Functional Requirements for PwBD Candidates

PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates are eligible for horizontal reservation within overall vacancies. Functional requirements and suitable categories of benchmark disabilities include:

Functional Requirement	Suitable Category of Benchmark Disabilities
S, ST, W, MF, SE	a) B, LV b) D, HH c) OA, OL, SD/SI, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, MDy d) ASD (M, MoD), ID, SLD, MI e) MD involving (a) to (d) above

Functional requirement abbreviations: S=Sitting, ST=Standing, W=Walking, MF=Manipulation with Fingers, SE=Seeing.
Category abbreviations: B=Blind, LV=Low Vision, D=Deaf, HH=Hard of Hearing, OA=One Arm, OL=One Leg, SD=Spinal Deformity, SI=Spinal Injury, OAL=One Arm and One Leg, CP=Cerebral Palsy, LC=Leprosy Cured, Dw=Dwarfism, AAV=Acid Attack Victims, MDy=Muscular Dystrophy, ASD=Autism Spectrum Disorder (M=Mild, MoD=Moderate), ID=Intellectual Disability, SLD=Specific Learning Disability, MI=Mental Illness, MD=Multiple Disabilities.

Guidelines for PwBD Candidates

• Must possess a latest permanent disability certificate issued by a Competent Authority as per RPwD Act, 2016.
• Backlog vacancies reserved for PwBD will be filled by eligible PwBD candidates as per category and suitability.
• Visually impaired candidates (≥40% disability) can view test content in magnified font and get 20 minutes compensatory time per hour.
• Candidates with physical limitations in typing/writing may use a scribe; rules and undertakings apply.
• Less than 40% disability candidates may use scribe/compensatory time with certificate from competent medical authority.

Ex-Servicemen Guidelines

• Ex-Servicemen include those released/retired as per Government of India notifications.
• Disabled Ex-Servicemen and dependents of servicemen killed in action get age relaxation and horizontal reservation.
• Reservation for Disabled Ex-Servicemen and dependents is 4.5% of total vacancies.
• Ex-Servicemen must submit release letter and self-declaration at joining.
• Re-employed Ex-Servicemen in central govt jobs can avail age relaxation but not reservation benefit twice.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: Indian, Nepali, Bhutanese, Tibetan refugees (before 1 Jan 1962), or persons of Indian origin from specified countries with certificate of eligibility.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026): 18–25 years. Relaxations apply as: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwBD 10–15 yrs, Ex-Servicemen service period +3 yrs (max 50 yrs), Widows/divorced women up to 35–40 yrs, RBI experience up to 3 yrs.

Educational Qualifications

• Passed 10th Standard (S.S.C./Matriculation) from recognized Board of concerned State/UT under Regional Office applied for.
• Must be undergraduate as on 01/01/2026; graduates or higher not eligible.
• Ex-Servicemen: 10th Standard + 15 years defence service.
• Proficiency in Official/Local language of State/UT of applying office is mandatory.

Selection Process

Selection is based on Online Test and Language Proficiency Test (LPT). LPT is qualifying and in Official/Local Language.

Online Test Pattern

Test	Questions	Marks	Time
Reasoning	30	30	90 min (total)
General English	30	30	–
General Awareness	30	30	–
Numerical Ability	30	30	–
Total	120	120	90 min

Note: Negative marking: 1/4th per wrong answer. Qualify each section separately. Scores normalized if multiple sessions. LPT mandatory. Final selection based on Online Test merit, LPT, medical fitness, document verification.

Examination Centres

• Online examination conducted across India; centres may be added/cancelled at discretion of RBI.
• Candidate selects centre corresponding to office applied for; RBI may allot different centre.
• Appear at own risk and cost; no centre change requests entertained.

Service Conditions & Career Prospects

• Starting basic pay: ₹24,250/- per month; gross emoluments approx. ₹46,029/- per month (without HRA).
• Perquisites: Bank accommodation, medical, education reimbursement, GTLI, conveyance allowance, Leave Fare Concession, etc.
• Nature of work: Class IV duties including movement/dispensation of files, office utility tasks, dak delivery, photocopying, assisting in routine work, and other tasks assigned by seniors.
• Recruits covered under Defined Contribution New Pension Scheme and Gratuity.

Pre-Examination Training

SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates may avail combined online training on request via email to respective Regional Office by 04 February 2026.

Examination Fees / Intimation Charges

Category	Charges
SC/ST/PwBD/EXS	₹50/- + 18% GST (intimation only)
GEN/OBC/EWS	₹450/- + 18% GST (application fee + intimation)
Staff candidates	Nil

Application Process

• Apply online only at RBI recruitment portal.
• Scan photograph, signature, thumb impression, and hand-written declaration.
• Steps: New registration → Fill basic details → Upload documents → Complete registration → Payment → Submit.
• Ensure details match official ID documents. No change after complete registration.
• Online payment via Debit/Credit cards, Internet Banking, Mobile Wallets.
• Keep e-Receipt and Application Form printout.

General Instructions

• Apply for one office only; multiple registrations will retain last one.
• No offline submission of application/certificates.
• Educational qualifications must be from recognized boards.
• Follow call letter instructions, valid photo ID required for exam/LPT.
• Mobile phones, calculators, and banned items strictly prohibited in exam centre.
• Any attempt at malpractice, impersonation, or misconduct may lead to cancellation and legal action.
• Candidate can appear only once for the online examination.
• Upload photo & signature correctly; incomplete/incorrect submissions may disqualify candidature.