RBI Assistant Recruitment 2025: Apply for 650 Posts, Dates, Eligibility, Salary

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announces 650 Assistant vacancies for 2025. Apply online from Feb 16 to March 08, 2026. Get full details on eligibility, exam dates, syllabus, and selection process.

Important Dates, RBI Assistant Recruitment

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	February 16, 2026
Last Date to Apply & Pay Fees	March 08, 2026
Edit Window for Application	To be notified later
Preliminary Examination (Tentative),”	April 11, 2026
Main Examination (Tentative),”	June 07, 2026

Eligibility Criteria, RBI Assistant Recruitment

Parameter	Requirements
Nationality	Citizen of India, subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee (before Jan 1962).
Education (as on 01/02/2026	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PwBD).
Technical Skill	Knowledge of word processing on PC is required.
Language Proficiency	Must be proficient in the local language of the state falling under the Recruiting Office.

Age Limit (as on 01/02/2026), RBI Assistant Recruitment

Category	Age Range / Relaxation
General / EWS	20 to 28 years (Born between 02/02/1998 and 01/02/2006).
SC / ST	Up to 33 years (5 years relaxation).
OBC	Up to 31 years (3 years relaxation).
PwBD	10 to 15 years relaxation depending on category
Ex-Servicemen	Service period + 3 years (Max 50 years).

Vacancy Details (Major Offices) RBI Assistant Recruitment

Office	Total Vacancies
Mumbai	249
Chennai	53
Kanpur & Lucknow	50
New Delhi	49
Other Offices	249
GRAND TOTAL	650

Selection Process RBI Assistant Recruitment

Phase	Description
Phase I	Preliminary Examination (Online Objective Test).
Phase II	Main Examination (Online Objective Test).
Phase III	Language Proficiency Test (LPT) in local language (Qualifying).
Final Step	Document Verification and Medical Fitness.

Application Fee RBI Assistant Recruitment

Category	Fee Amount (Plus 18% GST)
SC / ST / PwBD / EXS	₹50 (Intimation charges only)
General / OBC / EWS	₹450 (Application fee + Intimation charges)
RBI Staff	Nil

Salary & Pay Scale RBI Assistant Recruitment

Component	Details
Basic Pay	₹29,000/- per month
Pay Scale	,₹29000-1700(3)-34100-2040(4)-42260-2720(6)-58580-2950(2)-64480-3370(3)-74590-4050(1)-78640
Gross Emoluments	Approx. ₹58,514/- per month (excluding HRA).
Additional Benefits	15% HRA (if not in Bank accommodation), Medical, Festival Advance, LFC

How to Apply (Step-by-Step) RBI Assistant Recruitment

Step	Action to be Taken
1	Visit the official website www.rbi.org.in and click on “”Opportunities@RBI
2	Select “”Click here for New Registration”” and enter basic details.
3	Save the Registration Number and Password sent via SMS/Email
4	Upload a scanned photograph and signature as per specifications.
5	Fill in educational qualifications and choose your preferred office.
6	Preview the application and click “”Complete Registration
7	Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
8	Download and print the submitted application form and e-receipt.

Important Links Table

Event	Date /Important Link
Official Notification	Click Here
Online Application Link	Click Here
Official  Website	Click Here
Online Application start Date	Already Started
Online Application Last Date & Payment Fee	March 08, 2026
Preliminary Tentative Online Exam Date	April 11, 2026

FAQs

Question	Answer
Is there negative marking	Yes, 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer
Can I apply for multiple offices?,”	No, candidates can apply for vacancies in only one RBI Office.
Is the exam bilingual?,”	Yes, all tests except the English Language test are available in English and Hindi.
Is LPT mandatory?,”	Yes, LPT is mandatory and qualifying in nature; no exemptions are given.

Syllabus RBI Assistant Recruitment

Section	Topics Covered
English Language	Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles
Numerical Ability	Simplification, Number Series, Data Interpretation, Arithmetic (Averages, Percentages, Profit/Loss).
Reasoning Ability	Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding.
General Awareness	Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, RBI Functions, Monetary Policy.
Computer Knowledge	Hardware, Software, MS Office, Internet, Networking Basics.

How to Prepare for This Exam

Master the Basics: Start with high-school level mathematics and grammar to clear the Preliminary round, which focuses heavily on speed.

Time Management: Practice with a timer. Preliminary sections are only 20 minutes each; you must solve 30-35 questions in that window.

General Awareness: Read daily newspapers and monthly banking digests. The Main exam requires deep knowledge of General Awareness (40 marks).

Local Language: If you are applying for an office outside your native state, start reading and writing in the local language (e.g., Marathi for Mumbai) to pass the LPT.

Mock Tests: Take at least 2 full-length mock tests weekly to understand the 1/4th negative marking impact on your final score.