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RBI Grade B Officers Recruitment: Your Top 10 Eligibility Doubts Answered Here

RBI Grade B Officers Recruitment: Your Top 10 Eligibility Doubts Answered Here

rbi logo,rbi assistants recruitment 2016,rbi recruitment 2016,reserve bank of india jobs,jobs in rbi 2017,rbi jobs 2016,reserve bank of india recruitments 2016 The RBI Grade B Officers Recruitment 2017 notification released recently has created a lot of interest among bank job aspirants.Reserve Bank of India is similar to State Bank of India as both these organizations carry high brand value & both of them conduct their own recruitment process.But first, to apply for these RBI grade B 161 officer jobs, you must know whether you are eligible or not.

RBI recently came out with 161 grade B officers recruitment for its offices throughout India.In the notification, qualifications & many rules for this recruitment were specified.

Many of you are confused about the RBI grade B officers eligibility & have asked questions related to it.So to help you, we have compiled the answers for some of your top doubts about applying for RBI recruitment 2017.

Question 1: Do I need IBPS exam scores for this assistants recruitment?

Answer: No.RBI conducts a separate examination as part of their selection process.So IBPS bank exam scores are not necessary.

Q 2: What is the age limit for applicants? Are there any relaxations?

A: Candidates should be between 21 – 30 years of age, as on May 1, 2017.

For OBC category, the maximum age is 31 yrs &
For SC/ ST: 33 years

Persons with Disabilities (PWD) get an extension on maximum age by 10 yrs (GEN), 13 years (OBC) & 15 years (SC/ST)

Q 3: Do I need experience to apply for this RBI grade B officers recruitment?

A: Not required.Freshers are also eligible to apply for officer jobs in reserve bank of India.

Q 4: I have 50% in degree and 60% in std.12 and 10th.Am I eligible for RBI grade b officers recruitment 2017?

A: No.It is compulsory for applicants of general and OBC category must have 60% in UG degree, std. 12 and std.10.

For applicants from SC/ST/PWD category, 50% in degree, 10th and 12th is enough.

Q 5: I am currently doing my final semester/ I am waiting for final yr results. Can I apply?

A: Final year/ semester students are NOT eligible.Only those who have completed their degree as on May 1, 2017 are eligible to apply.

Q 6: Should I know to read, write and speak the local language of the state?

A: There are no state-wise vacancies in RBI grade B officers recruitment.So it is not necessary for candidates to posses knowledge of the regional language.

Q 7: What will be the job location? Where will I get posted on appointment?

A: Reserve Bank of India offices are located at major cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi etc.,Hence you would be appointed to any of these branches only.

Q 8: What is the salary for RBI Grade B Officers? Was it increased recently like other banks?

As per the notification, the salary for RBI grade B officers is approx Rs.67,993/ month which includes allowances such as transport, house rent etc.,

Therefore, the monthly take home salary could range between Rs.42-47,000/ month (may vary based on place of posting)

Since Reserve Bank of India follows a different pay structure compared to other banks, any salary increase for bank employees will not impact this organization.

Q 9: I have previously applied for RBI grade B officers recruitment.Can I apply again?

A: Candidates belonging to unreserved or general category who have already appeared 6 times for phase I examination, are not eligible to apply.

There are no such restrictions for applicants of SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD categories.

Q 10: Are BE/ Btech/MBA/ MCA/ B.Sc graduates eligible?

A: Yes, all those who have completed a bachelor`s degree (any degree) are eligible for officer (grade B) jobs in RBI.

Therefore, graduates with BSc/ MSc/ BE/ BTech/ MBA/ MCA/ BCom/ MCom etc., degree are absolutely eligible to apply, provided they have scored 60% in UG and std.10 and 12th.