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THE RESERVE BANK – INTEGRATED OMBUDSMAN SCHEME (RB-IOS), 2026

Purpose of the Scheme

  • Provides a quick, cost-effective, expeditious, and non-adversarial grievance redress mechanism for customers of RBI-regulated entities (REs) such as banks and NBFCs which is also an Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism.
  • Ensures customer protection by appointing RBI Ombudsman (RBIO) to handle the complaints.

Salient Features of the Scheme

  • Coverage: All RBI-regulated entities including banks, NBFCs, payment system operators, and credit information companies.
  • First Point of Contact: Complaints must first be lodged with the regulated entity (RE) which REs must resolve complaints within 30 days. If unresolved, customers can approach RBIO within 90 days of expiry of the 30-day period or last communication.
  • Modes available for Filing Complaint (Complaint Form is available in Scheme) :
    1. Online via CMS portal: cms.rbi.org.in
    2. Email: [email protected]
    3. Post/Courier:
Centralised Receipt and Processing Centre, 4th Floor, Reserve Bank of India, Sector-17, Central Vista, Chandigarh – 160017
  • Representation: Complaints can be filed personally or through an authorized representative. Filing through advocate is not allowed.
  • Grounds of Complaint: Based on deficiency in service; non-maintainable complaints (defined in Para 10 of the scheme) are rejected.
  • Award by Ombudsman: RBIO may pass an award which Customer needs to accept within 30 days, else it lapses.
  • Appeal Mechanism: Dissatisfied customers can appeal to the Appellate Authority at RBI.
  • Customer Support:
    • RBI Contact Center available via Toll-Free number 14448 with IVRS support in English, Hindi, and 10 regional languages.
    • Support personnel available Mon–Sat (8 AM–10 PM, except national holidays).
  • Flexibility for Customers: Customers may approach courts or other forums at any stage, but then cannot simultaneously pursue RBIO.

General Notes