RBI staff drop to 13,220 as pensions push costs higher
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For the first time since 2019, RBI's staff count has dropped: now at 13,220 as of December 2025, down about 2% from 13,520 in 2024.
Most of this cut came from fewer Class III and IV employees.
Even with fewer people on board, RBI's employee expenses actually jumped by nearly 11%, mainly because of higher pension costs.
RBI adds more Class I staff
While overall numbers fell, RBI added more Class I employees, up to 7,517 from 7,325 in 2024, which hints at a shift toward higher-level roles.
The bank also initiated groundwork for Utkarsh 2029 and more automation to boost governance and keep things running smoothly with a leaner team.