RBI Grade B Vacancy 2027: Posts by Stream and Category
Last updated: 2026-11-12 · MockMentor
RBI announced 60 vacancies for Officers in Grade B (DR) in its 2026 advertisement: 40 in the General stream, 10 in DEPR (Department of Economic and Policy Research) and 10 in DSIM (Department of Statistics and Information Management). The 2027 vacancies will be announced in the advertisement, which RBI's calendar puts in February 2027.
Most aspirants apply for the General stream. In 2026 it had 40 posts, and 10 of the 40 officers selected were MockMentor students.
RBI Grade B vacancy 2026, category-wise
| Stream | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade B (DR) General | 16 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 40 |
| Grade B (DR) DEPR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| Grade B (DR) DSIM | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Total | 24 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 60 |
UR means unreserved, EWS is Economically Weaker Sections and OBC is Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer).
Posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are counted within these numbers, not added to them. In 2026 there was one PwBD post each in categories C and D in the General stream, and one in category A in DSIM.
What the numbers mean for you
- The General stream is small and competitive. Forty posts across all categories means the final cut-off is decided by a few marks. In 2026 the General category final cut-off was 241.25 out of 375 (see the cut-off page).
- DEPR and DSIM are separate exams. They need a master's degree in economics, finance or statistics-related subjects, and have their own Phase I and Phase II papers. You can apply for either DEPR or DSIM, not both.
- Reserved-category candidates can apply even if no post is reserved for them in a stream, but they then get no age or marks relaxation.
When the 2027 vacancies will be announced
RBI's annual recruitment calendar, published on 22 October 2026, puts the Grade B (DR) 2027 notification in February 2027, Phase I in April and Phase II in May or June 2027. The advertisement will give the number of posts in each stream and category. We will update this page the day it comes out. See the 2027 notification and exam dates.
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies were there in RBI Grade B 2026?
There were 60 vacancies: 40 in Grade B (DR) General, 10 in DEPR and 10 in DSIM.
How many RBI Grade B General vacancies were there for each category in 2026?
For the General stream in 2026: 16 unreserved, 4 EWS, 9 OBC, 7 SC and 4 ST, a total of 40.
When will the RBI Grade B 2027 vacancies be announced?
The vacancies will be in the 2027 advertisement, which RBI's recruitment calendar puts in February 2027.
Can I apply for both DEPR and DSIM?
No. In 2026, candidates could apply for Grade B (DR) either in DEPR or in DSIM, not both. The General stream is a separate application.
Are PwBD posts in addition to the 60 vacancies?
No. Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities is horizontal, so PwBD posts are counted within the vacancies of each category.
Next steps
Check your eligibility and age limit, see the salary and perks, and plan with the 2027 study plan.
Source: RBI advertisement for Officers in Grade B (DR), Panel Year 2026 and RBI Annual Recruitment Calendar, Panel Year 2027.
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