Every year, the Reserve Bank of India conducts the RBI Grade B exam to recruit Grade B Officers. This year, the RBI Grade B DEPR Notification 2026 has been released along with the exam schedule. As per the notification, the Phase 1 exam will be held on 13th and 14th June 2026, while the Phase 2 exam will be conducted on 25th and 26th July 2026.
In this blog, we have shared complete details about the RBI Grade B exam dates 2026, including the Phase 1 and Phase 2 schedule.
RBI Grade B DEPR Exam Date 2026 Out
The RBI Grade B DEPR Phase 1 exam dates have been released. The Phase 1 (DR) General exam is scheduled to be held on 13th June 2026, followed by the DEPR and DSIM exams on 14th June 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Phase 1 Exam Date (General) | 13th June 2026 |
| Phase 1 Exam Date (DEPR/DSIM) | 14th June 2026 |
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When will the RBI Grade B DEPR phase 2 exam be held?
The RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam dates have been released. The Phase 2 (DR) General exam is scheduled to be held on 25th July 2026, followed by the DEPR and DSIM exams on 26th July 2026.
| Event | Expected Timeline (2026) |
|---|
| Phase 2 Exam Date (General) | 25th July 2026 |
| Phase 2 Exam Date (DEPR/DSIM) | 26th July 2026 |
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When will the RBI Grade B interview has been scheduled?
The RBI Grade B interview is expected to be held in August/September 2026, as per the timeline followed for the RBI Grade B recruitment process.
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What is the selection process for the RBI Grade B DEPR post?
RBI Grade B DEPR selection process has 3 stages Phase 1, Phase 2, and the Interview. Candidates who score the required marks in Phase 1 are shortlisted for Phase 2. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 exams are conducted in multiple shifts, and a single admit card is issued for all papers.
In Phase 2, candidates can write their answers in either Hindi or English, while Phase 1 Paper 2 must be answered only in English. Candidates who qualify Phase 2 are called for the Interview, which carries 75 marks. Before the Interview, candidates also go through a mandatory personality assessment, which is not included in the final score. The final selection for RBI Grade B DEPR is based on the overall performance across all three stages.
| Stage | Sub-topic | Details |
|---|
| Phase-I Examination | Papers | Paper 1 & Paper 2 (Objective Type on Economics) |
| Shortlisting | Candidates must secure minimum aggregate marks; cut-off determined by vacancies |
| Language | Paper 1 Hindi/English; Paper 2 English only |
| Phase-II Examination | Papers | Paper 1 & Paper 2 (Descriptive Type on Economics) |
| Eligibility | Only candidates shortlisted from Phase 1 |
| Language | Answers may be written in Hindi or English |
| Interview | Marks | 75 marks |
| Language | Candidate may choose Hindi or English |
| Personality Assessment | Marks | Mandatory before Interview; no marks awarded |
| Final Selection | Criteria | Based on combined performance in Phase-I, Phase-II, and Interview |
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When will the RBI DEPR admit card be released?
The RBI DEPR admit card is usually released 10 days before the exam date. Only candidates who have successfully completed the application process can download the admit card by logging in with their registration ID and password on the official RBI website. The admit card contains important information such as the exam date, exam centre, reporting time, and candidate details, and must be carried to the exam centre as per RBI instructions.
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