RBI Lateral Recruitment 2026: notification released for 93 Expert posts. Check eligibility, vacancies, important dates, and apply online before 06 January 2026.
Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBI) has released an official notification for Lateral Recruitment of Experts on Full-Time Contract Basis. A total of 93 vacancies are announced across various departments including IT, Risk, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, and Banking domains. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official RBI website before the last date.
RBI Lateral Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Board | RBI Services Board |
| Advertisement No. | RBISB/BA/04/2025-26 |
| Post Name | Lateral Recruitment of Experts |
| Total Vacancies | 93 |
| Job Type | Full-Time Contract Basis |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | 17 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06 January 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Official Website | rbi.org.in |
Post Details
| Department | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Information Technology (DIT) | 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 | Project Manager | 5 |
| Department of Supervision (DoS) | 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 | 93 |
Eligibility & Educational Qualification
Eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, and experience requirements vary post-wise and will be provided in the detailed official notification published on RBI’s website. Candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before applying
Age Limit
The post-wise age limit and age relaxation details will be mentioned in the official detailed advertisement.
Salary
Remuneration will be offered on a contract basis and shall be as per RBI norms, depending on the post and experience of the candidate.
Application Fees
Application fee details will be available in the detailed RBI notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 17 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 06 January 2026 (06:00 PM) |
RBI reserves the right to modify the dates.
Selection Process
The selection process will be conducted as per RBI norms. Detailed information regarding stages of selection will be provided in the official notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of RBI – rbi.org.in
- Go to the Careers / Opportunities section.
- Open the RBI Lateral Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | rbi.org.in |
| RBI Official Website | rbi.org.in |
Candidates are advised to apply only through the official RBI website and carefully read the detailed notification before submitting the application form. Incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected.