RBI Grade B Application Form 2025, Registration Fees & Steps to Apply Online
Topics Covered: RBI Grade B Application Process 2025, RBI Grade B Online Application Important Dates, Application Fees, Documents Required, Form – Points to Note, Steps to Apply.
When preparing for an exam like RBI Grade B, one of the important qualities that you must possess is having thorough knowledge and awareness.
This restricts not just knowing the exam syllabus but rather all aspects related to RBI Grade B exam.
The initial step that you must take after you have decided to prepare for the exam is to learn about its application process.
Because only when you successfully register yourself will you be able to sit for the exam.
It essentially marks the beginning of your journey towards becoming a RBI Grade B officer.
Hence, it is important for you to make sure you do not commit any mistakes or errors while registering yourself for the exam.
You see, the application process requires you to fill in authentic details, and in case there is a mismatch between the information you have provided and its verification, you shall not be allowed to appear for this exam.
Therefore, you must know the step-by-step process for successful online application and learn about the steps to rectify any mistake, you have made any during the registration process.
To help you know about all these factors, I will be discussing all the major aspects of RBI Grade B application process, i.e., steps to apply online, application fees, and the important dates related to the online application window in the section below.
So, what are we waiting for? Let’s get started!
Table of Content – RBI Grade B Online Application Form
RBI Grade B Online Application Process 2025
The notification for the RBI Grade B Exam 2025 is yet to be released. The application process for this will start on the same date as the release of the notification and will remain open for approximately 15-20 days.
RBI publishes a short newspaper advertisement before the release of the official Notification.
Filling out the application form is a mandatory prerequisite for every aspiring candidate. It is the first and foremost step you must take, without it, you will not be eligible to appear in the Exam.
You must be all aware and careful while completing the application form as RBI does not allow any modification in the application form once it is submitted, nor do they offer any correction window for it. Any errors will require filling out a new form.
| Important Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Newspaper Notification date | TBA |
| Release of detailed notification | TBA |
| start of Online Application Process | TBA |
| Closure of registration of application forms | TBA |
RBI Grade B Online Application 2024
Latest Update: – The application process for RBI Grade B exam 2024 has begun on 25th July 2024 along with the release of the notification and will continue till 16th August 2024. You can click on the link to apply online for RBI Grade B 2024.
A detailed RBI Grade B 2024 notification was published on 25th July 2024
The newspaper advertisement for RBI Grade B 2024 was released on 19th July 2024. It has notified details regarding the total number of vacancies, exam dates and date of the notification’s arrival.
| Important Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Newspaper Notification date | 19th July 2024 |
| Release of detailed notification | 25th July 2024 |
| start of Online Application Process | 25th July 2024 |
| Closure of registration of application forms | 16th August 2024 |
Also, assuming that you already know about the exam dates but want to know about the syllabus of the exam, you can know everything about the RBI Grade B syllabus here.
It’s now time to know about the RBI Grade B application fees.
RBI Grade B Application Fees
Talking about the RBI Grade B application fees payment, this is something without which your RBI Grade B registration 2025 cannot be completed.
The Application fees payment is often the final step of any RBI Grade B online application process and can be done from the opening date to the end date of the application process.
As far as the method of payment is concerned, you can pay the RBI Grade B form fees through online mode only. You will be required to use the following means online:
- Debit cards (Visa/ Maestro/ MasterCard/ RuPay)
- Credit cards
- Internet banking
- IMPS
- Cast cards/Mobile wallets
That said, on successful payment of the fees, you will get to know the same through an e-receipt which is generated at the end of the payment process.
Now, to address the elephant in the room here, i.e., the fee amount, refer to the table I have given below.
| CGPA | Aggregate Percentage of Marks | Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PWD | Intimation charges only* | 100 + 18% GST |
| Gen/OBC | Application fee including intimation charges | 850 + 18% GST |
| Staff | Nil | Nil |
With the topic of RBI Grade B application fees addressed, it is time to move on to our next section, i.e., documents required in the registration process.
