(Notification) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) : Officer in Grade-B Recruitment 2019
(Notification) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) : Officer in Grade-B Recruitment 2019
Post Details:
The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (Board) invites applications from eligible candidates for the post mentioned below in Reserve Bank of India (RBI/Bank):
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Post |
Number of Vacancies |
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Unreserved i.e., General (GEN/UR) |
Scheduled Castes (SC) |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
Other Backward Classes (OBC)$ |
EWSs @ |
TOTAL |
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1. Officers in Grade ‘B’(DR)- General |
65 |
25 |
11 |
40 |
15 |
156^ |
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2. Officers in Grade ‘B’(DR)- DEPR |
9 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
2 |
20^^ |
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3. Officers in Grade ‘B’(DR)- DSIM |
11 |
2 |
4# |
4 |
2 |
23 |
$ Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming in the 'Creamy Layer' are not entitled to OBC reservation. They should indicate their category as 'General (GEN)’.
@Reservations for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) in recruitment is governed by Office Memorandum No.36039/1/2019-Estt(Res) dated 31.01.2019 of Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Government of India.
Disclaimer: “EWSs vacancies are tentative and subject to further directives of Government of India and outcome of any litigation. The appointment is provisional and is subject to the Income & Asset certificate being verified through proper channels”. Benefit of reservation under EWSs category can be availed upon production of an ‘Income and Asset Certificate’ issued by a Competent Authority on the format prescribed by Government of India.
^Out of 156 vacancies for Grade ‘B’ (DR)-General, 7 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Category, viz. 2 vacancies for candidates of blindness and low vision; 1 vacancy for deaf and hard of hearing; 2 vacancies for locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy; and 2 vacancies for multiple disabilities from amongst persons, as detailed below in para 1 of Note for PwBD candidates.
^^Out of 20 vacancies for Grade ‘B’(DR)-DEPR, 1 vacancy is reserved for PwBD candidate under deaf and hard of hearing.
# includes 3 backlog vacancies.
Qualification:
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Posts |
Minimum Educational Qualifications (as on 01-09-2019): |
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1. Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - (General) |
A minimum of 60% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/PwBD) or an equivalent grade in Bachelor's degree as well as in 12th (or Diploma or equivalent) and 10th Standard examinations. The minimum qualifying percentage or an equivalent grade for the Bachelor’s degree will be in aggregate for all semesters / years |
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2. Officers in Grade 'B' (DR)- DEPR
3. Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) - DSIM
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Essential: a. A Master's Degree in Economics / Econometrics / Quantitative Economics / Mathematical Economics / Integrated Economics Course/ Finance, with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters /years from a recognised Indian or Foreign University /Institute; OR b. PGDM/ MBA Finance with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters /years from a recognised Indian or Foreign University /Institute; OR c. Master’s Degree in Economics in any of the sub-categories of economics i.e. agricultural/ business/ developmental/ applied, etc., with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters /years from a recognised Indian or Foreign University /Institute. Note: SC, ST and PwBD candidates having second class with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters / years in Master's Degree examination or equivalent recognized qualifications are eligible to apply. Desirable: A Doctorate Degree in Economics or research or teaching experience in Economics or publications in standard journals would be considered as an additional qualification. Candidates having M.Phil. Degree and Doctorate Degree from a recognized Indian/Foreign University/Institute in the specified subjects will be eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit by 2 years and 4 years respectively. d. (i) Candidates having Master's Degree with Research/Teaching experience at a recognized Indian/Foreign University/ Institute will be eligible for relaxation in upper age limit to the extent of number of years of such experience subject to a maximum of three years. For experience, probationary period will not be reckoned. (ii) The above age relaxations will not be cumulatively available with age relaxations available to various categories as mentioned in Para 3 II (b) above.
Essential: Note: For SC, ST and PwBD candidates, the minimum marks required in Master’s Degree as in items (a), (b), (c) and (d) above is 50% or an equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/ years. |
Exam Fee :
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Sr. No. |
Category |
Charges |
Amount* |
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1. |
SC/ST/PwBD |
Intimation Charges only |
₹ 100/- |
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2. |
GEN/OBC/EWSs |
Application fee including intimation charges |
₹ 850/- |
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3. |
STAFF@ |
Nil |
Nil |
*Bank/Transaction charges are to be borne by the candidate.
@ Fee/Intimation charges waiver is only for those employees of RBI (staff candidates) who satisfy the eligibility criteria separately stipulated by the Bank vide its circular CO. HRMD. No. G-75/ 5599/ 05.01.01/ 2013-2014 dated December 20, 2013. Their status as staff candidate will be verified at the time of interview. In case they are not eligible to be treated as staff candidates (in terms of above referred HRMD circular), they are advised to indicate themselves as non-staff candidates and pay fees/ intimation charges as applicable to non-staff candidates.
Age Limit :
- A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on the 1st of September 2019 i.e., he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd September 1989 and not later than 1st September 1998.
- For candidates possessing M.Phil. and Ph.D. qualification, upper age limit will be 32 and 34 years respectively.
