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RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

The official RBI Assistant Notification for 2025, detailing various Assistant posts, will be released soon on the official website www.rbi.org.in. This notification will include complete information regarding category-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and the selection process. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on the exam for the year 2023.

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts a national-level recruitment for the position of RBI Assistant. If you're unclear about the recruitment process, the table below offers a concise overview of the RBI Assistant 2025 exam.

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language

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RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language	English & Hindi
Selection Process	Prelims + Mains + Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

NOTIFICATION DETAILS

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the 450 posts of ‘Assistant-2023’ 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 above 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 2023	13th September 2023
RBI Assistant Apply Online Start Date	13th September 2023
Online Application Form Last Date	4th October 2023
Last Date to Pay Fees	04th October 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2023	7th November 2023
RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam Date	18th & 19th November 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Result 2023	15th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Admit Card 2023	19th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Exam Date 2023	31st December 2023

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:-

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.

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RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE

1. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin
2. Objective English for Competitive Examinations by Mcgraw Hill Education
3. Objective General English by S. Chand
4. General English by Arihant Publication

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.

Pie Chart for RBI Assistant - Reasoning Ability

RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR REASONING

1. Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S.Agarwal
2. A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal (Arihant) by BS Sijwali
3. Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey

NUMERICAL ABILITY DETAILED SYLLABUS

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

Pie Chart for RBI Assistant - Numerical Ability

RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR NUMERICAL ABILITY

1. Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
2. Data Interpretation - Magical Books Series by K. Kundan
3. Quantitative aptitude for competitive examinations - R.S. Aggarwal
4. Quantitative aptitude tests - N.K. Singh

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.

Pie Chart for RBI Assistant - General Awareness

RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR GENERAL AWARENESS

1. India Year Book by Publications Division, Government of India
2. Banking Awareness by B.K Raut and S.R Behera

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

Pie Chart for RBI Assistant - Computer Knowledge

RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

1. Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant
2. Computer Fundamental by Pradeep K Sinha/BPB Publication
3. Computer Knowledge by Sikha Agarwal

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official website- click here

For Official Notification- click here

Format

RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language

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RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language	English & Hindi
Selection Process	Prelims + Mains + Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

NOTIFICATION DETAILS

Activity	Date
RBI Assistant Notification 2023	13th September 2023
RBI Assistant Apply Online Start Date	13th September 2023
Online Application Form Last Date	4th October 2023
Last Date to Pay Fees	04th October 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2023	7th November 2023
RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam Date	18th & 19th November 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Result 2023	15th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Admit Card 2023	19th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Exam Date 2023	31st December 2023

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.

Fast Facts

1. Acronym - RBI Assistant
2. Conducting Body/ Administrator - Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
3. Exam Purpose - Selection of candidates for its sub-offices and branches in the country.
4. Exam Mode - Computer Based Test (CBT)
5. Stages - Preliminary Stage & Mains Stage
6. Offered - Depends on Requirements

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official website- click here

For Official Notification- click here

Eligibility

RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language

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RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language	English & Hindi
Selection Process	Prelims + Mains + Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

NOTIFICATION DETAILS

Activity	Date
RBI Assistant Notification 2023	13th September 2023
RBI Assistant Apply Online Start Date	13th September 2023
Online Application Form Last Date	4th October 2023
Last Date to Pay Fees	04th October 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2023	7th November 2023
RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam Date	18th & 19th November 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Result 2023	15th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Admit Card 2023	19th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Exam Date 2023	31st December 2023

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The candidates who qualify for the RBI Assistant Preliminary Examination with the required cut-off as decided by the RBI authority are eligible for RBI Assistant Main Examination. Based on the marks scored in Preliminary Examination, candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in Mains Examination.

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

Only the people who are citizens of India are eligible to apply for the post of Assistant in RBI.

Age Limit

Candidates should not be below 20 years and not above 28 years.

