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LATEST UPDATE
The official RBI Assistant Notification for 2025, detailing various Assistant posts, will be released soon on the official website www.rbi.org.in. This notification will include complete information regarding category-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and the selection process. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on the exam for the year 2023.
OVERVIEW
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts the RBI Assistant Exam annually to recruit candidates for Assistant positions across its branches in India. RBI Assistants are responsible for tasks such as managing records and files, verifying documents, ensuring financial stability, issuing and circulating new currency, handling daily transactions, assisting with government treasury work, responding to emails, and more.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Full Name | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Assistant |
Conducting Body | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
Purpose of Exam | The purpose of the RBI Assistant Exam is to recruit qualified candidates for the position of Assistant in various branches of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The role involves a range of responsibilities including managing administrative tasks, handling day-to-day transactions, maintaining records, ensuring financial stability, assisting with government treasury work, and supporting the operational functions of the RBI. |
Exam Frequency | The RBI Assistant Exam is conducted annually by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The exam is usually held once a year, but the exact frequency may vary depending on the number of vacancies and the bank’s recruitment needs. |
Exam Level | National |
Candidates Registered Last Year | Registered around 8 To 9 Lac |
Test Takers Last Year | NA |
Help Desk | 1. Official RBI Website – www.rbi.org.in |
Official Website |
SALIENT FEATURES
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts a national-level recruitment for the position of RBI Assistant. If you’re unclear about the recruitment process, the table below offers a concise overview of the RBI Assistant 2025 exam.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Type | Online |
Exam Questions Type | Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) |
Total No. of Questions | 200 Questions |
Total No. of marks | 200 Marks |
Total Duration | 135 Minutes |
Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. |
Exam Language | English & Hindi |
Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + Language Proficiency Test (LPT) |
NOTIFICATION DETAILS
The official RBI Assistant Notification for 2025, detailing various Assistant posts, will be released soon on the official website www.rbi.org.in. This notification will include complete information regarding category-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and the selection process. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam.
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the 450 posts of ‘Assistant-2023’ in the Reserve Bank of India, hereinafter referred to as ‘Bank’. Selection for the post will be through a country-wide competitive examination in two phases i.e., Preliminary and Main examination followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Please note that Corrigendum, if any, issued on the above advertisement, will be published only on the Bank’s website – www.rbi.org.in. The full text of the advertisement is available on the Bank’s website www.rbi.org.in and is also being published in the Employment News / Rojgar Samachar.
Activity | Date |
RBI Assistant Notification 2023 | 13th September 2023 |
RBI Assistant Apply Online Start Date | 13th September 2023 |
Online Application Form Last Date | 4th October 2023 |
Last Date to Pay Fees | 04th October 2023 |
RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2023 | 7th November 2023 |
RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam Date | 18th & 19th November 2023 |
RBI Assistant Prelims Result 2023 | 15th December 2023 |
RBI Assistant Mains Admit Card 2023 | 19th December 2023 |
RBI Assistant Mains Exam Date 2023 | 31st December 2023 |
VACANCY DETAILS
RBI Assistant 2023 category-wise & state-wise vacancy distribution are given below:
Office | Reserved Vacancies* | PwBD# | EXS | |||||||||
SC | ST | OBC$ | EWS@ | GEN | Total | A | B | C | D | EX- 1 | EX-2 | |
Ahmedabad | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 1(1) | 0 | 1(1) | 1 | 1 |
Bengaluru | 11(2) | 1 | 18 | 5 | 23 | 58 | 0 | 1(1) | 1 | 2(1) | 2 | 6 |
Bhopal | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 1(1) | 0 | 1(1) | 1 | 1 |
Bhubaneswar | 2 | 8(6) | 2 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 1(1) | 0 | 1(1) | 1 | 2 |
Chandigarh | 5 | 1(1) | 5 | 2 | 8 | 21 | 1 | 1(1) | 0 | 1(1) | 1 | 2 |
Chennai | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 1(1) | 1(1) | 1(1) | 1 | 1 |
Guwahati | 1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 26 | 0 | 1(1) | 2(1) | 1(1) | 1 | 3 |
Hyderabad | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 3(2) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Jaipur | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1(1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Jammu | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Kanpur & Lucknow | 12 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 28 | 55 | 1 | 4(3) | 1(1) | 3(2) | 2 | 5 |
Kolkata | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1(1) | 1(1) | 1 | 2 |
Mumbai | 0 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 76 | 101 | 1 | 8(7) | 3(2) | 6(5) | 4 | 10 |
Nagpur | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 19 | 1(1) | 2(1) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
New Delhi | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 28 | 1 | 1(1) | 0 | 1(1) | 1 | 3 |
Patna | 1(1) | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1(1) | 1(1) | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi | 0 | 1(1) | 4 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 2(1) | 0 | 1(1) | 1 | 2 |
Total | 45(3) | 56(8) | 71 | 37 | 241 | 450(11) | 8(1) | 30(24) | 10(7) | 20(7) | 20 | 45 |
SALARY STRUCTURE
Assistants will draw a starting basic pay of Rs. 20,700/- per month in the scale of Rs. 20700 – 1200 (3) – 24300 – 1440 (4) – 30060 – 1920 (6) – 41580 – 2080 (2) – 45740 – 2370 (3) – 52850 – 2850 – 55700 (20 years) and other allowances, viz. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance etc., as admissible from time to time. At present, initial monthly Gross emoluments for Assistants will be approximately Rs. 45,050/-. *House Allowance of 15% of Pay will be paid to employees additionally, if they are not staying in Bank’s accommodation.
