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RBI ASSISTANT PRELIMS 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

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RBI ASSISTANT PRELIMS 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 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 Preliminary Examination is expected to include sections on English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. 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 Pre Exam is given below:-

Name of Test	Topic	Weightage
English Language	Reading Comprehension	10 Q
	Cloze Test	5 Q
	Error Detection	5 Q
	Phrase Replacement	3-5 Q
	Fill in the blanks	3-5 Q
	Para jumbles/Sentence Rearrangement	5 Q
Numerical Ability	Simplification	10 Q
	Data Interpretation	5-10 Q
	Number Series	5 Q
	Speed, Time & Distance	3-5 Q
	Algebra	3-5 Q
	Profit & Loss	2-3 Q
	Time & Work	2 Q
	Mixture Problems	1-2 Q
	Ratio & Proportion	1-2 Q
	Data Sufficiency	0-5 Q
	Quantity Comparison	0-5 Q
Reasoning Ability	Syllogism	5 Q
	Inequality	5 Q
	Circular/ Linear Seating Arrangement	5 Q
	Blood Relation	2-3 Q
	Distance - Directions	2-3 Q
	Coding-Decoding	2-3 Q
	Data Sufficiency	0-5 Q
	Input-Output	0-5 Q
	Order - Ranking	3-5 Q
	Puzzle	5 Q

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
Simplification	Questions based on mathematical operations to be performed using BODMAS	4654 × 329 ÷ 3 – 1525 × 341 + 65 = ?	10+2 level
Average	Calculating average of the given data set	The average salary of male employees in a firm was Rs. 8000 and that of females was Rs. 6600. The mean salary of all the employees was Rs. 4800. What is the % of female employees?	10+2 level
Percentage	Calculating percentage and performing operation based on it	Equal amounts are deposited in two banks each at 4.5% pa for 12 years and 4.5 years respectively. If the difference between their interests is Rs. 129.475 then what is the amount?	10+2 level
Ratio & Proportion	Questions related to finding ratio or proportion among the numbers.	Rs. 8400 is divided among A, B, C and D in such a way that the shares of A and B, B and C, and C and D are in the ratios of 2:3, 4:5 and 6:7 respectively. The share of A is	10+2 level
Data Interpretation	Questions based on Pie chart, Bar graphs, Venn Diagram, Radar etc	A cosmetic company provides five different products. The sales of these five products (in lakh number of packs) during 1995 and 2000 are shown in the following bar graph.	10+2 level
Mensuration	Finding area, volume, perimeter surface area etc	The sum of the radius and height of a cylinder is 55 cm. its total surface area is 1640 cm². What is the volume of cylinder?	10+2 level
Quadratic Equations	Questions based on finding the values of two unknown variables in a given equation	I. x³ – 12 – 714 = 0 II. 3y² – 53 – 200 = 0	10+2 level
Compound & Simple Interest	Calculating Simple & Compound Interest on a given amount for a specific time at given rate	3 In a factory the production of cement rose 4840 tonnes from 4000 tonnes in two years. Find the rate of growth per annum.	10+2 level
Profit & Loss	Calculating Profit or Loss by selling or purchasing articles at a given amount	A milkman buys two cows for Rs. 3000. He sells first cow at a profit of 22% and the second cow at a loss of 8%. What is the SP of second cow if in the whole transaction there is no profit no loss?	10+2 level
Number Series	Completing the given series by finding the pattern among the numbers.	6, 6, 7, ?, 91, 463	10+2 level
Speed, Time & Distance	Calculation time, speed or distance covered by a moving object	Two trains for Mumbai leave Delhi at 6 am and 6.45 am and travel at 100 kmph and 136 kmph respectively. How many kilometers from Delhi will the two trains be together:	10+2 level
Time & Work	Questions related to work done by persons and time taken by them.	A builder decided to build a farmhouse in 40 days. He employed 100 men in beginning and 100 more after 35 days and completed the work on time. If no additional men would have been employed, then find the delay.	10+2 level
Number System	Comprises question from BODMAS, Square roots, Cube roots LCM HCFetc	The sum of the digits of two-digit number is 5. If the number is reversed, the number is decreased by 27. Find the number?	10+2 level
Linear Equations	Questions based on finding the values of the unknown variable in a given equation	What is the value of x + 2y in the solution of the equations? (x / 9) + (y / 4) = (9 / 12) and (x / 2) + y = 12	10+2 level
Permutation & Combination/ Probability	Finding the chances of occurrence or non-occurrence of a certain event.	17 students are present in a class. In how many ways, can they be made to stand in 2 circles of 8 and 9 students?	10+2 level
Mixtures & Allegation	Questions based on mixing up of two or more materials in a specific proportion	48 litre of Glycerin is mixed with 144 litre Rose water. D litre of total mixture is taken out and 32 litre Glycerin and 48 litre Rose water are added in the mixture. The final mixture contains 30% Glycerin, find the quantity of the mixture that is taken out.	10+2 level