Pay Scale/Salary:
Selected Candidates will draw a starting basic pay of ₹ 35,150/- p.m. in the scale of Rs. 35150-1750 (9)-50900-EB-1750 (2)-54400-2000 (4)-62400 applicable to Officers in Grade B and they will also be eligible for Dearness Allowance, Local allowance, House Rent Allowance, Family allowance and Grade Allowance as per rules in force from time to time. At present, initial monthly Gross emoluments are approximately ₹ 77,208/-(approx.)
Selection Process :
Selection for the aforementioned posts will be done through ONLINE examinations in Phase - I and Phase - II and interview. Detailed scheme of selection is given at Appendix - II (Gr. B(DR)-General) / Appendix - Ill (Gr. B(DR)-DEPR) and Gr. B(DR)-DSIM) which are available on the Bank's website www.rbi.org.in.
Exam Syllabus:
SCHEME OF SELECTION AND SYLLABUS FOR OFFICERS IN GR B (DR)-GENERAL- 2019:
Selection will be through ONLINE examinations and interview. Examinations will be held in two phases,as described in following paragraphs.
(I) Phase-I online Examination (Objective Type):
This will comprise a single Paper for 200 marks and will be held on November 9, 2019. Depending on the number of candidates, the examination may be held in multiple shifts and on some other days also. A candidate, however, must appear for examination in only one shift on the given day. The date, time and venue on which a candidate has to appear for examination will be specified in the Admission Letter (AL) to be downloaded by the candidate from our website (www.rbi.org.in). The ‘corrected-scores’ obtained by each of the candidates in different sessions (if held) will be normalized using equipercentile method. (If the examination is held in more than one session, the scores across various sessions will be equated following IBPS’ standard practice to adjust for slight differences in difficulty level of different test batteries used across sessions.)
a) The Paper will consist tests of
- i. General Awareness
- ii. English Language
- iii. Quantitative Aptitude and;
- iv. Reasoning
A total time of 120 minutes will be given for answering. However, separate time will be allotted for each test. Other detailed information regarding the examination will be given in an Information Handout, which will be made available for the candidates to download along with the Admission letter for examination from the RBI website.
Candidates have to secure minimum marks separately for each test as well as in aggregate, as may be prescribed by the Board.
Candidates, who secure minimum marks separately for each Test, as prescribed, will be shortlisted for Phase-II of the examination based on the aggregate marks obtained in Phase-I. The minimum aggregate cut-off marks for being shortlisted for Phase-II of the examination will be decided by the Board in relation to the number of vacancies. Roll No. of the candidates shortlisted for Phase-II examination will be published on RBI web-site, tentatively within a week after Phase-I examination.
(II) Phase-II online Examination:
The Phase-II online Examination will be conducted on December 1, 2019, only for the candidates who are shortlisted on the basis of results of Phase-I and based on the cut-off decided by the Board. The Phase-II examination will be in shifts. Candidates are required to appear for all shifts. Separate Admission Letters will be issued for each shift. The time-table for Phase-II will be intimated to the candidates concerned along with Admission Letter for Phase-II. Phase–II online examination will consist of three papers as under:
A. Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) – DEPR-2019- Job Requirement, Scheme of Selection and syllabus
(i) Job Requirements: Primarily to undertake economic analysis and research and contribute to policy formulation, apart from compilation of data relating to select sectors
ii) Scheme of Selection:
Selection will be through Online/ Written Examination (WE) and interview. There are 3 papers for the Examination. Paper I Objective Type (on Economics) to be held on November 9, 2019 and Paper II & III will be held separately on December 2, 2019 (date to be confirmed in admit cards).
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Name of Paper |
Duration |
Maximum Marks |
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Paper-I Objective Type (on Economics) |
120 minutes |
100 |
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Paper-II Descriptive Type (on Economics) (Question paper displayed on computer,answers to be written on paper) |
180 minutes |
100 |
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Paper-III English – Descriptive (To be typed with help of keyboard) |
90 minutes |
100 |
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Total |
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300 |
A composite time of 120 minutes will be given for answering Paper I. Other detailed information regarding the examination will be given in an Information Handout, which will be made available for the candidates to download along with the Admission letter for examination from the RBI website.
Candidates have to secure minimum marks as may be prescribed by the Board.
Candidates, who secure minimum aggregate marks in Paper I, as prescribed, will be shortlisted for Paper-II/ Paper III of the examination based on the marks obtained in Paper-I. The minimum aggregate cut-off marks for being shortlisted for Paper II and Paper III of the examination will be decided by the Board in relation to the number of vacancies. Roll No. of the candidates shortlisted for Paper II and Paper III examination will be published on RBI web-site, tentatively within a week after Paper -I examination.
(iii) Paper – II and III online/Written Examination: The Paper II and Paper III Examination will be conducted on December 2, 2019, only for the candidates who are shortlisted on the basis of results of Paper-I. The Paper II and Paper III examination will be in shifts. Candidates are required to appear for all shifts. Separate Admission Letters will be issued for each shift. The time-table for Paper II and Paper III will be intimated to the candidates concerned along with Admission Letter for Paper II and Paper III.