Relaxations of Upper Age Limit

Sr. No	Category	Relaxation in Age
(i)	Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC / ST)	By 5 years, i.e. up to 33 years
(ii)	Other Backward Classes (OBC)	By 3 years, i.e. up to 31 years
(iii)	Persons with Disabilities (PWD)	By 10 years (GEN) 13 years (OBC) & 15 years (SC/ST)
(iv)	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.
(v)	Widows/divorced women/ women judicially separated who are not re-married	By 10 years
(vi)	Candidates domiciled in the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989.	By 5 years
(vii)	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.

Educational 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 : 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.

Eligibility Highlights

1. A candidate must possess a Degree of Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks.
2. As the exams are now conducted online, candidates need to know the basic working of the computer.

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official website- click here

For Official Notification- click here

Schedule

RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language

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RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language	English & Hindi
Selection Process	Prelims + Mains + Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

NOTIFICATION DETAILS

Activity	Date
RBI Assistant Notification 2023	13th September 2023
RBI Assistant Apply Online Start Date	13th September 2023
Online Application Form Last Date	4th October 2023
Last Date to Pay Fees	04th October 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2023	7th November 2023
RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam Date	18th & 19th November 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Result 2023	15th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Admit Card 2023	19th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Exam Date 2023	31st December 2023

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official website- click here

For Official Notification- click here

Analysis

RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language

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RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language	English & Hindi
Selection Process	Prelims + Mains + Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

NOTIFICATION DETAILS

Activity	Date
RBI Assistant Notification 2023	13th September 2023
RBI Assistant Apply Online Start Date	13th September 2023
Online Application Form Last Date	4th October 2023
Last Date to Pay Fees	04th October 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2023	7th November 2023
RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam Date	18th & 19th November 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Result 2023	15th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Admit Card 2023	19th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Exam Date 2023	31st December 2023

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA ASSISTANT MAINS 2022 EXAM ANALYSIS

RBI Assistant Mains Exam was conducted on 8th May 2022 for the candidates who have qualified in the prelims exam. The mains exam of RBI Assistant was divided into five sections: Test of Reasoning, Test of English Language, Test of Numerical Ability, Test of General Awareness and Test of Computer Knowledge. RBI Assistant Main Examination consist of total of 200 questions and total 200 Marks. The total duration of the examination is135 Minutes. Let us have a look at the individual sections and the type of questions asked in the exam. This analysis will help all the candidates who have appeared in the exam or all those aspirants who are going to appear for the exam in the future.

Section-Wise Analysis

RBI Assistant Mains Exam Analysis Reasoning Ability

The difficulty of the Reasoning Ability section was Easy to Moderate. There were 4 puzzles & Seating arrangements are asked in the exam.

1. Linear Seating Arrangement (facing both sides)
2. Order & Sequence-Based Puzzle
3. Post-wise Puzzle
4. Month Based Puzzle

Subjects	Questions	Difficulty Level
Puzzle & Seating Arrangement	20	Easy-Moderate
Coding + Chinese Coding	6	Easy
Data Sufficiency	5	Moderate
Blood Relation	3	Easy
Syllogism	4-5	Easy
Direction	1	Easy
Letter Based Question	1	Easy

RBI Assistant Mains Exam Analysis General Awareness

In the General Awareness section, most of the questions were asked from the banking awareness and current affairs section. Most of the current affairs questions are asked from March 2022 month.

The General Awareness questions asked in the exam are discussed below:

1. Padma Shree Singer Winner
2. Where is Mudumalai National Park?
3. Tulip largest garden in Aisa
4. Which country topped the Self-made billionaire list?
5. Maximum One-horned Rhino in which state?
6. State Poverty Index topped by
7. First and Oldest insurance company in India
8. Pension Day
9. RBI Minutes publication time
10. PRAN by PFRDA (Full form of P)
11. Where About book Author
12. Dadasaheb Phalke Award best movie name
13. The Happy Life book Writer
14. Civil Aviation

RBI Assistant Mains Exam Analysis Quantitative Aptitude

The difficulty level Quantitative Aptitude section was of moderate level. In this section, most of the questions are asked from data interpretation (DI) and Arithmetic. The data interpretation (DI) questions are based on table-based Caselet DI, Pie charts and Table DI.

