RBI Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 — 11 Vacancies

About This Job

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is hiring 11 Junior Engineers — 7 in Civil and 4 in Electrical — for its offices across all five zones in India. If you have a Diploma or Degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering with relevant experience, this is one of the best central government engineering jobs available. The last date to apply online is 6 May 2026. Starting gross salary is approximately Rs. 91,309 per month.

RBI Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 - 11 Posts

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India's central bank and the regulator of the country's monetary and banking system, has released a notification for 11 Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) posts under the Panel Year 2026. These are permanent Class-III positions posted in RBI's zonal offices across East, West, North, South, and Central zones. Selected candidates get bank accommodation, NPS pension, medical cover, and strong promotion prospects — making this one of the most sought-after engineering roles in the public banking sector.

Vacancy Breakdown

Junior Engineer (Civil) — 7 Posts:

• East Zone: 1 post (UR)
• West Zone: 4 posts (OBC 1, EWS 1, ST 1, UR 1) — includes 1 PwBD backlog
• North Zone: 1 post (UR)
• Central Zone: 1 post (UR)

Junior Engineer (Electrical) — 4 Posts:

• West Zone: 3 posts (OBC 1, EWS 1, UR 1) — includes 1 PwBD backlog
• South Zone: 1 post (UR)

Note: You can apply for only one post in one zone. The Bank reserves the right to increase, decrease, or not fill vacancies.

Who Can Apply?

For Junior Engineer (Civil):

• Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution with minimum 65% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) AND at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in civil construction/maintenance, OR
• Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil Engineering from a recognised university with minimum 55% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) AND at least 1 year of experience, OR a 1-year PSU graduate apprenticeship in place of experience

For Junior Engineer (Electrical):

• Three-year Diploma in Electrical or Electrical & Electronic Engineering from a recognised institution with minimum 65% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) AND at least 2 years of experience in electrical installations in large/commercial buildings, OR
• Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Electrical or Electrical & Electronic Engineering from a recognised university with minimum 55% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) AND at least 1 year of experience, OR a 1-year PSU graduate apprenticeship

All qualifications are as on 01 April 2026. A candidate must be an Indian citizen (or subject of Nepal/Bhutan with eligibility certificate).

Age Limit

• You must be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 01 April 2026.
• Born not earlier than 02/04/1996 and not later than 01/04/2006.
• SC/ST: Age relaxed by 5 years (up to 35 years)
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Age relaxed by 3 years (up to 33 years)
• PwBD (GEN/EWS): Age relaxed by 10 years; OBC: 13 years; SC/ST: 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Service period in armed forces + 3 additional years, up to 50 years
• Widows/Divorced women (not remarried): Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST)

Salary

• Starting basic pay: Rs. 47,700 per month (which is Rs. 29,000 plus 9 advance increments)
• Pay scale: Rs. 29,000 – 1,700 (3) – 34,100 – 2,040 (4) – 42,260 – 2,720 (6) – 58,580 – 2,950 (2) – 64,480 – 3,370 (3) – 74,590 – 4,050 (1) – 78,640
• Approximate initial gross salary: Rs. 91,309 per month (includes 15% HRA if accommodation not provided)
• Plus DA, HRA, and other allowances as per RBI rules
• Additional perquisites: Bank accommodation (subject to availability), knowledge updation allowance, briefcase allowance, furnishing allowance, dispensary facility, Annual Health Check-up, OPD/hospitalization reimbursement, interest-free festival advance, Leave Fare Concession, Housing Loan, personal advance at concessional interest rate
• Retirement: Defined Contribution New Pension Scheme (NPS) plus Gratuity

Application Fee

• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 50 + 18% GST (Intimation Charges only)
• OBC / General / EWS: Rs. 450 + 18% GST (Examination Fee + Intimation Charges)
• RBI Staff candidates: No fee
• Payment mode: Online only from 16 April 2026 to 06 May 2026
• Fees are non-refundable. Bank transaction charges to be borne by the candidate.

Selection Process

Selection is done in 3 stages:

1. Online Written Examination (300 marks, 150 minutes): Held on 6 June 2026. The exam has 4 sections — English Language (50 Qs, 50 marks, 40 min), Engineering Discipline Paper I (40 Qs, 100 marks, 40 min), Engineering Discipline Paper II (40 Qs, 100 marks, 40 min), General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 Qs, 50 marks, 30 min). Total: 180 questions for 300 marks. All sections except English are bilingual (English and Hindi). Negative marking: 1/4th mark deducted per wrong answer. You must qualify in each section separately. Approximately 5x candidates per vacancy shortlisted.
2. Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Mandatory for all shortlisted candidates. Held at respective Zonal Offices. You must be proficient in the Official/Local Language of your applied zone — failing LPT means disqualification.
3. Medical Examination & Document Verification: Final selection based on online exam merit, LPT qualification, medical fitness, and certificate verification.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official RBI website at rbi.org.in and find the recruitment advertisement.
2. Click the link "Recruitment for the Post of Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) - Panel Year 2026" to go to the online application portal.
3. Click "New Registration" and enter your name, contact details, and email ID. Save the registration number and password.
4. Fill in the application form with your personal, educational, and experience details.
5. Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the given specifications.
6. Preview and verify all details carefully before clicking "Complete Registration" — no changes are allowed after this.
7. Pay the application fee online and click "Submit".
8. Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

You can use DigiLocker to share documents voluntarily. Keep your email ID active until results are declared.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 16 April 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 6 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 6 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Last Date to Print Application: 21 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Tentative Online Exam Date: 6 June 2026
• Language Proficiency Test (LPT): To be announced
• Document Verification: To be announced

• Handle supervision and execution of civil construction and maintenance work in RBI office buildings and residential colonies
• Manage electrical and electro-mechanical installations, including HT/LT substations, central AC plants, lifts, UPS, DG sets, CCTV, and fire alarm systems
• Prepare and verify tenders for civil or electrical works as assigned
• Maintain records of building infrastructure systems and keep them in good working condition
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for timely completion of maintenance and repair work
• Inspect work sites to ensure safety standards and quality of construction/installation
• Report progress and issues to senior engineers and management
• Follow RBI's standard procedures, guidelines, and safety protocols at all times