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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Assistant Recruitment 2026

Rovin Singh • 17 Feb 2026 • 3 min read

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 (Panel Year 2025), offering a great opportunity for graduates to join the country’s central bank. A total of 650 Assistant posts are available across various RBI offices. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and should be 20 to 28 years old. The online application process will begin on 16 February 2026 and will remain open until 08 March 2026.

Reserve Bank of India RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 650 Post Short Details of Notification SarkariJob.com
Important Dates Application Begin : 16/02/2026 Last Date for Apply Online: 08/03/2026 upto 11:59 PM Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 08/03/2026 Pre Exam Date : 11/04/2026 Mains Exam Date : 07/06/2026 Admit Card Available : To be announced Result Announced : To be announced		Application Fee General / OBC / EWS : ₹450/- SC / ST : ₹50/- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit & Selection Process Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 28 years (as on 01/02/2026) Selection Process: Phase I - Preliminary Exam (Qualifying), Phase II - Main Exam (Marks Added for Merit), Phase III - Language Proficiency Test (Qualifying)
Vacancy Details - Total 650 UR : 346 \| EWS : 58 \| OBC : 99 \| SC : 110 \| ST : 37
Post Name	Total	Eligibility/Details
Assistant	650	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks aggregate (Pass for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) Proficiency in the official/local language of the State/UT applied for
Salary & Pay Scale Details Pay Scale: ₹29,000 – 1700 (3) – 34100 – 2040 (4) – 42260 – 2720 (6) – 58580 – 2950 (2) – 64480 – 3370 (3) – 74590 – 4050 (1) – ₹78,640 Starting Basic Pay: ₹29,000/- per month Monthly Gross Salary: Approximately ₹58,514/- (without HRA) Net In-Hand Salary: Approximately ₹48,000 – ₹54,000/- (depending on city and deductions) Additional Benefits: HRA: 15% of Basic Pay (if bank accommodation is not opted for). Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Transport Allowance (TA), Grade Allowance, and Special Allowance. Perks: Medical reimbursement (OPD & Hospitalization), Book Grant, Newspaper, Briefcase, Furniture Allowance, and Leave Fare Concession (LFC) once every two years. Concessional Loans: Highly subsidized interest rates for Housing, Car, Education, and Personal loans after 2 years of service. Promotion Timeline & Process Eligibility: Minimum 2 to 3 years of service as an Assistant. Normal Process: Based on seniority, experience, and qualifying a written internal departmental examination. Merit-Based Process: Requires a minimum of 2 years of service + JAIIB/CAIIB diplomas from IIBF + a Graduation degree. Career Hierarchy Assistant (Entry Level) Assistant Manager (Grade A) Manager (Grade B) Assistant General Manager (Grade C) Deputy General Manager (Grade D) General Manager (Grade E) Chief General Manager (Grade F) Executive Director Deputy Governor / Governor (Selected by Government)
Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis Preliminary Examination (Qualifying) Total Questions: 100 Total Marks: 100 Duration: 60 Minutes (with sectional timing) Negative Marking: -0.25 (1/4th) Sections: English Language: 30 Questions \| 30 Marks \| 20 Min Numerical Ability: 35 Questions \| 35 Marks \| 20 Min Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions \| 35 Marks \| 20 Min Main Examination (Merit Stage) Total Questions: 200 Total Marks: 200 Duration: 135 Minutes Negative Marking: -0.25 (1/4th) Sections: Reasoning Ability: 40 Questions \| 40 Marks \| 30 Min English Language: 40 Questions \| 40 Marks \| 30 Min Numerical Ability: 40 Questions \| 40 Marks \| 30 Min General Awareness: 40 Questions \| 40 Marks \| 25 Min Computer Knowledge: 40 Questions \| 40 Marks \| 20 Min Language Proficiency Test (LPT) Shortlisted candidates must pass a test in the local language of the state they applied for (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Understanding). This is mandatory and qualifying in nature.
Exam Centers Pan India: All Major Cities in States like Andhra Pradesh (Chirala, Guntur, etc.), Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur), Tamil Nadu (Chennai), Delhi, etc. Center Allocation: Based on choice filled during application, subject to availability Candidates must choose centers in the state applied for
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