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EXAM SYLLABUS

The RBI Assistant Syllabus encompasses a range of subjects crucial for the examination. The Main Examination is likely to cover Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge. Each section is designed to evaluate the candidate's proficiency and understanding of the respective topics. This well-rounded syllabus ensures that candidates are thoroughly prepared to tackle the various challenges of the RBI Assistant role.

The syllabus for RBI Assistant Examination is given below:-

Name of Test	Topic	Weightage
English Language	Reading Comprehension	10 Q
	Cloze test	5 Q
	Error Spotting	5 Q
	Phrase Replacement	5 Q
	Sentence Connector	5 Q
	Sentence Rearrangement	5 Q
	Miscellaneous (Active - Passive, Synonyms - Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Word Meaning, Etc)	5 Q
Numerical Ability	Data Interpretation	15 Q
	Data Sufficiency	5 Q
	Approximation	5 Q
	Number Series	3-5 Q
	Simplification	3-5 Q
	Quadratic Equation	5 Q
	Miscellaneous	5 Q
Reasoning Ability	Seating arrangements & Puzzles	15-20 Q (3-5 Sets )
	Data Sufficiency	5 Q
	Input-Output	5 Q
	Inequality	3-5 Q
	Coding-Decoding	3-5 Q
	Syllogism	5 Q
	Direction Sense	2-3 Q
	Logical Reasoning	8-10 Q
	Analogy & Classification	3-5 Q
Computer Knowledge	Computer Concepts	5-10 Q
	Networking & Internet	10 Q
	Hardware & Software	5-10 Q
	History of Computers	5-10 Q
	MS-Word/Excel/Powerpoint	5-10 Q
	Database Management System	5-10 Q
General Awareness	Bank/Economy Awareness - (Bank, Capital, Money market, Government Initiatives)	25 Q
	Current Affairs - (National/International Appointment, Awards Functions, Government Schemes, etc)	10 Q
	General Knowledge	5 Q

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DETAILED SYLLABUS

The detailed syllabus for English Language along with the topic description, topic example & difficulty level is given below:-

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EXAM SYLLABUS

The syllabus for RBI Assistant Examination is given below:-

Name of Test	Topic	Weightage
English Language	Reading Comprehension	10 Q
	Cloze test	5 Q
	Error Spotting	5 Q
	Phrase Replacement	5 Q
	Sentence Connector	5 Q
	Sentence Rearrangement	5 Q
	Miscellaneous (Active - Passive, Synonyms - Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Word Meaning, Etc)	5 Q
Numerical Ability	Data Interpretation	15 Q
	Data Sufficiency	5 Q
	Approximation	5 Q
	Number Series	3-5 Q
	Simplification	3-5 Q
	Quadratic Equation	5 Q
	Miscellaneous	5 Q
Reasoning Ability	Seating arrangements & Puzzles	15-20 Q (3-5 Sets )
	Data Sufficiency	5 Q
	Input-Output	5 Q
	Inequality	3-5 Q
	Coding-Decoding	3-5 Q
	Syllogism	5 Q
	Direction Sense	2-3 Q
	Logical Reasoning	8-10 Q
	Analogy & Classification	3-5 Q
Computer Knowledge	Computer Concepts	5-10 Q
	Networking & Internet	10 Q
	Hardware & Software	5-10 Q
	History of Computers	5-10 Q
	MS-Word/Excel/Powerpoint	5-10 Q
	Database Management System	5-10 Q
General Awareness	Bank/Economy Awareness - (Bank, Capital, Money market, Government Initiatives)	25 Q
	Current Affairs - (National/International Appointment, Awards Functions, Government Schemes, etc)	10 Q
	General Knowledge	5 Q

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DETAILED SYLLABUS

The detailed syllabus for English Language along with the topic description, topic example & difficulty level is given below:-

