The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced on its official site a recruitment drive for 650 positions titled 'Assistant.' Candidates will be evaluated for these roles through their performance in both the preliminary and main examinations, which will be succeeded by a language proficiency test (LPT).
The bank will conduct the nationwide competitive preliminary examination on April 11, 2026. Eligible applicants can submit their online applications for these positions until March 8, 2026. The online application window is currently open.
RBI assistant application dates
Candidates can submit applications from February 16 to March 8, 2026, with online fee payments accepted during the same window. The preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for April 11, 2026, while the main examination will follow on June 7, 2026. The RBI holds the flexibility to revise the examination schedule if circumstances require adjustments.
Follow these steps to apply online
Step 1: Head over to the official RBI site at rbi.org.in.
Step 2: Click on the link for Assistant hiring for Panel Year 2025.
Step 3: Enlist to obtain a provisional registration ID and password.
Step 4: Fill in personal, educational, and other necessary information.
Step 5: Upload your photo, signature, and documents according to the guidelines.
Step 6: Examine your application using the preview feature.
Step 7: Make the payment for the application fee online.
Step 8: Finalise the form and download a copy for future use.
Vacancy details of RBI assistant recruitment
The RBI has disclosed 650 Assistant positions available in various locations such as Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Lucknow, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, and Thiruvananthapuram. The bank reserves the right to modify the number of openings according to its operational requirements.
Age and eligibility criteria
Applicants must be Indian nationals, or Citizens of Nepal or Bhutan, or Tibetan migrants who entered India prior to January 1, 1962, or Individuals of Indian descent who relocated from designated countries with the aim of settling permanently in India, contingent upon an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
Aspirants must be at least 20 years old and not exceed 28 years, meaning they should have been born between February 2, 1998, and February 1, 2006 (both dates inclusive). Eligible candidates from reserved categories receive age relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST applicants, 3 years for OBC, 10 to 15 years for individuals with Benchmark Disabilities depending on the specific criteria, and service-specific concessions for ex-servicemen. Widows, divorced women, and those legally separated from their spouses qualify for relaxation up to 35–40 years as applicable, while RBI staff with prior service receive a concession matching their tenure, capped at 3 years.
Education qualification
Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's degree in any field, achieving a minimum of 50 percent marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD applicants). Candidates must also demonstrate working proficiency in word processing on computers and exhibit fluency in the local language of the state or region they are applying for, encompassing reading, writing, speaking, and understanding. Ex-servicemen should hold a graduation degree from an accredited university or possess an equivalent qualification acquired after serving at least 15 years in the defense forces.
Selection process and exam pattern
The RBI structures the selection process across three distinct phases: an Initial Assessment, a Final Assessment, and a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Authorities will conduct the LPT in the official or regional language of the candidate's state, disqualifying those who fail to demonstrate adequate proficiency.
The Initial Assessment comprises 100 questions worth 100 marks, split into 30 questions on English (30 marks), 35 on Numerical Skills (35 marks), and 35 on Logical Reasoning (35 marks), with a total duration of 60 minutes.
The Final Assessment expands to 200 questions carrying 200 marks, featuring 40 questions each on Logical Reasoning (40 marks), English (40 marks), Numerical Skills (40 marks), General Knowledge (40 marks), and Computer Literacy (40 marks). Both assessments apply negative marking for incorrect responses.
Fees for RBI assistant
Individuals from General and OBC categories: Rs 450
Candidates from SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, and RBI employees: Rs 50
Applicants are required to submit the fee exclusively through online methods.
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