RBI Grade B Eligibility and Age Limit 2027
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · MockMentor
These rules are from RBI's latest advertisement for Officers in Grade B (DR) General, for Panel Year 2026. RBI's annual recruitment calendar puts the 2027 advertisement in February 2027 (see the calendar). When it comes out, check the date your age is counted on, because that changes every year.
RBI Grade B eligibility at a glance
| Rule | What you need (2026 advertisement) |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 to 30 years, with relaxations by category |
| Education | 60% in graduation, or 55% in post-graduation (50% / pass for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Attempts | Six Phase-I attempts for General and EWS; no limit for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD |
| Nationality | Indian citizen, or the other groups listed below |
| Fee | ₹850 + GST for General/OBC/EWS; ₹100 + GST for SC/ST/PwBD |
RBI Grade B age limit
You must be at least 21 and under 30. In 2026 age was counted on 1 April 2026, so candidates born between 2 April 1996 and 1 April 2005 (both days included) could apply.
| Category | How much the upper age limit is relaxed |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years, where posts are reserved for them |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes, non-creamy layer) | 3 years, where posts are reserved for them |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities), General/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD, OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD, SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen and some former bank or government staff | Up to 5 years, with conditions |
| M.Phil. | Upper limit becomes 32 years |
| Ph.D. | Upper limit becomes 34 years |
| Officers with experience in a scheduled commercial bank, public sector insurer, all-India financial institution (AIFI) or RBI | Years of experience, up to 3; overall limit 33 years |
Who can apply in 2027
RBI has not yet said which date age will be counted on for 2027. If it keeps the same pattern as 2026 and counts age on 1 April 2027, a General candidate would need to be born between 2 April 1997 and 1 April 2006, both days included. Check the exact date in the February 2027 advertisement before you apply.
| Your category | Born on or after (if age is counted on 1 April 2027) |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 2 April 1997 |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 2 April 1994 |
| SC / ST | 2 April 1992 |
This table is our own calculation from the 2026 rules, not an RBI figure.
Relaxations can be added together only by SC/ST/OBC candidates who are also ex-servicemen or PwBD.
Educational qualification
You need a graduation in any subject with at least 60% marks, or a post-graduation in any subject with at least 55%, counting all semesters or years. For SC/ST/PwBD candidates the requirement is 50% in graduation or a pass in post-graduation, where posts are reserved for them.
Graduation must be at least three years after Class XII, and post-graduation at least two years after graduation.
How many attempts you get
General and EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) candidates who have already sat Phase-I six times for this post cannot apply again. There is no limit for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates where posts are reserved for them. An attempt counts only if you actually appeared in Phase-I; applying alone does not count.
Application fee in 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹850 + 18% GST |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹100 + 18% GST (intimation charges) |
| RBI staff | Nil |
Nationality
You must be an Indian citizen, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 to settle permanently, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from one of the countries RBI lists to settle in India. If you are not an Indian citizen, you need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India before RBI can make you an offer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for RBI Grade B 2027?
In the 2026 advertisement, candidates had to be at least 21 and under 30 years old, with relaxations of 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST and 10 years or more for PwBD candidates. The 2027 advertisement, due in February 2027, will confirm the limits and the date age is counted on.
Do I need 60% in graduation for RBI Grade B?
You need 60% in graduation or 55% in post-graduation, in any subject. If you have less than 60% in graduation but at least 55% in post-graduation, you are eligible. SC/ST/PwBD candidates need 50% in graduation or a pass in post-graduation.
How many attempts are allowed in RBI Grade B?
General and EWS candidates can sit Phase-I six times. There is no limit on attempts for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates where posts are reserved for them. Only an attempt where you actually appeared in Phase-I counts.
Can candidates from any stream apply for RBI Grade B?
Yes. Graduation or post-graduation in any subject is accepted, as long as you meet the minimum marks.
Does work experience give an age relaxation?
Yes. Officers with experience in a scheduled commercial bank, a public sector insurer, an all-India financial institution or RBI get relaxation equal to their years of experience, up to 3 years, with an overall limit of 33 years.
What is the application fee for RBI Grade B?
In 2026 the fee was ₹850 plus 18% GST for General, OBC and EWS candidates, and ₹100 plus 18% GST for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
If you are eligible
Phase-I is expected in April 2027. Check the cut-off trends and the salary, then start with the 2027 study plan and the syllabus and exam pattern.
Source: RBI advertisement for Officers in Grade B (DR), Panel Year 2026 (Advt. No. RBISB/DA/01/2026-27).
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