Overview
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the RBI Grade B Mains Result 2026, identifying candidates shortlisted for the interview stage. The result is available in PDF format on the RBI website; however, the result notice does not restate the total number of vacancies covered under the recruitment drive.
Candidates who appeared in the Phase II examination should search for their roll number in the shortlist PDF and follow the instructions issued for the interview process. Shortlisting is provisional and remains subject to eligibility and document verification.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Post Name | Officers in Grade ‘B’ |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the result notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rbi.org.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | Phase II examination date: TBA |
| Result Date | 2026 — Released; exact date not stated |
Candidates should rely on the detailed recruitment advertisement and subsequent RBI notices for the precise examination timeline. Interview dates, reporting time and venue may be communicated separately to shortlisted candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For the Grade B General stream, candidates are generally required to hold a bachelor’s degree with the prescribed marks or an eligible postgraduate qualification from a recognised institution.
- Applicants for DEPR are normally required to possess a relevant postgraduate degree in Economics, Finance or another discipline specified in the detailed advertisement.
- Applicants for DSIM generally need a relevant postgraduate qualification in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Econometrics, Data Science or another notified subject.
- Final eligibility depends on the stream, percentage of marks, recognition of the institution and the cut-off date mentioned in the original recruitment notification.
Age Limit
- The standard age range for RBI Grade B recruitment is generally 21 to 30 years, calculated as on the notified cut-off date.
- Upper-age relaxation is applicable to eligible SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other specified categories under the applicable rules.
- Candidates shortlisted for interview must produce valid documents supporting any age-relaxation claim.
Fees
- The application fee and intimation charges are not restated in the Mains result notice.
- Candidates should consult the original RBI Grade B recruitment advertisement for category-wise fee details.
- Fees already paid during the application stage are generally non-refundable, subject to the conditions of the recruitment notice.
Selection Process
- Phase I Examination: A preliminary online examination used to shortlist candidates for the next stage.
- Phase II Examination: The Mains stage assesses candidates through papers prescribed for the relevant Grade B stream. The newly released result identifies candidates qualifying from this stage.
- Interview and Final Selection: Shortlisted candidates attend the interview and document verification. Final merit is prepared under the weightage and qualifying rules stated in the recruitment notification.
How to Apply
The online application process for this recruitment cycle has already concluded. Candidates can now check the interview shortlist by following these steps:
- Visit the RBI website at rbi.org.in.
- Open the Opportunities@RBI or current vacancies section available on the homepage.
- Select the results link for the relevant RBI Grade B recruitment cycle.
- Click the notice relating to the Phase II/Mains result and interview shortlist.
- Open the PDF and use the search function, usually Ctrl+F, to locate your roll number.
- Download and save the result PDF for future reference.
- Monitor the registered email address, mobile number and RBI website for the interview call letter, biodata form, document requirements and schedule.
- Keep original educational certificates, category certificates, identity proof, application records and other prescribed documents ready for verification.
Candidates should note that the PDF may display only roll numbers rather than names. Inclusion in the shortlist does not by itself guarantee final appointment.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the RBI Grade B Mains Result 2026 out?
Yes. The Mains result has been released in the form of an interview shortlist PDF on the RBI website.
2. How can candidates check the RBI Grade B interview shortlist?
Candidates should download the relevant result PDF from rbi.org.in and search for their examination roll number.
3. What happens after qualifying the RBI Grade B Mains examination?
Shortlisted candidates must attend the interview and complete document verification. Final selection will depend on the notified merit and eligibility rules.
