RBI Grade B Eligibility 2025: Check Age Limit & Other Qualifications

RBI Grade B eligibility criteria 2025 outline the requirements for candidates aspiring to apply for the Officer Grade 'B' post at Reserve Bank of India. The eligibility criteria are designed to ensure that candidates possess the necessary qualifications and experience for RBI Grade B 2025 role. These criteria include factors such as nationality, age limits, educational qualifications, and age relaxation for certain categories. It is essential for all applicants to carefully verify that they meet these eligibility conditions before filling RBI Grade B 2025 application form.

RBI Grade B Nationality Criteria 2025

To apply for RBI Grade B 2025 post, candidates must fulfill specific nationality requirements. As per the eligibility guidelines, a candidate must be:

1. A Citizen of India, or
2. A Subject of Nepal, or
3. A Subject of Bhutan, or
4. A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle permanently in the country, or
5. A Person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries like Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam, with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates falling under categories 2 to 5 must provide a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India. While such candidates can appear for the examination, the final offer of appointment will only be extended once this certificate is provided.

RBI Grade B Age Limit 2025 (as of September 1, 2025)

RBI Grade B 2025 age limit is set to ensure that candidates possess the right level of maturity and experience for the role. The criteria are as follows:

1. Minimum Age: The candidate must be at least 21 years as of September 1, 2025.
2. Maximum Age: The upper age limit for general candidates is 30 years as of September 1, 2025. This means candidates must be born on or after September 2, 1995, and on or before September 1, 2004.

These age limits apply to candidates applying for RBI Grade B (General) position. For candidates in other categories, such as those applying for the DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research) or DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management) streams, different age limits and relaxations may apply, which will be covered in subsequent sections.

RBI Grade B Age Relaxation 2025

RBI provides age relaxation to specific categories of candidates to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants. The age relaxation is given based on the candidate's category or background. Below is the table stating the age relaxation for different groups:

RBI Grade B Educational Qualification 2025

RBI Grade B 2025 educational qualifications have been defined for each post under different streams. These qualifications are based on the stream the candidates are applying for: General, DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research), or DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management). Below are the detailed qualifications for each stream.

General Officers in Grade B (DR)

To be eligible for the General stream, candidates must fulfill the following educational requirements:

• Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate across all semesters/years. This percentage is reduced to 50% for candidates belonging to the SC/ST or PwBD categories.
• Alternatively, candidates holding a Post-Graduate Degree in any discipline must have 55% marks in aggregate across all semesters/years. For SC/ST or PwBD candidates, pass marks will be sufficient.
• The Graduation course must be at least 3 years in duration and should have been pursued after Class XII. This applies to candidates pursuing technical or professional qualifications as well, as long as the qualification is recognised as equivalent to a professional graduation degree by the Government of India.
• Post-Graduation must also be of at least 2 years duration after completing a Graduation degree.

DEPR Officers in Grade B (DR)

For candidates applying for the DEPR stream, the educational qualifications focus on Economics or related fields. The specific qualifications are:

• Master’s Degree in Economics or Master’s Degree in courses related to Economics, such as:
  • Quantitative Economics
  • Applied Economics
  • Econometrics
  • Financial Economics
  • Business Economics
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Development Economics
  • International Economics
• OR Master’s Degree in Finance or Master’s Degree in courses related to Finance, such as:
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Mathematical Finance
  • Quantitative Techniques
  • International Finance
  • Banking and Trade Finance
  • Corporate Finance
  • Project and Infrastructure Finance
  • Agri-business Finance
• A minimum of 55% marks in aggregate of all semesters/years is required (50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • A Doctorate Degree in Economics or related subjects.
  • Research or teaching experience in Economics or related fields.
  • Publications in standard economic journals.

This stream specifically focuses on candidates with strong expertise in Economics or Finance, with preference given to those with research backgrounds.

DISM Officers in Grade B (DR)

Candidates applying for the DSIM stream need to possess qualifications in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related fields. The educational requirements are as follows:

• Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Econometrics, Informatics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Big Data Analytics.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) in aggregate across all semesters/years in their Master’s Degree.
• OR A Four-year Bachelor's Degree in the above-mentioned subjects with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate across all semesters/years.
• For SC/ST/PwBD candidates, the minimum required marks in the Master’s degree are 50% in aggregate.
• The educational qualifications should come from a recognized Indian or Foreign University/Institute, approved by the relevant regulatory bodies.
• Desirable Qualifications:
  • A Doctorate in related subjects like Statistics or Data Science.
  • Research or teaching experience in these subjects.
  • Experience in statistical or data analysis, especially using modern techniques such as machine learning or AI, is considered beneficial.

The DSIM stream is particularly suited for candidates with expertise in quantitative and statistical methods, data analysis, and modern computing techniques.