RBI Recruitment 2026 - Legal Officer, Manager (Technical), Assistant Manager - 21 Posts

Organization Profile

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) - India's Central Bank

RBI is a full-service central bank handling monetary policy, banking regulation, currency management, and financial system oversight. A career with RBI offers diverse roles across the country's economic landscape.

Conducting Authority: Reserve Bank of India Services Board

Vacancy Details

Advertisement No: RBISB/DA/05/2025-26
Panel Year: 2026

Post-wise Vacancy Breakup:

PwBD Categories: A=Blind/Low Vision, B=Deaf/Hard of Hearing, C=Locomotor Disability, D=Autism/Intellectual/Specific Learning/Mental Illness

Detailed Post-wise Information

POST 1: LEGAL OFFICER IN GRADE 'B'

Vacancies: 6 (GEN-2, EWS-1, OBC-2, SC-1)

Eligibility Criteria:

Age Limit (as on 01.02.2026):

• Minimum: 21 years
• Maximum: 32 years
• Born between: 02.02.1994 to 01.02.2005
• Relaxation: +3 years for LL.M., +5 years for Ph.D in Law
• Additional age relaxation as per government norms

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) from UGC/Bar Council recognized University/College
• Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST if reserved)

Experience (as on 01.02.2026):

Essential:

1. Enrolled with Bar Council as an Advocate
2. Minimum 2 years post-enrollment experience as:
   • Advocate, OR
   • Law Officer in Legal Dept of large bank/financial institution/statutory corporation/company/Govt, OR
   • Full-time Law teacher in Law College/University

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Banking Law, Company Law, Labour Law, Constitutional Law
• Experience in drafting pleadings and documents

Documents Required:

• Bar Council Registration/Enrollment Certificate (mandatory)
• Certificate from Bar Association/Presiding Officer (for practicing advocates)

Job Responsibilities:

• Dealing with legal references on RBI Act 1934, Banking Regulation Act 1949, FEMA 1999, Companies Act 2013
• Drafting legislation administered by RBI
• Preparing pleadings and briefs for litigation
• Appearing before Labour Courts, Tribunals
• Other legal work as assigned

Examination Pattern:

Paper-I: General Knowledge of Law

• Type: Objective (30 marks) + Descriptive (120 marks)
• Total Marks: 150
• Duration: 3 hours
• Medium: Hindi/English (candidate's choice)

Topics:

• Constitutional Law
• Administrative Law
• Financial Sector Laws
• Procedural Laws
• Statutory Interpretation & Legal Drafting

Paper-II: English

• Type: Descriptive
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 3 hours
• Topics: Essay, Precis, Comprehension, Business Correspondence

Interview: 40 marks

Grand Total: 290 marks (Papers: 250 + Interview: 40)

Final Selection: Combined marks of Exam + Interview

POST 2: MANAGER (TECHNICAL - CIVIL) IN GRADE 'B'

Vacancies: 2 (GEN-1, OBC-1)

Eligibility Criteria:

Age Limit (as on 01.02.2026):

• Minimum: 21 years
• Maximum: 35 years
• Born between: 02.02.1991 to 01.02.2005

Educational Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum Marks: 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST if reserved)

Experience (as on 01.02.2026):

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years post-graduation experience in relevant field
• Independent responsibility position in public/private organization
• Areas: Hospitals/Banks/Financial Institutions/Planning/Designing/Construction/Large Office Buildings/Multi-storied Buildings
• Experience in tender preparation and evaluation

Desirable:

• Office and residential properties maintenance
• Construction project administration
• PERT/CPM techniques
• CAD/CAM/MS Project/Primavera
• Structural rehabilitation works
• Computer environment work

Job Responsibilities:

• Designing, constructing, supervising construction projects
• Office and residential building construction
• Renovation of existing buildings
• Repair and maintenance
• Retrofitting of old structures

Examination Pattern:

Paper-I: Objective Type

• Professional/Job Knowledge Test
• Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour
• Negative Marking: 1/4 mark for wrong answer

Paper-II: Descriptive Type

• Standard: B.E. Degree level
• Marks: 100
• Duration: 3 hours
• Medium: Hindi/English

Interview: 35 marks

Grand Total: 235 marks (200 + 35)

