The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the notification for the Recruitment of Assistants for the Panel Year 2025 on February 16, 2026. The Bank plans to fill 650 job openings across various Regional Offices in India.
Total Vacancies and Application Process
The number of total vacancies is 650. The electronic system for submitting applications is active from February 16, 2026, to March 08, 2026.
Selection Process
The selection process for the recruitment involves three stages: the Preliminary Examination, followed by the Main Examination, and finally a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Eligibility requires a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD). Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years old as of February 01, 2026 (born between 02.02.1998 and 01.02.2006).
Salary and Growth
The RBI Assistant will have a starting basic pay of ₹29,000/- per month. Including allowances, the initial monthly gross emoluments (without HRA) will be approximately ₹58,514/-. There are reasonable prospects for promotion to higher grades. You can refer to the detailed notification for all states and category-wise vacancies here:
RBI Assistant Exam Dates
The examination schedule for RBI Assistant 2025 has been tentatively planned as follows:
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RBI Assistant Exam Dates
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Online Examination - Preliminary
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April 11, 2026
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Online Examination - Main
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June 07, 2026
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RBI Assistant Vacancy 2025
The 2025 notification states the total vacancy count stands at 650, distributed across various offices:
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Office
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Total Vacancies
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Mumbai
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249
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Chennai
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53
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Kanpur & Lucknow
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50
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New Delhi
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49
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Guwahati
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36
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(Other Offices)
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213
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Total Vacancies
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650
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RBI Assistant Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the recruitment process, candidates must fulfill the specific requirements as of February 01, 2026:
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Criterion
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Requirement
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Educational Qualification
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Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks. Knowledge of word processing on PC and proficiency in the local language.
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Age Limit
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20 to 28 years (Born between 02.02.1998 and 01.02.2006).
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RBI Assistant Application Fees
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online:
- Gen/OBC/EWS: ₹450 + 18% GST
- SC/ST/PwBD/EXS: ₹50 + 18% GST (Intimation charges only)
- Staff: Nil
RBI Assistant Exam Pattern
Selection is based on performance in the Preliminary and Main examinations, followed by a mandatory LPT.
RBI Assistant Syllabus
The syllabus covers multiple objective tests:
Prelims & Mains Combined Syllabus
- Reasoning: Test of Reasoning.
- Numerical Ability: Test of Numerical Ability.
- English Language: Test of English Language.
- General Awareness: Test of General Awareness (Main only).
- Computer Knowledge: Test of Computer Knowledge (Main only).
RBI Assistant Salary
The starting basic pay is ₹29,000, and the total gross salary reaches approximately ₹58,514 per month. Additionally, 15% HRA is paid if Bank's accommodation is not used.
RBI Assistant Admit Card
Admit cards and information handouts will be made available for download from the Bank's website along with the call letter for examination.
RBI Assistant Result
The roll numbers of successful candidates will be published on the RBI website after the examinations.