Note:- The above-mentioned examples are for Illustrative purpose only.

RBI ASSISTANT EXAM: RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR NUMERICAL ABILITY

1. Objective Arithmetic by RS Aggarwal/ S Chand
2. Numerical ability and Mathematical Aptitude by Dr AB Rao/Dr AB Rao
3. Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Varma/Arihant

REASONING ABILITY DETAILED SYLLABUS

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

Topic	Topic Description	Topic Example	Topic Difficulty Level
Inequalities/ Coded Inequalities	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 :- P=M; Q<=R; T>Q; MConclusion :- I- M < R II- R > T III- P > T	Easy & Less time Consuming
Syllogism	Questions require thinking for arriving at a specific conclusion by examining other premises or ideas.	Statements: Some rabbits are black. No black is a tall. All tall are white. Conclusions: I. Some white are not black. II. All rabbits being tall is a possibility.	Complex & little Time Consuming
Coding/ Decoding	Identifying the pattern used for coding of a given data set and using the same for performing specific operation.	In a certain code language, 'speak nicely to all' is coded as "ka cu ma he" 'all are like us' is coded as " si fo he to" 'teach us lesson nicely' is coded as " po ma fo re" 'lesson like all humans' is coded as "he re gu si" What is the code for 'are' in the given language?	Easy & Little Time Consuming
Circular/ Linear Seating Arrangement	Questions based on find the correct order of people sitting.	Eight friends – P, Q, R, S, T, U, V & W are sitting around a circle facing the center. V is third to the right of Q & second to the left of R. Q is second to the left of T & immediate right of S.	Complex & Little Time Consuming
Blood Relations	Questions based on Blood Relations and Family tree	A isson of C while C and Q are the sisters to one another. Z is the mother of Q. If P is the son of Z, Which one of the following statements is correct ?	Easy & Less Time Consuming
Direction & Distance	Questions are based on Direction sense	At a crossing, there was a direction pole, which was showing all the four correct directions. But due to the wind, it turns in such a manner that now West pointer is showing South. Harish went in the wrong direction thinking that he was travelling East. In what direction he was actually travelling?	Easy & Less Time Consuming
Ordering & Ranking	Questions based on the finding the correct order as per given information	On sports day in a school, 8 students took part in a race. They were all made to stand in a straight line. Sumit was standing 5th from the right end, and 3 students are standing in between Sumit and Ritesh. Based on this arrangement, what is the position of Ritesh from the left end of the line?	Easy & Less Time Consuming
Puzzles	Questions require to 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.	Six boxes A, B, C, D, E, and F are placed one above another and contain different items i.e. Flower, Books, Chocolate, Fruit, Watches, and Toy (but not necessarily in the same order). A is placed either top or bottom. Box of watch is placed at bottom. Only one box is placed between D and F. Two boxes are placed between A and D which contain fruit. Box C is placed below E but not just below E. Box of Toy is placed between D and F..	Complex & Time Consuming
Alphanumeric Series	Combination of numbers, alphabets and symbol-based series which candidates need	Based on the series given below, answer the following questions: H # K O & L $ % X I A V E @ ? D + F M	Easy & Less Time Consuming

Note:- The above-mentioned examples are for Illustrative purpose only.

