The Reserve Bank of India has launched a recruitment drive for 12 Young Professional positions across emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, climate finance and data analytics, with applications open until July 6.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has invited applications for its Young Professionals (YP) programme, offering talented individuals an opportunity to work closely with the country's central bank on policy, research and technology-driven assignments. The initiative seeks to attract specialists from diverse disciplines and provide them with exposure to key areas of financial regulation, economic research and emerging technologies.
Under the latest recruitment cycle, the RBI plans to engage 12 Young Professionals across a range of specialised domains. The selected candidates will be based at the central bank's headquarters in Mumbai and will receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹1.5 lakh during their engagement.
The programme is designed to give participants practical experience in the functioning of the RBI while enabling them to contribute to short- and medium-term projects of strategic importance. Applications will be accepted online until July 6, 2026.
Roles span technology, finance and policy research
The vacancies cover several critical and emerging areas that are increasingly shaping the financial sector. These include Cyber Security and Information Technology Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technology, Data Analysis, Financial Markets, Climate Change Risk and Sustainable Finance, Credit Risk Analytics and Regulatory Policy, and the Payment Ecosystem.
The RBI is also seeking professionals for policy-focused roles such as Policy Analytics in the Department of Supervision, Policy and Research in Domestic and Cross-Border Payment Systems, Policy and Research under the Department of Economic and Policy Research (DEPR), and Data Analytics and Policy Research.
The recruitment reflects the central bank's growing focus on strengthening expertise in digital technologies, advanced analytics and sustainability-related risks, alongside traditional areas of monetary policy and financial supervision.
Eligibility criteria vary across specialisations
Educational requirements differ according to the nature of the role. Candidates applying for technology-focused positions such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and quantum technology are expected to possess advanced academic or professional qualifications in relevant disciplines, including computer science, information technology, data science and related fields.
For economics, finance and policy-oriented positions, applicants must hold postgraduate qualifications in subjects such as economics, finance, statistics, econometrics, public policy, commerce or related quantitative disciplines. Certain roles also accept engineering graduates and Chartered Accountants, depending on the work area.
The RBI said the Young Professionals programme aims to create opportunities for highly skilled individuals to engage with real-world policy challenges while contributing specialised expertise to the institution. As the central bank expands its focus on technology, digital payments, climate-related financial risks and data-driven regulation, the initiative is expected to attract professionals seeking experience at the intersection of finance, public policy and innovation.
Selected candidates will report for duty in Mumbai and will not be entitled to additional allowances or benefits beyond the stipulated monthly remuneration.
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