Important information: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the RBI Assistant Recruitment 2025 (Panel Year 2025) notification for RBI Assistant Notification 2026, 650 posts across India. This is a golden opportunity for graduates looking to work with India’s central bank. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website www.rbi.org.in. According to the official notification, the selection process will be conducted in three stages – Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT). and Regular updates, please follow freejobsupdate.com.
RBI Assistant Notification 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 16 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 08 March 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 08 March 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam (Tentative) | 11 April 2026 |
| Main Exam (Tentative) | 07 June 2026 |
Candidates must apply online only through www.rbi.org.in. No offline applications will be accepted.
Total Vacancies – 650 Posts
RBI has announced 650 Assistant vacancies across various offices including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and more.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 346 |
| OBC | 99 |
| SC | 110 |
| ST | 37 |
| EWS | 58 |
| Total | 650 |
Mumbai has the highest number of vacancies (249 posts).
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (As on 01 February 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Age Relaxation applicable as per government rules.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Basic knowledge of word processing on PC required.
- Candidate must be proficient in the local language of the applied state.
Selection Process
Selection will be done in three stages:
Preliminary Examination (100 Marks)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Main Examination (200 Marks)
Includes Reasoning, English, Numerical Ability, General Awareness & Computer Knowledge.
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Candidates must qualify in the local language of the respective state.
Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹29,000 per month
- Gross Monthly Salary: Approx. ₹58,514
- Additional benefits include HRA, medical facilities, leave travel concession, housing loan, pension scheme, and more.
RBI Assistants also have excellent promotion opportunities.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/EXS | ₹50 + GST |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹450 + GST |
| RBI Staff | Nil |
Important Links
- Official Notification: Click Here
- RBI Assistant Apply Online: Click Here
- RBI Official Website: Click here
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RBI Assistant Notification 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in RBI Assistant 2026?
650 posts have been announced.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
08 March 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit for RBI Assistant 2026?
20 to 28 years (age relaxation applicable).
Q4. What is the salary of RBI Assistant?
Approx. ₹58,514 per month (initial gross salary).
Q5. Is there negative marking in the exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
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