Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB) has released Advertisement No. RBISB/DA/04/2025-26 for Lateral Recruitment of Experts on Full-Time Contract Basis in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). A total of 93 vacancies are announced for Grade C, D, and E level posts across IT, Risk, Supervision, Premises, and Analytics domains. Eligible candidates can apply online from 17 December 2025 to 06 January 2026.
RBI Lateral Recruitment 2025 – Overview
- Organization: Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB)
- Bank: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Advertisement No.: RBISB/DA/04/2025-26
- Post Type: Expert Posts (Contract Basis)
- Total Vacancies: 93
- Job Location: Mainly Mumbai
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: rbi.org.in
RBI Expert Vacancy Details 2025
A total of 93 posts are notified across multiple departments.
Major Departments
- Department of Information Technology (DIT)
- Department of Supervision (DoS)
- Premises Department
Some Key Posts
- Data Scientist
- Data Engineer (I & II)
- IT Security Expert
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Network Administrator
- Risk Analyst / Credit Risk Specialist
- Bank Examiner & Senior Bank Examiner
- Policy Research Analyst
- Programme Coordinator (CoS)
Grade-wise Vacancies
- Grade C: Majority of posts
- Grade D: Senior Bank Examiner (Liquidity Risk)
- Grade E: Programme Coordinator (CoS)
Eligibility Criteria (As on 01 December 2025)
Nationality
A candidate must be:
- Citizen of India, or
- Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- Tibetan refugee (before 01-01-1962), or
- Person of Indian Origin migrated from specified countries
(Certificate of eligibility required where applicable)
Age Limit
Post-wise age limits vary. General range:
- Minimum Age: 21 / 25 / 28 / 30 / 40 years (post-specific)
- Maximum Age: Up to 62 years (Programme Coordinator)
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: Up to 10 years (15 for SC/ST, 13 for OBC)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
Educational Qualification & Experience
- Qualifications range from Bachelor’s Degree to Master’s Degree / CA / MBA / PhD
- Relevant post-qualification experience (3 to 15 years) is mandatory depending on the post
- Domain expertise in Banking, Finance, Risk, IT, Data Science, Cyber Security is essential
Candidates must read the post-wise eligibility carefully before applying.
RBI Salary / Monthly Emoluments
Monthly consolidated compensation (approx.):
- Grade C (Level 3): ₹3,10,000 – ₹4,10,000
- Grade D (Level 4): ₹4,30,000 – ₹5,10,000
- Grade E (Level 5): ₹4,80,000 – ₹6,00,000
✔ Compensation includes housing allowance
✔ 7% annual increment on successful completion of each year
Application Fee
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹100 + GST (Intimation Charges only)
- GEN / OBC / EWS: ₹600 + GST
- RBI Staff Candidates: Nil
Payment must be made online.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 17 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06 January 2026 (06:00 PM) |
Selection Process
Selection will be done through:
- Preliminary Screening / Shortlisting
- Document Verification
- Interview
Mere fulfillment of eligibility does not guarantee interview call.
Contract Details
- Type: Full-Time Contract
- Initial Tenure: 3 Years
- Extension: Up to 2 more years (based on performance)
- Notice Period:
- 1 month (first year)
- 3 months (after first year)
How to Apply for RBI Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official RBI website
- Go to Careers → Current Vacancies → Lateral Recruitment
- Register and fill the online application form
- Upload required documents (age, qualification, experience, category)
- Pay application fee
- Submit and save the application form
Important Instructions
- Applications without fee will be rejected
- All eligibility certificates must be valid on or before 06-01-2026
- No request for relaxation in eligibility will be entertained
- Posting will generally be in Mumbai, but RBI may post anywhere in India
RBI Recruitment 2025 – Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- Official Website: rbi.org.in