Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has invited application from eligible candidates for Recruitment of Officers in Grade B 2016. Recently there was a change in the RBI Grade B officer 2016 exam process. Please read about the changes before applying. Before applying for a competitive exam please have a look at exam process, qualification, subjects and nonintersection of exam dates with other exams. We have mentioned these details in a brief manner for quick reading. Read official notification to get complete knowledge. Anyhow we have covered all important details.
- Name of the exam – RBI Officer Grade B 2016
- Conducting body – Reserve Bank of India
- Name of the Post – Grade “B” Officer
- Level of the exam – National
- Mode of the exam – Online
- Exam rounds – Phase I and Phase II
- Application Fees – Rs.850 (Rs. 100 for SC/ST/PWD)
Vacancy Details of RBI Grade B Officer 2016:
| Post | UR/Gen | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Grade B officer – Direct Recruitment | 77 | 52 | 26 | 8 | 163 |
RBI Grade B Officer Pay Scale 2016:
The Scale of pay for all selected candidates must be Rs.21000/– to Rs.36400/- per month with other allowances.
Eligibility Criteria:
Citizenship: India, Nepal and Bhutan, POI(Persons of Indian origin).
Minimum Age limit – 21; Maximum Age limit – 30 years.
Educational Qualifications : Any Degree with a minimum of 60% marks. (50% for SC/ST/PWD). Minimum 60% marks in 10th and 12th. (50% for SC/ST/PWD). CGPA/OGPA/CPI 6.75 equivalent for 60%. 5.75 Equivalent for 50%.
Number of Attempts: General Category – 06. SC/ST/OBC/PWD applicants – Unlimited (up to maximum age).
Free Exam Training:
RBI Grade B officer 2016 Exam training will be given at free of cost for OBC, SC, ST, PWD candidates.
Important Dates (Tentative)
| S. No. | Event | Tentative Date |
| 1 | Online application process starts | 18 July 2016 |
| 2 | Online application process ends | 9 Aug 2016 |
| 3 | Last date for fee Payment | 9 Aug 2016 |
| 4 | Phase-I Exam Dates | September 4, 2016 |
| 5 | Phase-II Exam Date | September 19, 2016 |
| 6 | Declaration of Phase-I Result | On or Before 10 September 2016 |
| 7. | Declaration of Phase-II Result | on or before 25 September 2016 |
| 8 | Downloading of Phase-I Admit Card | 26 August 2016 |
| 9 | Downloading of Phase-II Admit Card | 12 September 2016 |
Exam Process for RBI Grade B Officer 2016:
RBI conducts an open competitive exam every year for recruitment of suitable candidates to the post of RBI Grade B Officer. From the year 2015, the exam is conducted in Computer Based Mode comprising of objective type with Multiple Choice Question Pattern. The exam is held in two phases viz, Phase-I and Phase-II followed by Interview.
After passing Phase I candidate have to appear in Phase II. After passing Phase II candidate will be asked to attend the Personal interview. Final selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the Phase-II and Interview (50 marks).
Roles and responsibility of RBI Grade B officer 2016:
RBI is one of the most prestigious institutions of India. The highest level at which it almost regularly recruits is the Grade B level. RBI Grade B officer is mainly responsible for checking inflation and keeping it under control through various policies which the RBI designs.
RBI circulates the coins and currencies and RBI Grade B officer is responsible for the smooth circulation of these coins and currencies not only in nationalised bank but also for all institutions in India. I would have its control through nationalised and private banks. Apart from this , RBI Grade B Officer is responsible for smooth functioning of the economy and designing various guidelines which the PSBs and other banks directly and surely follow.
RBI Officer Grade B has great career avenues. He/She can rise up to the level of Deputy Governor at the time of retirement.
RBI Grade B officer Application Form 2016
RBI Grade B officer Application Form 2016 has started from July 18, 2016 . Applications will be accepted via online mode only. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility conditions will have to fill their online applications through the official website of Reserve Bank of India. Candidates must make sure they fill all the details correctly in the application form and make the payment of the required application fee in the applicable mode. Rs.850/- (Rs. 100/- for SC/ST/PWD) to be deposited in designated banks through the payment challan. Check the details below:
To apply online for RBI Grade B Officer 2016 posts, visit the official website or the link given below. After Applying for the post, please take print out of auto generated online application for future reference.