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RBI Grade B vacancies drop to 60 in 2026 from 322 in 2021
The Story in Brief
The Reserve Bank of India announced only 60 Grade B vacancies in 2026, the lowest in six years and down from 322 in 2021. The General stream accounts for 40 of the latest posts, while the specialist DEPR and DSIM streams have 10 each. Vacancies have fallen sharply in recent years, with 94 posts in 2024 and 120 in 2025, after holding between 291 and 322 during the 2021 to 2023 period.
The General stream has consistently carried the largest share of posts. The official recruitment notification for RBI Grade B 2027 is expected in February 2027, but vacancy numbers have not been confirmed. Bankersadda advises candidates to begin preparation early and not wait for the vacancy announcement.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Candidates following RBI Grade B recruitment have watched vacancies shrink from 322 in 2021 to just 60 in 2026, a 81% drop that concentrates competition into fewer posts. The General stream dominates every year, but even its share fell from 270 to 40 openings. Specialist streams DEPR and DSIM offered only 10 posts each in 2026, narrowing options for qualified applicants. The source leaves the 2027 number unconfirmed, telling candidates not to wait for the vacancy count before starting preparation. The official notification is expected in February 2027, and any recovery in vacancy numbers will only be known then.
Source: bankersadda.com
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