RBI Non-CSG Cadres Recruitment 2026

Dreaming of a prestigious career with India's central bank? The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB) has announced a golden opportunity for the year 2026! They are recruiting for various Non-CSG Cadre Officer posts in Grade 'A' and 'B'. This is your chance to contribute to the nation's financial backbone and build a robust career with attractive compensation and benefits. With 21 vacancies across different specialized roles, RBI offers a challenging yet rewarding work environment that fosters continuous learning and growth. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an elite institution! 🚀

This recruitment drive includes highly sought-after positions like Legal Officer, Technical Manager (Civil & Electrical), and Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha & Protocol & Security). If you meet the eligibility criteria, prepare to apply online for these All India Government Jobs. The application window is open for a limited time, so mark your calendars and get ready to secure your future. Read on for all the essential details to ensure a seamless application process.

🎯 Quick Highlights

• Organization: Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB)
• Post Name: Legal Officer (Gr 'B'), Manager (Tech-Civil/Electrical Gr 'B'), Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha/Protocol & Security Gr 'A')
• Total Vacancies: 21
• Salary: Up to ₹1,53,675/- p.m. (approx. without HRA) 💰
• Application Dates: February 06, 2026 - February 26, 2026
• Last Date to Apply: February 26, 2026 (Don't miss out!) 📅

📋 Vacancy Details

The RBISB has released a total of 21 vacancies for various Non-CSG Cadres across Grade 'A' and 'B'. Below is the detailed post-wise and category-wise distribution:

Post Name	Total Posts	GEN/UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST	PwBD
Legal Officer in Grade 'B'	6	2	1	2	1	0	0
Manager (Technical-Civil) in Grade 'B'	2	1	0	1	0	0	0
Manager (Technical-Electrical) in Grade 'B'	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade 'A'	4	2	0	1	1	0	1 (Cat A)
Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade 'A'	8	4	0	2	1	1	1 (Cat B)
Grand Total	21	10	1	6	3	1	2

Note on PwBD Vacancies: While specific reservation for PwBD candidates is only available for Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade 'A' (1 post, Category A) and Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade 'A' (1 post, Category B), eligible PwBD candidates can still apply for other posts. However, they will be considered under the general category and will not be entitled to any concessions or age relaxations unless explicitly specified.

✅ Eligibility Criteria (as on February 01, 2026)

Candidates must ensure they meet all the eligibility requirements before applying. Below are the detailed criteria:

Age Limit:

• Legal Officer in Grade 'B': 21 to 32 years. Candidates born not earlier than February 02, 1994, and not later than February 01, 2005.
• Manager (Technical-Civil) in Grade 'B': 21 to 35 years. Candidates born not earlier than February 02, 1991, and not later than February 01, 2005.
• Manager (Technical-Electrical) in Grade 'B': 21 to 35 years. Candidates born not earlier than February 02, 1991, and not later than February 01, 2005.
• Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade 'A': 21 to 30 years. Candidates born not earlier than February 02, 1996, and not later than February 01, 2005.
• Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade 'A': 25 to 40 years. Candidates born not earlier than February 02, 1986, and not later than February 01, 2001. No age relaxation for any category for this post.

Age Relaxation:

The upper age limit is relaxable for various reserved categories as per Government of India rules, provided the posts are reserved for them. Note that cumulative age relaxation is NOT permissible.

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Up to 3 years.
• SC/ST: Up to 5 years.
• PwBD (General/EWS): Up to 10 years.
• PwBD (OBC): Up to 13 years.
• PwBD (SC/ST): Up to 15 years.
• Ex-Servicemen: Up to a maximum of 5 years (for specific categories and conditions).
• LL.M. Degree Holders (Legal Officer): Up to 3 years.
• Ph.D. in Law Holders (Legal Officer): Up to 5 years.
• Ph.D. Qualification (Assistant Manager Rajbhasha): Up to 32 years.
• RBI Staff Candidates: As per RBI's internal circulars.

Educational Qualification (as on February 01, 2026):

• Legal Officer in Grade 'B': Bachelor's Degree in Law from a UGC/Bar Council recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
• Manager (Technical-Civil) in Grade 'B': Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST if vacancies reserved).
• Manager (Technical-Electrical) in Grade 'B': Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST if vacancies reserved).
• Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade 'A': Second Class Master's Degree in Hindi/Hindi Translation with English as a Bachelor's level subject OR Second Class Master's Degree in English with Hindi as a Bachelor's level subject + Post Graduate Diploma in Translation OR Second Class Master's Degree in Sanskrit/Economics/Commerce with English & Hindi as Bachelor's level subjects + Post Graduate Diploma in Translation OR Second Class Master's Degree in both English and Hindi/Hindi Translation.
• Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade 'A': Officer with a minimum of ten years (five years for PwBD) of Commissioned Service in the regular Army/Navy/Air Force, holding a valid Ex-Serviceman Identity Card. Short Service Commissioned Officers must meet specific criteria regarding continuous service and release.