EXAM PATTERN
The RBI Assistant Exam Pattern is published annually alongside the official notification. Understanding the complete exam pattern is essential for scoring well in the examination. Candidates must first appear for the RBI Assistant Prelims Exam, which serves as the screening stage to shortlist candidates for the Mains Exam.
Mains exam pattern is given below:
- There will be 200 questions from 5 sections; English language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Computer Knowledge, and General Awareness
- The time duration of the RBI Assistant Prelims Exam is 135 minutes (English language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability section for 20 minutes, Computer Knowledge for 20 minutes, and General Awareness for 25 minutes).
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marksfor each incorrect answer, with no deduction for unanswered questions.
- The questions will be of an Objective type
- Except for English Language, other sections will be in English and Hindi.
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Seperate Time/Total Time |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | English Language | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 30 Minutes |
Numerical Ability | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 30 Minutes | |
Reasoning Ability | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 30 Minutes | |
Computer Knowledge | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 20 Minutes | |
General Awareness | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 25 Minutes | |
Total | 200 Q | 200 Marks | 135 Minutes |
SYLLABUS
The RBI Assistant Syllabus encompasses a range of subjects crucial for the examination. The Main Examination is likely to cover Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge. Each section is designed to evaluate the candidate’s proficiency and understanding of the respective topics. This well-rounded syllabus ensures that candidates are thoroughly prepared to tackle the various challenges of the RBI Assistant role.
Name of Test | Topic |
English Language | Reading Comprehension |
Cloze test | |
Error Spotting | |
Phrase Replacement | |
Sentence Connector | |
Sentence Rearrangement | |
Miscellaneous (Active – Passive, Synonyms – Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Word Meaning, Etc) | |
Numerical Ability | Data Interpretation |
Data Sufficiency | |
Approximation | |
Number Series | |
Simplification | |
Quadratic Equation | |
Miscellaneous | |
Reasoning Ability | Seating arrangements & Puzzles |
Data Sufficiency | |
Input-Output | |
Inequality | |
Coding-Decoding | |
Syllogism | |
Direction Sense | |
Logical Reasoning | |
Analogy & Classification | |
Computer Knowledge | Computer Concepts |
Networking & Internet | |
Hardware & Software | |
History of Computers | |
MS-Word/Excel/Powerpoint | |
Database Management System | |
General Awareness | Bank/Economy Awareness – (Bank, Capital, Money market, Government Initiatives) |
Current Affairs – (National/International Appointment, Awards Functions, Government Schemes, etc) | |
General Knowledge |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates applying for the RBI Assistant recruitment must carefully review the RBI Assistant Eligibility Criteria before submitting their applications. To meet the eligibility requirements set by the RBI, candidates must be within the age range of 20 to 28 years and possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks.
Nationality/ Citizenship
Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for the post of “Assistant” in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Age Limit
Between 20 and 28 years.
Relaxations of Upper Age Lmit
Upper age limit will be relaxed as under:
Category | Relaxation in Age |
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC / ST) | By 5 years, i.e. up to 33 years |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) | By 3 years, i.e. up to 31 years |
Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | By 10 years (GEN) 13 years (OBC) & 15 |
Ex-Servicemen | To the extent of service rendered by them in |
Widows/divorced women/ women judicially | By 10 years |
Candidates domiciled in the state of Jammu | By 5 years |
Candidates having work experience in | To the extent of the number of years of such |
NOTE :- Cumulative Age Relaxation will not be available either under the above items or in combination with any other items.
Education Qualification
At least a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) in the aggregate and the knowledge of word processing on PC.
SELECTION PROCESS
The RBI Assistant Selection Process is likely to include three stages, providing a thorough evaluation of candidates for the position. These stages are the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and the Language Proficiency Test. Each stage is designed to assess different aspects of the candidates’ abilities and knowledge, ensuring that only the most qualified individuals are selected for the role. This multi-phase process aims to evaluate reasoning skills, numerical aptitude, and language proficiency, ensuring a fair and comprehensive assessment.
Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Exam will consist of 100 objective-type questions for a total of 100 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes. It will include sections on English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Candidates must meet the sectional cutoffs to qualify for the Mains exam.
Mains Examination
The Mains Exam will feature 200 objective-type questions for 200 marks, to be completed in 135 minutes. It will cover sections like Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Knowledge, and Computer Knowledge. Candidates must achieve the sectional cutoffs as well as the overall minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for the Language Proficiency Test.