Subjects	No. of Questions	Difficulty Level
Q1 & Q2	5	Moderate
Missing Number Series	5	Moderate
Approximation	5-6	Moderate
DI	15	Easy to Moderate
Arithmetic Questions	10	Easy to Moderate

RBI Assistant Mains Exam Analysis English Language

The level of this section was “Easy to Moderate” as per the candidates who had appeared in the RBI Assistant Mains Exam 2022

Topics	No. of Questions	Level
Reading Comprehension (2)	20	Easy to Moderate
Connectors	5	Easy
Para Jumble (Story based)	5	Easy to Moderate
Double Fillers	5	Easy to Moderate
Miscellaneous	5	Easy to Moderate
Total	20	Easy to Moderate

RBI Assistant Mains Exam Analysis Computer Awareness

Questions from the Computer section were of “Easy to Moderate” level and some of the questions were as such-

1. Total Function Keys
2. UNDO (Shortcut)
3. Control Tab (Window Switch)
4. Web Address Url Code
5. Input-Output Device related
6. GUI Full Form
7. Printer based
8. Antivirus related
9. Secondary Memory
10. MS Excel
11. Primary Memory Statement
12. Data Base
13. Internet Based
14. Virus (Encrypt files)
15. Transistor replaced in 3rd Generation

EXAM ANALYSIS 2020

RBI Assistant Mains Exam has been conducted on 22nd November 2020.

Section-Wise Analysis

Numerical Ability

1. Total Questions: 40
2. Total Marks for this section: 40
3. Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate

The questions asked in this section were difficult from a calculation point of view. There were 3 sets of DI –

1. Line Graphs
2. Tabular
3. Caselet

Topic	No. of Questions	Level
DI	15	Calculative- Difficult
Approximation	5	Moderate
Arithmetic	20	Moderate to Calculative
Total	40	Calculative

English Language

1. Total Questions: 40
2. Total Marks for this section: 40
3. Difficulty Level: Easy

The level of the questions asked in this section was moderate when compared to most of the other sections of this exam which were a bit difficult.

Reading Comprehension was related to the scheme to prevent corruption, Public distribution system, and Shopkeepers who will provide a bill for fashion will get best shopkeepers award.

Topic	No. of Questions	Level
Reading Comprehension	8	Moderate
Cloze Test	8	Moderate
Sentence Rearrangement	5	Moderate
Filler & Word Rearrangement	5	Moderate
Match the Column	5	Moderate
Phrase Replacement	5	Moderate
Miscellaneous	4	Moderate
Total	40	Moderate

General/Financial Awareness

1. Total Questions: 40
2. Total Marks for this section: 40
3. Difficulty Level: Moderate

Most of the questions were asked from September, October, November month of 2020.

Topics Asked	Details
Current Affairs	Most of the questions were from current affairs. Current Affairs of the last 4 months were asked. 23-25 questions were from current affairs
Static GK	Only 3-4- questions were asked from the static part.
Banking and Financial Awareness	Few questions were asked from Banking based current affairs and financial awareness part. Total 10-12 questions.

Following topics were asked in the exam-

1. Theme of budget
2. CEO of HDFC Bank
3. TN Krishnan- obituary
4. Sean Connery- obituary
5. National Civil Service Day
6. Pandemonium Book
7. Kia Motors
8. Inter-Parliamentary Union’s Head is from which country?
9. Identify among the given options which was not a foreign bank.
10. ICGS-C452 is built by?
11. Lewis drives which car?
12. Malabar exercise
13. Solicitor General of India is appointed by whom
14. How many members are there in the US Senate?

