RBI Recruitment 2026 – Lateral Recruitment of Experts on Contract Basis

The Reserve Bank of India Services Board, hereinafter referred to as the ‘Board’, invites “online applications” from eligible candidates for Lateral Recruitment of Experts on Full-Time Contract Basis in Reserve Bank of India (RBI / Bank)

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RBI Recruitment 2026 – Post Details

Name of the Post 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

RBI Recruitment 2026 – Experience & Qualification

Post No. Post Name Department Age Limit Educational Qualification Experience Place of Posting
1 Data Scientist DIT 25–40 yrs Masters in Statistics / Economics / Data Science or BE/B.Tech (CS) Minimum 4 years as Data Scientist Mumbai / Data Centres
2 Data Engineer DIT 25–40 yrs BE/B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (CS/IT/Electronics) Minimum 4 years in data engineering & databases Mumbai / Data Centres
3 IT Security Expert DIT 27–40 yrs BE/B.Tech/MCA with Information Security Minimum 5 years in Information Security Mumbai / Data Centres
4 IT System Administrator DIT 27–40 yrs BE/B.Tech/MCA (CS/IT/Electronics) Minimum 5 years in system administration Mumbai / Data Centres
5 IT Project Administrator DIT 27–40 yrs BE/B.Tech/MCA/MBA Minimum 5 years in IT Project Management Mumbai / Data Centres
6 AI / ML Specialist DIT 27–40 yrs BE/B.Tech/MCA / Maths / Statistics Minimum 7 years in AI/ML Mumbai / Data Centres
7 IT – Cyber Security Analyst DIT 27–40 yrs BE/B.Tech/MCA (Cyber Security) Minimum 5 years in Cyber Security / SOC Mumbai / Data Centres
8 Network Administrator DIT 27–40 yrs BE/B.Tech/MCA (CS/IT) Minimum 5 years in Network Administration Mumbai / Data Centres
9 Project Manager Premises Dept 21–40 yrs Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering Minimum 5 years in construction project management Mumbai
10 Market & Liquidity Risk Specialist DoS 30–40 yrs PG in Statistics / Finance / MBA (Finance) Minimum 7 years in Treasury / Risk Mumbai
11 IT – Cyber Security Analyst DoS 28–40 yrs BE/B.Tech/MCA (Cyber Security) Minimum 5 years in IT / Cyber Security Mumbai
12 Operational Risk Analyst DoS 30–40 yrs PG in Statistics / Data Analytics Minimum 3 years in Operational Risk Mumbai
13 Analyst (Credit Risk) DoS 30–40 yrs PG in Statistics / Finance / Economics Minimum 5 years as Credit Analyst Mumbai
14 Analyst (Market Risk) DoS 30–40 yrs PG in Statistics / Econometrics / Mathematics / Finance / Economics (CFA / FRM / MBA Finance – Desirable) Minimum 3 years as Dealer / Trader in Investment Bank / Bank Treasury (Internal Audit experience desirable) Mumbai
15 Risk Analyst DoS 30–45 yrs PG / Diploma in Statistics / Economics / Finance / Management (FRM / PRM – Desirable) Minimum 5 years in risk modelling (Credit / Market / Liquidity Risk) Mumbai
16 Accounts Specialist DoS 30–45 yrs CA / ICWA (CFA / CS / IFRS – Desirable) Minimum 5 years in Banks / Financial Institutions (Treasury / Credit Risk experience) Mumbai
17 Risk Assessment & Data Analyst DoS 25–45 yrs Master’s in Economics / Finance / Statistics / Econometrics (Data Science / AI / ML – Desirable) Minimum 3 years in Big Data / Analytics / Statistical tools in Financial Sector Mumbai
18 Policy Research Analyst DoS 25–45 yrs Master’s in Economics / Finance / Statistics (Data Science / AI / ML – Desirable) Minimum 3 years Research / Teaching experience in Banking / Finance / Economics Mumbai
