RBI Law Officer Grade B vacancy List 2026 Out Now: Check Category-Wise Vacancies

Overview: Do you want to become a law officer in the Reserve Bank of India? If so, start your prep with LegalEdge After College, as the RBI has announced the Law Officer Grade' B' vacancy for 2026.

The Reserve Bank of India Services Board has released the much-awaited RBI Legal Officer recruitment notification. The notification announces a total of 21 vacancies across posts, of which six are for Legal Officer in Grade B. The announcement marks the opening of the 2026 recruitment cycle for law graduates aspiring to join India's central bank in a legal role.

In this article, we'll discuss the announced vacancies for the RBI Grade B Law Officer Position and all that it entails. Keep a check on the official website @ www.rbi.org.in for regular updates. Let's begin!

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Check: RBI Legal Officer Salary 2026

RBI LAW Officer Eligibility and Application Process 2026

Educational Qualification

• Aspiring candidates for the RBI Law Officer Grade' B' vacancy 2026 must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognised university/institution by UGC and the Bar Council of India.
• The minimum required marks are 50% in aggregate, with a relaxation to 45% for SC/ST and PwBD candidates.

Experience Requirement

Applicants need to have at least two years of experience post their enrollment as an advocate or in a legal role in a large bank, financial institution, statutory corporation, company, State/Central Government, or as a full-time teacher in a Law College/University teaching law, post-enrollment with the Bar Council of India. 

Application Submission

• The application process for the RBI Law Officer Grade' B' vacancy 2026 is exclusively online through the RBI's official website. No other modes of application are acceptable.
• Candidates must adhere to the application deadline as specified in the recruitment notification.
• Applications are open from 06/02/2026 to 26/02/2026.

Nationality and Age Criteria

• Candidates must be Indian citizens,r subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, or people of Indian origin who have migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.
• The age criteria as on 01/02/2026 shall be Minimum Age 21 Years and Maximum Age 32 Years. (Candidate must have been born not earlier than July 02, 1993 and not later than July 01, 2004.)
• Age Relaxation: 

  Relaxation	Years
  OBC	3 Years
  SC/ST	5 Years
  Having an LL.M. Degree	3 Years
  Ph.D. in law	5 Years

Read More: RBI Law Officer Eligibility

RBI LAW Officer Vacancy List 2026 [Category-Wise]

Post	Number of Vacancies
	Unreserved, i.e. General (GEN)	Scheduled Castes (SC)	Scheduled Tribes (ST)	Other Backward Classes (OBC)	Total
Legal Officer in Grade 'B'	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	06

Nature of the Role: The RBI Law Officer Grade' B' vacancy is more than a job; it's a chance to grow professionally.

• Involvement in handling legal issues across various RBI departments.
• Responsibility for drafting legislation and representing the RBI in legal forums.

Role Significance: This single vacancy in the previous year underscores the selective and prestigious nature of the RBI Law Officer Grade' B' vacancy 2026.

• The selected candidate becomes crucial in guiding the RBI through legal intricacies and compliance issues.

Check: RBI Legal Officer Syllabus 2026

RBI LAW Officer Selection Procedure and Career Prospects 

Selection Process:

• The selection for the RBI Law Officer Grade' B' vacancy 2026 involves a combination of online and offline examinations.
• Candidates will face both objective and descriptive-type questions in the examinations.
• The final stage is an interview, crucial for the final selection.
• The Board decides the number of candidates to be called for the interview based on their examination marks.

• Exam	Marks	Time
  Paper 1  Objective Type 30 Marks Descriptive Type 120 Marks	150	3 Hours
  Paper 2 Descriptive (English)      100 Marks	100	3 Hours

• After the Mains exam, the student has to appear for the interview round, which consists of 40 Marks. 

Career Prospects:

• Joining as a Law Officer in the RBI under the RBI Law Officer Grade B vacancy 2026 offers a promising career trajectory.
• RBI offers a competitive pay scale and various allowances, making it a financially rewarding opportunity.
• Employees enjoy benefits like the bank's accommodation, medical facilities, leave fare concession, etc.
• There are ample opportunities for promotion to higher grades, reflecting a dynamic career growth path.

Check: RBI Grade B Legal Officer Previous Year Question Papers

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Key Takeaways 

• Exclusive Opportunity: The RBI Law Officer Grade B vacancy offers a unique opportunity to work with India's central bank.
• Eligibility Criteria: A Bachelor's Degree in Law and at least 2 years of legal experience are required.
• Application Process: Apply online on the RBI website before the deadline.
• Selection and Career Growth: The selection process includes exams and interviews, leading to a role with competitive pay and excellent career prospects.