Reasoning Ability

1. Total Questions: 40
2. Total Marks for this section: 40
3. Difficulty Level: Easy

The following were the types of puzzles and seating arrangement asked in RBI Assistant Mains-

1. Linear Seating Arrangement uncertain no. people
2. 8 people 4 floors Based
3. Circular Seating Arrangement
4. Color and Alphabet Puzzle

Topic	No. of Questions	Level
Puzzle and Seating Arrangement	20	Moderate – Difficult
Short Puzzles	1	Moderate
Coding-Decoding	5	Moderate
Data Sufficiency- 2 statements based	5	Moderate
Alphabet Based- Word Formation	1	Moderate – Difficult
Alphabet Pairing	1	Moderate
Blood Relation	3	Moderate
Direction Sence	2	Easy-Moderate
Identify the Odd one out (letter-based)	1	Moderate
Miscellaneous	1	Moderate
Total	40	Moderate

Computer Awareness

The test of Computer Knowledge was also moderate in level. Questions were asked from the following topics-

1. Basics of Computer Operations
2. Shortcut keys
3. Computer Memory
4. Computer Security and Virus
5. MS Office

Good Attempts

Subject	Good Attempts
English Ability	21 – 25
Quantitative Aptitude	13 – 17
Reasoning Ability	17- 22
General Awareness	20 - 25
Computer Awareness	28 – 32
Overall Good Attempt	107 – 115

Difficulty Level of the exam

Subject	Difficulty Level
English Language	Moderate
Quantitative Aptitude	Moderate
Reasoning Ability	Moderate
General Awareness	Difficult
Computer Awareness	Moderate
Overall Difficulty Level	Moderate

RBI Assistant Mains Cut Off 2020

State	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	GEN
Ahmedabad	112.00	108.25	112.50	-	123.50
Bengaluru	-	-	94.00	-	99.25
Bhopal	109.25	103.75	116.50	118.25	121.25
Bhubaneshwar	95.50	87.75	103.25	-	103.25
Chandigarh	82.75	-	100.25	-	111.00
Chennai	101.50	-	119.75	108.50	121.00
Guwahati	72.25	97.25	105.75	-	105.75
Hyderabad	98.00	-	111.50	104.00	121.00
Jaipur	91.50	98.75	103.50	-	114.25
Jammu	-	-	111.75	108.50	123.25
Kanpur & Lucknow	92	-	91.00	105.25	117.25
Kolkata	114.25	-	-	122.75	126.25
Mumbai	86.25	76.25	86.25	-	86.25
Nagpur	103.50	-	-	-	103.50
New Delhi	95.00	-	106.50	115.75	116.75
Patna	90.25	-	107.50	106.25	108.25
Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi	114.25	-	90.50	-	114.25

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official website- click here

For Official Notification- click here

Study Tips

RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language

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RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language	English & Hindi
Selection Process	Prelims + Mains + Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

NOTIFICATION DETAILS

Activity	Date
RBI Assistant Notification 2023	13th September 2023
RBI Assistant Apply Online Start Date	13th September 2023
Online Application Form Last Date	4th October 2023
Last Date to Pay Fees	04th October 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2023	7th November 2023
RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam Date	18th & 19th November 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Result 2023	15th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Admit Card 2023	19th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Exam Date 2023	31st December 2023

STUDY PLAN

The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the RBI Assistant Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through RBI Assistant Examination
The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the Syllabus.

3-Week Study Plan

Week	Reasoning Ability	General Awareness	English Language	Numerical Ability	Computer Knowledge
1st Week	Seating arrangements & Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Input-Output, Input-Output, Input-Output	Bank/Economy Awareness - (Bank, Capital, Money market, Government Initiatives)	Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Phrase Replacement, Word Association Pair (Synonym & Antonym), Para/Sentence Completion, Cloze Test	Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Approximation, Number Series	Computer Concepts, Networking & Internet, Hardware & Software
2nd Week	Syllogism, Direction Sense, Direction Sense, Analogy & Classification,	Current Affairs - (National/International Appointment, Awards Functions, Government Schemes, etc) + General Knowledge	Reading Comprehension, Odd Sentence Out, Para/ Sentence Jumble, Fill in the Blanks, Double Fillers, Cloze Test	Simplification, Quadratic Equation, Miscellaneous	History of Computers, MS-Word/Excel/Powerpoint, Database Management System
3rd Week	Attempt and Analyse Mock Test Every day. Also, Practice your Weak & Strong Areas Regularly	Attempt and Analyse Mock Test Every day. Also, Practice your Weak & Strong Areas Regularly	Attempt and Analyse Mock Test Every day. Also, Practice your Weak & Strong Areas Regularly	Attempt and Analyse Mock Test Every day. Also, Practice your Weak & Strong Areas Regularly	Attempt and Analyse Mock Test Every day. Also, Practice your Weak & Strong Areas Regularly

