Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Assistant Recruitment 2026 (650 Vacancies)

Short Info : Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the notification for Assistant Recruitment 2026 (650 Vacancies). The candidates who are interested in this Recruitment 2026 can apply online from 16 February, 2026 to 10 March, 2026. Read the job notification to know about eligibility, job description, selection process, age limit, pay scale and all other information.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

16 February, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

10 March, 2026

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

10 March, 2026

Dates For Making Correction in Filled Form

14-15 March, 2026

Prelims Exam Date

11 & 13 April, 2026

Prelims Exam Admit Card

02 April, 2026

Main Exam Date

07 June, 2026

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

20 Years (As on 01 February, 2026)

Maximum Age

28 Years (As on 01 February, 2026)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules.

Application Fees Info

General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates

450 Rs./- + 18% GST

SC / ST / PwBD / EXS Category Candidates

50 Rs./- + 18% GST

For Staff

0 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Assistant Recruitment 2026 (650 Vacancies) - Total Posts & Qualification
Post Name												Total Posts	Qualification
Assistant												650	Bachelor’s Degree (50% Marks) (SC/ ST/ PH : Pass), Knowledge of Local Language.

Category Wise Vacancies
Office	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	General	Total
Ahmedabad	00	04	06	02	08	20
Bengaluru	00	03	09	02	10	24
Bhopal	01	05	00	03	21	30
Bhubaneswar	03	04	02	01	08	18
Chandigarh	05	00	05	02	08	20
Chennai	13	01	12	05	22	53
Guwahati	02	09	07	03	15	36
Hyderabad	02	00	03	01	05	11
Jaipur	02	01	02	01	05	11
Jammu	00	01	04	01	04	10
Kanpur & Lucknow	14	00	11	05	20	50
Kolkata	03	02	00	02	22	29
Mumbai	54	02	25	24	144	249
Nagpur	02	05	01	01	08	17
New Delhi	06	00	06	04	33	49
Patna	03	00	05	01	08	17
Thiruvananthapuram	00	00	01	00	05	06
Total	110	37	99	58	346	650

Prelims Exam Pattern
Negative Marking : 1/4th Exam Mode : Objective Type (CBT) Exam study materials
Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 Mins
Numerical Ability	35	35	20 Mins
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 Mins
Total	100	100	60 Mins

Mains Exam Pattern
Negative Marking : 1/4th Exam Mode : Objective Type (CBT)
Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	40	40	30 Mins
Numerical Ability	40	40	30 Mins
Reasoning Ability	40	40	30 Mins
Computer Knowledge	40	40	20 Mins
General Awareness	40	40	25 Mins
Total	200	200	135 Mins
How to Apply
Visit Official Website : Go to the official RBI website : www.rbi.org.in. Navigate to Opportunities : Scroll to the bottom and click on "Opportunities" > "Current Vacancies" > "Vacancies". Find Recruitment Link : Click on "Recruitment for the Post of Assistant – Panel Year 2025". Register : Click on "Click here for New Registration" and enter basic details (name, email, phone) to generate a provisional registration number and password. Fill Application Form : Log in and carefully fill in personal, academic, and contact details. Verify all data. Upload Documents : Upload a photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration based on specified guidelines. Pay Fees : Submit the online fee payment. General/OBC/EWS: ₹450/- + 18% GST; SC/ST/PwBD/EXS: ₹50/- + 18% GST. Final Submission : Submit the form and download/print a copy for future reference.
Selection Process
Preliminary Examination : A qualifying, objective-type test consisting of three sections: Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, and English Language. Mains Examination : An objective-type test featuring five sections: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Computer Knowledge, and General Awareness. Language Proficiency Test (LPT) : Mandatory for candidates who clear the Mains. It tests proficiency in the official language of the state, ensuring candidates can read, write, speak, and understand the local language.