HOW CAN APPLY
Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications and age limits to be eligible for the RBI Assistant Exam. Only those who fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria should apply online for the RBI Assistant posts; otherwise, their applications will be rejected. To learn the complete process of filling out the RBI Assistant Application Form, refer to the full article. Candidates are advised to submit their applications before the deadline for the RBI Assistant exam.
The candidates can follow the below steps to submit their online application form for RBI Assistant Exam:
Step 1: Click on the NEW REGISTRATION button on the topmost right corner of the official website.
Step 2: Start your application process by providing the basic details such as name, contact number, email id, address, etc. and click on the save and next button.
Step 3: Upload your photograph, signature, and RBI Assistant Hand Written Declaration. Both the photograph and the signature must be clear and legible. The permissible file size of the photograph must be of a minimum of 20 KB and of a maximum of 50 KB and that of the signature must be of a minimum of 10 KB and of a maximum of 20 KB.
Step 4: Next, fill in your educational qualification details and professional qualification. Click on the save and next button after filling in the details.
Step 5: Preview your application form one last time as you won’t be allowed to make any changes further. Click on the save and next button after previewing your Application Form.
Step 6: Pay your Application Fee through an Online Payment Option, i.e. through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.
Step 7: Click on Final Submit Button. Your application form will be submitted successfully.
Application Fees
Category | Amount / Fee |
For OBC/General Candidates | Rs. 450/- |
For SC/ST/PWD/EXS Candidates | Rs. 50/- |
EXAM CENTERS
Sr. No. | State/UT/NCR | Preliminary Examination Centre | Main Examination Centre |
1. | Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair | Port Blair |
2. | Andhra Pradesh | Chirala, Guntur, Hyderabad, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | Kakinada, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram |
3. | Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | Naharlagun |
4. | Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Guwahati |
5. | Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzzafarpur, Patna, Purnea, | Darbhanga, , Muzzafarpur, Patna |
6. | Chandigarh | Chandigarh- Mohali | Chandigarh- Mohali |
7. | Chattisgarh | Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur | Bhilai, Raipur |
8. | Delhi | Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurgaon | Delhi NCR |
9. | Goa | Panaji | Panaji |
10. | Gujarat | Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar, Anand, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
11. | Haryana | Ambala, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Yamuna Nagar | Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra |
12. | Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una | Hamirpur |
13. | Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba | Jammu |
14. | Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi | Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
15. | Karnataka | Belagavi, Bengaluru, Kalaburgi, Hubli, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udipi | Bengaluru, Hubli, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udipi |
16. | Kerala | Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrichur | Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode Thiruvananthapuram, Thrichur, |
17. | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Ujjain |
18. | Maharashtra | Amravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Satara | Amravati, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune |
19. | Manipur | Imphal | Imphal |
20. | Meghalaya | Shillong | Shillong |
21. | Mizoram | Aizwal | Aizwal |
22. | Nagaland | Kohima | Kohima |
23. | Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur(Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur | Balasore, Berhampur(Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Rourkela |
24. | Puducherry | Puducherry | Puducherry |
25. | Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala, Sangrur | Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala |
26. | Rajasthan | Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Sikar, Udaipur |
27. | Sikkim | Gangtok | Gangtok |
28. | Tamilnadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Namakkal, Salem, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Vellore | Chennai, Coimbatore, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Vellore |
29. | Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal | Hyderabad |
30. | Tripura | Agartala | Agartala |
31. | Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Varanasi | Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Varanasi |
32. | Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee | Dehradun, Haldwani |
33. | West Bengal | Asansol, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri | Asansol, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kolkata, Siliguri |
ADMIT CARD
Candidates must download the RBI Assistant exam admit card from the official website, as it will not be sent via post. To access the website, candidates will need the following details:
- Registration No. / Roll No.
- Date of Birth / Password
The steps to download the admit card for RBI Assistant are given below:
- Visit the official website
- Click the ‘RBI Assistant Call Letter link’ on the home page
- Upon clicking the link, candidates are redirected to the login page
- Candidates need to enter their registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
- On submitting the details, the admit card appears on the screen
- Download RBI Assistant admit card and take its printout.
RESULT
The Reserve Bank of India releases the RBI Assistant exam result within 1-2 weeks after the exam is concluded. Candidates who took the exam can view their result and scorecard on the official website. The results are announced separately for each stage, and the final merit list for RBI Assistant will be based on the Mains exam and Language Proficiency Test.
The steps to check RBI Assistant result are explained below:
- Visit theofficial website
- Go to the rbi assistant result opportunities rbi
- Click the RBI result assistant link on the home page
- The result PDF file opens on a new page
- Check your roll numbers in the list
- Download the RBI result and take its printout.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official website- click here
For Official Notification- click here
LATEST UPDATE
The official RBI Assistant Notification for 2025, detailing various Assistant posts, will be released soon on the official website www.rbi.org.in. This notification will include complete information regarding category-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and the selection process. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on the exam for the year 2023.
OVERVIEW
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts the RBI Assistant Exam annually to recruit candidates for Assistant positions across its branches in India. RBI Assistants are responsible for tasks such as managing records and files, verifying documents, ensuring financial stability, issuing and circulating new currency, handling daily transactions, assisting with government treasury work, responding to emails, and more.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Full Name | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Assistant |
Conducting Body | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
Purpose of Exam | The purpose of the RBI Assistant Exam is to recruit qualified candidates for the position of Assistant in various branches of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The role involves a range of responsibilities including managing administrative tasks, handling day-to-day transactions, maintaining records, ensuring financial stability, assisting with government treasury work, and supporting the operational functions of the RBI. |
Exam Frequency | The RBI Assistant Exam is conducted annually by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The exam is usually held once a year, but the exact frequency may vary depending on the number of vacancies and the bank’s recruitment needs. |
Exam Level | National |
Candidates Registered Last Year | Registered around 8 To 9 Lac |
Test Takers Last Year | NA |
Help Desk | 1. Official RBI Website – www.rbi.org.in |
Official Website |
EXAM PATTERN
The RBI Assistant Exam Pattern is published annually alongside the official notification. Understanding the complete exam pattern is essential for scoring well in the examination. Candidates must first appear for the RBI Assistant Prelims Exam, which serves as the screening stage to shortlist candidates for the Mains Exam.
Mains exam pattern is given below:
1. There will be 200 questions from 5 sections; English language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Computer Knowledge, and General Awareness
2. The time duration of the RBI Assistant Prelims Exam is 135 minutes (English language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability section for 20 minutes, Computer Knowledge for 20 minutes, and General Awareness for 25 minutes).
3. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer, with no deduction for unanswered questions.
4. The questions will be of an Objective type
5. Except for English Language, other sections will be in English and Hindi.
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Seperate Time/Total Time |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | English Language | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 30 Minutes |
Numerical Ability | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 30 Minutes | |
Reasoning Ability | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 30 Minutes | |
Computer Knowledge | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 20 Minutes | |
General Awareness | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 25 Minutes | |
Total | 200 Q | 200 Marks | 135 Minutes |
SYLLABUS
The RBI Assistant Syllabus encompasses a range of subjects crucial for the examination. The Main Examination is likely to cover Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge. Each section is designed to evaluate the candidate’s proficiency and understanding of the respective topics. This well-rounded syllabus ensures that candidates are thoroughly prepared to tackle the various challenges of the RBI Assistant role.
Name of Test | Topic |
English Language | Reading Comprehension |
Cloze test | |
Error Spotting | |
Phrase Replacement | |
Sentence Connector | |
Sentence Rearrangement | |
Miscellaneous (Active – Passive, Synonyms – Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Word Meaning, Etc) | |
Numerical Ability | Data Interpretation |
Data Sufficiency | |
Approximation | |
Number Series | |
Simplification | |
Quadratic Equation | |
Miscellaneous | |
Reasoning Ability | Seating arrangements & Puzzles |
Data Sufficiency | |
Input-Output | |
Inequality | |
Coding-Decoding | |
Syllogism | |
Direction Sense | |
Logical Reasoning | |
Analogy & Classification | |
Computer Knowledge | Computer Concepts |
Networking & Internet | |
Hardware & Software | |
History of Computers | |
MS-Word/Excel/Powerpoint | |
Database Management System | |
General Awareness | Bank/Economy Awareness – (Bank, Capital, Money market, Government Initiatives) |
Current Affairs – (National/International Appointment, Awards Functions, Government Schemes, etc) | |
General Knowledge |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates applying for the RBI Assistant recruitment must carefully review the RBI Assistant Eligibility Criteria before submitting their applications. To meet the eligibility requirements set by the RBI, candidates must be within the age range of 20 to 28 years and possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks.
Nationality/ Citizenship
Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for the post of “Assistant” in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Age Limit
Between 20 and 28 years.
Relaxations of Upper Age Lmit
Upper age limit will be relaxed as under:
Category | Relaxation in Age |
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC / ST) | By 5 years, i.e. up to 33 years |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) | By 3 years, i.e. up to 31 years |
Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | By 10 years (GEN) 13 years (OBC) & 15 |
Ex-Servicemen | To the extent of service rendered by them in |
Widows/divorced women/ women judicially | By 10 years |
Candidates domiciled in the state of Jammu | By 5 years |
Candidates having work experience in | To the extent of the number of years of such |
NOTE :- Cumulative Age Relaxation will not be available either under the above items or in combination with any other items.
Education Qualification
At least a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) in the aggregate and the knowledge of word processing on PC.
SELECTION PROCESS
The RBI Assistant Selection Process is likely to include three stages, providing a thorough evaluation of candidates for the position. These stages are the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and the Language Proficiency Test. Each stage is designed to assess different aspects of the candidates’ abilities and knowledge, ensuring that only the most qualified individuals are selected for the role. This multi-phase process aims to evaluate reasoning skills, numerical aptitude, and language proficiency, ensuring a fair and comprehensive assessment.
Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Exam will consist of 100 objective-type questions for a total of 100 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes. It will include sections on English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Candidates must meet the sectional cutoffs to qualify for the Mains exam.
Mains Examination
The Mains Exam will feature 200 objective-type questions for 200 marks, to be completed in 135 minutes. It will cover sections like Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Knowledge, and Computer Knowledge. Candidates must achieve the sectional cutoffs as well as the overall minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for the Language Proficiency Test.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official website- click here
For Official Notification- click here
| Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension | 10 Q |
| Cloze test | 5 Q | |
| Error Spotting | 5 Q | |
| Phrase Replacement | 5 Q | |
| Sentence Connector | 5 Q | |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 5 Q | |
| Miscellaneous (Active – Passive, Synonyms – Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Word Meaning, Etc) | 5 Q | |
| Numerical Ability | Data Interpretation | 15 Q |
| Data Sufficiency | 5 Q | |
| Approximation | 5 Q | |
| Number Series | 3-5 Q | |
| Simplification | 3-5 Q | |
| Quadratic Equation | 5 Q | |
| Miscellaneous | 5 Q | |
| Reasoning Ability | Seating arrangements & Puzzles | 15-20 Q (3-5 Sets ) |
| Data Sufficiency | 5 Q | |
| Input-Output | 5 Q | |
| Inequality | 3-5 Q | |
| Coding-Decoding | 3-5 Q | |
| Syllogism | 5 Q | |
| Direction Sense | 2-3 Q | |
| Logical Reasoning | 8-10 Q | |
| Analogy & Classification | 3-5 Q | |
| Computer Knowledge | Computer Concepts | 5-10 Q |
| Networking & Internet | 10 Q | |
| Hardware & Software | 5-10 Q | |
| History of Computers | 5-10 Q | |
| MS-Word/Excel/Powerpoint | 5-10 Q | |
| Database Management System | 5-10 Q | |
| General Awareness | Bank/Economy Awareness – (Bank, Capital, Money market, Government Initiatives) | 25 Q |
| Current Affairs – (National/International Appointment, Awards Functions, Government Schemes, etc) | 10 Q | |
| General Knowledge | 5 Q |
| Topic | Topic Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
| Reading Comprehension | Analysing the passage and answering questions based on it | Theme of the Passage “Schemes to prevent corruption in the public distribution system” (Asked in RBI Assistant 2017). | 10+2 level |
| Cloze Test | Filling Appropriate word in each of the blank in the given paragraph | Climate change is a global problem, and a global problem needs a global solution. The most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report suggests that we, as humankind, might have just over a ….(A)… decade left to limit global warming. ..(B)… The IPCC says total global emissions will need to fall by 45% from 2010 levels by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. If these targets are not met, tropical regions of the world, which are densely populated and happen to be mainly concentrated in the global South, are likely to be most …(C)…affected because of their low altitudes and pre-existing high temperatures. Some impact of this was already felt during the Tamil Nadu water crisis this year.…(D)… The global South, which has historically contributed less to the problem, happens to be at the receiving end of the lifestyle choices made by the global North. | 10+2 level |
| Spotting Errors | Identifying Errors in a given sentence | Select the option which contains the part/parts of the sentence which has/have an error (spelling, grammatical or contextual) Though the government is facing fiscal constraints to pump-prime the economy, the RBI may have headroom to cut rates to support growth. I. to prime the economy II. to priming the economy III. to pumping the economy | 10+2 level |
| Para Jumbles/ Sentence Rearrangements | Rearranging the sentences in a logical order such that they make sense. | Arrange the sentences in the right order and answer the questions that follow. The World Health Organization has declared India as polio-free since no new polio case has been reported in the country in the last couple of years. A. It also gives an idea regarding the effective implementation of the government schemes in the country so that they give the desired result B. Without participation from the general public, it would not have been possible to achieve this tremendous feat with the government schemes only. C. India can take heart from this success and can replicate the same model for the eradication of other diseases also from the country. D. The thrust should be on educating the mass regarding the harmful effects of insects and the reasons for the growth of such insects. E. This underlines the efforts by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare along with the staff members at the ground level. | 10+2 level |
| Sentence Improvement | Improving the sentence by correcting the mistake | Choose the best alternative among the four given which can replace the part in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct. The bank will honour the claim of the purchaser up to certain amount only and beyond that the seller is responsible to pay. | 10+2 level |
| Fill in the blanks | Filling the blank with the approriate word. | find the pair of words from the given options that fit both the blanks in the given order and make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Congress leaders stress that this manifesto ________ the needs and ________ of the marginalised sections of society. (A)-covers, inspirations (B)-includes, requirements (C)-addresses, aspirations (D)-indicates, qualities | 10+2 level |
| Sentence/Paragraph Completion | Completing the given passage | Nine years is perhaps too short a time for deep wounds to heal, but it is enough time to begin to introspect. However, going by the polarised views around the anniversary of the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war, there are few signs of that. For the Tamils who gathered in Mullaitivu district in the Northern Province, it was a day to remember loved ones killed in those savage final days of the war that ended on May 18, 2009. _________________________. | 10+2 level |
| Sentence Connector | Improving the sentence by correcting the mistake | Select that option which could connect both the sentences and make them grammatically and contextually correct. I. The current changes in the tax rate would raise significant revenue. II. Analysts believe the new tax rate would be very progressive. | 10+2 level |
| Topic | Topic Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
| Seating arrangements & Puzzle | Questions based on finding the correct order of people sitting and analyze the given piece of information, pick the information that is important and leave out the information that is not required in solving the given set of questions | Certain number of persons sit in a straight linear row facing towards north but information about few of them is given. G sits second from an extreme end. Only three persons sit between G and E. B is fifth to the left of R. 6 persons sit between R and E. A, who is third to the left of E, is adjacent to G. 2 persons sit between F and R, who is not at an extreme end. Number of persons to the right of F is same as number of persons between G and A. | Complex & Time Consuming |
| Inequality | When a group of elements are given with a certain coded relationship denoted by <, >, = etc. such type of questions fall under the category of reasoning Inequality. | Statements : C > A >= T , S < E = T Conclusions : A > E , C > S | Easy & Less time Consuming |
| Syllogism | Questions require thinking for arriving at a specific conclusion by examining other premises or ideas | Statements: All tubes are cubes. No cube is sky. No bird is sky. Conclusions: I. No tube is bird. II. All birds being cubes is a possibility. | Easy & Less time Consuming |
| Coding-Decoding | Identifying the pattern used for coding a given data set and using the same for performing specific operations. | In a code language, start walk stop diet is coded as 8% #21 3$7 *6 walk rest start bite is coded as #9 *6 2@9 #21 stop work diet rest is coded as ^78 8% 3$7 #9 bite rest start diet is coded as 2@9 #9 *6 3$7 | Complex & Time Consuming |
| Input-Output | Some kind of word and number arrangement is given. With each subsequent operation, the arrangement of the words and numbers changes. These operations are performed until a final arrangement is reached or is performed in a loop. Candidates are required to identify the hidden pattern in the rearrangement and apply it to the machine input-output questions. | A machine input rearrangement is given below. Input: 32 55 65 78 90 34 21 44 61 91 77 Step I: 12 32 55 65 78 90 34 44 61 77 19 Step II: 23 12 55 65 78 34 44 61 77 19 09 Step III: 43 23 12 55 65 44 61 77 19 09 87 Step IV: 44 43 23 12 55 65 61 19 09 87 77 Step V: 55 44 43 23 12 61 19 09 87 77 56 Step V: is the final step for the above input. Now, following a similar pattern, find the output for the given input. | Complex & Time Consuming |
| Data Sufficiency | Analyzing the given information and judging whether the given information is sufficient to answer the question or not. | There are seven members in a family, four males and four females. A is wife of C. C has two sons Q and B. T is the mother of R. How is R related to C? I. S is the nephew of Q. B is married to D. II. T is the sister in law of D. D is the wife of B. III. R is the niece of B. B is the only sibling of Q. | Complex & Time Consuming |
| Logical Reasoning | Questions from statement & argument, Statement & conclusion, Decision making, etc. | Directions: Kindly study the paragraph given below and answer the question that follows. India will soon become a nation producing world-leading products developed by a large number of small local entrepreneurs. Which of the following is/are valid argument/arguments? I. No. The true potential of entrepreneurship can be attained not by having too many startups but by ensuring that these startups grow into sizeable businesses. II. Yes. Starting up a business is a hard task and growing it is much easier. III. No. We support the seeding of businesses but once these businesses are successful, our policies simply do not seem to help them. | Complex & Time Consuming |
| Topic | Topic Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
| Data Interpretation | Questions based on Caselet, Pie chart, Bar graphs, Venn Diagram, Radar etc | In the year 2017, India produces 125000 tons of Apples and exports it to five countries named China, US, Italy, Chile and France in the ratio 45 : 35 : 30 : 24 : 16. In the next year India increased its export quantity by 20% thereby increasing the export share to 80% from 60% while the remaining Apples were kept by India. India ranked these 5 countries according to the Quantity of Apples they imported (Rank 1 – Maximum, Rank – 5 Minimum). In 2018 the sum of percentage share of top 4 countries was 88. These percentage shares were in consecutive prime numbers. Later on, France declined its share and it was distributed equally among remaining four countries. Also, there was no upset in ranking of the countries in both the years. Find the percentage increase in the final Quantity of Apple in Chile from 2017 to 2018. | 10+2 level |
| Data Sufficiency | Analyzing the given information and judging whether the given information is sufficient to answer the question or not | In the bus, how many of the passengers are females? Statement I : when 20 males get down on the next stop then the number of female passengers become equal to that of male passengers. Statement II : In the bus, 33.33% of the seats are reserved for female passengers | 10+2 level |
| Number Series | Completing the given series by finding the pattern among the numbers. | Find the wrong term in the given series. 639 657 675 693 712 720 | 10+2 level |
| Simplification/ Approximation | Questions based on mathematical operations to be performed using BODMAS | 437.8 × 431.2 ÷ 435 = 43 × 43? | 10+2 level |