Topic	Topic Description	Topic Example	Topic Difficulty Level
Reading Comprehension	Analysing the passage and answering questions based on it	Theme of the Passage "Schemes to prevent corruption in the public distribution system" (Asked in RBI Assistant 2017).	10+2 level
Cloze Test	Filling Appropriate word in each of the blank in the given paragraph	Climate change is a global problem, and a global problem needs a global solution. The most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report suggests that we, as humankind, might have just over a ....(A)... decade left to limit global warming. ..(B)... The IPCC says total global emissions will need to fall by 45% from 2010 levels by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. If these targets are not met, tropical regions of the world, which are densely populated and happen to be mainly concentrated in the global South, are likely to be most ...(C)...affected because of their low altitudes and pre-existing high temperatures. Some impact of this was already felt during the Tamil Nadu water crisis this year....(D)... The global South, which has historically contributed less to the problem, happens to be at the receiving end of the lifestyle choices made by the global North.	10+2 level
Spotting Errors	Identifying Errors in a given sentence	Select the option which contains the part/parts of the sentence which has/have an error (spelling, grammatical or contextual) Though the government is facing fiscal constraints to pump-prime the economy, the RBI may have headroom to cut rates to support growth. I. to prime the economy II. to priming the economy III. to pumping the economy	10+2 level
Para Jumbles/ Sentence Rearrangements	Rearranging the sentences in a logical order such that they make sense.	Arrange the sentences in the right order and answer the questions that follow. The World Health Organization has declared India as polio-free since no new polio case has been reported in the country in the last couple of years. A. It also gives an idea regarding the effective implementation of the government schemes in the country so that they give the desired result B. Without participation from the general public, it would not have been possible to achieve this tremendous feat with the government schemes only. C. India can take heart from this success and can replicate the same model for the eradication of other diseases also from the country. D. The thrust should be on educating the mass regarding the harmful effects of insects and the reasons for the growth of such insects. E. This underlines the efforts by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare along with the staff members at the ground level.	10+2 level
Sentence Improvement	Improving the sentence by correcting the mistake	Choose the best alternative among the four given which can replace the part in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct. The bank will honour the claim of the purchaser up to certain amount only and beyond that the seller is responsible to pay.	10+2 level
Fill in the blanks	Filling the blank with the approriate word.	find the pair of words from the given options that fit both the blanks in the given order and make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Congress leaders stress that this manifesto ________ the needs and ________ of the marginalised sections of society. (A)-covers, inspirations (B)-includes, requirements (C)-addresses, aspirations (D)-indicates, qualities	10+2 level
Sentence/Paragraph Completion	Completing the given passage	Nine years is perhaps too short a time for deep wounds to heal, but it is enough time to begin to introspect. However, going by the polarised views around the anniversary of the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war, there are few signs of that. For the Tamils who gathered in Mullaitivu district in the Northern Province, it was a day to remember loved ones killed in those savage final days of the war that ended on May 18, 2009. _________________________.	10+2 level
Sentence Connector	Improving the sentence by correcting the mistake	Select that option which could connect both the sentences and make them grammatically and contextually correct. I. The current changes in the tax rate would raise significant revenue. II. Analysts believe the new tax rate would be very progressive.	10+2 level

Note :- The above examples to various topics are for illustrative purpose only.

REASONING ABILITY DETAILED SYLLABUS

The detailed syllabus for Reasoning Ability section with Topic description, Topic Example, and the Difficulty level is given below:-

Topic	Topic Description	Topic Example	Topic Difficulty Level
Seating arrangements & Puzzle	Questions based on finding the correct order of people sitting and analyze the given piece of information, pick the information that is important and leave out the information that is not required in solving the given set of questions	Certain number of persons sit in a straight linear row facing towards north but information about few of them is given. G sits second from an extreme end. Only three persons sit between G and E. B is fifth to the left of R. 6 persons sit between R and E. A, who is third to the left of E, is adjacent to G. 2 persons sit between F and R, who is not at an extreme end. Number of persons to the right of F is same as number of persons between G and A.	Complex & Time Consuming
Inequality	When a group of elements are given with a certain coded relationship denoted by <, >, = etc. such type of questions fall under the category of reasoning Inequality.	Statements : C > A >= T , S < E = T Conclusions : A > E , C > S	Easy & Less time Consuming
Syllogism	Questions require thinking for arriving at a specific conclusion by examining other premises or ideas	Statements: All tubes are cubes. No cube is sky. No bird is sky. Conclusions: I. No tube is bird. II. All birds being cubes is a possibility.	Easy & Less time Consuming
Coding-Decoding	Identifying the pattern used for coding a given data set and using the same for performing specific operations.	In a code language, start walk stop diet is coded as 8% #21 3$7 6 walk rest start bite is coded as #9 6 2@9 #21 stop work diet rest is coded as ^78 8% 3$7 #9 bite rest start diet is coded as 2@9 #9 *6 3$7	Complex & Time Consuming
Input-Output	Some kind of word and number arrangement is given. With each subsequent operation, the arrangement of the words and numbers changes. These operations are performed until a final arrangement is reached or is performed in a loop. Candidates are required to identify the hidden pattern in the rearrangement and apply it to the machine input-output questions.	A machine input rearrangement is given below. Input: 32 55 65 78 90 34 21 44 61 91 77 Step I: 12 32 55 65 78 90 34 44 61 77 19 Step II: 23 12 55 65 78 34 44 61 77 19 09 Step III: 43 23 12 55 65 44 61 77 19 09 87 Step IV: 44 43 23 12 55 65 61 19 09 87 77 Step V: 55 44 43 23 12 61 19 09 87 77 56 Step V: is the final step for the above input. Now, following a similar pattern, find the output for the given input.	Complex & Time Consuming
Data Sufficiency	Analyzing the given information and judging whether the given information is sufficient to answer the question or not.	There are seven members in a family, four males and four females. A is wife of C. C has two sons Q and B. T is the mother of R. How is R related to C? I. S is the nephew of Q. B is married to D. II. T is the sister in law of D. D is the wife of B. III. R is the niece of B. B is the only sibling of Q.	Complex & Time Consuming
Logical Reasoning	Questions from statement & argument, Statement & conclusion, Decision making, etc.	Directions: Kindly study the paragraph given below and answer the question that follows. India will soon become a nation producing world-leading products developed by a large number of small local entrepreneurs. Which of the following is/are valid argument/arguments? I. No. The true potential of entrepreneurship can be attained not by having too many startups but by ensuring that these startups grow into sizeable businesses. II. Yes. Starting up a business is a hard task and growing it is much easier. III. No. We support the seeding of businesses but once these businesses are successful, our policies simply do not seem to help them.	Complex & Time Consuming

