RBI Assistant recruitment 2026: Notification released for 650 posts; check eligibility and direct link to apply

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Assistant - Panel Year 2025, announcing 650 vacancies across its offices in India. The recruitment will be conducted through a country-wide competitive examination.

Eligible candidates can apply online only through the official RBI website, www.rbi.org.in. Applications sent through any other mode will not be accepted.

Important dates

• Application submission window: February 16, 2026 to March 8, 2026
• Payment of examination fee (online): February 16, 2026 to March 8, 2026
• Online Preliminary Examination (tentative): April 11, 2026
• Online Main Examination (tentative): June 7, 2026

RBI has said that it reserves the right to change exam dates if required.

Total vacancies

A total of 650 Assistant posts have been announced across multiple RBI offices such as Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur & Lucknow, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, and Thiruvananthapuram.

The Bank may increase or decrease the number of vacancies depending on requirements.

Eligibility criteria

Nationality:

Applicants must be:

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, or
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (with eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India).

Age limit (as on February 1, 2026):

• Minimum age: 20 years
• Maximum age: 28 years
• Candidates must have been born between February 2, 1998 and February 1, 2006 (both dates inclusive).

Age relaxation:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): 5 years
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 to 15 years (depending on category)
• Ex-servicemen: Additional relaxation as per service rules
• Widows/divorced women/judicially separated women: Up to 35–40 years (depending on category)
• RBI staff with work experience: Relaxation equal to years of service (maximum 3 years)

Educational qualification

Candidates must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
• Knowledge of word processing on computer.
• Proficiency in the local language of the state or region applied for (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding).
• For Ex-servicemen, graduation from a recognised university or equivalent qualification is required after at least 15 years of defence service.

Selection process

The selection will be conducted in three stages:

• Preliminary Examination
• Main Examination
• Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

The Language Proficiency Test will be conducted in the official or local language of the concerned state. Candidates who are not proficient in that language will be disqualified.

Exam pattern

Preliminary Examination

• English Language – 30 questions (30 marks)
• Numerical Ability – 35 questions (35 marks)
• Reasoning Ability – 35 questions (35 marks)
• Total: 100 questions, 100 marks
• Duration: 60 minutes

Main Examination

• Reasoning – 40 questions (40 marks)
• English Language – 40 questions (40 marks)
• Numerical Ability – 40 questions (40 marks)
• General Awareness – 40 questions (40 marks)
• Computer Knowledge – 40 questions (40 marks)
• Total: 200 questions, 200 marks
• There will be negative marking for wrong answers in both exams.

Application fee

₹450 for General and OBC candidates and ₹50 for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, and RBI staff candidates.

Fees must be paid online only.

How to apply for RBI Assistant recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to submit the application:

1. Visit the official RBI website at www.rbi.org.in.
2. Click on the link “Recruitment for the Post of Assistant – Panel Year 2025.”
3. Register as a new user to generate a provisional registration number and password.
4. Fill in personal, educational, and other required details carefully.
5. Upload photograph, signature, and required documents as per specifications.
6. Verify details using the “Preview” option before final submission.
7. Pay the application fee online.
8. Click on “Complete Registration” and submit the form.
9. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
10. No changes can be made after final submission, so candidates must verify details carefully.

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Important instructions:
Applications must be submitted online only; offline applications will not be accepted.

• Candidates must ensure they meet eligibility conditions before applying.
• Admission to the examination is provisional and subject to document verification.
• Qualifying in the examination does not guarantee employment unless all eligibility conditions are fulfilled.

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the RBI website for updates regarding admit cards, examination details, and further stages of the recruitment process.Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!