RBI Grade B 2027 Notification and Exam Date
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · MockMentor
RBI has announced its recruitment dates a year in advance. On 22 October 2026 it published an annual recruitment calendar for its officer posts for Panel Year 2027, the first time it has done this.
RBI Grade B (DR) 2027: notification in February 2027, Phase-I in April 2027, Phase-II in May or June 2027. RBI has given only the months. The exact dates will be in the advertisement.
RBI recruitment calendar 2027
| Post | Notification | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Grade B (DR) General, DEPR, DSIM | February 2027 | Phase-I: April 2027 Phase-II: May/June 2027 |
| Grade A (DR) General | July 2027 | September 2027 (one phase) |
| Manager (Technical: Civil, Electrical), Legal Officer in Grade B, Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security, Rajbhasha) | February 2027 | March/April 2027 (one phase) |
Source: RBI Annual Recruitment Calendar for Class I Posts, Panel Year 2027, as on 22 October 2026.
How 2027 differs from 2026
The exam moves about two months earlier. In 2026, applications opened on 29 April, Phase-I was on 13 June and Phase-II on 25 July. In 2027, Phase-I is in April and Phase-II in May or June.
The gap between the two phases will probably be short again. It was six weeks in 2026. If Phase-I is in April and Phase-II in May or June, expect somewhere between four and eight weeks, which is not enough to start ESI, Finance and Management after Phase-I.
From November 2026 you have about five months until Phase-I. Spend most of that time on Phase-II subjects, since Phase-II and the interview decide your final rank and Phase-I only shortlists. Our 2027 study plan breaks this down month by month.
What the February notification will tell you
The advertisement will give the exact exam dates, the vacancies, the date your age is counted on, the application window and the fee. Until it comes out, RBI's 2026 advertisement is the best guide:
- Eligibility and age limit
- Salary and perks
- Syllabus and exam pattern
- Cut-off marks from previous years
Selection process
| Stage | What it is | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Phase-I | Objective test: General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning | 200 (qualifying) |
| Phase-II | Three papers: Economic and Social Issues, English (Writing Skills), Finance and Management | 300 |
| Interview | Personal interview | 75 |
The final list is made on Phase-II plus interview marks (375). See the syllabus and exam pattern for the full paper-wise details.
How to apply
- When the advertisement is out, go to RBI's recruitment website, opportunities.rbi.org.in.
- Register with your email address and mobile number.
- Fill in the form, and upload your photograph, signature and other documents in the format the advertisement asks for.
- Pay the fee online and download the confirmation.
Apply early. In 2026 the application window was open for about three weeks, from 29 April to 20 May.
The 2026 cycle
| Item | RBI Grade B (DR) 2026 |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 60 (General 40, DEPR 10, DSIM 10) |
| Application | 29 April to 20 May 2026 |
| Phase-I (General) | 13 June 2026 |
| Phase-II (General) | 25 July 2026 |
10 of the 40 General selections in 2026 were MockMentor students. See the results.
Frequently asked questions
When will the RBI Grade B 2027 notification come out?
According to RBI's annual recruitment calendar dated 22 October 2026, the RBI Grade B (DR) 2027 notification is due in February 2027. RBI has given only the month; the exact date will be announced with the advertisement.
When is the RBI Grade B 2027 exam?
Phase-I is planned for April 2027 and Phase-II for May or June 2027, per RBI's calendar. The exact dates will be in the advertisement.
Is the 2027 exam earlier than 2026?
Yes, by about two months. In 2026, Phase-I was held on 13 June and Phase-II on 25 July.
How many vacancies will there be in RBI Grade B 2027?
The vacancies will be announced in the February 2027 advertisement. In 2026 there were 60 posts: 40 General, 10 DEPR and 10 DSIM.
When is the RBI Grade A 2027 notification?
RBI's calendar puts the Grade A (DR) General notification in July 2027, with a single-phase exam in September 2027.
Source for 2026: RBI advertisement for Officers in Grade B (DR), Panel Year 2026. We will update this page when RBI releases the 2027 advertisement.
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