RBI ASSISTANT EXAM: RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR REASONING ABILITY

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
4. Logical Reasoning by K Kundan BSC Publishing

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DETAILED SYLLABUS

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

Topic	Topic Description	Topic Example	Topic Difficulty Level
Cloze Test	Filling Appropriate word in each of the blank in the given paragraph	David Spiegelhalter, president of Royal Statistical Society in the U.K., gave a most unusual presidential address in 2017. ___A___ talking about esoteric statistical techniques, he talked about declining trust in numbers in a post-truth society ___B___ by fake news and alternative facts. He ___C___ to the statistical community that the best way of inspiring trust was to be trustworthy by demonstrating competence, reliability and honesty.	10+2 Level
Spotting Errors	Correcting spelling Errors in a given sentence	Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. She insists (A) / you stay (B) / until her husband (C) / comes home. (D) / No error (E)	10+2 Level
Para jumbles/ Sentence Rearrangement	Rearranging the sentences in a logical order such that they make sense.	Directions: In this question, a sentence has been divided into 5 parts. The part given as bold is the starting fragment of the sentence. You need to rearrange the rest of the parts in a meaningful sequence:- Surge pricing is a price discrimination policy which is (A)/ supply and is a strategy of taking advantage of (B)/ followed when the demand for a product exceeds its (C)/ low price elasticity of demand during peak or rush times. (D)	10+2 Level
Sentence Improvement	Improving the sentence by correcting the mistake	In the following questions, some part of the sentence is highlighted in bold. Which of the options given below the sentence should replace the part printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? The committee was divided in their opinion regarding the new regulations for the National Health Protection Scheme..	10+2 Level
Fill in the blanks	Filling the blanks with the neccessary word according to the sentence	It is now important for the central bank to _______ that the discipline in the system does not ________.	10+2 Level
Sentence Connectors	Connecting the given sentences using appropriate word	Direction: In the following question, two statements and five connectors are given. Only one of the connectors from those given can be used to combine the given two statements into one sentence without changing the meaning. 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-mentioned examples are for Illustrative purpose only.

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RBI ASSISTANT EXAM: RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR ENGLISH LANGAUGE

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

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official website- click here

For Official Notification- click here

Format

RBI ASSISTANT PRELIMS 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

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RBI ASSISTANT PRELIMS 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 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.

RBI Assistant Preliminary Examination is a Computer Based Test which comprises three sections of a total of 100 Questions and 100 marks. The time duration for each section is 20 minutes and for the overall test is 60 minutes. For candidates using the Scribe facility, the total time duration is 80 minutes.

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

Test Mode	Name of test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test	English Language	30 Q	30 x 1 = 30 Marks	20 Minutes
	Numerical Ability	35 Q	35 x 1 = 35 Marks	20 Minutes
	Reasoning Ability	35 Q	35 x 1 = 35 Marks	20 Minutes
	Total	100 Q	100 Marks	60 Minutes

Note :- The candidates are required to score sectional cut-off and overall cut-off both as decided by authority to qualify the examination.

Mode of Examination

The RBI Assistant Preliminary Examination is a Computer Based Test. Questions shall be based on Multiple Choice objective Type.

Medium of Examination

1. Questions from Numerical Ability & Reasoning Ability section shall be available in both English and Hindi.
2. Questions from English Language section shall be available in English only.
3. Candidates need to choose the language of the question paper they want to attempt before the commencement of exam.
4. However, candidates will be allowed to change the language of the particular question also

Marking Scheme

1. One mark is given for every correct answer
2. There is a negative marking for the wrong answer. 0.25 or 1/4th marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
3. There are no marks deducting for any question skipped by the candidate.

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.

NOTE 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 Exam & Mains Exam followed by Language Proficiency Test
6. Offered - Depends on Requirements

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official website- click here

For Official Notification- click here

Eligibility

RBI ASSISTANT PRELIMS 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language

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RBI ASSISTANT PRELIMS 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 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

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

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	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

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 Highlights

1. The candidate shall be minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years of age.

2. A candidate must possess a Degree of Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks.

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official website- click here

For Official Notification- click here

Schedule

RBI ASSISTANT PRELIMS 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language

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RBI ASSISTANT PRELIMS 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 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 PRELIMS 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Exam Language

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RBI ASSISTANT PRELIMS 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 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 ANALYSIS 2022

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) invites applications from eligible candidates for 950 posts of ‘Assistant’ - 2021 in various Offices of the 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). The RBI Assistant Exam was conducted on 26th and 27th March 2022. RBI Assistant Prelims exam is conducted in four shifts. 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.