| Inequalities | Questions based on finding the values of the unknown variable in a given equation | Direction: In the following questions, the symbols $,@,#,^ and * are used with the following meaning as illustrated below. ‘P $ Q’ means ‘P is not smaller than Q’. ‘P @ Q’ means ‘P is neither smaller than nor equal to ‘Q ‘P # Q’ means ‘P is neither greater than nor equal to Q’. ‘P ^ Q’ means ‘P is neither greater than nor smaller than Q’. ‘P * Q’ means ‘P is not greater than Q’. Statements: H @ T, T # F, F ^ E, E * V Conclusions: I. V $ F II. E @ T III. H @ V IV. T # V | 10+2 level |
| Arithmetic Questions | (Mixture & Alligation, Age-based problems. Partnership, Time & Work, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Train based problems, Etc.) | A packaging machine A of Kurkure can pack one lakh packets in 10 hours, packaging machine B of Kurkure can pack the same number of packets in 12 hours while packaging machine C can pack them in 15 hours. All the packaging machines are started at 8 a.m. while packaging machine A is closed at 10 a.m. And the remaining two packaging machines complete the work. Approximately at what time will the work be finished? | 10+2 level |
| Topic | Topic Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
| Current Affairs | National/International Events, Appointment, Awards Functions, Government Schemes, etc | Who has been chosen for the Bharat Ratnaatna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi award for the year 2017- 18? (Asked in RBI Assistant 2017). | Past 5-6 Months |
| Static Awareness | Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks, Important Days/Dates, Political Leaders Movements etc. | Which company is the first to launch electric tractor in India? Where is Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) located? Seema is associated with which sports? | Based on General Knowledge |
| Bank/ Economy Awareness | Bank, Capital, Money market, Government Initiatives | What is the minimum paid-up capital required for an urban cooperative bank to voluntarily convert into a small finance bank? RBI recently announced that money transfer through NEFT can now be done round-the-clock, NEFT transactions will now take place in how many batches per day? Under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, What is the maximum loan amount in Kishore category? |
| Topic | Topic Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
| Computer Concepts | Questions based on basic computer skills | USB is a device used to store data and it stands for…… | Easy & Less time Consuming |
| Networking & Internet | global system of interconnected computers, basic networking terms, Internet Protocol, etc. | A proxy server is used as the computer? | Easy & Less time Consuming |
| Hardware & Software | physical parts, System software, Programming software, etc. | How many bits are used in the data bus? | Easy & Less time Consuming |
| History of Computers | Questions based on history of computer and its generation | Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers? | Easy & Less time Consuming |
| MS-Word/Excel/Powerpoint | Basics of software aplications | A feature of MS Office that saves the document automatically after certain interval is called ____ | Easy & Less time Consuming |
| Database Management System | Basics of MySQL, Microsoft Access FileMaker, Oracle, etc. | A Database Management System is a type of _________software. | Easy & Less time Consuming |
LATEST UPDATE
The official RBI Assistant Notification for 2025, detailing various Assistant posts, will be released soon on the official website www.rbi.org.in. This notification will include complete information regarding category-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and the selection process. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on the exam for the year 2023.
EXAM PATTERN
To be eligible for the RBI Assistant Main Examination, candidates need to qualify for the RBI Assistant Preliminary Examination with the required cut-off as decided by RBI authority. An adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by RBI depending upon requirements will be shortlisted for Online Main Examination.
RBI Assistant Main Examination is held as an Objective Type Online Computer Based Test. RBI Assistant Main Examination consists of total 200 questions and total 200 Marks. The total duration of examination is 135 Minutes.
The section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:-
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Seperate Time/Total Time |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | English Language | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 30 Minutes |
Numerical Ability | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 30 Minutes | |
Reasoning Ability | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 30 Minutes | |
Computer Knowledge | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 20 Minutes | |
General Awareness | 40 Q | 40 x 1 = 40 Marks | 25 Minutes | |
Total | 200 Q | 200 Marks | 135 Minutes |
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
The candidates provisionally shortlisted from the main online examination will have to undergo a language proficiency test (LPT). The language proficiency test will be conducted in the Official / Local Language of the State concerned). Candidates not proficient in the Official / Local Language shall be disqualified.
Mode of Examination
The RBI Assistant Mains Examination is a Computer Based Test.
Medium of Examination
1. Questions from the Reasoning, Computer Aptitude, General Awareness, English Language, and Numerical Ability section is available in both English & Hindi.
2. For Objective Type Online Computer Based Test, Questions from the English Language is available in only English.
Marking Scheme
Sections of the test are:
1. Reasoning
2. English Language
3. Numerical Ability
4. General Awareness
5. Computer Knowledge
Questions from the above-mentioned sections are asked in RBI Assistant Main Examination where the English language comprises 40 Questions of 40 Marks, Reasoning comprises 40 questions of 40 marks, General Awareness comprises 40 Questions of 40 Marks and Numerical Ability comprises 40 questions of 40 Marks & Computer Knowledge comprises 40 questions of 40 Marks summing up to total 200 marks.
