RBI Lateral Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 93 Posts

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), through its Reserve Bank of India Services Board (RBISB), has announced a major RBI Lateral Recruitment 2026 for experts on a full-time contract basis. The RBI Lateral Recruitment 2026, advertised under Advt. No. RBISB/B4/04/2025-26, aims to fill a total of 93 vacancies in specialized roles, primarily focusing on Information Technology, Supervision, and Risk Management.

RBI Lateral Recruitment 2026 Out

The RBI lateral recruitment targets highly specialized roles in Data, IT, Cyber Security, Risk, Analytics, and related domains to strengthen RBI’s supervisory and technological capabilities. The Detailed RBI lateral Notification will be announced on 17 December 2025, online applications open from 17 December 2025 to 6 January 2026 (6:00 PM).

RBI Recruitment 2026 Vacancies

A total of 93 vacancies have been notified under this advertisement. The posts are distributed mainly under three divisions: Department of Information Technology (DIT), Premises Department, and Department of Supervision (DoS).

Department of Information Technology (DIT)

The DIT is recruiting experts for core data and infrastructure roles that support RBI’s digital operations. The posts in this department are:​​

• Data Scientist – 2 vacancies
• Data Engineer – 2 vacancies
• IT Security Expert – 4 vacancies
• IT System Administrator – 5 vacancies
• IT Project Administrator – 3 vacancies
• AI / ML Specialist – 3 vacancies
• IT – Cyber Security Analyst – 5 vacancies
• Network Administrator – 3 vacancies​

Premises Department

The Premises Department, which manages RBI’s infrastructure and physical assets, has notified a single profile. The post is:​

• Project Manager – 5 vacancies​

Department of Supervision (DoS)

Most of the positions fall under the Department of Supervision, which oversees risk, compliance, and financial stability in the banking system. The DoS posts and vacancies are:​​

• 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

RBI Lateral Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Interested candidates must apply online through the official RBI website within the specified timeline, as no other mode of application will be accepted. The detailed notification will provide complete information on eligibility, reservation, and the selection process.