Brief info:- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the RBI Assistant Recruitment Notification 2025–26 for 650 posts of Assistant across various RBI offices in India. Eligible candidates can apply online only through the official website.
The selection process will be conducted through Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Interested candidates must check complete eligibility, age limit, selection process, exam pattern, and application procedure before applying.
🔔 RBI Assistant 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
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| Organization | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Post Name | Assistant |
| Panel Year | 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 650 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + LPT |
| Official Website | rbi.org.in |
📅 Important Dates – RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 16 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08 March 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 08 March 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date (Tentative) | 11 April 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date (Tentative) | 07 June 2026 |
🔔 RBI reserves the right to change exam date
📌 RBI Assistant Vacancy 2026 – Category Wise
Total Vacancies: 650
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 110 |
| ST | 37 |
| OBC | 99 |
| EWS | 58 |
| UR | 346 |
| PwBD | 58 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 79 |
| Total | 650 |
Vacancies are distributed across offices like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Patna, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Bhopal and more.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidate must be:
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Citizen of India OR
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Subject of Nepal / Bhutan OR
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Tibetan Refugee (before 01-01-1962) OR
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Person of Indian Origin migrated from specified countries
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01 February 2026)
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| 20 Years | 28 Years |
Date of Birth: Between 02-02-1998 to 01-02-2006
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | Up to 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt rules |
| Widows/Divorced Women | Up to 35–40 Years |
📚 Educational Qualification
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Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
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SC / ST / PwBD – Pass class
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Knowledge of computer/word processing
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Ex-Servicemen: Graduate OR Matriculation + 15 years of defence service
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Must know local language of the applied RBI office
📝 Selection Process – RBI Assistant 2026
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Preliminary Examination
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Main Examination
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Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
🧠 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Min |
Main Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 Min |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 Min |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 Min |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 Min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 Min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 135 Min |
➡️ Negative Marking: 1/4th mark for each wrong answer.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹50 + GST |
| GEN / OBC / EWS | ₹450 + GST |
| RBI Staff | Nil |
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Basic Pay: ₹29,000/- per month
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Gross Salary: Approx ₹58,514/- per month
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Pay Scale:
₹29,000 – 78,640 with allowances
Allowances & Benefits
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DA, HRA, Medical Facilities
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LTC, Housing Loan, Festival Advance
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Pension (NPS), Gratuity
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Career growth & promotions
🖥️ How to Apply Online for RBI Assistant 2026
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Visit official website – rbi.org.in
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Click on “Recruitment for the Post of Assistant – Panel Year 2025”
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Complete online registration
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Upload photo & signature
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Pay application fee
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Submit application & take printout
➡️ Apply Online Link:
https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/rbiafeb26/
📌 Important Links |
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Full Notification |
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E-Tender Notice |
04/02/2026 |
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Old Notification 2023 |
04/02/2026 |
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Official Website |
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📢 Important Instructions
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Mobile phones & calculators are strictly banned
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Candidates must apply for one RBI office only
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Final selection depends on merit + LPT + document verification