Marking Scheme Highlights
1. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
2. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
Normalization of Score
The Reserve Bank of India makes use of the approach of Normalization to transform all marks right into a standardized layout to make it fair for all applicants appearing for the exam
Following is the formula to calculate the Normalized Marks of the candidates in RBI Assistant Exam.
Note
1. The corrected scores obtained by each of the candidates in different sessions (if held) will be normalized using the Equipercentile method.
2. Scores up to two decimal points shall be taken for the purpose of calculations.
Fast Facts
1. Acronym – RBI Assistant
2. Conducting Body/ Administrator – Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
3. Exam Purpose – Selection of candidates for its sub-offices and branches in the country.
4. Exam Mode – Computer Based Test (CBT)
5. Stages – Preliminary Stage & Mains Stage
6. Offered – Depends on Requirements
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official website- click here
For Official Notification- click here
LATEST UPDATE
The official RBI Assistant Notification for 2025, detailing various Assistant posts, will be released soon on the official website www.rbi.org.in. This notification will include complete information regarding category-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and the selection process. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on the exam for the year 2023.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The candidates who qualify for the RBI Assistant Preliminary Examination with the required cut-off as decided by the RBI authority are eligible for RBI Assistant Main Examination. Based on the marks scored in Preliminary Examination, candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in Mains Examination.
Candidates willing to apply for RBI ASSISTANT Examination are required to fulfill certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification, etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
The candidate’s eligibility for RBI ASSISTANT Examination is based on the fulfillment of the following conditions:-
1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualifications
Nationality
Only the people who are citizens of India are eligible to apply for the post of Assistant in RBI.
Age Limit
Candidates should not be below 20 years and not above 28 years.
Relaxations of Upper Age Limit
Sr. No | Category | Relaxation in Age |
(i) | Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC / ST) | By 5 years, i.e. up to 33 years |
(ii) | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | By 3 years, i.e. up to 31 years |
(iii) | Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | By 10 years (GEN) 13 years (OBC) & 15 |
(iv) | Ex-Servicemen | To the extent of service rendered by them in |
(v) | Widows/divorced women/ women judicially | By 10 years |
(vi) | Candidates domiciled in the state of Jammu | By 5 years |
(vii) | Candidates having work experience in | To the extent of the number of years of such |
Note: Cumulative Age Relaxation will not be available either under the above items or in combination with any other items.
Educational Qualification
1. At least a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in the aggregate and the knowledge of word processing on PC.
2. A candidate belonging to the Ex-servicemen category (except dependents of ex-servicemen) should either be a graduate from a recognized University or should have passed the matriculation or its equivalent examination of the Armed Forces and rendered at least 15 years of defense service.
3. Candidates applying for a post in a particular recruiting office should be proficient in the language (i.e. know to read, write, speak and understand the language) of the state/ any of the states falling under the recruiting office.
Note : The date of passing eligibility will be the date appearing on the mark-sheet or provisional certificate issued by the University/ Institute. In case the result of a particular examination is posted on the website of the University/ Institute, a certificate issued by the appropriate authority of the University/ Institute indicating the date on which the result was posted on the website will be taken as the date of passing.
Eligibility Highlights
1. A candidate must possess a Degree of Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks.
2. As the exams are now conducted online, candidates need to know the basic working of the computer.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official website- click here
For Official Notification- click here
LATEST UPDATE
The official RBI Assistant Notification for 2025, detailing various Assistant posts, will be released soon on the official website www.rbi.org.in. This notification will include complete information regarding category-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and the selection process. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on the exam for the year 2023.
IMPORTANT DATES
The official RBI Assistant Notification for 2025, detailing various Assistant posts, will be released soon on the official website www.rbi.org.in. This notification will include complete information regarding category-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and the selection process. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam.
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the 450 posts of ‘Assistant-2023’ in the Reserve Bank of India, hereinafter referred to as ‘Bank’. Selection for the post will be through a country-wide competitive examination in two phases i.e., Preliminary and Main examination followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Please note that Corrigendum, if any, issued on the above advertisement, will be published only on the Bank’s website – www.rbi.org.in. The full text of the advertisement is available on the Bank’s website www.rbi.org.in and is also being published in the Employment News / Rojgar Samachar.
Activity | Date |
RBI Assistant Notification 2023 | 13th September 2023 |
RBI Assistant Apply Online Start Date | 13th September 2023 |
Online Application Form Last Date | 4th October 2023 |
Last Date to Pay Fees | 04th October 2023 |
RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2023 | 7th November 2023 |
RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam Date | 18th & 19th November 2023 |
RBI Assistant Prelims Result 2023 | 15th December 2023 |
RBI Assistant Mains Admit Card 2023 | 19th December 2023 |
RBI Assistant Mains Exam Date 2023 | 31st December 2023 |
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official website- click here
For Official Notification- click here