The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the RBI Lateral Recruitment 2025 for hiring 93 experts on a full‑time contract basis in key domains like Data Science, IT, Cyber Security, Risk, and Supervision. This drive targets experienced professionals with strong domain knowledge. Eligible candidates can apply online from 17 December 2025 to 6 January 2026 through the official RBI careers portal.
RBI Lateral Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Organization | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Recruitment Name | RBI Lateral Recruitment 2025 |
| Advertisement Number | RBISB/B4/04/2025‑26 |
| Total Vacancies | 93 |
| Job Type | Contract / Expert |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Release | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Official Website | www.rbi.org.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification Released | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Online Apply Start | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06 Jan 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 06 Jan 2026 |
Vacancy Details
This recruitment covers experts in several high‑skill areas. The roles support RBI’s strategy in technology, supervision, analytics, and risk management.
| Post Name | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | IT | 2 |
| Data Engineer | IT | 2 |
| IT Security Expert | IT | 7 |
| IT System Administrator | IT | 5 |
| IT Project Administrator | IT | 3 |
| AI/ML Specialist | IT | 3 |
| IT‑Cyber Security Analyst | IT | 5 |
| Network Administrator | IT | 3 |
| Project Manager | Premises | 5 |
| Market & Liquidity Risk Specialist | Supervision | 1 |
| IT‑Cyber Analyst | Supervision | 13 |
| Operational Risk Analyst | Supervision | 2 |
| Analyst (Credit Risk) | Supervision | 2 |
| Analyst (Market Risk) | Supervision | 2 |
| Risk Analyst | Supervision | 5 |
Education Details
Eligibility differs by post. In general:
- Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s or Master’s in relevant fields like Engineering (BE/B.Tech), Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, MBA/MCA, or equivalent.
- Experience: Post‑qualification experience in relevant domain is usually required.
- Candidates must check the detailed notification for post‑wise qualifications and experience.
Salary
- Monthly pay ranges from approximately ₹3,10,000 to ₹6,00,000 per month depending on post and experience.
- Additional allowances may be provided as per RBI policy.
Age Limit
The age criteria for candidates as of 01 December 2025 (or as specified in the notification) is generally:
- Minimum Age: 25 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years (varies by post)
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) as per Government of India rules.
Selection Process
The selection for RBI Lateral Recruitment 2025 will NOT involve a written examination.
- Preliminary Screening: Applications will be screened by a committee based on eligibility, qualifications, and experience.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview round.
- Interview: A personal interview to assess domain knowledge and suitability.
- Document Verification: Verification of original certificates.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹600/- + GST |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100/- + GST |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) |
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for the RBI Expert vacancies:
- Visit the official website of RBI at www.rbi.org.in.
- Scroll down and click on “Opportunities@RBI”.
- Navigate to the “Current Vacancies” > “Vacancies” section.
- Click on the link for “Lateral Recruitment of Experts on Full-Time Contract Basis – 2025”.
- Register yourself by providing basic details (Name, Email, Contact).
- Fill out the detailed application form and upload necessary documents (Photo, Signature, Resume).
- Pay the requisite application fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final application for future reference.
Important Links
| RBI Lateral Recruitment 2025 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| RBI Lateral Recruitment 2025 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
