Arrangement | 5 |
| Coded Puzzle | 5 |
| Year + Age Puzzle | 5 |
| Data Sufficiency | 5 |
| Syllogism | 3 |
| Blood Relation | 4 |
Reverse Syllogism | 5 |
| Input-Output (Number & Word) | 5 |
| Direction | 2 |
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
The distribution of questions in the Reasoning Ability section of RBI Grade B Phase 1 2024 exam is given below.
| Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Square Seating Arrangement | 5 |
| Coded Puzzle | 5 |
| Year + Age Puzzle | 5 |
| Data Sufficiency | 5 |
| Syllogism | 3 |
| Blood Relation | 4 |
Reverse Syllogism | 5 |
| Input-Output (Number & Word) | 5 |
| Direction | 2 |
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
Candidates belonging to General Category/EWSs, who have already appeared Six times for Phase-I Examination for this post/s in the past, are not eligible to apply. No such restriction applies to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD, if the posts are reserved for them.
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Beginner-Level 4
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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
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
RBI Grade B educational qualification for DSIM posts is given below:
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
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
RBI Grade B result 2024 is announced online only. There is no facility to check the result offline. RBI Grade B result is announced on the official website. However, we provide the direct link to check the result. The roll numbers of candidates are made available in PDF form and comprises the roll
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered a week ago
RBI Grade B Phase 2 marks are counted for the final merit list. The Phase 2 exam carries three papers. The total marks allotted to the test are 300. Candidates need to secure the qualifying marks in this paper in order to qualify the exam.
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Beginner-Level 4
How many RBI Grade B vacancies were announced for 2019 exam?