Note :- The above examples to various topics are for illustrative purpose only.

NUMERICAL ABILITY DETAILED SYLLABUS

The detailed syllabus for Numerical Ability section with Topic description, Topic Example, and Difficulty level is given below:-

Topic	Topic Description	Topic Example	Topic Difficulty Level
Data Interpretation	Questions based on Caselet, Pie chart, Bar graphs, Venn Diagram, Radar etc	In the year 2017, India produces 125000 tons of Apples and exports it to five countries named China, US, Italy, Chile and France in the ratio 45 : 35 : 30 : 24 : 16. In the next year India increased its export quantity by 20% thereby increasing the export share to 80% from 60% while the remaining Apples were kept by India. India ranked these 5 countries according to the Quantity of Apples they imported (Rank 1 – Maximum, Rank – 5 Minimum). In 2018 the sum of percentage share of top 4 countries was 88. These percentage shares were in consecutive prime numbers. Later on, France declined its share and it was distributed equally among remaining four countries. Also, there was no upset in ranking of the countries in both the years. Find the percentage increase in the final Quantity of Apple in Chile from 2017 to 2018.	10+2 level
Data Sufficiency	Analyzing the given information and judging whether the given information is sufficient to answer the question or not	In the bus, how many of the passengers are females? Statement I : when 20 males get down on the next stop then the number of female passengers become equal to that of male passengers. Statement II : In the bus, 33.33% of the seats are reserved for female passengers	10+2 level
Number Series	Completing the given series by finding the pattern among the numbers.	Find the wrong term in the given series. 639 657 675 693 712 720	10+2 level
Simplification/ Approximation	Questions based on mathematical operations to be performed using BODMAS	43^7.8 × 43^1.2 ÷ 43⁵ = 43 × 43^?	10+2 level
Inequalities	Questions based on finding the values of the unknown variable in a given equation	Direction: In the following questions, the symbols $,@,#,^ and * are used with the following meaning as illustrated below. ‘P $ Q’ means ‘P is not smaller than Q’. ‘P @ Q’ means ‘P is neither smaller than nor equal to ‘Q ‘P # Q’ means ‘P is neither greater than nor equal to Q’. ‘P ^ Q’ means ‘P is neither greater than nor smaller than Q’. ‘P * Q’ means ‘P is not greater than Q’. Statements: H @ T, T # F, F ^ E, E * V Conclusions: I. V $ F II. E @ T III. H @ V IV. T # V	10+2 level
Arithmetic Questions	(Mixture & Alligation, Age-based problems. Partnership, Time & Work, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Train based problems, Etc.)	A packaging machine A of Kurkure can pack one lakh packets in 10 hours, packaging machine B of Kurkure can pack the same number of packets in 12 hours while packaging machine C can pack them in 15 hours. All the packaging machines are started at 8 a.m. while packaging machine A is closed at 10 a.m. And the remaining two packaging machines complete the work. Approximately at what time will the work be finished?	10+2 level

Note :- The above examples to various topics are for illustrative purpose only.

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GENERAL AWARENESS DETAILED SYLLABUS

The detailed syllabus for General Awareness along with the topic description, topic example & difficulty level is given below :-

Topic	Topic Description	Topic Example	Topic Difficulty Level
Current Affairs	National/International Events, Appointment, Awards Functions, Government Schemes, etc	Who has been chosen for the Bharat Ratnaatna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi award for the year 2017- 18? *(Asked in RBI Assistant 2017)*.	Past 5-6 Months
Static Awareness	Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks, Important Days/Dates, Political Leaders Movements etc.	Which company is the first to launch electric tractor in India? Where is Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) located? Seema is associated with which sports?	Based on General Knowledge
Bank/ Economy Awareness	Bank, Capital, Money market, Government Initiatives	What is the minimum paid-up capital required for an urban cooperative bank to voluntarily convert into a small finance bank? RBI recently announced that money transfer through NEFT can now be done round-the-clock, NEFT transactions will now take place in how many batches per day? Under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, What is the maximum loan amount in Kishore category?	Based on General Knowledge

Note :- The above examples to various topics are for illustrative purpose only.

