RBI Lateral Recruitment 2026: notification for 93 Expert posts on contract basis. Check eligibility, vacancies, dates, selection process & apply online.
Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB) has released an official notification for Lateral Recruitment of Experts on Full-Time Contract Basis in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). A total of 93 vacancies are announced across IT, Risk, Data Analytics, Supervision, and other specialized domains. Eligible candidates can apply online only through the official RBI website.
RBI Lateral Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Advertisement No. | RBISB/BA/04/2025-26 |
| Post Name | Various Expert Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 93 |
| Apply Start Date | 17 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06 January 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.rbi.org.in |
Post Details & Vacancies
Department of Information Technology (DIT)
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Data Scientist | 2 |
| Data Engineer | 2 |
| IT Security Expert | 7 |
| IT System Administrator | 5 |
| IT Project Administrator | 3 |
| AI / ML Specialist | 3 |
| IT – Cyber Security Analyst | 5 |
| Network Administrator | 3 |
Premises Department
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Project Manager | 5 |
Department of Supervision (DoS)
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Market & Liquidity Risk Specialist | 1 |
| IT – Cyber Security Analyst | 13 |
| Operational Risk Analyst | 2 |
| Analyst (Credit Risk) | 2 |
| Analyst (Market Risk) | 2 |
| Risk Analyst | 5 |
| Accounts Specialist | 5 |
| Risk Assessment & Data Analyst | 2 |
| Policy Research Analyst | 2 |
| Business & Financial Risk Analyst | 6 |
| Data Engineer – I | 1 |
| Data Engineer – II | 1 |
| Data Analyst (Micro Data Analytics) | 1 |
| Banking Domain Specialist | 1 |
| Data Scientist (Data Modelling) | 2 |
| Bank Examiner (Liquidity Risk) | 1 |
| Senior Bank Examiner (Liquidity Risk) | 1 |
| Data Scientist (Advanced Analytics) | 4 |
| Credit Risk Specialist | 4 |
| Programme Coordinator (CoS) | 2 |
Total Vacancies: 93
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess relevant educational qualifications, professional experience, and domain expertise as specified for each post. Detailed eligibility conditions including experience requirements will be available in the detailed advertisement on RBI’s official website.
Age Limit
Age criteria will be as per RBI norms and post-wise requirements mentioned in the detailed notification.
Salary
Selected candidates will be offered attractive remuneration on a contract basis, commensurate with qualifications and experience, as per RBI rules.
Application Fees
Application fee details will be notified in the detailed advertisement.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 17 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 06 January 2026 (06:00 PM) |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of RBI – www.rbi.org.in
- Go to the Careers / Opportunities section.
- Click on RBI Lateral Recruitment 2025–26 link.
- Register and fill in the online application form.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay application fees (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Selection Process
The selection process may include:
- Shortlisting based on qualifications & experience
- Interview / Interaction
- Document Verification
Final selection will be as per RBI norms.
Syllabus / Exam Pattern
There is no written examination specified. Selection will be primarily based on professional expertise and interview performance.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official Notification | Apply Online |
| Apply Online | Download Notification |
| Official Website | www.rbi.org.in |
RBI Lateral Recruitment 2025–26 is a great opportunity for experienced professionals to work with India’s central bank. Interested and eligible candidates should apply online before the last date.