RBI Grade B DSIM 2025 Notification – Complete Guide with Important Dates

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its much-awaited Grade B (Direct Recruitment) Notification 2025 for General, DEPR, and DSIM cadres. For aspirants from statistics, data science, mathematics, and allied backgrounds, the DSIM cadre is one of the most prestigious opportunities.

This blog covers all the essential details — eligibility, important dates, exam pattern, vacancies, application process, and career prospects for RBI Grade B (DR)-DSIM 2025.

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RBI GRADE B NOTIFICATION

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📌 Number of Vacancies

For RBI Grade B (DR) – DSIM 2025, the total number of posts announced is:

• 20 Vacancies (including reserved categories) RBI grade b notification (1)

Break-up:

• General/UR: 10

• EWS: 1

• OBC: 3

• SC: 2 (including backlog)

• ST: 4 (including backlog)

PwBD reservation is also available (2 for blindness/low vision, 1 for hard of hearing).

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📅 Important Dates

Here are the key dates that candidates must remember:

• Application Window:

  • Opens: September 10, 2025

  • Closes: September 30, 2025 (till 6:00 PM)

• Phase-I Exam (Paper-I): October 19, 2025

• Phase-II Exam (Papers II & III): December 07, 2025

• Interview: Dates will be notified later on RBI’s website.

👉 Candidates must appear for all papers in both phases to qualify.

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🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (as of September 01, 2025):

Candidates must have:

• Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks in Statistics / Mathematics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics / Quantitative Economics / Econometrics / Informatics or related fieldsOR

• Master’s Degree with 55% marks in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Big Data Analytics or related branchesOR

• Four-year Bachelor’s Degree with 60% marks in Statistics / Data Science / AI / ML / Big Data Analytics, etc.

👉 For SC/ST/PwBD candidates, the minimum marks required is 50%.

Desirable Qualifications:

• PhD in related fields

• Research/teaching experience and publications in standard journals

Age Limit:

• 21 to 30 years (as of September 01, 2025)

• Relaxations: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, 10–15 years for PwBD, 2 years for M.Phil. holders, 4 years for Ph.D. holders.

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📝 Selection Procedure

Selection will be based on three stages:

1. Phase-I (Paper-I – Online Exam) – Objective-type questions (Statistics/Quantitative subjects).

2. Phase-II (Papers II & III – Online/Written) – Advanced papers testing Statistics, Econometrics, Data Science, and related areas.

3. Interview – Final stage assessing subject knowledge, analytical ability, and personality.

Only those who qualify in Phase-I will be eligible for Phase-II. Final selection will consider both written exam and interview performance.

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💰 Salary & Benefits

• Basic Pay: ₹78,450/- per month

• Gross Monthly Emoluments: Approx. ₹1,50,374/- (excluding HRA)

• HRA: 15% of pay, if RBI accommodation is not provided

Perks include:

• Medical facilities

• Education & housing loans

• Leave fare concession

• Pension under NPS

• Book grants, newspapers, vehicle allowance

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🏢 Career Growth

• Initial posting as Grade B Officer (DSIM Cadre).

• Exposure to high-level statistical research, data management, and policy evaluation at India’s central bank.

• Opportunities for promotion to higher grades and leadership roles.

• Posting anywhere in India, depending on RBI’s requirement.

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💳 Application Fees

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 + 18% GST

• SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100 + 18% GST

• RBI Staff: Exempted

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📍 How to Apply

• Apply online only through RBI’s official website between 10th – 30th September 2025.

• Upload scanned photo, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.

• Use DigiLocker option for easy document submission.

• Applications with incorrect details or without fee payment will be rejected.

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⚠️ Key Instructions

• Carry valid photo ID proof along with Admit Card at exam centers.

• Use of mobile phones, calculators, and electronic devices is strictly prohibited (except the on-screen calculator in Paper-II for DSIM).

• Keep your email ID and phone number active till recruitment is complete.

• Any corrigendum/updates will only be posted on RBI’s website.

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✅ Final Words

The RBI Grade B DSIM 2025 Notification opens doors to one of the most prestigious statistical and analytical roles in India. With its attractive salary, career growth, and the pride of contributing to national economic policymaking, this exam is a dream for statisticians, data scientists, and economics graduates.

📢 Tip for Aspirants: Start revising Statistics, Econometrics, Data Science, and Probability concepts along with current developments in official statistics (like NSO surveys, CPI, WPI, PLFS).