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE DETAILED SYLLABUS

The detailed syllabus for Computer Knowledge along with the topic description, topic example & difficulty level is given below :-

Topic	Topic Description	Topic Example	Topic Difficulty Level
Computer Concepts	Questions based on basic computer skills	USB is a device used to store data and it stands for......	Easy & Less time Consuming
Networking & Internet	global system of interconnected computers, basic networking terms, Internet Protocol, etc.	A proxy server is used as the computer?	Easy & Less time Consuming
Hardware & Software	physical parts, System software, Programming software, etc.	How many bits are used in the data bus?	Easy & Less time Consuming
History of Computers	Questions based on history of computer and its generation	Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers?	Easy & Less time Consuming
MS-Word/Excel/Powerpoint	Basics of software aplications	A feature of MS Office that saves the document automatically after certain interval is called ____	Easy & Less time Consuming
Database Management System	Basics of MySQL, Microsoft Access FileMaker, Oracle, etc.	A Database Management System is a type of _________software.	Easy & Less time Consuming

Format

EXAM PATTERN

To be eligible for the RBI Assistant Main Examination, candidates need to qualify for the RBI Assistant Preliminary Examination with the required cut-off as decided by RBI authority. An adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by RBI depending upon requirements will be shortlisted for Online Main Examination.

RBI Assistant Main Examination is held as an Objective Type Online Computer Based Test. RBI Assistant Main Examination consists of total 200 questions and total 200 Marks. The total duration of examination is 135 Minutes.

The section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:-

Test Mode	Name of Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Seperate Time/Total Time
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test	English Language	40 Q	40 x 1 = 40 Marks	30 Minutes
	Numerical Ability	40 Q	40 x 1 = 40 Marks	30 Minutes
	Reasoning Ability	40 Q	40 x 1 = 40 Marks	30 Minutes
	Computer Knowledge	40 Q	40 x 1 = 40 Marks	20 Minutes
	General Awareness	40 Q	40 x 1 = 40 Marks	25 Minutes
	Total	200 Q	200 Marks	135 Minutes

Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

The candidates provisionally shortlisted from the main online examination will have to undergo a language proficiency test (LPT). The language proficiency test will be conducted in the Official / Local Language of the State concerned). Candidates not proficient in the Official / Local Language shall be disqualified.

Mode of Examination

The RBI Assistant Mains Examination is a Computer Based Test.

Medium of Examination

1. Questions from the Reasoning, Computer Aptitude, General Awareness, English Language, and Numerical Ability section is available in both English & Hindi.
2. For Objective Type Online Computer Based Test, Questions from the English Language is available in only English.

Marking Scheme

Sections of the test are:

1. Reasoning
2. English Language
3. Numerical Ability
4. General Awareness
5. Computer Knowledge

Questions from the above-mentioned sections are asked in RBI Assistant Main Examination where the English language comprises 40 Questions of 40 Marks, Reasoning comprises 40 questions of 40 marks, General Awareness comprises 40 Questions of 40 Marks and Numerical Ability comprises 40 questions of 40 Marks & Computer Knowledge comprises 40 questions of 40 Marks summing up to total 200 marks.

Marking Scheme Highlights

1. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
2. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.

Normalization of Score

The Reserve Bank of India makes use of the approach of Normalization to transform all marks right into a standardized layout to make it fair for all applicants appearing for the exam

Following is the formula to calculate the Normalized Marks of the candidates in RBI Assistant Exam.

Note

1. The corrected scores obtained by each of the candidates in different sessions (if held) will be normalized using the Equipercentile method.
2. Scores up to two decimal points shall be taken for the purpose of calculations.

EXAM PATTERN

The section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:-

Test Mode	Name of Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Seperate Time/Total Time
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test	English Language	40 Q	40 x 1 = 40 Marks	30 Minutes
	Numerical Ability	40 Q	40 x 1 = 40 Marks	30 Minutes
	Reasoning Ability	40 Q	40 x 1 = 40 Marks	30 Minutes
	Computer Knowledge	40 Q	40 x 1 = 40 Marks	20 Minutes
	General Awareness	40 Q	40 x 1 = 40 Marks	25 Minutes
	Total	200 Q	200 Marks	135 Minutes

Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

Mode of Examination

The RBI Assistant Mains Examination is a Computer Based Test.

Medium of Examination

Marking Scheme

Sections of the test are:

1. Reasoning
2. English Language
3. Numerical Ability
4. General Awareness
5. Computer Knowledge

Marking Scheme Highlights

Normalization of Score

The Reserve Bank of India makes use of the approach of Normalization to transform all marks right into a standardized layout to make it fair for all applicants appearing for the exam

Following is the formula to calculate the Normalized Marks of the candidates in RBI Assistant Exam.