TIPS & TRICKS

English Language

1. Improve your Vocabulary by online Thesaurus.
2. Improve your Grammar Skills by being perfect with the basics of English Grammar.
3. Read newspapers and magazines to improve your reading habits. Learn at least 10 new English words and meanings daily.
4. Students are required to avoid the mistake of reading incomplete questions and arriving at an incorrect answer eventually. Read the questions carefully and check what is being asked.
5. Practice Antonym & Synonym daily.
6. First try to understand the Theme of the passage before jumping to the questions.
7. While answering the direct questions based on vocabulary, where you are confused about the right answer, you can opt for the elimination method.
8. Previous Year paper is a great source of practice.

Reasoning Ability & Computer Knowledge

1. Firstly focus on Frequently Asked Questions from this section.
2. This section can be strengthened by solving various types of Puzzles & Games.
3. Always depend on multiple sources for practising questions.
4. Never leave any topic.
5. Read the instructions carefully and analyse the information provided in the questions
6. Never judge any question based on what it looks like.
7. Practising more puzzles and seating arrangement will be an advantage.

General Awareness

1. Reading newspapers, journals and magazines will help you a lot.
2. Be up-to-date with all the current affairs.
3. Make a note every time you hear something very important.
4. Mock tests will be of great help for this section especially.
5. Build a strong knowledge of Banking Awareness that will help you in the Interview Round also.

Numerical Ability

1. Firstly focus on Frequently Asked Questions from this section.
2. Practice the harder sections again and again.
3. DI is the heart and soul of this section.
4. Become familiar with all types of Data Interpretation asked.
5. Always try to attempt those questions in which you are 100% sure of your answers.

A list of Recommended Books for RBI Assistant is given below

Reasoning Ability	Numerical Ability	English Language	General Awareness	Computer Knowledge
Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S.Agarwal	Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma	High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin	Quantitative aptitude for competitive examinations - R.S. Aggarwal	Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant
A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal (Arihant) by BS Sijwali	Data Interpretation - Magical Books Series by K. Kundan	Objective English for Competitive Examinations by Mcgraw Hill Education	Quantitative aptitude for competitive examinations - R.S. Aggarwal	Computer Fundamental by Pradeep K Sinha/BPB Publication
Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey	Quantitative aptitude for competitive examinations - R.S. Aggarwal	Objective General English by S. Chand	-	Computer Fundamental by Pradeep K Sinha/BPB Publication
Logical Reasoning by K Kundan BSC Publishing	Quantitative aptitude for competitive examinations - R.S. Aggarwal	General English by Arihant Publication	-	-

RBI ASSISTANT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

FAQ RELATED TO RBI ASSISTANT EXAM GENERAL QUERY

QUERY	RESPONSE
What is RBI Assistant Exam?	RBI Assistant exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for the post of Assistants across its various branches in India. Selected candidates will be initially posted in RBI’s office within the recruitment zone for which they had applied
What is the selection process of the RBI Assistant?	The selection process of RBI Assistant comprises preliminary and mains exams followed by the Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
How can I apply for RBI Assistant exam?	You need to apply online for RBI Assistant exam. No other mode of applications are accepted by the examination authority

