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RBI Grade B Eligibility 2023: Check Nationality, Age Limit & Qualification

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RBI Grade B 2023 Eligibility: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) defines the RBI Grade B eligibility criteria in accordance with the job profile. Candidates wishing to apply for the different roles under the RBI Grade B Officer position must comply with eligibility requirements. The RBI Grade B eligibility criteria will be released along with the official notification.

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Candidates must go through the RBI Officer Grade B eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. If any candidate is found to be not eligible, then he/she will be disqualified even if they qualify for the exam. Scroll down to get complete details about the eligibility for RBI Grade B, including the age limit, number of attempts, and education qualification.

RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria Details 2023

The RBI has set certain requirements for candidates to be eligible for the RBI Grade B exam. The different parameters on which the RBI will check eligibility are educational qualification, nationality, and age limit. Moreover, this eligibility criteria is for all three posts under Grade B. The posts under Grade B are as follows:

  • General (DR) – Generalist cadre who works around all departments.
  • DEPR (DR) – Research officer for the Department of Economic Policy and Research.
  • DSIM (DR) – Statistician for the Department of Statistics and Information Management.

Steps to Access the RBI Grade B Phase 1 Mock Tests for?

Here are the steps that candidates must follow to attempt the mock tests for:

  • 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
  • 2nd Step: Use the mobile number/email to log in.
  • 3rd Step: Click on the menu bar “Getting a Government Job” 
  • 4th Step: Select the Goal “Banking” from the Dropdown and click on “Next”.
  • 5th Step: Search and Select “RBI Grade B Phase 1” on the search bar and click on “Next”.
  • 6th Step: Select the preferred language and click on “Done”.
  • 7th Step: Click “Test” from the Header Section.
  • 8th Step: Scroll down to the “Take Full Tests” section.
  • 9th Step: Click on any of the RBI Grade B Phase 1 mock tests.
  • 10th Step: Scroll down to click on the chapters from the selected subject to begin the test.

RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria: Nationality

According to the RBI Officer Grade B Phase 1 Eligibility requirement set by the exam conducting body, the candidates must fulfill the below criteria:

  • The candidate must be a citizen of India or
  • A subject of Nepal/Bhutan or
  • Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle in this country permanently. Or
  • A candidate must be of Indian origin and has migrated from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Burma, East African countries of the United Republic of Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, Zaire, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to settle in India permanently.

RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit

The minimum age limit for the exam is 21, and the maximum age limit is 30. There is a relaxation in the upper age limit for candidates belonging to reserved categories:

Relaxation In Age Limit:

CategoryRelaxation in upper age limit
SC/STUp to 5 years
OBCUp to 3 years
Ex-employees of banking institutionsUp to 5 years
State of Jammu and KashmirUp to 5 years
Ex-servicemenUp to 5 years
Gen/EWS – PwBD10 years
SC/ST/ PwBD15 years
OBC PwBD13 years
Candidates having experience as an officer in Commercial Bank/Financial Institutions in Public Sector3 years
For eligible staff candidatesAccording to the RBI circular
For recruitment to Gr. B (DR) – DEPR/DSIM. Candidates having a Master’s Degree with Research/ Teaching experience at a recognized Indian/ Foreign University/ Institute3 years

Note: PwBD means Person with Benchmark Disabilities

RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification

The officials introduced a major change in the norms of the RBI Grade B eligibility criteria. Earlier, it was mandatory to hold a certain minimum percentage in Classes 10 and 12 to apply for the RBI Grade B exam. However, from now on, there are no such minimum percentage criteria for the 10th and 12th standards.

Education Qualification for Officers in Grade B (DR) – General

  • Graduation in any discipline /Equivalent technical or professional qualification with a minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD applicants). OR
  • Post-Graduation / Equivalent technical qualification with a minimum of 55% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD applicants) in aggregate of all semesters/years.

Education Qualification for Officers in Grade B (DR) – DEPR

Essential: A Master’s Degree in Economics/ Econometrics/ Quantitative Economics/ Mathematical Economics/ Integrated Economics Course/ Finance, with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates) or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/ years from a recognized Indian or Foreign University/Institute.

Preferred: A Doctorate Degree in Economics or research or teaching experience in Economics or publications in standard journals would be considered as an additional qualification.

Education Qualification for Officers in Grade B DR – DSIM

  • Master’s Degree in Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Mathematical Economics/ Econometrics/ Statistics & Informatics from IIT-Kharagpur/ Applied Statistics & Informatics from IIT-Bombay with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years; OR
  • Master’s Degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years and a one-year postgraduate diploma in Statistics or related subjects from an institute of repute; OR
  • M. Stat. Degree of Indian Statistical Institute with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate of all semesters/years OR
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) jointly offered by ISI Kolkata, IIT Kharagpur, and IIM Calcutta with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years.

RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria: Number of Attempts

General Category candidates can appear for the exam six times. This rule is not applicable to the SC/ST/OBC/PwBD category candidates.

The staff members of the Reserve Bank of India are also eligible to apply for this post. Interested staff members can check the eligibility criteria from the circular stipulated by the RBI.

FAQs on RBI Grade B Eligibility 2023

Here are some of the frequently asked questions about the RBI Grade B Eligibility Criteria:

Q: What is the age limit to apply for the RBI Grade B 2023 exam?

Ans: The age limit to apply for the RBI Grade B 2023 exam is 21 to 30 years.

Q: What educational qualification is required to apply for the RBI Grade B exam?

Ans: Candidates must have a bachelor’s or master’s from a recognized university or institute to apply for the RBI Grade B exam.

Q: What is the selection process for RBI Grade B?

Ans: Candidates must crack the three rounds of examinations, prelims, mains, and interviews, to qualify for the RBI Grade B exam.

Q: How many attempts are there in the RBI Grade B?

Ans: Candidates can attempt the exam a maximum of 6 times, and there are no limitations for the SC or ST candidates.

Q: Can a final-year student apply for the RBI Grade B Exam?

Ans: Yes, final-year students can apply for the RBI Grade B Officer Exam 2023. The only requirement is that the candidate must provide the official documents and certificates in the interview round.

Also, check:

RBI Grade B Previous Year PapersSyllabus for RBI Grade B
Books for RBI Grade BRBI Grade B Exam Pattern
RBI Grade B PreparationRBI Grade B Salary
RBI Grade B Result Cut-off of RBI Grade B
RBI Grade B Admit CardRBI Grade B Exam Dates
RBI Grade B NotificationRBI Grade B Phase I Detailed Info
RBI Grade B RecruitmentRBI Grade B Selection Process

We hope this detailed article on RBI Grade B Eligibility helps you. Stay tuned to Embibe.com for the latest news and updates on the RBI Grade B Recruitment Exam 2023.

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