Note

Eligibility

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates willing to apply for RBI ASSISTANT Examination are required to fulfill certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification, etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The candidate’s eligibility for RBI ASSISTANT Examination is based on the fulfillment of the following conditions:-

1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualifications

Nationality

i. a citizen of India, or
ii. a subject of Nepal, or
iii. a subject of Bhutan, or
iv. a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
v. a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination, but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate is issued to him/ her by the Government of India.

Age Limit

Between 20 and 28 years.

Relaxations of Upper Age Limit

Upper age limit will be relaxed as under:

Category	Relaxation in Age
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC / ST)	By 5 years, i.e. up to 33 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	By 3 years, i.e. up to 31 years
Persons with Disabilities (PWD)	By 10 years (GEN) 13 years (OBC) & 15 years (SC/ST)
Ex-Servicemen	To the extent of service rendered by them in Armed Forces plus an additional period of 3 years subject to a maximum of 50 years.
Widows/divorced women/ women judicially separated who are not re-married	Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ ST)
Candidates having work experience in Reserve Bank of India	To the extent of the number of years of such experience, subject to a maximum of 3 years.

NOTE :- Cumulative Age Relaxation will not be available either under the above items or in combination with any other items.

Education Qualification

1. At least a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in the aggregate and the knowledge of word processing on PC.

2. A candidate belonging to the Ex-servicemen category (except dependents of ex-servicemen) should either be a graduate from a recognized University or should have passed the matriculation or its equivalent examination of the Armed Forces and rendered at least 15 years of defense service.

3. Candidates applying for a post in a particular recruiting office should be proficient in the language (i.e. know to read, write, speak and understand the language) of the state/ any of the states falling under the recruiting office.

NOTE :-

1. The date of passing eligibility will be the date appearing on the mark-sheet or provisional certificate issued by the University/ Institute. In case the result of a particular examination is posted on the website of the University/ Institute, a certificate issued by the appropriate authority of the University/ Institute indicating the date on which the result was posted on the website will be taken as the date of passing.

2. Candidate should indicate the percentage obtained in Graduation calculated to the nearest two decimals in the online application. Where CGPA/OGPA is awarded, the same should be converted into percentage and indicated in online application. If called for document verification, the candidate will have to produce a certificate issued by the appropriate authority inter alia stating the norms of the University regarding conversion of grade into percentage and the percentage of marks by the candidates in terms of norms.

3. Calculation of Percentage: The percentage marks shall be arrived at by dividing the total marks obtained by the candidate in all the subjects in all the semester(s)/year(s) by aggregating maximum marks in all the subjects irrespective of honors / optional / additional optional subject, if any. This will be applicable for those Universities also where Class/Grade is decided on the basis of Honors marks only. The fraction of percentage so arrived will be ignored i.e. 49.99% will be treated as less than 50%.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualifications

Nationality

Age Limit

Between 20 and 28 years.

Relaxations of Upper Age Limit

Upper age limit will be relaxed as under:

Category	Relaxation in Age
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC / ST)	By 5 years, i.e. up to 33 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	By 3 years, i.e. up to 31 years
Persons with Disabilities (PWD)	By 10 years (GEN) 13 years (OBC) & 15 years (SC/ST)
Ex-Servicemen	To the extent of service rendered by them in Armed Forces plus an additional period of 3 years subject to a maximum of 50 years.
Widows/divorced women/ women judicially separated who are not re-married	Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ ST)
Candidates having work experience in Reserve Bank of India	To the extent of the number of years of such experience, subject to a maximum of 3 years.

NOTE :- Cumulative Age Relaxation will not be available either under the above items or in combination with any other items.

Education Qualification

1. At least a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in the aggregate and the knowledge of word processing on PC.

NOTE :-

Schedule

IMPORTANT DATES

The RBI Assistant 2026 preliminary exam is tentatively scheduled for April 11, 2026, with the main exam expected on June 07, 2026. The application process began on February 16, 2026, and closes on March 08, 2026. The exam aims to fill 650 vacancies for the Assistant position.

Activity	Date
RBI Assistant Notification	16 February 2026
RBI Assistant Apply Online Start Date	16 February 2026
Online Application Form Last Date	8 March 2026
Last Date to Pay Fees	8 March 2026
RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2026	2-3 Weeks Before Prelims Exam 2026.
RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam Date 2026	11 April 2026
RBI Assistant Prelims Result 2026	May 2026
RBI Assistant Mains Admit Card 2026	2-3 Weeks Before Mains Exam 2026.
RBI Assistant Mains Exam Date 2026	7th June 2026

Analysis

EXAM ANALYSIS

Last Conducted RBI Assistant Exam Cycle (Panel Year 2025)

The RBI Assistant 2026 recruitment corresponds to Panel Year 2025 — the latest cycle for which the official exam was scheduled. The recruitment notification was released in February 2026, with a clear schedule for Prelims and Mains. Candidates had to register online between 16 February 2026 and 08 March 2026.

