RBI Grade B 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Stream-Wise Qualification & Age

RBI Grade B 2026

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Qualification – General Stream

  • Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (aggregate)
  • SC/ST/PwD candidates: Minimum 55% marks
  • Final year students may apply provisionally (subject to qualifying before joining)

Qualification – DEPR & DSIM Streams

StreamRequired Qualification
DEPRMaster's degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics OR PhD in Economics from a recognized university (60% in qualifying degree)
DSIMMaster's degree in Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Mathematical Economics / Econometrics / Statistics & Informatics from IIT OR Master's in Mathematics with Statistics as a subject (60% aggregate)

Age Limit

CategoryMin AgeMax Age
General / EWS2130
OBC (NCL)2133 (+3)
SC / ST2135 (+5)
PwD2140 (+10 for Gen)
Existing RBI Staff21Up to 40 (internal candidates)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Is 60% in graduation mandatory for RBI Grade B?

Yes. 60% aggregate marks in graduation is mandatory for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwD candidates need 55% minimum. This is a strict eligibility filter – candidates below the threshold are rejected at the document verification stage even if they clear all exam stages.

Q.Can a chartered accountant (CA) apply for RBI Grade B General stream?

Yes. CA qualification is equivalent to a graduation degree for RBI Grade B eligibility purposes. Candidates who have passed the CA Final examination are eligible, subject to meeting the age and other criteria.

Q.Can a PhD Economics candidate apply for both DEPR and General stream in the same cycle?

Generally, candidates can apply for multiple streams in the same cycle subject to meeting the qualification criteria for each. Verify with the specific 2026 notification as RBI may restrict this in some cycles.

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