The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially announced a fresh recruitment drive for Grade A and Grade B officers for the year 2026. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for candidates aspiring to build a prestigious career in India’s central banking institution. The online application process has already begun and eligible candidates can submit their applications until February 26, 2026, up to 6:00 PM through the official RBI website.

Under this recruitment campaign, RBI aims to fill a total of 21 specialist positions across different departments. The vacancies include roles such as Legal Officer, Technical Manager, and Assistant Manager in various streams. Selection will be based on an online examination followed by an interview round, ensuring a transparent and merit-based hiring process.

Key Highlights of RBI Recruitment 2026

The recruitment covers both Grade A and Grade B categories, catering to candidates from diverse educational and professional backgrounds. RBI has advised applicants to carefully review the official notification before applying to confirm that they meet all eligibility criteria related to education, age, and experience.

Post-wise Vacancy Details

The distribution of posts under this recruitment drive is as follows:

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  Grade B – Legal Officer: 6 vacancies

  
  


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  Manager (Technical – Civil): 2 vacancies

  
  


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  Manager (Technical – Electrical): 1 vacancy

  
  


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  Grade A – Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha): 4 vacancies

  
  


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  Grade A – Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security): 8 vacancies

  
  

Important Dates to Remember

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  Online application start date: February 6, 2026

  
  


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  Last date to apply: February 26, 2026 (till 6:00 PM)

  
  


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  Written examination date: March 14, 2026

  
  

Candidates must complete the registration process within the deadline, as no offline applications will be accepted.

Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit

For the Grade B Legal Officer post, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) along with a minimum of two years of professional experience. The age limit for this role is 21 to 32 years.

Applicants for Technical Manager (Civil/Electrical) posts should possess a B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline with at least 60% marks (55% for reserved categories) and three years of work experience. The age range for these posts is 21 to 35 years.

For the Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) role, a Master’s degree in Hindi or Translation-related subjects is required. The age limit is 21 to 30 years.

Candidates applying for Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) must have a minimum of 10 years of commissioned service in the Armed Forces, with an age limit of 25 to 40 years. Age relaxation will be applicable as per government norms.

Selection Process

The selection procedure consists of two stages—an online written examination followed by a personal interview. Only candidates who qualify in the written test will be shortlisted for the interview round. The final merit list will be prepared based on overall performance.

Salary and Benefits

Selected candidates for Grade B posts will receive a starting basic pay of ₹78,450 per month, with the total monthly salary reaching approximately ₹1.53 lakh, including allowances. Grade A officers will also receive an attractive pay package along with RBI benefits and perks.

This recruitment drive is a golden opportunity for aspirants looking to work with RBI and contribute to India’s financial system.