The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set specific eligibility criteria for the recruitment of Grade B officers. If candidates do not fulfil the required standards, then they cannot appear for the RBI Grade B exam. This article will provide all the information regarding the RBI Grade B Eligibility criteria.
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RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria
The RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria, which is set by the Reserve Bank of India, is as follows:
- Nationality
- Age limit
- Educational qualification
Candidates who are taking the RBI Grade B Exam this year must carefully go through the Eligibility Criteria before filling up the application form. It will ensure that they meet the essential requirements.
RBI Grade B Eligibility | Nationality
According to the RBI Grade B Eligibility criteria set by the RB, the candidate must either be:
- A Citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan
- A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, East African countries of the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
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RBI Grade B Eligibility | Educational Qualifications
Candidates applying for the RBI Grade B exam must note that the RBI has laid down several educational criteria for its recruitment process. Candidates must have at least minimum education qualifications, as indicated in the table below from a recognized university board.
As per the RBI Grade B Eligibility criteria decided by the RBI, those who are awaiting the final results of the prescribed educational qualification cannot apply for any of the posts.
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RBI Grade B Eligibility – Educational Qualifications |
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Educational Qualification |
Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – (General) |
A minimum of 60% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/PWD) or an equivalent grade in Bachelor’s degree as well as in 12th (or Diploma or equivalent) and 10th Standard examinations. |
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Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR |
A Master’s Degree in Mathematical Economics / Integrated Economics Course/ Finance / Economics / Econometrics / Quantitative Economics, with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters /years from a recognized Indian or Foreign University /Institute. |
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Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM |
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Candidates can check out the official RBI Grade B Notification for more detailed information on the RBI Grade B eligibility criteria.
RBI Grade B Eligibility | Age-Limit
There is an upper and lower age limit set by the RBI for candidates who wish to appear for the RBI Grade B Exam. The upper age limit for candidates in accordance to their category is given in the table below:
RBI Grade B Eligibility| Upper Age-Limit |
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Category |
Age in Years |
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1 |
General |
30 |
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2 |
OBC |
33 |
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3 |
SC/ST |
35 |
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4 |
The persons with benchmark disabilities |
40 |
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RBI Grade B Recruitment
The RBI Grade B recruitment process for the year 2019 will begin when the official notification for the same will be released. For more information regarding the RBI Grade B exam, candidates can check the information given in the table below:
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RBI Grade B Exam Highlights |
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Conducting Body |
Reserve Bank of India |
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Mode of Exam |
Online & Offline Both |
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Post Name |
DR(General), DEPR, DSIM |
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Age Limit |
21-30 Years |
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Number of Attempts |
General – 6 Attempts SC/ST/PWD – No Limit |
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Application Fee |
General / OBC – INR 850 ST/SC/PWD – INR 100 |
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Selection Process |
Prelims, Mains & Interview |
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A careful examination of the eligibility criteria will make sure that the candidature is not cancelled at any stage of the recruitment process. Having an idea of the basic features of the exam will also help you to prepare for the same in a better manner.