FAQ RELATED TO RBI ASSISTANT EXAM DURATION AND PATTERN

QUERY	RESPONSE
Who prescribes RBI Assistant exam pattern?	RBI Assistant exam pattern is prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India
How many questions are asked in the RBI Assistant exam?	In the prelims exam of RBI Assistant, a total of 100 questions will be asked while there will be a total of 200 questions in the mains exam.
Will there be any subjective type questions in RBI Assistant exam?	No descriptive type questions are asked in the RBI Assistant exam. All the questions in the prelims and mains exams are objective-type.
What is the negative mark for prelims and mains exam of RBI Assistant?	1/4 marks are deducted as a penalty for wrong answers in RBI Assistant exam.
In which language the RBI Assistant question paper is framed?	RBI Assistant question paper is framed in Engish and Hindi Language.
Is there any sectional timings in the RBI Assistant exam?	Yes, there are sectional timings in the RBI Assistant prelims and mains exams.
Is there any interview for RBI Assistant?	No, there isn't any interview in RBI Assistant.
For whom the LPT is conducted in RBI Assistant exam?	The LPT is conducted for the shortlisted candidates of the mains exam in RBI Assistant.
What is LPT in RBI Assistant exam?	LPT in RBI Assistant exam is a test of local language of state from where candidates have applied for the exam.
How is the final selection done in RBI Assistant exam?	The final selection in RBI Asssistant is done based on the mains exam provided candidates qualify the LPT.
For how many marks RBI Assistant exam is conducted?	The total marks for RBI Assistant prelims are 100 and the mains exam is held for 200 marks.

FAQ RELATED TO RBI ASSISTANT EXAM RESULT

QUERY	RESPONSE
Where to check RBI Assistant result ?	RBI Assistant result is made available online on the official website in PDF form
How is the RBI Assistant result announced?	The result of RBI Assistant is announced separately for prelims and mains exams in PDF form. The result displays the roll numbers of qualifying candidates.
Is normalisation procedure applied for the calculation of RBI Assistant scores?	Yes, normalisation procedure applied for calculation of RBI Assistant scores
Will I get the hard copy of RBI Assistant result?	The hard copy of RBI Assistant scorecard is not sent to candidates by post.

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official website- click here

For Official Notification- click here

General info

RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language

...

RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language	English & Hindi
Selection Process	Prelims + Mains + Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

NOTIFICATION DETAILS

Activity	Date
RBI Assistant Notification 2023	13th September 2023
RBI Assistant Apply Online Start Date	13th September 2023
Online Application Form Last Date	4th October 2023
Last Date to Pay Fees	04th October 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2023	7th November 2023
RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam Date	18th & 19th November 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Result 2023	15th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Admit Card 2023	19th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Exam Date 2023	31st December 2023

EXAM PATTERN

The RBI Assistant Exam Pattern is published annually alongside the official notification. Understanding the complete exam pattern is essential for scoring well in the examination. Candidates must first appear for the RBI Assistant Prelims Exam, which serves as the screening stage to shortlist candidates for the Mains Exam.

Mains exam pattern is given below:

1. There will be 200 questions from 5 sections; English language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Computer Knowledge, and General Awareness

2. The time duration of the RBI Assistant Prelims Exam is 135 minutes (English language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability section for 20 minutes, Computer Knowledge for 20 minutes, and General Awareness for 25 minutes).

3. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer, with no deduction for unanswered questions.

4. The questions will be of an Objective type

5. Except for English Language, other sections will be in English and Hindi.

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

SYLLABUS

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

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates applying for the RBI Assistant recruitment must carefully review the RBI Assistant Eligibility Criteria before submitting their applications. To meet the eligibility requirements set by the RBI, candidates must be within the age range of 20 to 28 years and possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks.

Nationality/ Citizenship

Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for the post of “Assistant” in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Age Limit

Between 20 and 28 years.

Relaxations of Upper Age Lmit

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	By 10 years
Candidates domiciled in the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989.	By 5 years
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

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

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.

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official website- click here

For Official Notification- click here

2025 exam

RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language

...

RBI ASSISTANT MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

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 8 To 9 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

SALIENT FEATURES

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Online
Exam Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions	200 Questions
Total No. of marks	200 Marks
Total Duration	135 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language	English & Hindi
Selection Process	Prelims + Mains + Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

NOTIFICATION DETAILS

Activity	Date
RBI Assistant Notification 2023	13th September 2023
RBI Assistant Apply Online Start Date	13th September 2023
Online Application Form Last Date	4th October 2023
Last Date to Pay Fees	04th October 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2023	7th November 2023
RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam Date	18th & 19th November 2023
RBI Assistant Prelims Result 2023	15th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Admit Card 2023	19th December 2023
RBI Assistant Mains Exam Date 2023	31st December 2023

