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The RBI Grade B interview dates for General, DEPR, and DSIM posts have been released, and the interviews will begin on 10th February 2026. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 examinations have already been conducted. With these stages now complete, the RBI Grade B interview is the final and most crucial step in the selection process. Candidates are advised to regularly check this page for updates on interview schedules, required documents, and other important instructions.
When is the RBI Grade B interview has been scheduled?
The RBI Grade B interview date has been released and is schedule to start from 10th February 2026. Further details are provided in the table below:
| Event | Date (Tentative / Official) |
|---|
| Phase 1 Exam Date | 18th October 2025 (General) 19th October 2025 (DEPR/DSIM) |
| Phase 2 Exam Date | 6th December 2025 (General) 7th December 2025 (DEPR/DSIM) |
| Interview Date | Starting from 10th February 2026 |
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When is the last date to submit biodata and documents for the RBI Grade B interview?
The last date to submit BIODATA and supporting documents for the RBI Grade B interview is 27th January 2026. Candidates must ensure that all documents are sent via email to documentsrbisb@rbi.org.in before this deadline to be eligible for verification and the interview process.
Also Check: RBI Grade B Interview Admit Card
RBI Grade B Exam Dates Overview
The RBI Grade B 2025-26 Exam Date has been released on the official RBI website along with the RBI Grade B Notification 2025 and interview is going to start from 10th February 2026. Candidates can check the detailed exam schedule provided in the table below:
| Event | Date |
|---|
| RBI Grade B Notification Release Date | 8th September 2025 |
| RBI Grade B Application Start Date | 10th September 2025 |
| RBI Grade B Application Last Date | 30th September 2025 (till 6:00 PM) |
| RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Date | 18th October 2025 (General) 19th October 2025 (DEPR/DSIM) |
| RBI Grade B Phase 2 Exam Date | 6th December 2025 (General) 7th December 2025 (DEPR/DSIM) |
| RBI Grade B Interview Date | Starting from 10th February 2026 |
RBI Grade B Exam Centers 2025
The list of RBI Grade B 2025 exam centers may be updated or changed at the discretion of the Reserve Bank of India. Exam centers are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis, and once the capacity at a particular center is full, it will no longer be available for selection. Below is the tentative list of cities where the RBI Grade B 2025 examination may be conducted:
| Cities | Cities |
|---|
| Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar | Jammu |
| Bengaluru | Kanpur |
| Bhopal | Kochi |
| Bhubaneswar | Lucknow |
| Kolkata | Mumbai – Navi Mumbai |
| Chandigarh – Mohali | Nagpur |
| Chennai | New Delhi – NCR |
| Guwahati | Patna |
| Hyderabad | Pune |
| Jaipur | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Raipur | — |
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RBI Grade B Admit Card 2025-26
The RBI Grade B Admit Card 2025-26 will be released online, and for the interview, it will be sent to the candidates' registered email IDs. As per the previously followed pattern, it is expected to be released one week before the exam date for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 exams. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official RBI website by entering their registration details and password.
What is the RBI Grade B phase 1 exam pattern?
The RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam is conducted online as a computer-based test and consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) across four sections Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness. For each wrong answer, candidates will face negative marking of 0.25 marks.
The exam will be conducted in both Hindi and English, except for the English section, which is only in English. Candidates must meet both overall and sectional cut-offs to qualify for Phase 2. There is no change in the exam pattern for 2025 compared to previous years.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Reasoning | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General Awareness | 80 | 80 | 25 minutes |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
What is the RBI Grade B phase 2 exam pattern?
The RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam is conducted online, with objective answers selected on-screen and descriptive answers typed using a keyboard. The exam will be for a total of 300 marks, with negative marking of 0.25 for 1-mark questions and 0.5 for 2-mark questions. It will be provided in both Hindi and English, except for the English paper, which is only in English.
| Paper | Subject | Type | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Paper I | Economic & Social Issues | 50% Objective, 50% Descriptive | 30 Obj + 6 Desc (attempt 4) | 100 | 120 mins (30+90) |
| Paper II | English (Writing Skills) | Descriptive | 3 (Precis, Essay, Comprehension) | 100 | 90 mins |
| Paper III | Finance & Management | 50% Objective, 50% Descriptive | 30 Obj + 6 Desc (attempt 4) | 100 | 120 mins (30+90) |
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Key Takeaways
Check the below RBI Grade B Exam Date Key Takeaways Table for better understanding:
| Event | Date (Tentative / Official) |
|---|
| RBI Grade B 2025 Notification | 8th September 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10th September 2025 |
| Phase 1 Exam Date | 18th October 2025 (General) 19th October 2025 (DEPR/DSIM) |
| Phase 2 Exam Date | 6th December 2025 (General) 7th December 2025 (DEPR/DSIM) |
| Interview Date | Starting from 10th February 2026 |
| Exam Centers | Multiple cities across India (see official list) |
