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Your RBI 2027 preparation timeline
Grade B: February notification • April Phase I
Grade A General: July notification • September single phase
The RBI Recruitment Calendar 2027, dated 22 October 2026, sets out the tentative recruitment timetable for Class I posts for Panel Year 2027. The official calendar places the Grade B (DR) notification in February 2027, Phase I in April 2027 and Phase II in May/June 2027. Grade A (DR) General has a July 2027 notification window and a single-phase examination in September 2027.
Published / checked: 23 October 2026 | Calendar status: Indicative, subject to alteration
RBI Recruitment Calendar 2027: complete schedule
The table follows all seven recruitment entries in the official calendar. Swipe horizontally on a small screen to read every column. A dash means no separate Phase II month is listed for that entry.
| No. | Recruitment / post | Notification | Phase I / Single phase | Phase II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Officers in Grade B (DR) – General / DEPR / DSIM | February 2027 | April 2027 | May / June 2027 |
| 2 | Officers in Grade A (DR) – General | July 2027 | Single phase: September 2027 | — |
| 3 | Manager (Technical – Civil) | February 2027 | Single phase: March / April 2027 | — |
| 4 | Manager (Technical – Electrical) | February 2027 | Single phase: March / April 2027 | — |
| 5 | Legal Officer in Grade B | February 2027 | Single phase: March / April 2027 | — |
| 6 | Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) | February 2027 | Single phase: March / April 2027 | — |
| 7 | Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) | February 2027 | Single phase: March / April 2027 | — |
RBI Grade B 2027 notification and examination months
For Officers in Grade B (DR), the calendar groups General, DEPR and DSIM together. Their indicative notification month is February 2027, followed by Phase I in April and Phase II in May or June.
These are month-level windows. The calendar does not assign an exact examination day, shift or stream-wise timetable. Candidates should check the separate advertisement for their stream before making application or travel arrangements.
RBI Grade A General and five other cadres
The Officers in Grade A (DR) – General entry has a tentative notification in July 2027 and a single-phase examination in September 2027. This entry should be read separately from Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) and Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha).
The other five entries—Technical Civil, Technical Electrical, Legal Officer, Protocol & Security and Rajbhasha—have February 2027 notification windows and March/April 2027 single-phase examination windows. The phrase “single phase” describes the examination schedule in this calendar; consult the advertisement for the complete selection procedure.
What the calendar does—and does not—announce
- Announced: the recruitment entries and indicative notification/examination months shown above.
- Not specified: vacancy totals, category-wise vacancies, application start/end dates, fees, age cut-off dates and detailed educational or experience requirements.
- Final authority: the advertisement issued for each recruitment, including any subsequent official revisions.
- RBI Assistant: this document is a Class I officer calendar. It does not provide an RBI Assistant recruitment schedule.
RBI expressly allows changes to the decision to conduct recruitment and the indicated months if circumstances require. Avoid treating older predictions on exam websites or social media as final dates.
How to prepare for RBI Grade B 2027
The following is editorial preparation guidance, not an additional announcement by RBI.
- Build the foundation now: identify the target stream, review the latest available official syllabus as a provisional checklist and begin concept study alongside current affairs.
- Use the notification window: when the relevant advertisement arrives, verify eligibility first, then adjust your syllabus checklist and application reminders.
- Prepare stages together: for Grade B General, maintain subject preparation and descriptive practice alongside timed aptitude practice; align everything with the eventual 2027 rules.
- Move to revision before April: if the indicative schedule holds, use the final preparation period for timed practice, error analysis and revision rather than starting major topics.
- Keep separate plans for other posts: technical, legal, language and security cadres may have distinct qualifications and examination requirements.
Download the official RBI Recruitment Calendar 2027 PDF
Open official RBI Calendar 2027 PDF
Primary source: Opportunities@RBI, “Annual Recruitment Calendar for Class I Posts – Panel Year 2027”, as on 22.10.2026. Visit the official RBI recruitment portal for advertisements and changes.
Verification note: the official PDF was downloaded and checked for this article. Coverage on BankersAdda was also reviewed; the calendar itself is the basis for the schedule above.
Frequently asked questions
When is the RBI Grade B 2027 notification scheduled?
The calendar indicates February 2027. The exact release date and application period will be provided separately.
What are the RBI Grade B 2027 Phase I and Phase II months?
Phase I is tentatively scheduled for April 2027 and Phase II for May/June 2027.
When will RBI Grade A General recruitment take place?
The indicative notification month is July 2027, followed by a single-phase examination in September 2027.
Have RBI 2027 vacancies and eligibility been announced in this calendar?
No. These details will be specified in each recruitment advertisement.
Are the dates final, and are applications open?
The calendar gives indicative months, not final dates or an application opening announcement. Check the applicable official advertisement.
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