VACANCY DETAILS

RBI Assistant 2023 category-wise & state-wise vacancy distribution are given below:

Office		Reserved Vacancies*						PwBD#			EXS
Office	SC	ST	OBC$	EWS@	GEN	Total	A	B	C	D	EX- 1	EX-2
Ahmedabad	0	2	4	1	6	13	1	1(1)	0	1(1)	1	1
Bengaluru	11(2)	1	18	5	23	58	0	1(1)	1	2(1)	2	6
Bhopal	0	6	0	1	5	12	1	1(1)	0	1(1)	1	1
Bhubaneswar	2	8(6)	2	1	6	19	1	1(1)	0	1(1)	1	2
Chandigarh	5	1(1)	5	2	8	21	1	1(1)	0	1(1)	1	2
Chennai	1	0	3	1	8	13	0	1(1)	1(1)	1(1)	1	1
Guwahati	1	8	4	2	11	26	0	1(1)	2(1)	1(1)	1	3
Hyderabad	2	1	4	1	6	14	0	3(2)	0	0	1	1
Jaipur	0	1	1	0	3	5	0	1(1)	0	0	0	1
Jammu	4	0	3	1	10	18	0	0	0	0	1	2
Kanpur & Lucknow	12	1	9	5	28	55	1	4(3)	1(1)	3(2)	2	5
Kolkata	5	4	0	2	11	22	0	1	1(1)	1(1)	1	2
Mumbai	0	15	0	10	76	101	1	8(7)	3(2)	6(5)	4	10
Nagpur	0	6	3	1	9	19	1(1)	2(1)	0	0	1	2
New Delhi	1	0	8	2	17	28	1	1(1)	0	1(1)	1	3
Patna	1(1)	1	3	1	4	10	0	1(1)	1(1)	0	0	1
Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi	0	1(1)	4	1	10	16	0	2(1)	0	1(1)	1	2
Total	45(3)	56(8)	71	37	241	450(11)	8(1)	30(24)	10(7)	20(7)	20	45

SALARY STRUCTURE

Assistants will draw a starting basic pay of Rs. 20,700/- per month in the scale of Rs. 20700 – 1200 (3) – 24300 – 1440 (4) - 30060 – 1920 (6) – 41580 – 2080 (2) – 45740 – 2370 (3) – 52850 – 2850 – 55700 (20 years) and other allowances, viz. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance etc., as admissible from time to time. At present, initial monthly Gross emoluments for Assistants will be approximately Rs. 45,050/-. *House Allowance of 15% of Pay will be paid to employees additionally, if they are not staying in Bank’s accommodation.

EXAM PATTERN

Mains exam pattern is given below:

1. There will be 200 questions from 5 sections; English language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Computer Knowledge, and General Awareness

3. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer, with no deduction for unanswered questions.

4. The questions will be of an Objective type

5. Except for English Language, other sections will be in English and Hindi.

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

SYLLABUS

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

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Nationality/ Citizenship

Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for the post of “Assistant” in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Age Limit

Between 20 and 28 years.

Relaxations of Upper Age Lmit

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	By 10 years
Candidates domiciled in the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989.	By 5 years
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

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

SELECTION PROCESS

Preliminary Examination

Mains Examination

HOW CAN APPLY

Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications and age limits to be eligible for the RBI Assistant Exam. Only those who fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria should apply online for the RBI Assistant posts; otherwise, their applications will be rejected. To learn the complete process of filling out the RBI Assistant Application Form, refer to the full article. Candidates are advised to submit their applications before the deadline for the RBI Assistant exam.

The candidates can follow the below steps to submit their online application form for RBI Assistant Exam:

Step 1: Click on the NEW REGISTRATION button on the topmost right corner of the official website.

Step 2: Start your application process by providing the basic details such as name, contact number, email id, address, etc. and click on the save and next button.

Step 3: Upload your photograph, signature, and RBI Assistant Hand Written Declaration. Both the photograph and the signature must be clear and legible. The permissible file size of the photograph must be of a minimum of 20 KB and of a maximum of 50 KB and that of the signature must be of a minimum of 10 KB and of a maximum of 20 KB.

Step 4: Next, fill in your educational qualification details and professional qualification. Click on the save and next button after filling in the details.

Step 5: Preview your application form one last time as you won’t be allowed to make any changes further. Click on the save and next button after previewing your Application Form.

Step 6: Pay your Application Fee through an Online Payment Option, i.e. through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.

Step 7: Click on Final Submit Button. Your application form will be submitted successfully.

Application Fees

Category	Amount / Fee
For OBC/General Candidates	Rs. 450/-
For SC/ST/PWD/EXS Candidates	Rs. 50/-

EXAM CENTERS

Sr. No.	State/UT/NCR	Preliminary Examination Centre	Main Examination Centre
1.	Andaman & Nicobar	Port Blair	Port Blair
2.	Andhra Pradesh	Chirala, Guntur, Hyderabad, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram	Kakinada, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
3.	Arunachal Pradesh	Naharlagun	Naharlagun
4.	Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur	Guwahati
5.	Bihar	Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzzafarpur, Patna, Purnea,	Darbhanga, , Muzzafarpur, Patna
6.	Chandigarh	Chandigarh- Mohali	Chandigarh- Mohali
7.	Chattisgarh	Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur	Bhilai, Raipur
8.	Delhi	Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurgaon	Delhi NCR
9.	Goa	Panaji	Panaji
10.	Gujarat	Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar, Anand, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara	Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
11.	Haryana	Ambala, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Yamuna Nagar	Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra
12.	Himachal Pradesh	Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una	Hamirpur
13.	Jammu & Kashmir	Jammu, Samba	Jammu
14.	Jharkhand	Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi	Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
15.	Karnataka	Belagavi, Bengaluru, Kalaburgi, Hubli, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udipi	Bengaluru, Hubli, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udipi
16.	Kerala	Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrichur	Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode Thiruvananthapuram, Thrichur,
17.	Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain	Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Ujjain
18.	Maharashtra	Amravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Satara	Amravati, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune
19.	Manipur	Imphal	Imphal
20.	Meghalaya	Shillong	Shillong
21.	Mizoram	Aizwal	Aizwal
22.	Nagaland	Kohima	Kohima
23.	Odisha	Balasore, Berhampur(Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur	Balasore, Berhampur(Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Rourkela
24.	Puducherry	Puducherry	Puducherry
25.	Punjab	Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala, Sangrur	Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala
26.	Rajasthan	Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur	Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Sikar, Udaipur
27.	Sikkim	Gangtok	Gangtok
28.	Tamilnadu	Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Namakkal, Salem, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Vellore	Chennai, Coimbatore, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Vellore
29.	Telangana	Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal	Hyderabad
30.	Tripura	Agartala	Agartala
31.	Uttar Pradesh	Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Varanasi	Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Varanasi
32.	Uttarakhand	Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee	Dehradun, Haldwani
33.	West Bengal	Asansol, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri	Asansol, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kolkata, Siliguri

ADMIT CARD

Candidates must download the RBI Assistant exam admit card from the official website, as it will not be sent via post. To access the website, candidates will need the following details:

1. Registration No. / Roll No.

2. Date of Birth / Password

The steps to download the admit card for RBI Assistant are given below:

1. Visit the official website

2. Click the 'RBI Assistant Call Letter link' on the home page

3. Upon clicking the link, candidates are redirected to the login page

4. Candidates need to enter their registration number or roll number and date of birth or password

5. On submitting the details, the admit card appears on the screen

6. Download RBI Assistant admit card and take its printout.

RESULT

The Reserve Bank of India releases the RBI Assistant exam result within 1-2 weeks after the exam is concluded. Candidates who took the exam can view their result and scorecard on the official website. The results are announced separately for each stage, and the final merit list for RBI Assistant will be based on the Mains exam and Language Proficiency Test.

The steps to check RBI Assistant result are explained below:

1. Visit the official website

2. Go to the rbi assistant result opportunities rbi

3. Click the RBI result assistant link on the home page

4. The result PDF file opens on a new page

5. Check your roll numbers in the list

6. Download the RBI result and take its printout.

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official website- click here

For Official Notification- click here

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