What’s this exam about?
The RBI Grade B recruitment is for officer posts in Grade ‘B’ (DR) across streams—General, DEPR (Economics & Policy Research), and DSIM (Statistics & Information Management). The selection happens in three stages: Phase-I (Prelims), Phase-II (Mains), and the Interview.
2. Phase-I Result 2025 – Key details
- The Phase-I/Prelims result was released on 11 November 2025 on the RBI website.
- Exam was held on 18 & 19 October 2025 for different streams.
- The result PDF lists roll-numbers of candidates shortlisted for Phase- II.
- Official result link: Visit rbi.org.in → Opportunities@RBI → Results (PDF available).
3. How to check your result (step-by-step)
- Go to the official website: www.rbi.org.in.
- Navigate to Opportunities@RBI → Current Vacancies → Results.
- Click on the PDF link titled: “Result of Phase-I Examination for Recruitment of Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General / DEPR / DSIM – 2025”.
- Download the PDF. Press
Ctrl+F and search your roll number to verify qualification. Jagranjosh.com - Save/print the result for future reference (you’ll need it for Phase-II application/admit card).
4. Phase-II Exam Dates & Schedule
- The Phase-II (Mains) exam is scheduled for 6 December 2025 (General stream).
- For the DEPR & DSIM streams, the exam is on 7 December 2025.
- Admit cards for Phase-II will be released a few days before the exam; keep checking the official website for updates. Jagranjosh.com
5. What happens next & selection process
- After Phase-I, the shortlisted candidates appear for Phase-II.
- Phase-II comprises subjective/ descriptive papers (for General) and domain papers (for DEPR/DSIM).
- Interview follows Phase-II for final selection. The final merit list takes into account Phase-II + Interview (as per notification).
- Cut-offs for Phase-I (by category) and scorecards will be released soon.
6. Preparation pointers for Phase-II
- Focus on descriptive writing (essay, précis, communication) if you are in the General stream.
- For domain streams (DEPR/DSIM), pay special attention to economics, statistics, applied methods.
- Practice full-length mocks under timed conditions; review past-year papers and exam pattern.
- Stay updated with current economic data (inflation, GDP, RBI policy) since questions link theory with real‐world.
- Revise your key frameworks, prepare neat answers, structure your responses & practise digital typing (if applicable).
7. FAQs
Q: When will the individual scorecard and category-wise cut-offs for Phase-I be available?
A: RBI has stated these will be published soon after result announcement. Stay tuned to the website. Telegraph India
Q: What is the total number of vacancies this year?
A: The announcement mentions 120 posts across General, DEPR and DSIM streams.
Q: Does appearing in Phase-I guarantee you Phase-II?
A: No. Only those whose roll numbers appear in the result PDF are eligible for Phase-II.
8. Useful direct links
- Official website – www.rbi.org.in
- Opportunities@RBI (Results) – opportunities.rbi.org.in/scripts/resultsnew.aspx RBI Opportunities
- Download Result PDF – Link listed on RBI site under Results section Jagranjosh.com
9. Conclusion
If your roll number is in the Phase-I result PDF, congratulations — now it’s go time for Phase-II. With the exam just around the corner (6 & 7 December), you must sharpen your preparation, streamline your answer writing, and stay updated. Bookmark the official site, download your admit card when available, and follow a disciplined study plan.
Wishing you the very best for your journey ahead!