(iv) Question papers for 'WE' will be set in Hindi and in English (except Paper-III on English). Answers for Paper-II may be written either in Hindi or English. Paper-III will have to be answered in English only. Candidates may opt for interview in Hindi or English.
(v) The number of candidates to be called for interview will be decided by the Board.
(vi) Final selection will be on the basis of performance in the 'WE' (Paper I, II and III) and interview taken together.
B. Officers in Grade 'B' (DR) – DSIM- 2019- Job Requirement, Scheme of Selection and syllabus :
Selection will be through Online/ Written Examination (WE) and interview. There are 3 papers for the Examination. Paper I Objective Type (on Statistics) to be held on November 9, 2019 and Paper II & III will be held separately on December 2, 2019 (date to be confirmed in admit cards).
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Name of Paper |
Duration |
Maximum Marks |
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Paper-I Objective Type (on Statistics) |
120 minutes |
100 |
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Paper-II Descriptive Type (on Statistics) (Question paper displayed on computer, answers to be written on paper) |
180 minutes |
100 |
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Paper-III English – Descriptive (To be typed with help of keyboard) |
90 minutes |
100 |
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Total |
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300 |
(iii) Paper – II and III online/Written Examination: The Paper II and Paper III Examination will be conducted on December 2, 2019, only for the candidates who are shortlisted on the basis of results of Paper-I. The Paper II and Paper III examination will be in shifts. Candidates are required to appear for all shifts. Separate Admission Letters will be issued for each shift. The time-table for Paper II and Paper III will be intimated to the candidates concerned along with Admission Letter for Paper II and Paper III.
How to Apply:
Before applying online, candidates should—
(i) scan their :
- photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
- signature
- left thumb impression
- a hand-written declaration (text given below)
ensuring that the all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications as given below.
(ii) Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
(iii) The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged. (If a candidate is not having left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb for applying.)
(i)Candidates satisfying the conditions of eligibility as on September 1, 2019 are first required to visit the URL “Recruitment for the post of “Officers in Gr.’B’ (DR) General/DEPR/DSIM” on Bank's website i.e. www.rbi.org.in >Opportunities@RBI >Current Vacancies > Vacancies and click on the hyperlink “Online Application Form” in the advertisement page for filling the ‘Online Application’. It redirects the candidates to the online registration page.
(ii)Candidates will have to enter their basic details and upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and a hand-written declaration in the online application form as per the specifications given.
(iii)To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name, Contact details and Email-id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent.
(iv)In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she can save the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of the online application, candidates are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. Visually Impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/get the details verified to ensure that the same are correct prior to final submission.
(v) Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/entertained after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON.
(vi) The Name of the candidate or his /her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the Photo identity proof / Certificates/ Mark sheets. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
(vii) Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the 'Validate your details' and 'Save & Next' button.
(viii) Candidates can proceed to upload Photo, Signature, left thumb impression and a hand-written declaration as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Documents as given in item (D) below.
(ix) Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
(x) Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL SUBMIT.
(xi) Modify details, if required, and click on 'FINAL SUBMIT' ONLY after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded, and other details filled by you are correct.
(xii) Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.
(xiii) Click on 'Submit' button.
(xiv) Candidates shall be solely responsible for filling up the online applications correctly. In case of invalid applications due to errors committed by the applicant no claims for refund of application fees/intimation charges so collected shall be entertained by the Board.
(xv) To avoid last minute rush, candidates are advised to pay the application fees/ intimation charges and register online at the earliest.
(xvi) Board does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their applications within the last day on account of aforesaid reasons or any other reason.
(C) MODE OF PAYMENT FOR APPLICATION FEE/INTIMATION CHARGES: Candidates have to make the payment of requisite fee/intimation charges through the online mode only:
(i) The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process can be completed by following the instructions.
(ii) The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.
(iii) After submitting your payment information in the online application form, PLEASE WAIT FOR THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT PRESS BACK OR REFRESH BUTTON IN ORDER TO AVOID DOUBLE CHARGE.
(iv) On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.
(v) Non-generation of 'E-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment, Candidates are advised to login again using their Provisional Registration Number and Password and repeat the process of payment.
(vi) Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form. Please note that if the same cannot be generated, online transaction may not have been successful.
(vii) For Credit Card users: All charges are listed in Indian Rupee. If you use a non-Indian credit card, your bank will convert to your local currency based on prevailing exchange rates.
(viii) To ensure the security of your data, please close the browser window once your transaction is completed.
(ix) There is facility to print application form containing fee details after payment of fees upto October 21, 2019.
Important Dates:
- Starting Date – 21-September-2019
- Last Date – 11-October-2019
- Last date for fee payment – 11-October-2019
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Study Kit for RBI Officers in Grade ‘B’ (General)-DR (Pre.) Exam
Courtesy: Reserve Bank of India
