RBI Announces 2025 Lateral Recruitment for Experts: Apply Now
RBI Vacancy 2025 Overview
RBI Vacancy 2025: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially announced the Lateral Recruitment for Experts for the year 2025. The application window opened today, and interested candidates can submit their applications on the official website until 6 PM on January 6, 2026.
Specialized Roles Available
This recruitment drive targets individuals with significant expertise in various domains, including:
- Data Science
- Data Engineering
- IT Security
- Cybersecurity
- Network Administration
- Project Management
- Risk Analysis
- Credit Risk
Detailed Vacancy Breakdown
RBI Lateral Vacancy 2025: Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Data Scientist | 02 |
| Data Engineer | 02 |
| IT Security Expert | 07 |
| IT System Administrator | 05 |
| IT Project Administrator | 03 |
| AI/ML Specialist | 03 |
| IT – Cyber Security Analyst | 05 |
| Network Administrator | 03 |
| Project Manager | 05 |
| Market and Liquidity Risk Specialist | 01 |
| IT Cyber Security Analyst | 13 |
| Operational Risk Analyst | 02 |
| Analyst (Credit Risk) | 02 |
| Analyst (Market Risk) | 02 |
| Risk Analyst | 05 |
| Account Specialist | 05 |
| Risk Assessment and Data Analyst | 02 |
| Policy Research Analyst | 02 |
| Business and Financial Risk Analyst | 06 |
| Data Engineer-I | 01 |
| Data Engineer-II | 01 |
| Data Analyst (Micro Data Analyst) | 01 |
| Banking Domain Specialist | 01 |
| Data Scientist (Data Modeling) | 02 |
| Bank Examiner (Liquidity Risk) | 01 |
| Senior Bank Examiner (Liquidity Risk) | 01 |
| Data Scientist (Advanced Analytics) | 04 |
| Credit Risk Specialist | 04 |
| Program Coordinator (CoS) | 02 |
| Total Posts | 93 |
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply?
Various educational qualifications and experience levels are required for different posts in the RBI Lateral Recruitment 2025.
For the Data Scientist role, candidates must possess a Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, Finance, or a related field. Additionally, those with a B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science are also eligible. A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in a financial institution is mandatory.
For the Data Engineer position, candidates should have a B.E./B.Sc./M.Sc./M.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electrical and Electronics, or an MCA/equivalent degree, along with at least 4 years of experience in the field.
Details regarding eligibility for other roles such as IT Security Expert, Cyber Security Analyst, Network Administrator, Project Manager, Risk Analyst, and Credit Risk Specialist can be found in the official notification.
Age Limit and Selection Process
The age requirement for candidates ranges from 25 to 40 years, with a maximum age limit of 62 years. Age relaxation is available for candidates from reserved categories as per government regulations.
Application Fee:
No written examination will be conducted for this recruitment. The selection process will involve initial screening, document verification, and an interview, leading to final selection. The application fee is Rs. 600 + GST for general/OBC/EWS candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates will pay Rs. 100 + GST.
Application Process
How to Apply:
To apply, follow these steps:
- Visit the official RBI website rbi.org.in.
- Navigate to the “Careers” or “Opportunities@RBI” section on the homepage.
- Open the notification for “RBI Lateral Recruitment 2025 - Experts” and click on the Apply Online link.
- New candidates must register to generate a registration number and password.
- Log in and fill in your personal, educational, and professional details in the application form.
- Upload your photo, signature, and required documents in the specified format. Pay the application fee online based on your category.
- Review all information before submitting the form, then click on Final Submit.
- Keep a printout of the submitted application for your records.