RBI Grade B Online Application Form – Documents Required
You should note that there are certain documents that you need to upload along with your RBI Grade B application form if you want to successfully register for the RBI Grade B 2025 exam.
The documents being talked about here will be required to be uploaded in JPEG format. In the table below I have mentioned the names of the documents and the specification of the same. Take a careful look at it.
| Documents | Dimensions | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Size Photo | 200 by 230 Pixels | 20 – 50 KBs |
| Signature | 140 by 60 Pixels | 10 – 20 KBs |
| Impression of Left Thumb | 240 by 240 Pixels | 20 – 50 KBs |
| Hand Written Declaration* | 800 by 400 Pixels | 50 – 100 KBs |
“I,_____ (your name), hereby declare all the information submitted by me in the declaration form is correct, true, or valid. I’ll present the supporting documents as and when needed.”
RBI Grade B Apply Online 2025 – Steps
So, let’s address the most important topic of the online application process.
I have written down below, the steps on how to fill the RBI Grade B online application 2025. I have divided the whole process into 10 steps. Which will make it super easy.
Fill Registration Form
Step 1: Click on: rbi.org.in, scroll till the bottom of page to click on “Recruitment Related Announcements”.
Step 2: Once page opens, click on current vacancies to open drop-down menu, then open vacancies, on the next page click on “Recruitment of Officers in Grade B- DR (General), DEPR/DSIM-2025”.
Step 3: Once that page opens up, click on “Online Application. After that a new page will open for “New registration”.
Fill Application Form
Step 4: Once the page opens, fill up all your details, when you are done click on save and next.
Note: you will get a registration number and password. It will then automatically get generated and save it for future reference.
Step 5: Now the photo and signature section will open up.
| Documents | Size | Pixels | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 20-50 KBs | 200 X 230 Pixels | JPG or JPEG |
| Signature | 10 - 20 KBs | 140 X 50 pixels | JPG or JPEG |
| Left - hand thumb impression | 10 - 20 KBs | 140 X 50 pixels | JPG or JPEG |
| Hand Written Declaration | 20 - 50 KBs | 140 X 50 pixels | JPG or JPEG |
Step 6: In the next step, fill in your personal details and educational qualifications.
Step 7: For the next step, fill out your caste/category and other details.
Step 8: Click submit to get a preview of your application, make changes if required or click on ‘Complete Registration’.
Step 9: Next, submit your thumb impression and hand-written declaration.
Submit Application Fee & Print out E-Receipt
Step 11: After you have filled in all the aforementioned details, you can pay the registration fees by using your debit/credit card, internet banking, cash cards, mobile wallets, etc..
You will receive the ‘e-receipt’ as proof after the transaction. Keep it safe.
Go ahead and create your own personalised preparation strategy by utilising the preparation tips & study plan provided in the linked blog.
RBI Grade B Application Form – Points to Note
Here are some of the points that you need to remember while applying online for the RBI Grade B exam 2025:
- The entire application process can only be carried out online. You cannot apply for the RBI Grade B in offline mode.
- You need to keep your E-mail id and mobile number active for future correspondence by the RBI. That’s because The RBI authorities will communicate with you through your Email ID, and SMS.
- You should remember to fill the complete form, before the last date of registration.
- Remember to save your application form and acknowledgment documents for future reference.
- You mention your exam centre preferences at this stage. Also, make sure to be careful while doing so, as you won’t be able to change it later.
With the topic of documents required during the application process out of the way, it’s time to look at the most important topic in the article, i.e., the steps to apply online.
However, before doing so, let me quickly mention that if you are wondering on how to go about your RBI Grade B exam preparation, you can click on the link here.
Conclusion
So far, we have covered everything you need to know about the RBI Grade B Application Process 2025. This includes the steps on how to apply online as well as the important documents required to authenticate your suitability for the exam.
Remember, this is more than just an application – it’s the start of your journey towards a promising career.
I hope that this discussion has addressed all your doubts to ensure that your application process goes seamless.
Keep learning and Keep growing!