RBI Assistant Exam Analysis 27 March 2022 1st Shift

The difficulty level of the Prelims exam was Easy. Overall shift 1 is easy with Reasoning Ability being easy to moderate.RBI Assistant Pre exam had 3 sections
1. Reasoning Ability
2. Numerical Ability
3. English Language

Section-wise Analysis

Quantitative Aptitude

There are 35 questions asked from the Quantitative Aptitude section in RBI Assistant Prelims Exam 2022. The difficulty level of Quantitative Aptitude was Easy.

Topic	No. Of questions	Level
Number Series (Missing )	5	Easy
Simplification	15	Easy
Data Interpretation (Table DI)	5	Easy-Moderate
Arithmetic	10	Easy
Total	35	Easy

Reasoning Ability

There were 3 sets of puzzles & seating arrangement for Shift 1 which are as follow-

1. Circular Based (8 members, all inside)- 5 questions
2. Floor & Flat based (4 floors, 2 flats)- 5 questions
3. Month Based- 5 questions

Topics	No. of Questions	Level
Floor Based Puzzle	5	Easy-Moderate
Circular Based Puzzle	5	Easy
Month Based Puzzle	5	Easy
Syllogism	4	Easy
Mixed Series	5	Easy
Chinese Coding	5	Easy
Direction & Distance	3	Easy
Word Pairing	2	Easy
Total	35	Easy to Moderate

English Language

The level of English Language asked in RBI Assistant Prelims Exam held on 27 March was very easy. The Reading Comprehension was Story-based (agriculture of bamboo yields).

Topics	Questions	Level
Reading Comprehension	07-08	Easy
Cloze Test	07	Easy
Word Swap	05	Easy
Error Detection (One-liner, incorrect)	05-06	Easy
Sentence Rearrangement	05	Easy
Total	30	Easy

Overall Good Attempts

Subject	Good Attempt	Difficulty Level
Numerical Ability	30-33	Easy
Reasoning Ability	30-31	Easy to Moderate
English Language	26-27	Easy
Total	85-90	Easy

RBI Assistant Exam Analysis 27 March 2022 2nd Shift

Section-wise Analysis

English Language

Name of the topic	Topic Details	Difficulty level
Reading Comprehension	10	Easy to moderate
Sentence Correction	5	Easy
Fill in the blanks	5	Easy
Error Detection	5	Easy
Para Jumble	5	Easy

Reasoning Ability

Name of the topic	Topic Details	Difficulty level
Puzzles & Seating Arrangements	Circular in-ward: 5 Linear arrangement: 5	Easy to moderate
Inequality	2	Easy
Direction & Distance	3	Easy
Number Series	5	Easy
Letter Series	4	Easy
Blood Relation	3	Easy
Word Rearrangement	1	Easy
Meaningful Word	1	Easy
Forward-backward	1	Easy

Quantitative Aptitude

Name of the topic	Topic Details	Difficulty level
Missing Number Series	5	Easy to moderate
Simplification-approximation	15	Easy
DI	5	Easy
Arithmetic Questions	10 (Interest, age, profit-loss, time-speed)	Easy to moderate

Overall Good Attempts

Section	Number of Good Attempts
Numerical Ability	28-32
Reasoning Ability	30-34
English Language	23-26
Overall	87-91

RBI Assistant Exam Analysis 26th March 2nd Shift

The 2nd shift of the RBI Assistant Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on 26th March 2022 from 11:30 AM to 12: 30 PM.The difficulty level of the Prelims exam was Moderate. Overall shift 1 is easy with Reasoning Ability being easy to moderate.RBI Assistant Pre exam had 3 sections
1. Reasoning Ability
2. Numerical Ability
3. English Language

Section-wise Analysis

Quantitative Aptitude

The difficulty level of Quantitative Aptitude was Easy as per RBI Assistant Exam Analysis Shift 2, 26th March 2022. Most of the questions were asked from the Simplification and Arithmetic section.The questions asked in Shift-2 from the Quantitative Aptitude section are given below.
Table DI- (A/B/C/D, Badminton & Football)- 5 questions
There was 1 Caselet related to Family/no. of children)- Venn Diagram- 5 questions.