19 Business & Financial Risk Analyst DoS 25–45 yrs Master’s in Economics / Finance / Statistics (Data Science / AI / ML – Desirable) Minimum 3 years in Research / Banking / Finance risk analysis roles Mumbai
20 Data Engineer-I DoS 28–40 yrs Bachelors in CS / IT / Data Science / AI / ML / Electronics & Telecom, OR PG in Statistics with Diploma in Computer Applications, OR MCA (CDMP, Google Data Engineer, AWS Data Analytics – Desirable) 7 years in data engineering in banking / financial services (Database & ETL experience – Desirable) Mumbai
21 Data Engineer-II DoS 28–40 yrs Bachelors in CS / IT / Data Science / AI / ML / Electronics & Telecom OR PG in Statistics with Diploma in Computer Applications OR MCA (OCP mandatory; Azure Data Engineer, CDMP – Desirable) 5 years as Oracle / SQL / PL SQL developer in financial institution (Data visualization / report generation – Desirable) Mumbai
22 Data Analyst (Micro Data Analytics) DoS 28–40 yrs Master’s in Statistics / Applied Stats / Economics / Econometrics / Finance / Commerce; Knowledge of Python, R, SQL (AI/ML / Data Science certifications – Desirable) 5 years as Data Analyst (Credit risk modelling with AI/ML techniques – at least 3 years in banks / financial services) Mumbai
23 Banking Domain Specialist DoS 28–40 yrs CA OR MBA (Finance) OR PG in Economics / Statistics / Commerce (CS, ICWA, CMA, IFRS – Desirable) 7 years in banking operations with CBS / IT knowledge (Accounts / Credit Dept experience – Desirable) Mumbai
24 Data Scientist (Data modelling) DoS 28–40 yrs PG in Statistics / Mathematics / Data Science / Econometrics (CFA / FRM / PRM / Data Science / AI & ML – Desirable) 5 years in data analytics / visualization / NLP in commercial banks / financial companies (Consultancy / IT infrastructure experience – Desirable) Mumbai
25 Bank Examiner (Liquidity Risk) DoS 30–40 yrs PG in Statistics / Econometrics / Mathematics / Finance / Economics; or MBA / PGDBA / PGPM / PGDM (FRM, PRM, CFA – Desirable) 5 years in liquidity / ALM risk management, treasury operations, risk consultancy or research roles Mumbai
26 Senior Bank Examiner (Liquidity Risk) DoS 35–45 yrs PG in Statistics / Econometrics / Mathematics / Finance / Economics; or MBA / PGDBA / PGPM / PGDM (FRM, PRM, CFA – Desirable) 7 years in liquidity / ALM risk management, treasury operations, consultancy or research roles (3 years practitioner level) Mumbai
27 Data Scientist (Advanced Analytics) DoS 28–40 yrs PG in Economics / Statistics / Mathematics / Data Science; or PGDBA / PGPM / MBA (Finance) / BE / BTech / ME / MTech CS / MCA (CFA / FRM / PRM / Data Science / AI & ML – Desirable) 5 years in data analytics / visualization / NLP in commercial banks / financial companies (Consultancy / IT infrastructure experience – Desirable) Mumbai
28 Credit Risk Specialist DoS 30–40 yrs PG in Statistics / Econometrics / Mathematics / Finance / Economics; or MBA / PGDBA / PGPM / PGDM (FRM / PRM / CFA – Desirable) 5 years in credit risk assessment / management in banks / financial institutions or consultancy (Supervisory exposure – Desirable) Mumbai
29 Programme Coordinator (CoS) DoS 40–62 yrs PG in Economics / Finance (CA, CFA, FRM, CISA, PhD – Desirable) 10–15 years in teaching / banking / financial institutions; experience in faculty/training and business risk functions Mumbai

