RBI Specialist Officer (SO) Grade A & B Online Form 2025
RBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025 notification is out for 28 posts including Legal Officer, Manager, and Assistant Manager. Eligible candidates can apply online from 11 to 31 July 2025. Check vacancy details, age limit, qualifications, fees, and how to apply
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)
RBI Specialist Office(SO) (Grade A & B) Recruitment 2025
RBI SO (Grade A & B)- Quick Link
RBI Officer(SO) Grade A & B 2025: Short Detail
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date – 11 July 2025
- Online Application Start Date – 11 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online – 31 July 2025 (till 6:00 PM)
- Last Date to Pay Application Fee – 31 July 2025
- RBI SO Exam Date (Tentative) – 16 August 2025
Examination Fees
- General / OBC / EWS – ₹600 + GST
- SC / ST / PwBD – ₹100 + GST
- RBI Staff – No fee (Exempted)
Note: The fee must be paid online before 31 July 2025 (6:00 PM)
RBI Officer (Grade A & B) 2025 : Age Limits
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2025)
- Varies by post; Generalist A-grade: 21–30 years
- Technical Managers B-grade: up to 35 years
- Security & Protocol A-grade: up to 40 years
RBI Officer (Grade A & B) 2025: Educational Qualification
Educational requirements vary by role and include work experience:
- Legal Officer (Grade B)
- Degree: LLB from a UGC-recognized college and Bar Council enrolment
- Marks: ≥ 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years post-enrolment, e.g. as an advocate, bank law officer, or full-time law faculty
- Manager – Technical (Civil/Electrical) Grade B
- Degree: B.Tech or equivalent in relevant branch with ≥ 60% (55% for SC/ST)
- Experience: At least 3 years working in construction, maintenance, planning, etc.
- Assistant Manager – Rajbhasha (Grade A)
- Degree: Masters in Hindi/English (with appropriate language in graduation) or equivalent
- Marks: At least second class (50–60%)
- Desirable: Typing or translation skills; experience not mandatory
- Assistant Manager – Security & Protocol (Grade A)
- Eligibility: Serving/former Armed Forces officer
- Experience: Minimum 10 years commissioned service (5 years for PwBD) and Ex-Serviceman ID
RBI Grade B (Generalist/DEPR/DSIM) – 2025
Generalist (DR – Grade B)
- Graduation: Any discipline with ≥ 60% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR
- Post‑graduation: Any discipline with ≥ 55% aggregate (pass marks 50% for SC/ST/PwBD)
- CGPA conversion: If CGPA – RBI uses a standard scale (e.g., 6.75 = 60%, 6.25 = 55%, 5.75 = 50%)
DEPR (Department of Economic & Policy Research)
- Qualification: Master’s in Economics/ Finance (55% aggregate; 50% for SC/ST/PwBD)
DSIM (Department of Statistics & Information Management)
- Qualification: One of the following with ≥ 55% (50% SC/ST/PwBD):
- Master’s in Statistics/Mathematical Economics/ Econometrics/ AI/ ML/ Data Science/ Big Data
- 4‑yr Bachelor’s in Data Science/AI/ML/Big Data with ≥ 60%
- PG Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA)
- Master’s from ISI/IIT in Statistics-related field
Total Vacancy- 28 Posts
RBI Specialist Officer 2025: Vacancy Detail
RBI Specialist Officer (SO) – 2025
- Total Posts: 28 specialist roles
- Legal Officer (Grade B): 5
- Manager – Technical (Civil): 6
- Manager – Technical (Electrical): 4
- Assistant Manager – Rajbhasha: 3
- Assistant Manager – Security & Protocol: 10
RBI Specialist Officer(SO) 2025: Important Links
How to Apply for RBI Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2025
- Visit RBI’s Official Portal
- Go to the RBI website → scroll to Opportunities @ RBI → click Current Vacancies → select Vacancies.
- Find the notification titled “Direct Recruitment for Officers in Grade A & B (Panel Year 2025)”—this covers the 28 SO posts.
- Download the Notification & Check Eligibility
- Download the PDF to review role-specific requirements like age, education, and experience.
- Register as a New User
- Click “Online Application”, then New Registration.
- Provide personal details (name, email, mobile, Aadhaar, etc.).
- A Registration ID and password will be emailed and texted to you.
- Log In & Fill Application Form
- Log in using your credentials.
- Enter educational qualifications, work experience (if required), address, and other personal details.
- Upload Scanned Documents
Prepare and upload:
- Recent passport photo
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration (as specified in the instructions)
- Category or PwBD certificate, if applicable
Ensure they meet RBI’s format and size requirements.
- Pay the Application Fee
Complete payment via the online gateway (debit/credit card, net banking, UPI):
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹600 + 18% GST
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100 + 18% GST
- RBI Staff: No fee
Payment deadline: 31 July 2025, 6:00 PM.
- Preview, Submit & Print
- Carefully preview the application.
- You can edit only until 31 July 2025, 6:00 PM.
- Click Final Submit, then download and print the confirmation receipt.
- Save and Secure Documents
Keep these handy:
- Application confirmation page
- Fee payment receipt
- Registration ID & password
FAQs – RBI SO Recruitment 2025
What is RBI SO Recruitment 2025?
RBI SO Recruitment 2025 is conducted by the Reserve Bank of India to recruit candidates for Specialist Officer posts such as Legal Officer, Manager (Technical), and Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha, Security & Protocol).
How many vacancies are there in RBI SO 2025?
There are a total of 28 vacancies for various Grade A and Grade B specialist officer posts.
What is the last date to apply for RBI SO 2025?
The last date to apply online and pay the application fee is 31 July 2025 (till 6:00 PM).
What is the eligibility for RBI SO posts?
Eligibility varies by post. For example:
- Legal Officer: LLB with 2 years experience
- Technical Manager: B.Tech in Civil/Electrical with 3 years experience
- Rajbhasha: Master’s in Hindi/English
- Security: Commissioned officer with 10 years of service
What is the age limit for RBI Specialist Officer 2025?
The age limit ranges from 21 to 40 years depending on the post. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories
What is the application fee for RBI SO 2025?
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹600 + GST
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100 + GST
- RBI Staff: No fee
What is the selection process for RBI SO 2025?
The selection process includes:
- Online written exam (Objective/Descriptive)
- Interview
Final selection will be based on combined marks of both stages
Can I apply for more than one RBI SO post?
No, candidates can apply for only one post at a time. Multiple applications may lead to rejection
When will the RBI SO 2025 exam be held?
The online exam is tentatively scheduled for 16 August 2025
How to apply for RBI SO 2025?
Eligible candidates can apply online at rbi.org.in under the “Opportunities @ RBI” section from 11 July to 31 July 2025
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