RBI Grade B — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for RBI Officer in Grade B (DR — General + DEPR + DSIM), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Older news (16)
The Reserve Bank of India released the Phase 2/Mains result on August 22, 2026 for Officers in Grade B (DR) General. According to the result PDF, 127 candidates have been shortlisted for the Interview stage. Interview call letters will be sent via email.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Sept 2026
RBI has mandated that candidates shortlisted for the Interview stage must email their BIODATA and scanned documents to the designated RBI email by September 2, 2026. Personality Assessment instructions will be emailed to shortlisted candidates and must be completed within 5 days of receipt.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Sept 2026
The RBI Grade B Mains examination was conducted on July 25, 2026 for General stream and July 26, 2026 for DEPR/DSIM streams at designated centres. Candidates who appeared can now access memory-based answer keys shared by coaching institutes.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Sept 2026
The RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam is scheduled for July 25, 2026 (General stream) and July 26, 2026 (DEPR/DSIM streams). Phase 2 admit cards are typically released 7-10 days before the exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
RBI released the Phase 2/Mains Admit Cards on July 15, 2026 for candidates who cleared Phase 1. Admit cards were made available on the official Opportunities@RBI portal for download using registration credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 6 Sept 2026
The Phase II (Mains) exam is scheduled for 25th July 2026 for General stream and 26th July 2026 for DEPR/DSIM streams. Admit cards are expected to be released 10-15 days before the exam. The mains exam includes both objective and descriptive papers.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Jul 2026
Reserve Bank of India has released the Phase I result on 25th June 2026 at rbi.org.in. 625 candidates have been shortlisted to appear for the RBI Grade B Mains (Phase II) exam scheduled for 25th-26th July 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Jul 2026
The Reserve Bank of India announced the Phase 1 Result on June 25, 2026, shortlisting 625 candidates for the Phase 2 (Mains) examination. Qualified candidates will appear for Phase 2 on July 25-26, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Reserve Bank of India announced Phase 1 results on 25 June 2026. Candidates who qualified will appear for Phase 2 examination on 25 July (General stream) and 26 July (DEPR/DSIM streams). Admit cards for Phase 2 typically release 10-15 days before the exam date.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Aug 2026
The Phase I exam was conducted on 13th June 2026 for General stream and 14th June 2026 for DEPR/DSIM posts across examination centres nationwide. Around 62,000 candidates applied for this year's recruitment cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Jul 2026
The RBI Grade B Phase 1 (Prelims) exam was conducted on June 13, 2026 for General stream and June 14, 2026 for DEPR/DSIM streams. Around 62,000 candidates submitted applications for this recruitment cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
RBI Services Board released the official notification on 29th April 2026 for 60 Grade B Officer posts – 40 in General, 10 in DEPR, and 10 in DSIM streams. The application window was open from 29th April to 20th May 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 16 Jul 2026
The Reserve Bank of India released the official RBI Grade B 2026 notification on April 29, 2026, announcing 60 vacancies for Officers in Grade 'B' (Direct Recruit) across General, DEPR and DSIM cadres. The application window remained open from April 29 to May 20, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The online application process closed on 20 May 2026 at 6:00 PM. Approximately 62,000 candidates submitted applications for the 60 Grade B Officer posts across General, DEPR, and DSIM cadres, reflecting intense competition.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Aug 2026
The official notification released on 29 April confirmed 60 total vacancies (40 General, 10 DEPR, 10 DSIM), marking the lowest vacancy count in five years. This trend indicates heightened competition and potentially higher cut-off marks for this cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Aug 2026
The 2026 notification introduced a salary increase, with gross monthly emoluments now at approximately ₹1,54,936 (up from ₹1,50,000 previously). A new Knowledge Updation Allowance has also been added to the benefits package.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Aug 2026
Older dates (38)
Final Result (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Based on previous cycle (2025 final result declared March 2026)
Archived 6 Sept 2026
Final Result (expected)
