RBI Lateral Recruitment 2025 Notification out : Apply Online for 93 Expert Posts (Grade C, D & E) 

RBI Lateral Recruitment 2025 overview

The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB) has published a notification for the recruitment of full-time specialist positions on a contractual basis at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This recruitment campaign provides a substantial opportunity for experienced individuals to work with India’s central bank in sectors including as information technology, data analytics, risk management, cybersecurity, and supervision.  

According to the official RBI Lateral Recruitment 2025 notification, there are 93 open Grade C, D, and E positions in several departments, including DIT, DoS, the Premises Department, and the College of Supervisors. These posts provide extensive professional exposure, policy-level experience, and competitive salary in accordance with the Reserve Bank of India requirements. 

Details	Information
Company Name	Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB)
Post Name	Hiring Experts Laterally (Grade C, D, & E)
No. of Posts	29 posts
No. of Vacancies	93 total
Salary	₹3,10,000 to ₹6,00,000 per month (Level-wise, contractual)
Qualification	Bachelor’s / Master’s / Professional Degree (Post-wise)
Age Limit	21 to 62 years (post-wise)
Start Date for Apply	17 December 2025
Last Date for Apply	06 January 2026 (till 6:00 PM)
Application Mode	Online

RBI Lateral Recruitment Vacancies 2025

Post Name	Equivalent Grade	Total Vacancies
Data Scientist	Grade C	2
Data Engineer	Grade C	2
IT Security Expert	Grade C	7
IT System Administrator	Grade C	5
IT Project Administrator	Grade C	3
AI / ML Specialist	Grade C	3
IT – Cyber Security Analyst	Grade C	5
Network Administrator	Grade C	3
Project Manager	Grade C	5
Market & Liquidity Risk Specialist	Grade C	1
IT – Cyber Security Analyst	Grade C	13
Operational Risk Analyst	Grade C	2
Analyst (Credit Risk)	Grade C	2
Analyst (Market Risk)	Grade C	2
Risk Analyst	Grade C	5
Accounts Specialist	Grade C	5
Risk Assessment & Data Analyst	Grade C	2
Policy Research Analyst	Grade C	2
Business & Financial Risk Analyst	Grade C	6
Data Engineer – I	Grade C	1
Data Engineer – II	Grade C	1
Data Analyst (Micro Data Analytics)	Grade C	1
Banking Domain Specialist	Grade C	1
Data Scientist (Data Modelling)	Grade C	2
Bank Examiner (Liquidity Risk)	Grade C	1
Senior Bank Examiner (Liquidity Risk)	Grade D	1
Data Scientist (Advanced Analytics)	Grade C	4
Credit Risk Specialist	Grade C	4
Programme Coordinator (CoS)	Grade E	2
total vacancies		93

Eligibility Criteria (post wise):  

1. Data engineer/data scientist (DIT) : 

• A master’s degree in statistics, economics, mathematics, or data science, as well as a BE, B.Tech, or MCA in a relevant field, are necessary.  
• Experience: at least 4 to 7 years of experience (post-specific) in financial institutions, analytics or data.  
• Age restrictions: 25 to 40.  

2. Cybersecurity Specialist, IT Security Specialist, and System and Network Administrator 

• Qualifications: CS/IT/Electronics BE, B.Tech, MCA, M.Sc, and M.Tech  
• At least 5 years of experience in system or network administration, auditing, SOC, or IT security.  
• Age Limit: 27-40 years.  

3. AI and machine learning Experts:  

• Qualification: A CS/IT/Maths/Statistics degree with a concentration on AI/ML  
• Experience: at least 7 years in designing and deploying AI/ML models.  
• Age Limit: 27-40 years.  

4.Project Manager (Premises Department):

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.  
• Experience: at least 5 years of experience in project management or construction.  
• Age range: 21–40 years old  

5.Credit, market, liquidity, and risk analysts:  

• A master’s degree in statistics, finance, or economics, as well as a finance MBA, are necessary.  
• 3 to 7 years’ experience working with banks, NBFCs, or other financial firms.  
• Age limit (post-wise): 30-45 years old.  

6.Accounting and banking domain experts  

• Qualifications: background in economics, MBA in finance, CA or ICWA  
• Experience: at least 5 to 7 years of experience in finance or banking.  
• Age Restrictions: 28 to 45.  