RBI Recruitment 2026 – Salary

  • The monthly compensation payable includes the following consolidated amount:
    • Level 3 (equivalent to Gr. C): ₹3,10,000/
    • Level 4 (equivalent to Gr. D): ₹4,30,000/-
    • Level 5 (equivalent to Gr. E): ₹4,80,000/-
    • and housing allowance applicable at the centre of posting. The compensation will be subjected to applicable tax deduction at source.
  • Selection Committee reserves the right to fix an appropriate initial consolidated amount within the following range after negotiation with candidates.
    • Level 3: ₹3,10,000/- to ₹4,10,000/-
    • Level 4: ₹4,30,000/- to ₹5,10,000/-
    • Level 5: ₹4,80,000/- to ₹6,00,000/-
    • The decision on grant of higher initial remuneration by the selection committee will be based on the qualification, experience, skill set, etc. of each candidate. The decision of the selection committee in this regard will be final and no further requests for enhancement in compensation will be entertained.
  • The monthly compensation (excluding housing allowance) will be increased by 7% on successful completion of every 12 months during the period of contract including any extension, or as decided by the Bank from time to time.

RBI Recruitment 2026 – HOW TO APPLY

  1. Candidates are required to apply only online using the website www.rbi.org.in. No other means/mode of application will be accepted. Detailed instructions for filling up Online Application Form are available at Appendix-I. The applicants are advised to submit only single application for one post; however, if due to any unavoidable situation, if he/she submits another/multiple applications for one post, then he/she must ensure that application with the higher Registration ID (RID) is complete in all respects like applicant’s details, photograph, signature, fee etc. The applicants who are submitting multiple applications for one post should note that only the last completed application with higher RID shall be entertained by the Board and fee paid against one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID.
  2. All candidates working in Government Service, Government owned industrial undertakings or other similar organisations, whether in a permanent or temporary capacity or as work charged employees other than casual or daily rated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises are required to submit an undertaking in the Online application that they have informed their employer (Head of Office/Department) in writing that they have applied for the Post. Candidates should note that in case a communication is received from their employer by the Board withholding permission to the candidates applying for/appearing, their application will be liable to be rejected/candidature will be liable to be cancelled. At the time of joining, the recommended candidates will have to bring proper discharge certificates from their PSU/Government/Quasi -Government employer without any lien.
  3. Provided that no penalty shall be imposed except after (i) giving the candidate an opportunity of making such representation, in writing as he/she may wish to make in that behalf; and (ii) taking the representation, if any, submitted by the candidate within the period allowed to him/her into consideration.

RBI Recruitment 2026 – Fees

Sl. No. Category Charges Amount*
1 SC/ST/PwBD Intimation Charges only ₹100/- + GST
2 GEN/OBC/EWS Application fee including Intimation Charges ₹600/- + GST
3 STAFF@ Nil

RBI Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if there is lot of delay in accessing the page?

Speed for Registration of On-Line Application on Internet, is based on various factors like Internet Speed, large number of applicants trying to register the application at the same time etc. Therefore if you are not able to get the pages for registration immediately, please retry after a gap of 15 minutes or during off-peak hours in the night.

Successful Registration is indicated by the Page displayed after clicking the Submit Button indicating the generated “REGISTRATION NO.” and “PASSWORD”. Please note down the same carefully and preserve it. If you do not preserve it, you will not be able to Re-Print the Application and download the Call Letter, results etc.

“REGISTRATION NO.” and “PASSWORD” are also sent by auto-response Confirmation emails. Delivery of these emails purely depends upon the correctness of E-Mail ID provided, Policy of your E-Mail Service Provider to accept and Divert such emails under Bulk or Spam Mails or bounce back such mails without accepting it due to heavy number of emails generated by our Applications. In case of Govt./official /company Email Ids, delivery is controlled by your Company Policies. You may be guided accordingly.

In case of doubt about the successful Registration, candidates are advised to visit the Page for Re-Print of Application / e-Receipt, generate the Printout and preserve the soft copy and hard copy (printout) of the Application.

In rare cases Candidates may get Zero (0) Registration No. with valid Password. Candidates are advised to Re-Register the Application and check the Printout through Re-Print Application.

Please refer to Point No.4. If you do not get the application printout / e-Receipt through Re-Print option, your application is not saved. Please re-apply.

“Reply to” Email Id for the Application is created for the convenience of the Candidates for genuine communications. Please do not use this address to send back the emails for “Acknowledgment”, “Vacation Mail”, “Friendship Offers”, “Sales Offers” etc. Our Email Server is configured to delete such emails automatically.