RBI Exam Calendar 2027: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released its Annual Recruitment Calendar for Class I posts for Panel Year 2027. The calendar, dated October 22, 2026, gives the tentative notification and exam months for Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR), Officers in Grade ‘A’ (DR), and other cadres such as Manager (Technical), Legal Officer, and Assistant Manager. If you’re preparing for RBI Grade B or any other RBI officer exam, now you know roughly when to expect it and can plan your preparation.
The RBI Grade B 2027 notification is expected in February 2027, with the Phase-I exam in April and Phase-II in May/June 2027. The other cadre posts also have their notifications planned for February 2027, with single-phase exams in March/April 2027.
RBI Exam Calendar 2027 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Calendar Name | Annual Recruitment Calendar for Class I Posts – Panel Year 2027 |
| Posts Covered | Grade ‘B’ (DR), Grade ‘A’ (DR), Manager (Technical), Legal Officer, Assistant Manager |
| Calendar Release Date | October 22, 2026 |
| Category | RBI Exam Calendar 2027 |
| Official Website | www.rbi.org.in |
RBI Exam Calendar 2026-27 (Panel Year 2027)
| Name of Recruitment | Notification Month | Phase-I Exam | Phase-II Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – General / DEPR / DSIM | February 2027 | April 2027 | May / June 2027 |
| Officers in Grade ‘A’ (DR) – General | July 2027 | September 2027 (Single Phase) | – |
| Manager (Technical – Civil) | February 2027 | March / April 2027 (Single Phase) | – |
| Manager (Technical – Electrical) | February 2027 | March / April 2027 (Single Phase) | – |
| Legal Officer in Grade ‘B’ | February 2027 | March / April 2027 (Single Phase) | – |
| Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security) | February 2027 | March / April 2027 (Single Phase) | – |
| Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) | February 2027 | March / April 2027 (Single Phase) | – |
RBI Grade B 2027 Exam Dates
RBI Grade B is the most popular exam on this calendar. For Panel Year 2027, the notification for the General, DEPR and DSIM streams is expected in February 2027. The Phase-I exam is planned for April 2027 and the Phase-II exam for May/June 2027. That leaves only about two months between the notification and Phase-I, so start your preparation for General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues, Finance & Management and English now.
RBI Grade A 2027 Exam Date
RBI has also included Officers in Grade ‘A’ (DR) – General in the calendar. The notification is expected in July 2027, with a single-phase exam in September 2027. Grade A is the entry-level officer post at RBI.
RBI Other Cadre Posts 2027
Notifications for Manager (Technical – Civil and Electrical), Legal Officer in Grade ‘B’, and Assistant Manager (Protocol & Security and Rajbhasha) are all expected in February 2027. Each will have a single-phase exam in March/April 2027. These posts suit engineers, law graduates, Hindi/Rajbhasha specialists and candidates with a security or defence background.
Important Points About the RBI Exam Calendar
- The dates are indicative and month-wise only, not exact exam dates.
- RBI may change the notification or exam months, or decide whether to hold a recruitment at all, if circumstances change.
- Eligibility, number of vacancies, final dates and other terms will be given in the separate advertisement for each recruitment.
- That detailed advertisement will be the only official reference for each recruitment cycle.
Important Links
| RBI Annual Recruitment Calendar 2027 PDF | Exam Calendar |
| Reserve Bank of India Official Website | RBI |
RBI Exam Calendar 2027 FAQs
When will the RBI Grade B 2027 notification be released?
The RBI Grade B 2027 notification is expected in February 2027.
When is the RBI Grade B 2027 Phase-I exam?
The Phase-I exam is tentatively scheduled for April 2027, and Phase-II for May/June 2027.
When will the RBI Grade A 2027 exam be held?
The RBI Grade A (DR) – General exam is planned as a single-phase exam in September 2027, with the notification expected in July 2027.
Are the dates in the RBI Exam Calendar final?
No. The dates are indicative and month-wise only. RBI may change them, and the final dates will be given in each recruitment’s advertisement.