POST 3: MANAGER (TECHNICAL - ELECTRICAL) IN GRADE 'B'

Vacancies: 1 (GEN-1)

Eligibility Criteria:

Age Limit: 21-35 years (as on 01.02.2026)

Educational Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Minimum Marks: 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST if reserved)

Experience (as on 01.02.2026):

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years post-graduation experience
• Areas: Hospitals/Banks/Financial Institutions/Educational Institutions
• Experience in: Planning/Designing/Execution of electrical installations, AC plants, lifts, communication systems
• Tender preparation, scrutiny, evaluation

Desirable:

• CCTV, Security/Fire Alarms, EPABX, UPS systems
• Lift, pump, AC plant maintenance
• MS Project/Primavera/PERT/CPM
• Computer environment work

Job Responsibilities:

• Planning, execution, monitoring of electrical systems
• Sub-stations, distribution systems, UPS, DG sets, Lifts, HVAC
• Security systems (CCTV, Fire/Security alarms, X-ray scanners)
• Renovation and new construction projects

Examination Pattern:

Same as Manager (Technical-Civil) - 235 total marks

POST 4: ASSISTANT MANAGER (RAJBHASHA) IN GRADE 'A'

Vacancies: 4 (GEN-2, OBC-1, SC-1, PwBD-1)

Eligibility Criteria:

Age Limit (as on 01.02.2026):

• Minimum: 21 years
• Maximum: 30 years
• Born between: 02.02.1996 to 01.02.2005
• Relaxation: +2 years for Ph.D (max 32 years)

Educational Qualification (Any one):

Option 1:

• Second Class Master's in Hindi/Hindi Translation
• WITH English at Bachelor's level

Option 2:

• Second Class Master's in English
• WITH Hindi at Bachelor's level + PG Diploma in Translation

Option 3:

• Second Class Master's in Sanskrit/Economics/Commerce
• WITH English and Hindi at Bachelor's level + PG Diploma in Translation

Option 4:

• Master's in both English and Hindi/Hindi Translation (one must be Second Class)

Desirable:

• Knowledge of bilingual word processing

Job Responsibilities:

• Translation (English to Hindi and vice-versa)
• Translation of documents, manuals, publications
• Implementation of Official Language policy
• Administration of Hindi Teaching Scheme

Examination Pattern:

Paper-I: Objective Type (Online)

Negative Marking: 1/4 mark for wrong answer

Paper-II: Descriptive (Official Language)

• Marks: 50
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Topics: Hindi to English translation, English to Hindi translation, Official Language Policy

Interview: 35 marks

Grand Total: 235 marks (150+50+35)

Final Selection: Based on Paper-I + Paper-II + Interview

Medium: Bilingual (except English language test)

POST 5: ASSISTANT MANAGER (PROTOCOL & SECURITY) IN GRADE 'A'

Vacancies: 8 (GEN-4, OBC-2, SC-1, ST-1)

Eligibility Criteria:

Age Limit (as on 01.02.2026):

• Minimum: 25 years
• Maximum: 40 years
• Born between: 02.02.1986 to 01.02.2001
• NO AGE RELAXATION FOR ANY CATEGORY

Experience (as on 01.02.2026):

Mandatory:

• Officer with minimum 10 years Commissioned Service (5 years for PwBD) in regular Army/Navy/Air Force
• Must hold valid Ex-Serviceman Identity Card

Short Service Commissioned Officers:

• Rendered at least 10 years continuous Military Service
• Released on completion of assignment (or due within 1 year from 01.02.2026)
• NOT released due to dismissal/discharge for misconduct/inefficiency
• OR released due to physical disability attributable to Military Service

PwBD Categories Eligible:

• OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI (Spinal Deformity/Injury)
• SLD (Specific Learning Disability)
• MD involving above

Job Responsibilities:

1. Internal Security/CCTV Surveillance
   • Physical security oversight
   • Security personnel management
   • CCTV system maintenance
2. Protocol Activities
   • Protocol for Top Management
   • Liaison with State Govt authorities
3. Maintenance Activities
   • Supervision of Bank premises maintenance
4. Fire Prevention & Disaster Management
   • Fire safety implementation
   • Conduct drills, train Safety Squad
5. Administration
   • Security personnel administration
   • Budget management
   • Regulatory compliance