Topic	No. Of questions	Level
Data Interpretation	05	Easy-Moderate
Simplification	13	Easy
Quadratic Equation	02	Easy
Caselet	05	Easy
Arithmetic	10	Easy
Total	35	Easy

Reasoning Ability

The reasoning ability section was Easy to Moderate similar to that of Shift-1. In this shift, 15 questions are asked from the 3 puzzles. The questions from sets of Puzzles, Blood Relation, and other topics.Puzzles questions are based on the following topics:
1. Flat & Floor based puzzle (8 persons, 4 floors & 2 flats): 5 questions
2. Day Based puzzle (Monday to Saturday): 5 questions
3. Order Based puzzle: 5 questions

Topics	No. of Questions	Level
Puzzles	15	Easy-Moderate
Alpha Numeric Series	05	Easy
Chinese Coding	05	Easy-Moderate
Blood Relation (8 people, 3 generations)	03	Easy-Moderate
Direction & Distance	04	Easy
Simple Coding	01	Easy
Miscellaneous (pair formation, meaningful word)	02	Easy
Total	35	Easy to Moderate

English Language

The level of Reading Comprehension asked in RBI Assistant Prelims Exam Shift 2 on 26th March was of easy level. Reading Comprehension was Story-Based and there were 2 vocabulary questions asked.

Topics	No. of Questions	Level
Reading Comprehension	07-08	Easy
Word Usage (Stack, Graze)	03	Easy
Para Jumble	05	Easy
Mis Spelt	05	Easy
Error Detection (One liner)	05	Easy
Phrase Replacement	03-04	Easy
Total	30	Easy

Overall Good Attempts

Subject	Good Attempt	Difficulty Level
Numerical Ability	31-33	Easy
Reasoning Ability	28-30	Easy to Moderate
English Language	27-28	Easy
Total	86-91	Easy

RBI Assistant Prelims 2020 Exam Analysis

RBI Assistant 2020 Prelims Exam has been conducted on 14th & 15th February 2020.

14th February 1st Shift

The difficulty level of the Prelims exam was Easy. RBI Assistant Pre exam had 3 sections in the objective test comprising of 100 questions to be solved in 60 minutes which are given below:

1. Reasoning Ability
2. Numerical Ability
3. English Language

Section-wise Analysis

Quantitative Aptitude

The level of quantitative aptitude was Easy to Moderate. A majority of the questions asked in this section were of Simplification and there was only one set of Data Interpretation- Line Graph

Topic	No. Of questions	Level
DI	5	Easy-Moderate
Simplification	15	Easy
Wrong Number Series	05	Easy-Moderate
Miscellaneous	10	Moderate
Total	35	Easy-Moderate

Reasoning Ability

There were a total of 3 sets of Puzzles and Seating Arrangement in this shift which is given below:-

1. Circular Seating Arrangement
2. Month Based Puzzle
3. Linear Seating Arrangement Parallel Rows

Topics	No. of Questions	Level
Syllogism	03	Easy-Moderate
Puzzles and Seating Arrangement	15	Easy-Moderate
Inequality	03	Easy
Direction and Distance	03	Easy
Alphabetical Series (3 letters based)	05	Easy-Moderate
Number Based	02	Easy
Alphabet based	01	Easy
Miscellaneous	03	Easy
Total	35	Easy

English Language

The level of English Language was Easy. There was 1 set of Reading Comprehension and it was based on a story of a girl who was afraid of tigers. RC also included 3 questions of vocabulary.

