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RBI Assistant 2026 Notification Download PDF Vacancies - 650– Check Important Dates, Vacancies, Eligibility
RBI Assistant 2026 official notification out, check important dates, 650 vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, fees, salary, selection process and how to apply
RBI Assistant 2026 Official Notification (Panel Year 2025)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released notification for recruitment of 650 Assistant posts under Panel Year 2025. Selection will be through Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | February 16, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | March 08, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | March 08, 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam (Tentative) | April 11, 2026 |
| Main Exam (Tentative) | June 07, 2026 |
Note: RBI reserves the right to change examination dates.
📌 Number of Vacancies
Total Vacancies: 650 Posts
Category-wise Total Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 110 |
| ST | 37 |
| OBC | 99 |
| EWS | 58 |
| UR (General) | 346 |
| Total | 650 |
Vacancies include PwBD and Ex-Servicemen reservations as per Government guidelines.
💰 Examination Fees
| Category | Charges | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/EXS | Intimation Charges | ₹50 + 18% GST |
| GEN/OBC/EWS | Application Fee + Intimation Charges | ₹450 + 18% GST |
| RBI Staff | Nil | Nil |
Fee once paid is non-refundable.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
- Citizen of India
- Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- Tibetan refugee (before 1 Jan 1962)
- Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries
2. Age Limit (as on 01/02/2026)
20 to 28 years
Born between 02/02/1998 and 01/02/2006 (inclusive)
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years (GEN), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period + 3 years (Max 50 years) |
| Widows/Divorced Women | Up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST) |
3. Educational Qualification (as on 01/02/2026)
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Knowledge of word processing on PC
- Proficiency in local language of the recruiting office
🧭 Selection Process
Selection will be through:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Final selection based on performance in Main Exam + LPT qualification + Medical Fitness + Document Verification.
📝 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Main Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| English | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 135 minutes |
Negative Marking: 1/4th marks deducted for each wrong answer.
📚 Syllabus Overview
English
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Cloze Test
Reasoning
- Puzzles
- Seating Arrangement
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
Numerical Ability
- Simplification
- Percentage
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work
- Data Interpretation
General Awareness
- Banking Awareness
- Current Affairs
- RBI Functions
- Indian Economy
Computer Knowledge
- MS Office
- Internet Basics
- Computer Hardware
- Operating System
💵 Salary Structure
Starting Basic Pay: ₹29,000 per month
Pay Scale: ₹29000 – 1740(3) – 34220 – 2040(4) – 42260 – 2720(6) – 58580 – 2950(2) – 64480 – 3370(3) – 74590
Initial Gross Emoluments: Approximately ₹58,514 per month (without HRA)
Additional Benefits:
- 15% House Rent Allowance (if not staying in Bank accommodation)
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Fare Concession
- Festival Advance
- Housing Loan
- Pension under Defined Contribution Scheme
📝 How to Apply
- Visit official website www.rbi.org.in
- Click on “Recruitment for the Post of Assistant – Panel Year 2025”
- Fill online application form
- Upload documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit and download confirmation
🚫 Dos and Don’ts
Dos
- Check eligibility before applying
- Upload correct documents
- Keep print of application form
Don’ts
- Do not carry mobile phones in exam hall
- Do not provide false information
- Do not use calculators in exam
Mobile phones and electronic devices are strictly banned inside examination premises.
Final Note
RBI Assistant 2025 recruitment offers 650 vacancies across India. Candidates must carefully read official notification before applying. Final selection depends on merit, LPT qualification and medical fitness.
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