What does an RBI Assistant do?
Selected candidates will be initially posted in the Bank’s Office within the Recruitment Zone for which they had applied. They will support the central bank’s daily administrative, data entry, and clerical operations. Employees in this role also have reasonable prospects for promotion to higher grades within the Reserve Bank of India.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be considered for the Assistant position, applicants must meet the following criteria as of February 01, 2026:
Age Limit
- Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age.
- You must have been born not earlier than 02/02/1998 and not later than 01/02/2006.
- Age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10+ years for PwBD candidates.
Educational Qualifications
- At least a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate. (Note: SC/ST/PwBD candidates only require a “pass class”).
- Knowledge of word processing on a PC is mandatory.
- Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the official language of the state falling under the Recruiting Office they apply to.
Vacancy and Salary Data
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 650 (Across various regional offices) |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹29,000/- per month |
| Initial Gross Emoluments | Approximately ₹58,514/- per month (without HRA) |
| Perquisites | Dispensary facility, annual health checkup, housing/personal loan at concessional rates, and more |
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for RBI Assistant
- Visit the official application portal using the link provided above before the March 08, 2026 deadline.
- Click on “Click here for New Registration” and enter your Name, Contact details, and Email-id to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Scan and upload a recent passport-style photograph (20kb-50kb) and your signature in black ink (10kb-20kb).
- Upload a left thumb impression (20kb-50kb) and a hand-written declaration (50kb-100kb) written clearly in English.
- Pay the examination fee online. The fee is ₹450 plus 18% GST for GEN/OBC/EWS and ₹50 plus 18% GST for SC/ST/PwBD/EXS candidates.
- Submit the form and print the e-Receipt and online Application Form for your records.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the exam dates for the RBI Assistant recruitment?
The online Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for April 11, 2026, and the Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for June 07, 2026.
Is there negative marking in the RBI Assistant exam?
Yes, there will be negative marks for wrong answers in both the Preliminary and Main Objective tests. 1/4th of the marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
What is the application fee for an RBI Assistant?
General, OBC, and EWS candidates must pay an application fee of ₹450 plus 18% GST, while SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates pay only intimation charges of ₹50 plus 18% GST.
Can I apply for more than one region?
No, candidates can apply for a vacancy in one Office only and must opt for an online test centre within the same state(s) for the Office they have applied for.