7.Coordinator of the Program (College of Supervisors)

• Requirement: postgraduate degree in finance or economics (PhD preferable).  
• 10 to 15 years of experience in banking or education.  
• Age Restrictions: 40 to 62 

Application fee  

• Candidates from the OBC, EWS, and general categories : The application fee is 600 rupees, which covers the expense of delivering a notification.  
• This amount includes the costs of communicating and processing the application.  
• Individuals that are SC, ST, or PwBD : It costs ₹100 to send the notification.  
• Some candidates are not required to pay the entire application fee due to government regulations. 

RBI Lateral Recruitment salaries 2025

1. A fixed monthly pay for every individual

• Level 3 (equivalent to a grade C) : Total monthly salary: ₹3,10,000.  
• Level 4 is equivalent to Grade D : Monthly salary: ₹4,30,000.  
• Level 5 (Same as Grade E) : Total monthly salary: ₹4,80,000.  
• More allowances: The amount of the housing allowance will be determined by the criteria in effect at the posting location.  
• According to current income tax rules, the entire monthly wage is taxed at the source (TDS).  

2. Setting the first salary (by negotiation)  

• After communicating with the selected individual, the Selection Committee may decide to offer them a higher starting consolidated wage. 
• The allowed monthly compensation range for each level is as follows:  
• Level 3: ₹3,10,000–₹4,10,000. 
• Level 4: ₹4,30,000–₹5,10,000.  
• Level 5: ₹4,80,000–₹6,00,000  
• The Selection Committee’s decision will be final, and no requests for further compensation will be considered.

3. Policy on annual increases  

• After each 12-month service period, the consolidated monthly wage (without the housing allowance) will increase by 7%.  
• This annual rise will apply during:  
• The duration of the initial contract  
• Any agreed-upon contract extension.  
• The RBI’s policies shall govern the increment policy, which may vary from time to time. 

Important note:  pay structure applies exclusively to contractual hires through this recruitment and is not included in the regular RBI cadre pay system. The formal RBI offer letter that is delivered to shortlisted candidates will include the final remuneration details. 

How to apply 

• Visit the official RBI Services Board website using a secure internet connection.  
• Navigate to the Recruitment / Careers section of the homepage and choose the link labelled “Lateral Recruitment of Experts 2025”.  
• Start the application process by clicking New Registration.  
• To create a login account, please enter your full name, email address, and phone number.  
• To get access, please enter the credentials used during registration.
• Fill out the online application form with painstaking attention to detail and correctness.  
• Please send scanned copies of the required documentation in the provided format. A photograph, a signature, proof of higher education, and verification of professional experience are all essential documents.  
• Please submit the application fee using one of the available online payment methods.  
• Before submitting the final version, carefully review all of the information you submitted.  
• After submitting your application, you can choose to download or print the acknowledgment for your personal records. 

RBI Lateral Recruitment Selection process 2025   

• The selection procedure starts with shortlisting applicants based on: 
• Educational Qualifications 
• Relevant job experience. 
• Meeting the eligibility conditions specified in the notification 
• Simply completing the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an interview call. 
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, which could include: 
• Technical assessment relevant to the applied position 
• Professional knowledge evaluation 
• Discussion about experience, skills, and role appropriateness. 
• The interview is performed by an official Selection Committee formed by the RBI. 
• Candidates must provide original documents for verification during or after the interview. 
• Age verification documents comprise evidence of age, qualification certificates, experience certificates, and category certificates (where applicable). 
• The ultimate selection is based only on: 
• Merit 
• Performance during the interview 
• Overall suitability for the role 
• The RBI’s decisions at all stages are final and binding. 

Important instructions  

• Applicants are only allowed to use the RBI Services Board’s official website.  
• Applications received through agents or third-party websites will not be evaluated.  
• Applicants must save any original documentation relating to their age, educational credentials, experience, and category in a secure location.  
• Any provision of false, misleading, or incomplete information at any level will result in automatic disqualification.  
• The RBI retains unequivocal authority to:  
• Refine the recruitment procedure.  
• Change the eligibility requirements. 
• Conclude the recruitment process without offering prior notice.  
• Candidates are requested to check the official RBI website on a regular basis for any updates on revisions, corrections, or interview notifications.  
• Any requests for exemptions based on eligibility, age, or experience will not be considered, except as stated in the notification.  
• The RBI will not be held accountable for any issues that arise from:  
• Late Submission.  
• The candidate’s technical errors  
• Candidates should properly review the official announcement before submitting their application. 

Essential Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	December 2025
Application Start Date	17 December 2025
Last Date to Apply	06 January 2026 (6:00 PM)
Interview Date	To be notified
Result Declaration	To be notified

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