Examination Pattern:

Online Examination:

Negative Marking: 1/4 mark for wrong answer

Interview: 35 marks

Grand Total: 235 marks

Syllabus Topics:

• Security Management Principles
• Risk Assessment
• Security Hardware/Software
• Fire Safety
• CCTV Operations
• Executive Protection
• Disaster Management & BCP
• Information & IT Security

Detailed syllabus in Appendix-II of notification

Salary & Emoluments

Grade 'A' Officers (Assistant Manager)

Basic Pay: ₹62,500/- per month

Pay Scale: ₹62,500-76,900-1,05,250-1,21,450-1,26,100 (17 years)

Initial Gross Emoluments (without HRA): ₹1,26,540/- (approx)

HRA: 15% additional (if not in Bank accommodation)

Allowances:

• Special Allowance
• Grade Allowance
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Local Compensatory Allowance
• Learning Allowance

Special Note:

• Pay Protection for Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) as per GOI instructions

Grade 'B' Officers (Manager/Legal Officer)

Basic Pay: ₹78,450/- per month

Pay Scale: ₹78,450-1,14,900-1,23,000-1,41,600 (16 years)

Initial Gross Emoluments (without HRA): ₹1,53,675/- (approx)

HRA: 15% additional (if not in Bank accommodation)

Same allowances as Grade A

Other Benefits (All Officers)

Perquisites:

• Bank accommodation (subject to availability)
• Vehicle maintenance reimbursement
• Newspaper, telephone charges
• Book grant
• Furnishing allowance
• Free dispensary + Medical reimbursement
• Leave Fare Allowance (once in 2 years)

Loans & Advances (Concessional Rates):

• Housing Loan
• Vehicle Loan
• Education Loan
• Consumer Articles Loan
• Festival Advance (interest-free)

Pension:

• NPS (New Pension Scheme) - Defined Contribution
• Gratuity benefit

Residential Accommodation:

• Limited quarters at some centers
• Leased accommodation facility available at all centers

Probation: 2 years (extendable up to 4 years)

Career Growth: Reasonable promotion prospects to higher grades

Posting: All India - liable to transfer anywhere in India

Advance Increments

For candidates with very high academic/professional qualifications:

• Bank may grant up to 4 advance increments at its discretion
• Request to be made at Interview stage in Bio-data Form
• Not entertained after Interview

Critical Instructions:

1. Single Application: Submit only ONE complete application with highest Registration ID
2. Nationality: Must be:
   • Citizen of India, OR
   • Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, OR
   • Tibetan refugee (came before 01.01.1962), OR
   • Person of Indian origin from specified countries
   • (Certificate of eligibility required for categories ii-v)
3. Government Employees: Must inform employer about application
4. No Change After Submission: Verify all details before final submit
5. Admit Card: Download from website 1 week before exam (not sent by post)
6. Identity Proof: Carry valid photo ID + photocopy to exam
   • Acceptable: PAN/Passport/DL/Voter ID/Aadhaar/Bank Passbook/College ID/Employee ID
7. Name Matching: Name in Admit Card must match photo ID exactly
   • Women with name change after marriage: Carry marriage certificate/gazette notification/affidavit
8. Prohibited Items:
   • Mobile phones (even switched off)
   • Electronic devices, smart watches
   • Pagers, Bluetooth devices
   • Strict action including ban from future exams
9. No Valuables: Don't bring costly items - bank not responsible for loss
10. PwBD Candidates:
    • Scribe facility available (subject to conditions)
    • Compensatory time: 20 min/hour
    • Medical certificate required
    • Detailed guidelines with Admit Card
11. Unfair Means:
    • Leads to cancellation + debarment
    • Criminal prosecution possible
12. Response Analysis: Bank may cancel candidature if abnormal similarity detected
13. Provisional Admission: Eligibility verified only at Interview stage
14. No Staff Candidates: RBI employees have separate process
15. No Correspondence: Except in case of non-receipt of Admit Card
16. Jurisdiction: Mumbai courts only

Examination Centers (32 Cities):

Choose 4 in order of preference:

Note: Center may be changed at Board's discretion

Age Relaxation Summary:

(Varies by post - Legal Officer/Manager/Asst Manager)

Note: No age relaxation for Asst Manager (Protocol & Security)