RBI Assistant Prelims 2026: Date & Structure

The Preliminary Examination was held on 11 April 2026.

It is an online objective test and serves as the screening stage of the selection process.

There is no language proficiency test at this stage. Candidates qualifying Prelims go on to Mains.

Prelims Shift & Timing Details

(Traditionally consistent with previous cycles)**

RBI Assistant Prelims is generally conducted in four shifts per day across exam centres nationwide.

Typical shift timings are:

Shift 1: 09:00 am to 10:00 am

Shift 2: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Shift 3: 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

Shift 4: 04:30 pm to 05:30 pm

Reporting time is usually about one hour before the shift start time.

Prelims Pattern & Difficulty Trend

The Prelims consists of three sections:

English Language

Numerical Ability

Reasoning Ability

Total questions: 100 for 100 marks

Duration: 60 minutes with sectional timing (20 minutes per section).

No negative marking details vary by notification but traditionally a negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.

Based on trend data, Prelims difficulty is generally moderate, where speed and accuracy make the difference.

Good attempt estimates are often around 65–75+ by well-prepared candidates.

RBI Assistant Mains 2026: Date & Structure

The Main Examination was scheduled for 07 June 2026.

It is a separate online objective test and carries much higher weight for final merit.

Mains Shift & Timing Details

The Mains exam is typically conducted in two shifts per day in most exam cycles.

Approximate shift timings seen in past cycles are:

Shift 1: 10:00 am to 12:15 pm

Shift 2: 02:30 pm to 04:45 pm

Mains Pattern & Difficulty Trend

The RBI Assistant Mains pattern remains consistent with official notification specs:

Reasoning Ability: 40 questions – 40 marks – 30 min

Numerical Ability: 40 questions – 40 marks – 30 min

English Language: 40 questions – 40 marks – 30 min

Computer Knowledge: 40 questions – 40 marks – 20 min

General Awareness: 40 questions – 40 marks – 25 min

Total: 200 questions for 200 marks in 135 minutes.

Difficulty trends based on recent analysis indicate:

Reasoning Ability and Numerical Ability are moderate to slightly challenging, with data interpretation and logical reasoning sets carrying more weight.

English Language tends to be moderate if reading and vocabulary are strong.

Computer Knowledge questions are generally straightforward and scoring.

General Awareness questions focus on current affairs, banking, economy and RBI updates.

Overall 2026 Selection Process

The RBI Assistant 2026 selection includes three stages:

Preliminary Examination (Screening)

Candidates must qualify this to be shortlisted for the Mains.

Main Examination (Merit-based)

Marks obtained here are considered for final ranking.

Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

This is a qualifying test checking local language skills.

Final selection is based on Mains performance plus qualifying LPT.

What This Trend Means for Aspirants

The 2026 Prelims on 11 April follows the traditional pattern where Prelims is competitive but scoring with correct strategy.

The Mains on 07 June carries more weight and demands well-rounded preparation across Reasoning, Quant, English, Computer, and Awareness.

Shift timings remain consistent with previous cycles, giving aspirants predictable structure to plan their strategy.

Based on 3-year trend analysis, the overall pattern and difficulty remain stable, allowing focused preparation on core topics.

Key Dates Summary (2026)

Notification Released: 16 February 2026

Application Window: 16 February – 08 March 2026

Prelims Date: 11 April 2026

Prelims Shift Structure: Four shifts, 60-minute test

Mains Date: 07 June 2026

Mains Shift Structure: Two shifts, 135-minute test

Language Proficiency Test: Post-Mains (dates issued separately)

Study Tips

STUDY TIPS

Cracking the RBI Assistant exam requires a balanced approach—high speed is essential for the Prelims, while strong conceptual clarity and accuracy are crucial for the Mains, given the exam’s competitive and speed-driven nature. The selection process includes three stages: Prelims (qualifying in nature), Mains (which determines merit), and the Language Proficiency Test (LPT).