Tue, 3 Nov, 2026Final merit list based on Phase 2 + Interview marks
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Final Result declaration (expected)
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026Announced after completion of interview process
Archived 16 Jul 2026
Interview round (expected)
Mon, 19 Oct, 2026Personal interview for shortlisted candidates; carries 75 marks
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Phase 2 Result (expected)
Tue, 29 Sept, 2026Mains result typically declared 20-30 days after exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Interview (expected)
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026Usually held 3-5 weeks after Mains result; exact dates sent via email
Archived 6 Sept 2026
Interview round (expected window)
Fri, 18 Sept, 2026Expected in August-September 2026; carries 75 marks
Archived 16 Jul 2026
🏦RBI Grade B Phase 1
Sun, 30 Aug, 2026Archived 6 Sept 2026
🏦Phase 2 Exam (DEPR/DSIM streams)
Wed, 26 Aug, 2026Mains exam for DEPR and DSIM cadres
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏦Phase 2 Exam (General stream)
Tue, 25 Aug, 2026Mains exam with Papers I, II, III in two shifts
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Phase 2 Result announcement (expected)
Mon, 24 Aug, 2026Usually declared 20-30 days after Phase 2 exam
Archived 16 Jul 2026
Phase 2 Admit Card release (expected)
Fri, 31 Jul, 2026Hall ticket for Mains exam typically released 7-10 days before exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏦Phase 2 Mains exam – DEPR/DSIM streams
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Specialized papers for Economics (DEPR) and Statistics (DSIM)
Archived 16 Jul 2026
🏦Phase 2 Exam (DEPR/DSIM streams)
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Mains exam for DEPR and DSIM cadre qualified candidates
Archived 5 Aug 2026
🏦Phase 2 Mains exam – General stream
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Includes objective and descriptive papers on ESI, F&M, and English
Archived 16 Jul 2026
🏦Phase 2 Exam (General stream)
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Mains exam for General cadre qualified candidates
Archived 5 Aug 2026
🏦Phase 2 exam (Mains) — General
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026DEPR/DSIM exam held on July 26, 2026
Archived 6 Sept 2026
Phase 2 Admit Card released
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Archived 6 Sept 2026
Phase 2 Admit Card release (expected)
Fri, 10 Jul, 2026Usually released 10-15 days before the Mains exam
Archived 16 Jul 2026
Phase 1 Result declared
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026625 candidates shortlisted for Mains
Archived 16 Jul 2026
Phase 1 Result declaration
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026625 candidates shortlisted for Phase 2 Mains exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Phase 1 Result announced
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Prelims scorecard and qualification status released
Archived 5 Aug 2026
Phase 1 Result declared
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Archived 6 Sept 2026
🏦Phase 1 Exam (DEPR/DSIM streams)
Sun, 14 Jun, 2026Prelims exam for DEPR and DSIM cadre candidates
Archived 5 Aug 2026
Phase 1 Prelims exam completed
Sat, 13 Jun, 2026Conducted on 13-14 June 2026
Archived 16 Jul 2026
🏦Phase 1 Exam (General stream)
Sat, 13 Jun, 2026RBI Grade B Prelims exam for General (DR) post
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏦Phase 1 Exam (General stream)
Sat, 13 Jun, 2026Prelims exam for General cadre candidates
Archived 5 Aug 2026
🏦Phase 1 exam (Prelims) — General
Sat, 13 Jun, 2026DEPR/DSIM exam held on June 14, 2026
Archived 6 Sept 2026
Phase 1 Admit Card release
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Prelims admit card made available for download
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Phase 1 Admit Card release
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Hall tickets made available for download on RBI portal
Archived 5 Aug 2026
Phase 1 Admit Card released
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Archived 6 Sept 2026
Application window closes
Wed, 20 May, 2026Last date to submit online application (May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application deadline (6:00 PM)
Wed, 20 May, 2026Last date to submit online application and pay fees
Archived 5 Aug 2026
Application window closed
Wed, 20 May, 2026Deadline was 6:00 PM; approx 62,000 applications received
Archived 6 Sept 2026
Notification release date
Wed, 29 Apr, 2026Official RBI Grade B 2026 notification published at rbi.org.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
RBI Grade B 2026 notification released
Wed, 29 Apr, 2026Official notification published on RBI website; application portal opened same day
Archived 5 Aug 2026
Notification released
Wed, 29 Apr, 2026Official notification for 60 vacancies (40 General, 10 DEPR, 10 DSIM)
Archived 6 Sept 2026
Application window opened
Wed, 29 Apr, 2026Archived 6 Sept 2026
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