Topics	No. of Questions	Level
Reading Comprehension	10	Easy-Moderate
Cloze Test	05	Easy
Spelling Errors	05	Easy
Single Fillers	05	Easy
Sentence Correction	05	Easy
Total	30	Easy

Overall Good Attempts

Subject	Good Attempt	Time (in min.)
English Language	25 – 28	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	29 – 32	20 minutes
Numerical Ability	24 – 27	20 minutes
Total	83 – 91	60 minutes

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official website- click here

For Official Notification- click here

Study Tips

RBI ASSISTANT PRELIMS 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

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RBI ASSISTANT PRELIMS 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 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-Month Study Plan

Week	Numerical Ability	Reasoning Ability	English Language
Week 1	Shortcuts of finding Square and cube, addition, multiplication, division, and subtraction of numbers	Blood Relation, Direction Sense	Grammar Rules
Week 2	Simplification, Number Series	Inequalities/ Coded Inequalities	Reading Comprehension
Week 3	Data Interpretation	Circular/ Linear Seating Arrangement	Cloze Test
Week 4	Ratio & Proportion, Problems on Ages	Puzzles	Spotting Errors
Week 5	Number System, Linear Equations	Alphanumeric Series	Para jumbles/Sentence Rearrangement
Week 6	Doubt Clearing Session, Revision, Mock Test	Doubt Clearing Session, Revision, Mock Test	Doubt Clearing Session, Revision, Mock Test
Week 7	Quadratic Equations, Average	Syllogism	Sentence Improvement
Week 8	Mensuration	Coding/Decoding	Fill in the blanks
Week 9	Profit & Loss, Mixtures & Allegation	Ranking Ranking and Arrangement	Sentence Connectors
Week 10	Speed, Time & Distance, Time & Work,	Puzzles	Spotting Errors, Reading Comprehension
Week 11	Doubt Clearing Session, Revision, Mock Test	Doubt Clearing Session, Revision, Mock Test	Doubt Clearing Session, Revision, Mock Test
Week 12	Doubt Clearing Session, Revision, Mock Test	Doubt Clearing Session, Revision, Mock Test	Doubt Clearing Session, Revision, Mock Test

A list of Recommended Books for RBI Assistant is given below :-

Reasoning Ability	Numerical Ability	English Language
Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S.Agarwal	Objective Arithmetic by RS Aggarwal/ S Chand	High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin
A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal (Arihant) by BS Sijwali	Numerical ability and Mathematical Aptitude by Dr AB Rao/Dr AB Rao	Objective English for Competitive Examinations by Mcgraw Hill Education
Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey	Numerical ability and Mathematical Aptitude by Dr AB Rao/Dr AB Rao	Objective General English by S. Chand
Logical Reasoning by K Kundan BSC Publishing	-	General English by Arihant Publication

TIPS & TRICKS

Numerical Ability

1. Firstly focus on Frequently Asked Questions from this section.
2. Start from the basics of each topic first.
3. Basic mathematical operations like Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Squares & Square Roots, Cubes & Cube Roots, Tables etc. should be on finger tips.
4. Practice the harder sections again and again.
5. Practice shortcuts & tricks.
6. Always start by solving examples.
7. Never try to memorise the solution instead go through the logic.
8. Try to apply certain topics to real life world to get better understanding.

Reasoning Ability

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 of puzzles and seating arrangement will be an advantage.

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.

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
Is the RBI Assistant Exam tough?	RBI Assistant Exam is not a tough exam. It can be prepared with the right strategy and study plan. However, the candidates need to be consistent with their preparations and need to revise all the topics regularly.
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
How can I download RBI Assistant admit card?	RBI Assistant admit card is released online on the official website
I am unable to download the RBI Assistant admit card. What should I do?	Candidates must first check the internet connectivity. Thereafter, they should re-login to download the RBI Assistant admit card.
What if I forget the password while downloading RBI Assistant admit card?	Candidates can retrieve the password by clicking the 'Forgot Password' tab.
Can I change RBI Assistant exam centre?	No, RBI Assistant exam centre cannot be changed once it is allotted to candidates
What documents to carry along with the RBI Assistant admit card?	Candidates need to carry one photo-identity proof as well as two passport-size photographs along with RBI Assistant admit card.
Can I show the digital copy of RBI Assistant admit card?	Candidates need to show the printed copy of RBI Assistant admit card.
What is the preparation strategy to crack RBI Assistant Exam?	The RBI Assistant Exam can be cracked using the right strategy and study material. The candidate needs to go through the complete exam syllabus and pattern before the exam preparation. It is advisable to make a proper study schedule and focus on the important parts of the syllabus to ace the exam.
What is the applicability of RBI Assistant cutoff?	The cutoff of RBI Assistant is applied in two stages-on individual tests and total score. Candidates need to secure both the cutoffs to qualify the exam.