About Anuj Jindal
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Anuj Jindal, the founder, is an ex-manager from SBI, with an M.Com from Delhi School of Economics. He also has a JRF in Commerce & Management and NET in HRM, along with more than 5 years of experience in the field of Education.
FAQs: RBI Grade B Application Form
- When will the RBI Grade B 2025 Application Form be released?
The RBI Grade B Notification & application process 2025 has not started yet.
- How do I Edit the RBI Grade B Application Form 2025?
You can edit the details on your application form, but only till the final submission of it.
The details being talked about here are the ones you’ll be asked to give while filling the application form; details such as your name, category, date of birth, address, mobile number, email ID, exam center, etc.
- What is the fee that I’d need to pay for my RBI Grade B 2025 Exam registration?
The application fees for RBI Grade B 2025 specified for different categories are as follows:
- The candidates from General or OBC category are required to pay Rs. 850 + 18% GST.
- Whereas for SC/ST/PWD category candidates, the application fees to pay is Rs. 100 +18% GST.
- Can I change the details that I had entered in my application form after clicking on the final submission button?
The answer is no, you can’t. The details that you enter into your application form cannot be changed after you click on the final submission button. Therefore, I’d suggest that you check the details that you enter very carefully before finally submitting your application form.
The best option for you in such a situation would be to edit the detail that you might be doubtful of while previewing your application form itself.
- What if I submit more than one application form?
In case you have submitted more than 1 application form, only the latest filled application that you had submitted will be considered by the RBI. All other applications that you may have submitted will be scrapped.
- What to do if I am not able to upload my photograph and signature?
If you are not being able to upload your photo and signature, it must be because you have not uploaded them according to the prescribed specifications. So, I’d suggest that you upload your photograph and signature as per the dimensions given to us by the RBI.
- When will I receive my registration number and password?
You will be sent your registration number and password as soon as you successfully register for the RBI Grade B exam
- Where can I apply for RBI Grade B 2025?To register for RBI Grade B exam, you must visit the official website of RBI as soon as the application process for the exam begins.
- How can I fill RBI Grade B application form?To ensure your successful application by properly filling out RBI Grade B form, you need to take the following steps:
- Step 01: Go to the official website of RBI – rbi.org.in and click on opportunities@RBI.
- Step 02: Click on “vacancies” and select the link for “Recruitment of Officers in Grade B – DR (General), DEPR/DSIM-2025”.
- Step 03: Once that page opens up, click on “Online Application” and then click on “New registration”.
- Step 04: Fill up all your details like Name, Email ID, Mobile number, etc. Next, upload documents such as photo and signature
- Step 05: Fill in your other personal details, educational qualifications, your job experience, & exam centre. After doing so, click on “Submit”.
- Step 06: Upload a left-hand thumb impression and a handwritten declaration.
- Step 07: Next, make payment of your application fees and take a printout of “e- receipt” for future reference.
- What is the mode of RBI Grade B application?The application process for RBI Grade B exam takes place through online mode.
- How many cities can I choose for the RBI Grade B Exam?
- You can choose one city for Phase 1 and one city for Phase 2 of the RBI Grade B Exam in the application form.
- You can select different exam centres for Phase 1 and Phase 2 respectively.
Keep in mind that exam centres are allotted on a “first-apply-first allot” basis. If your preferred centre is full, you will need to select a different centre from the remaining ones.
- What if my payment for the RBI Grade B application form fails?If your payment for the RBI Grade B Application fails, your application will not be submitted.
- A successful transaction generates an e-receipt, whereas no e-receipt indicates that the payment has failed.
- In case of payment failure, you need to log in again using your provisional registration number and password and repeat the payment process.
- If your bank account was debited, but the payment failed, you can expect a refund within 5 to 7 business days.
- Do I need to send the printout of the application form and e-receipt to RBI?No, you do not need to send a physical copy of the application form and e-receipt to RBI to apply for the Grade B Exam 2025. However, you can print or save a copy of your application and the fee receipt for your records. This might be helpful for future reference.