The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the recruitment of Junior Engineers (Civil and Electrical) for the year 2026. This prestigious opportunity offers a promising career in central banking infrastructure.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years as of 01/01/2026.
- Nationality: Indian citizen or eligible category as per RBI guidelines.
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply online through the official RBI portal. The application window is expected to open in June 2026 and close by August 2026.
Exam Pattern
The selection process comprises a written examination followed by a personal interview. The written exam will have two papers: Paper I (General Awareness and English) and Paper II (Engineering Discipline specific to Civil or Electrical).
- Paper I: 100 marks, 2 hours.
- Paper II: 300 marks, 3 hours.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will receive a competitive pay scale of Rs. 55,000 – 2,500 (Grade Pay) per month along with allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other service benefits.
Preparation Tips
Focus on strengthening fundamental concepts of your engineering discipline, practice previous RBI exam papers, and stay updated with current affairs and banking awareness.
| Reserve Bank of India (RBI)Junior Engineer (Civil & Electrical) Recruitment 2026 | |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Start | 16/04/2026 |
| Last date to Apply | 06/05/2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 06/05/2026 |
| Admit Card | NA |
| Exam Date | 06/06/2026 |
| Application Fee | |
| General | OBC | EWS | 450/- |
| SC | ST | PH | 50/- |
| Kindly pay the examination fee through debit card, credit card, net banking, or through e challan mode only. | |
| Age Limit as on 01/04/2026 | |
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age(Gen) | 30 Years |
| Maximum Age(OBC) | 33 Years |
| Maximum Age(SC | ST) | 35 Years |
| Eligibility | |
| Junior Engineer (Civil): Candidates must have a Diploma in Civil Engineering (minimum 3 years) with at least 65% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR a degree in Civil Engineering with 55% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).Junior Engineer (Electrical): Candidates must have a Diploma in Electrical or Electrical and Electronic Engineering (minimum 3 years) with at least 65% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) OR a degree in Electrical or Electrical and Electronic Engineering with 55% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD). | |
| Instructions | |
| Visit the Official Website: Go to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) official website and navigate to the “Careers” section.Download Admit Card: Click on the link for “RBI Junior Engineer Admit Card 2025” and log in using your registration number and password.Verify Details: Check all the details on the admit card, including exam date, time, and venue.Print & Carry: Download and take a printout of the admit card. Bring it along with proof of valid ID to the exam center. | |
| Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