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.
In which mode RBI Assistant exam is conducted?	RBI Assistant prelims and mains exams are conducted in online mode.
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.
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 PRELIMS 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

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RBI ASSISTANT PRELIMS 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 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

1. There will be 100 questions from 3 sections; English language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability

2. The time duration of the RBI Assistant Prelims Exam is 60 minutes (each section for 20 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.

6. The marks of the Prelims Exam will not be counted in the merit list, as the Prelims exam is qualifying in nature.

Test Mode	Name of test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test	English Language	30 Q	30 x 1 = 30 Marks	20 Minutes
	Numerical Ability	35 Q	35 x 1 = 35 Marks	20 Minutes
	Reasoning Ability	35 Q	35 x 1 = 35 Marks	20 Minutes
	Total	100 Q	100 Marks	60 Minutes

SYLLABUS

Name of Test	Topic
English Language	Reading Comprehension
	Cloze Test
	Error Detection
	Phrase Replacement
	Fill in the blanks
	Para jumbles/Sentence Rearrangement
Numerical Ability	Simplification
	Data Interpretation
	Number Series
	Speed, Time & Distance
	Algebra
	Profit & Loss
	Time & Work
	Mixture Problems
	Ratio & Proportion
	Data Sufficiency
	Quantity Comparison
Reasoning Ability	Syllogism
	Inequality
	Circular/ Linear Seating Arrangement
	Blood Relation
	Distance - Directions
	Coding-Decoding
	Data Sufficiency
	Input-Output
	Order - Ranking
	Puzzle

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.

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.

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official website- click here

For Official Notification- click here

2025 exam

RBI ASSISTANT PELIMS 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 14448, 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 Minutes

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RBI ASSISTANT PELIMS 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 14448, 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	100 Questions
Total No. of marks	100 Marks
Total Duration	60 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 DETAILED

The RBI Assistant Vacancy 2025 will be disclosed along with the RBI Assistant Notification 2025. Last year, RBI announced 450 vacancies for the Assistant posts. The category-wise and state-wise vacancy distribution for RBI Assistant 2023 is provided 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

Job Role

An RBI Assistant is responsible for tasks such as maintaining records and files, verifying documents, supporting financial stability, issuing and circulating new currency, handling daily transactions, assisting with government treasury operations, responding to emails, and more.

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

1. There will be 100 questions from 3 sections; English language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability

2. The time duration of the RBI Assistant Prelims Exam is 60 minutes (each section for 20 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.

6. The marks of the Prelims Exam will not be counted in the merit list, as the Prelims exam is qualifying in nature.

Test Mode	Name of test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test	English Language	30 Q	30 x 1 = 30 Marks	20 Minutes
	Numerical Ability	35 Q	35 x 1 = 35 Marks	20 Minutes
	Reasoning Ability	35 Q	35 x 1 = 35 Marks	20 Minutes
	Total	100 Q	100 Marks	60 Minutes

SYLLABUS

Name of Test	Topic
English Language	Reading Comprehension
	Cloze Test
	Error Detection
	Phrase Replacement
	Fill in the blanks
	Para jumbles/Sentence Rearrangement
Numerical Ability	Simplification
	Data Interpretation
	Number Series
	Speed, Time & Distance
	Algebra
	Profit & Loss
	Time & Work
	Mixture Problems
	Ratio & Proportion
	Data Sufficiency
	Quantity Comparison
Reasoning Ability	Syllogism
	Inequality
	Circular/ Linear Seating Arrangement
	Blood Relation
	Distance - Directions
	Coding-Decoding
	Data Sufficiency
	Input-Output
	Order - Ranking
	Puzzle

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

Language Proficiency Test

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

The RBI Assistant exam centers are located in multiple cities across India, and the exact locations will be mentioned in the official notification and admit card for both the Preliminary and Mains exams. While candidates can select their preferred exam center during the application process, the final allotment is at the discretion of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

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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