Experience (as on February 01, 2026):

• Legal Officer in Grade 'B' (Essential): Enrolled with the Bar Council as an Advocate and at least two years of post-enrollment experience as an Advocate OR Law Officer in a large bank/financial institution/govt. setup OR full-time teacher in a Law College/University.
• Manager (Technical-Civil/Electrical) in Grade 'B' (Essential): At least 3 years of post-graduation experience in a relevant field (in a position of independent responsibility) in a public/private limited organization.
• Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade 'A' (Desirable): Knowledge of bi-lingual word processing.
• Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade 'A' (Essential): As mentioned in educational qualification, ten years (five for PwBD) of commissioned service in armed forces.

💰 Salary & Benefits

Joining RBI means securing a highly competitive compensation package along with a host of perks. Here's what you can expect:

For Grade 'A' Officers (Assistant Managers):

• Starting Basic Pay: ₹62,500/- per month.
• Pay Scale: ₹62500 – 3600 (4) – 76900 - 4050 (7) – 105250 - EB - 4050 (4) - 121450 – 4650 (1) - 126100 (17 years).
• Gross Monthly Emoluments (without HRA): Approximately ₹1,26,540/-.
• HRA: 15% of pay if not staying in Bank's accommodation.
• Allowances: Special Allowance, Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, and Learning Allowance.

For Grade 'B' Officers (Legal Officer, Manager Technical):

• Starting Basic Pay: ₹78,450/- per month.
• Pay Scale: ₹78450 - 4050 (9) - 114900 - EB – 4050 (2) - 123000 - 4650 (4) - 141600 (16 years).
• Gross Monthly Emoluments (without HRA): Approximately ₹1,53,675/-.
• HRA: 15% of pay if not staying in Bank's accommodation.
• Allowances: Special Allowance, Grade Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, and Learning Allowance.

Perquisites & Other Benefits:

In addition to salary, officers enjoy:

• Bank's accommodation (subject to availability).
• Reimbursement of expenses for vehicle maintenance, newspaper, telephone, and book grant.
• Allowance for furnishing of residence.
• Free dispensary facility and medical expenses reimbursement (OPD/hospitalization).
• Interest-free festival advance, Leave Fare Allowance (LFA) every two years.
• Concessional loans for Housing, Vehicle, Education of children, and Consumer Articles.
• Selected candidates will be governed by the 'Defined Contribution-New Pension Scheme (NPS)' along with Gratuity.
• Initial appointment on probation for two years (extendable up to four years).
• Excellent promotion prospects to higher grades.
• Posting and transfer anywhere in India.

📝 Selection Process

The selection for these esteemed positions involves a multi-stage process, primarily consisting of Online/Offline Examinations and an Interview. The exact structure varies slightly by post:

1. Legal Officer in Grade 'B':

1. Paper-I (General Knowledge of Law): 150 marks (30 Objective, 120 Descriptive). Duration: 3 Hours.
2. Paper-II (English - Descriptive Type): 100 marks. Duration: 3 Hours.
3. Interview: 40 marks.

Grand Total: 290 marks. Final selection based on combined performance in Paper-I, Paper-II, and Interview.

2. Manager (Technical-Civil/Electrical) in Grade 'B':

1. Paper-I (Objective Type - Professional Knowledge/Job Knowledge): 100 marks. Duration: 1 Hour.
2. Paper-II (Descriptive Type): 100 marks. Duration: 3 Hours.
3. Interview: 35 marks.

Grand Total: 235 marks. Negative marking of 1/4th for wrong answers in Paper-I. Paper-II assessed only if sufficient marks scored in Paper-I. Final selection based on combined performance in Paper-I, Paper-II, and Interview.

3. Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade 'A':

1. Paper-I (Objective Type): 150 marks. Negative marking of 1/4th.
• Reasoning: 35 Qs, 35 Marks, 30 Mins
• English Language: 35 Qs, 35 Marks, 30 Mins
• General Awareness (Banking, Economics, Commerce): 35 Qs, 35 Marks, 20 Mins
• Professional Knowledge (Official Language): 45 Qs, 45 Marks, 40 Mins
2. Paper-II (Descriptive Type - Official Language): 50 marks. Duration: 1 Hour. (Translation Hindi to English & vice-versa, Official Language Policy)
3. Interview: 35 marks.

Grand Total: 235 marks. Paper-I and Paper-II conducted on the same day. Final selection based on combined performance in Paper-I, Paper-II, and Interview.

4. Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade 'A':

1. Online Examination: 200 marks. Negative marking of 1/4th.
• Test of Reasoning: 50 Qs, 50 Marks, 35 Mins
• Test of English Language: 50 Qs, 25 Marks, 35 Mins
• General Awareness (Banking Industry): 50 Qs, 50 Marks, 20 Mins
• Test of Professional Knowledge: 50 Qs, 75 Marks, 30 Mins
2. Interview: 35 marks.

Grand Total: 235 marks. Final selection based on combined performance in Online Examination and Interview.

Important: Question papers for all exams (except English) will be bilingual (Hindi & English). Candidates can choose their medium for answering and interview. The Board's decision on minimum qualifying marks at each stage will be final. 📝

📚 Exam Syllabus Overview

A detailed syllabus is crucial for your preparation. Here’s a quick overview of the key topics for each post:

• Legal Officer in Grade 'B': Focus on Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Financial Sector Laws, Procedural Laws, Statutory Interpretation, Legal Drafting, Essay, Precis Writing, Comprehension, Business/Office Correspondence.
• Manager (Technical-Civil/Electrical) in Grade 'B': Professional knowledge in Civil/Electrical Engineering relevant to the job requirements, general aptitude, and English language.
• Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) in Grade 'A': Reasoning, English, General Awareness (with banking focus), Professional Knowledge (Official Language), and Descriptive paper on Official Language (translation skills, policy knowledge).
• Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) in Grade 'A': Reasoning, English, General Awareness (with banking focus), and comprehensive Professional Knowledge covering security principles, management, hardware, software, training, fire safety, CCTV, manpower, K9, executive protection, disaster management, information security, IT security, organizational liaison, and administration.

For a comprehensive and exhaustive breakdown of the syllabus for each post, candidates are strongly advised to refer to Appendix-II in the Official Notification PDF. 📖

💳 Application Fee

The application fee is category-wise and non-refundable. Bank/transaction charges will be borne by the candidate.

Category	Application Fee + Intimation Charges
SC/ST/PwBD	₹100/- + 18% GST (Intimation Charges only)
GEN/OBC/EWS	₹600/- + 18% GST (Application Fee including Intimation Charges)
STAFF (RBI Employees)	Nil

Note: Even if there is no vacancy reserved for SC/ST/PwBD candidates for a particular post, they are exempt from the application fee but must pay the specified Intimation Charges if they apply.

📅 Important Dates

Keep these crucial dates in mind to ensure you don't miss any deadlines:

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	February 06, 2026
Online Application & Fee Payment Last Date	February 26, 2026 (till 06:00 PM)
Date of Examination	March 14, 2026 (Saturday) (Subject to change by Board)

🔗 How to Apply Online

Follow these simple steps to successfully submit your application for the RBI Non-CSG Cadres Recruitment 2026:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to www.rbi.org.in.
2. Navigate to Opportunities: Click on 'Opportunities@RBI' -> 'Current Vacancies' -> 'Vacancies'.
3. Find the Advertisement: Locate the advertisement for 'Recruitment for Various Posts in Non-CSG Cadres in Reserve Bank of India - Panel Year 2026' and click on the 'Online Application Form' link.
4. New Registration: If you are a new user, click on 'Click here for New Registration' and provide your basic details (Name, Contact details, Email-id) to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
5. Login and Fill Application: Log in with your generated credentials and proceed to fill out the detailed application form. Ensure all personal, educational, and experience details are accurate.
6. Upload Documents: Upload your scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a hand-written declaration as per the specified guidelines in the official notification (Appendix-I). You will also need to capture and upload a live photograph.
7. Preview and Verify: Carefully review all the entered information using the 'Preview' tab. Make any necessary corrections.
8. Make Payment: Proceed to the 'Payment' tab and pay the application fee/intimation charges online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, etc.
9. Final Submission: After successful payment, click on 'FINAL SUBMIT'.
10. Print Confirmation: Take a printout of your e-Receipt and the completed Application Form for future reference.

Important Note: Ensure that the name in your application matches your Photo ID proof exactly. For detailed instructions on scanning and uploading documents, refer to Appendix-I of the official notification. 💻

💡 Important Tips

• Read Notification Carefully: Before applying, thoroughly read the entire official notification to understand all eligibility criteria, job requirements, and instructions.
• Prepare Documents: Keep all necessary documents (educational certificates, experience letters, caste/EWS/PwBD certificates, photo ID, scanned photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration) ready before starting the online application.
• Check Eligibility: Double-check if you meet the specific age, educational, and experience criteria for your chosen post.
• Apply Early: Avoid last-minute rush and potential technical glitches by applying well before the closing date.
• Verify Information: Cross-verify all details entered in the application form, especially personal details and contact information, to avoid disqualification.
• Syllabus Focus: Pay special attention to the professional knowledge sections for each post, as they carry significant weightage in the examination. Refer to Appendix-II for the detailed syllabus.
• Stay Updated: Regularly check the official RBI website for any corrigendum, addendum, or updates regarding the recruitment process.