Quick Recruitment Facts
Job At A Glance • Verified Government Parameters
Recruiting Authority
Reserve Bank of India
Advt No: RBI-ASST-2026
Total Vacancies
450 Posts
All Regional RBI Offices
Last Date to Apply
4 October 2026
Online Application Window
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks and word processing on PC
Refer details below for post-wise norms
Age Limit
20 – 28 Years
Category relaxations applicable
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Scale Rs. 20,700 - 55,700 (Gross ~Rs. 47,841/- p.m.)
Recruitment Overview
Recruitment of Assistants in RBI offices nationwide. Selection through Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
Important Dates
Application Start Date
13 September 2026
Online registration opens
Last Date to Apply
4 October 2026
Closing of online application
Exam Date
20 November 2026
Scheduled / Tentative exam date
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant (Mumbai Regional Office) | 101 | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with min 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD) + PC knowledge |
| Assistant (Delhi / New Delhi Office) | 45 | Bachelor's Degree with min 50% marks + Knowledge of Hindi |
| Assistant (Kolkata Office) | 35 | Bachelor's Degree with min 50% marks + Knowledge of Bengali |
| Assistant (Chennai Office) | 30 | Bachelor's Degree with min 50% marks + Knowledge of Tamil |
| Assistant (Other Regional Offices Across India) | 239 | Bachelor's Degree with min 50% marks + Proficiency in Official Local Language of the State |
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks and word processing on PC
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)
SC/ST: 5 years (up to 33 years) | OBC: 3 years (up to 31 years) | PwBD: 10 years | Widows/Divorced Women: up to 10 years
Post-Wise Educational Criteria
| Post Name | Vacancies | Prescribed Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant (Mumbai Regional Office) | 101 | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with min 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD) + PC knowledge |
| Assistant (Delhi / New Delhi Office) | 45 | Bachelor's Degree with min 50% marks + Knowledge of Hindi |
| Assistant (Kolkata Office) | 35 | Bachelor's Degree with min 50% marks + Knowledge of Bengali |
| Assistant (Chennai Office) | 30 | Bachelor's Degree with min 50% marks + Knowledge of Tamil |
| Assistant (Other Regional Offices Across India) | 239 | Bachelor's Degree with min 50% marks + Proficiency in Official Local Language of the State |
Application Fee
Category-wise fee & payment modes
Fee Structure
General / OBC / EWS: ₹450 + 18% GST (Intimation ₹50 + Exam Fee ₹400) | SC / ST / PwBD / EXS: ₹50 + 18% GST (Intimation Charges only) | RBI Staff: Exempted (Nil)
Selection Process
Recruitment examination stages
- 1Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Online Multiple Choice - 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 60 Minutes)
- 2Stage 2: Main Examination (Online Multiple Choice - 200 Questions, 200 Marks, 135 Minutes)
- 3Stage 3: Language Proficiency Test (LPT - Qualifying in Local Language of the applied State/Office)
- 4Stage 4: Final Selection from Main Exam Score among LPT Qualifiers
- Prelims: English Language (30Q, 30M, 20 Mins), Numerical Ability (35Q, 35M, 20 Mins), Reasoning Ability (35Q, 35M, 20 Mins)
- Mains: Test of Reasoning (40Q, 40M), English Language (40Q, 40M), Numerical Ability (40Q, 40M), General Awareness (40Q, 40M), Computer Knowledge (40Q, 40M) = 200 Marks, 135 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25) marks deducted per wrong response in Prelims and Mains
Official Links
Current Stage:Online Application Window
Official Notification Released
AwaitedOfficial recruitment notification (RBI-ASST-2026) published by Reserve Bank of India.
Online Application Window
Live NowOnline application portal is currently active.
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
AwaitedAdmit cards will be available 7–10 days before examination.
Written / CBT Examination
Exam dates gazetted by conducting authority.
Provisional Answer Key & Objections
AwaitedProvisional keys released within 3–5 days of exam completion.
Final Master Answer Key
AwaitedFinal key published alongside or prior to result declaration.
Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List
AwaitedResult calculation in progress.
Document Verification & Medical Examination
AwaitedSchedule will be issued for qualified candidates.
Final Selection & Appointment Orders
AwaitedFinal merit list and appointment orders awaited.
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