RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 650 Vacancies | Online Form
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official notification for
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 under Panel Year 2025.
A total of 650 Assistant posts will be filled across various RBI offices in India.
Eligible graduates can submit their online application from
16 February 2026 to 08 March 2026
through the official website https://www.rbi.org.in/.
About RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 is conducted to appoint Assistants in different regional offices
of the Reserve Bank of India. The selection process includes Preliminary Examination,
Main Examination and a qualifying Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
Candidates must ensure they satisfy age, educational qualification and language requirements
before submitting the application form.
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Recruitment Name | RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 |
| Panel Year | 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 650 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Start Date | 16 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 08 March 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam (Tentative) | 11 April 2026 |
| Main Exam (Tentative) | 07 June 2026 |
| Official Website | rbi.org.in |
RBI Assistant Vacancy Details 2026 (Office Wise)
| Office | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN/UR | Total |
| Ahmedabad | 0 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| Bengaluru | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 24 |
| Bhopal | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 30 |
| Bhubaneswar | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 18 |
| Chandigarh | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| Chennai | 13 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 22 | 53 |
| Guwahati | 2 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 36 |
| Hyderabad | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| Jaipur | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| Jammu | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Kanpur & Lucknow | 14 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 50 |
| Kolkata | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 29 |
| Mumbai | 54 | 2 | 25 | 24 | 144 | 249 |
| Nagpur | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| New Delhi | 6 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 49 |
| Patna | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Total | 110 | 37 | 99 | 58 | 346 | 650 |
RBI Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification (As on 01/02/2026):
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
- Knowledge of word processing on PC is essential.
- Candidate must be proficient in the language of the state/office applied for.
- Ex-Servicemen: Graduate or Matriculation with at least 15 years of defence service.
RBI Assistant Age Limit 2026 (As on 01/02/2026)
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years (Gen/EWS), 13 Years (OBC), 15 Years (SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Length of service + 3 Years (Max 50 Years) |
| Widows / Divorced Women | Up to 35 Years (40 Years for SC/ST) |
RBI Assistant Selection Process 2026
I. Preliminary Examination (Objective)
| Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Total Time |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
II. Main Examination (Objective)
| Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Total Time |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 Minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 135 Minutes |
III. Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Candidates shortlisted in the Main Examination must qualify the Language Proficiency Test
in the official/local language of the respective office. LPT is qualifying in nature.
RBI Assistant Pay Scale 2026
Basic Pay: ₹29,000/- in the scale of ₹29,000 – 78,640.
Initial Gross Monthly Salary (without HRA): Approx. ₹58,514/-.
Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical Benefits,
Leave Fare Concession, Pension Scheme and other admissible allowances as per RBI rules.
RBI Assistant Application Fees 2026
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹450 + 18% GST |
| SC / ST / PwBD / EXS | ₹50 + 18% GST |
| RBI Staff | Nil |
How to Apply for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website https://www.rbi.org.in/.
- Click on “Recruitment for the Post of Assistant – Panel Year 2025”.
- Complete registration using valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill personal, educational and office preference details carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression and declaration.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
RBI Assistant Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start | 16 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 08 March 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 11 April 2026 |
| Main Examination | 07 June 2026 |
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link Name | Action |
| Apply Online for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 | Click Here |
| RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Reserve Bank of India Official Website | Click Here |
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 650 Assistant vacancies have been announced.
Q2. What is the age limit for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years as on 01 February 2026, with applicable relaxations.
Q3. What is the selection process for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and qualifying Language Proficiency Test.
Q4. What is the salary of RBI Assistant in 2026?
Ans: Basic pay starts at ₹29,000 with gross monthly salary approximately ₹58,514.
Q5. What is the last date to apply for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 08 March 2026.