Job Details

Job

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment to the post of Assistants in the ‘Assistant-PY 2025’ cadre across various offices. The RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification is expected to be published in leading newspapers tentatively from 16 February 2026. Online registration will commence shortly thereafter. The Candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the detailed official notification (once released) before applying to confirm eligibility regarding age, qualification, category, and other criteria.

Organization

Reserve Bank of India

Total No Of Vacancy

Total Post - 500

Posts

Organization Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Post Name Assistant (PY 2025)
Total Vacancies 500+ Posts (Tentative)
Age Limit 20 – 28 Years (as on notification date) with usual relaxations
Starting Basic Pay ₹20,700/- per month (Scale: ₹20700- 1200(3)- 24300- 1440(4)- 30060-1920(6)- 41580- 2080(2)- 45740- 2370(3)- 52850- 2850(1)- 55700)
Minimum Qualification Bachelor’s Degree with min 50% marks (pass for SC/ST/PwBD) + Knowledge of word processing on PC
Application Fee ₹450/- + GST (Gen/OBC/EWS); ₹50/- + GST (SC/ST/PwBD/ExS) – Tentative as per previous cycle
Selection Process Preliminary Exam + Main Exam + Language Proficiency Test (LPT) + Document Verification
Job Location Various RBI Offices across India
Last Date To be notified (expected March 2026)
Criteria Details
Age Limit 20 to 28 years (relaxation: 5 yrs SC/ST, 3 yrs OBC, 10 yrs PwBD, etc. as per GoI rules).
Educational Qualification Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD) + Knowledge of word processing on PC.
Ex-servicemen: Graduate OR Matriculation + 15 years defence service.
Language Proficiency Proficiency in the language of the state(s) falling under the applied RBI Office (read, write, speak, understand).

Preliminary Examination (Objective Type – CBT)

Subject Questions Marks Duration
English Language 30 30 20 Minutes
Numerical Ability 35 35 20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 Minutes
Total 100 100 60 Minutes

Negative marking: ¼ for each wrong answer.

Main Examination (Objective Type – CBT)

Subject Questions Marks Duration
English Language 40 40 30 Minutes
Numerical Ability 40 40 30 Minutes
Reasoning Ability 40 40 30 Minutes
Computer Knowledge 40 40 20 Minutes
General Awareness 40 40 25 Minutes
Total 200 200 135 Minutes

Negative marking: ¼ for each wrong answer. Language Proficiency Test (LPT) for selected candidates.

Qualification

Criteria Details
Age Limit 20 to 28 years (relaxation: 5 yrs SC/ST, 3 yrs OBC, 10 yrs PwBD, etc. as per GoI rules).
Educational Qualification Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD) + Knowledge of word processing on PC.
Ex-servicemen: Graduate OR Matriculation + 15 years defence service.
Language Proficiency Proficiency in the language of the state(s) falling under the applied RBI Office (read, write, speak, understand).

Application Form Fees

Category Fee Amount (Tentative as per previous cycle)
General / OBC / EWS ₹450/- + 18% GST
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen ₹50/- + 18% GST (Intimation charges only)
RBI Staff Nil
Payment Mode Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, etc.)

Selection Process

Subject Questions Marks Duration
English Language 30 30 20 Minutes
Numerical Ability 35 35 20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 Minutes
Total 100 100 60 Minutes

Negative marking: ¼ for each wrong answer.

Subject Questions Marks Duration
English Language 40 40 30 Minutes
Numerical Ability 40 40 30 Minutes
Reasoning Ability 40 40 30 Minutes
Computer Knowledge 40 40 20 Minutes
General Awareness 40 40 25 Minutes
Total 200 200 135 Minutes

Negative marking: ¼ for each wrong answer. Language Proficiency Test (LPT) for selected candidates.

Form Apply Process

Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE only through the RBI Opportunities Portal once the link is activated. No other mode of application will be accepted.

➢ Step 1: Visit opportunities.rbi.org.in and register/login.

➢ Step 2: Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and other details.

➢ Step 3: Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.

➢ Step 4: Pay the application fee/intimation charges online.

➢ Step 5: Submit the application and take printout of the confirmation page for future reference.


Important Dates

Tentative Notification Release

16 February 2026

Online Registration Starts

February 2026 (To be notified)

Last Date for Online Application

March 2026 (To be notified)

Prelims Exam Date

To be notified later

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: March 2026