RBI Assistant Prelims Study Tips (Speed is Key)

1. Focus on Speed + Accuracy

Prelims is highly speed-based

Aim to solve easy–moderate questions quickly with minimal mistakes

2. Section-wise Strategy

Quantitative Aptitude

Focus on simplification, approximation, and number series

Practice basic arithmetic (profit & loss, time & work)

Improve calculation speed daily

Reasoning Ability

Strengthen puzzles (seating arrangement, linear, circular)

Practice inequality, syllogism, coding-decoding

Focus on accuracy in short questions

English Language

Practice reading comprehension, cloze test, and error detection

Improve vocabulary and grammar basics

Read daily (editorials/articles)

3. Mock Tests & Practice

Take daily sectional tests

2–3 full mocks per week

Analyze mistakes and improve weak areas

4. Time Management

Attempt easy questions first

Avoid getting stuck on lengthy puzzles

Maintain a good attempt-accuracy balance

RBI Assistant Mains Study Tips (Concept + Accuracy)

1. Shift to Conceptual Preparation

Mains is moderate level with tricky questions

Focus more on understanding concepts than shortcuts

2. Important Sections

Reasoning Ability

Practice high-level puzzles and logical reasoning

Focus on accuracy and question selection

Quantitative Aptitude

Focus on Data Interpretation (caselet, missing DI)

Practice arithmetic-based DI

Improve calculation efficiency

General Awareness (Most Scoring)

Prepare last 4–6 months current affairs

Focus on banking, RBI policies, financial awareness

Revise regularly

English Language

Practice RC, para jumbles, and vocabulary

Improve comprehension and reading speed

3. Mock Strategy

2–3 full-length mocks per week

Analyze deeply:

Weak areas

Time spent per section

Accuracy level

4. Revision Strategy

Maintain short notes for GA and formulas

Revise weekly and monthly

Focus more on frequently asked topics

5. Descriptive/Language (LPT Stage)

Practice your local/regional language

Ensure reading, writing, and speaking ability

STUDY PLAN

1 Month Study Plan (Crash Course / Revision Phase)

Goal: Maximize score through practice, mocks, and revision

Daily Time: 6–8 hours

Week-wise Plan

Week 1

Take 2 full-length Prelims mocks

Start GA revision (last 4–5 months)

Practice simplification + number series daily

Solve 2–3 puzzle sets daily

Week 2

3 Prelims mocks + 1 Mains mock

Focus on weak areas (Quant/Reasoning)

Practice DI sets (caselet + missing DI)

Start English practice (RC + error detection)

Week 3

3–4 mocks (Prelims + Mains)

Improve speed and accuracy

Continue GA revision

Practice descriptive/typing (for LPT readiness)

Week 4

4–5 mocks (alternate days)

Full revision of GA + formulas

Light practice, focus on accuracy

Avoid new topics

3 Month Study Plan (Balanced Preparation)

Goal: Build concepts + practice + test strategy

Daily Time: 5–7 hours

Month 1 (Foundation)

Quant: Simplification, number series, arithmetic basics

Reasoning: Basic puzzles, inequality, syllogism

English: Grammar + vocabulary

GA: Start daily current affairs

Sectional tests every 2 days

Month 2 (Intermediate Level)

Quant: Data Interpretation (DI)

Reasoning: High-level puzzles, coding-decoding

English: RC + cloze test

GA: Monthly revision

Start full mocks (2 per week)

Month 3 (Exam-Oriented Phase)

3–4 mocks per week (Prelims + Mains)

Deep analysis of mocks

Daily mixed practice sets

GA revision (last 4–6 months)

LPT practice (local language basics)

6 Month Study Plan (Complete Preparation)

Goal: Strong foundation + advanced practice + top performance

Daily Time: 4–6 hours

Month 1–2 (Basics)

Quant: Arithmetic basics + simplification

Reasoning: Basic puzzles + logical reasoning

English: Grammar fundamentals

GA: Start daily current affairs

Practice sectional questions

Month 3–4 (Strength Building)

Quant: DI + data sufficiency

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General info

OVERVIEW

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts the RBI Assistant Exam annually to recruit candidates for Assistant positions across its branches in India. RBI Assistants are responsible for tasks such as managing records and files, verifying documents, ensuring financial stability, issuing and circulating new currency, handling daily transactions, assisting with government treasury work, responding to emails, and more.

Particulars	Details
Exam Full Name	Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Assistant
Conducting Body	Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Purpose of Exam	The purpose of the RBI Assistant Exam is to recruit qualified candidates for the position of Assistant in various branches of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The role involves a range of responsibilities including managing administrative tasks, handling day-to-day transactions, maintaining records, ensuring financial stability, assisting with government treasury work, and supporting the operational functions of the RBI.
Exam Frequency	The RBI Assistant Exam is conducted annually by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The exam is usually held once a year, but the exact frequency may vary depending on the number of vacancies and the bank’s recruitment needs.
Exam Level	National
Candidates Registered Last Year	Registered around 9 To 10 Lac
Test Takers Last Year	NA
Help Desk	1. Official RBI Website - www.rbi.org.in 2. Toll-free number 1800-221-020, which is operational in Hindi, English, and eight regional languages, according to NCFE.
Official Website	www.rbi.org.in

SELECTION PROCESS

The RBI Assistant Selection Process is likely to include three stages, providing a thorough evaluation of candidates for the position. These stages are the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and the Language Proficiency Test. Each stage is designed to assess different aspects of the candidates' abilities and knowledge, ensuring that only the most qualified individuals are selected for the role. This multi-phase process aims to evaluate reasoning skills, numerical aptitude, and language proficiency, ensuring a fair and comprehensive assessment.

Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Exam will consist of 100 objective-type questions for a total of 100 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes. It will include sections on English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Candidates must meet the sectional cutoffs to qualify for the Mains exam.

Mains Examination

The Mains Exam will feature 200 objective-type questions for 200 marks, to be completed in 135 minutes. It will cover sections like Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Knowledge, and Computer Knowledge. Candidates must achieve the sectional cutoffs as well as the overall minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for the Language Proficiency Test.

Language Proficiency Test

Candidates who pass the Mains Exam will be invited for the Language Proficiency Test. This test will be conducted in the local/official language of the state for which the candidate has applied. It is a qualifying exam to assess the candidate’s proficiency in the local language. Only candidates who qualify this test will be considered for final selection as RBI Assistants.

OVERVIEW

Particulars	Details
Exam Full Name	Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Assistant
Conducting Body	Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Purpose of Exam	The purpose of the RBI Assistant Exam is to recruit qualified candidates for the position of Assistant in various branches of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The role involves a range of responsibilities including managing administrative tasks, handling day-to-day transactions, maintaining records, ensuring financial stability, assisting with government treasury work, and supporting the operational functions of the RBI.
Exam Frequency	The RBI Assistant Exam is conducted annually by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The exam is usually held once a year, but the exact frequency may vary depending on the number of vacancies and the bank’s recruitment needs.
Exam Level	National
Candidates Registered Last Year	Registered around 9 To 10 Lac
Test Takers Last Year	NA
Help Desk	1. Official RBI Website - www.rbi.org.in 2. Toll-free number 1800-221-020, which is operational in Hindi, English, and eight regional languages, according to NCFE.
Official Website	www.rbi.org.in

SELECTION PROCESS

Preliminary Examination

Mains Examination

Language Proficiency Test

2025 exam

LATEST UPDATE

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the notification for 650 Assistant posts on 16 February 2026. The RBI Assistant 2026 Preliminary examination is scheduled for April 11, 2026, and the Main examination is scheduled for June 7, 2026.

IMPORTANT DATES

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Assistant Exam 2026 notification was officially released on 16 February 2026, with the online application process also starting the same day. Eligible candidates can apply and pay the fees from 16 February to 8 March 2026, after which the window closes. According to the schedule announced in the notification.

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the 650 posts of ‘Assistant-2026’ in the Reserve Bank of India, hereinafter referred to as 'Bank’. Selection for the post will be through a country-wide competitive examination in two phases i.e., Preliminary and Main examination followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Please note that Corrigendum, if any, issued on the advertisement, will be published only on the Bank’s website - www.rbi.org.in. The full text of the advertisement is available on the Bank’s website www.rbi.org.in and is also being published in the Employment News / Rojgar Samachar.

Activity	Date
RBI Assistant Notification 2026	16 February 2026
RBI Assistant Apply Online Start Date	16 February 2026
Online Application Form Last Date	8 March 2026
Last Date to Pay Fees	8 March 2026
RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2026	2-3 Weeks Before Prelims Exam 2026.
RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam Date 2026	11 April 2026
RBI Assistant Prelims Result 2026	May 2026
RBI Assistant Mains Admit Card 2026	2-3 Weeks Before Mains Exam 2026.
RBI Assistant Mains Exam Date 2026	7th June 2026

VACANCY DETAILS

The RBI Assistant Vacancy 2026 is disclosed along with the RBI Assistant Notification 2026. 650 vacancies are announced by RBI for the Assistant posts. The category-wise and Recruiting Office wise vacancy distribution for RBI Assistant 2026 is provided below.

RBI Assistant Vacancy 2026

Total Vacancies: 650

Ahmedabad – 20 Posts

SC: 0

ST: 4

OBC: 6

EWS: 2

GEN/UR: 8

PwBD A: 1

PwBD B: 1(1)

PwBD C: 0

PwBD D: 1(1)

EXS EX1: 0

EXS EX2: 2

Bengaluru – 24 Posts

SC: 0

ST: 3

OBC: 9

EWS: 2

GEN/UR: 10

PwBD A: 1

PwBD B: 0

PwBD C: 0

PwBD D: 1(1)

EXS EX1: 1

EXS EX2: 2

Bhopal – 30 Posts

SC: 1

ST: 5

OBC: 0

EWS: 3

GEN/UR: 21

PwBD A: 1(1)

PwBD B: 1(1)

PwBD C: 1

PwBD D: 1(1)

EXS EX1: 1

EXS EX2: 3

Bhubaneswar – 18 Posts

SC: 3

ST: 4

OBC: 2

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