RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 650 Posts
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of 650 Assistant posts under Panel Year 2025. This nationwide recruitment drive offers a prestigious banking career opportunity for graduates across the country.
Important Dates for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Notification Release: Mid-February 2026
- Online Application Start: February 16, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: March 8, 2026
- Last Date for Payment of Application Fee: March 8, 2026
- Preliminary Examination (Tentative): April 11, 2026
- Main Examination (Tentative): June 7, 2026
Candidates should complete their applications and fee payments within the given window, as no applications submitted after the deadline will be accepted.
Total Vacancies and Distribution
A total of 650 Assistant posts have been announced across multiple RBI offices located in major cities and regional centres throughout India. These include offices such as Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur & Lucknow, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, and Thiruvananthapuram among others.
Vacancies are allocated based on office requirements and category-wise reservations, and the final distribution may vary as per administrative needs.
Eligibility Criteria for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum prescribed marks (typically 50% for general and OBC candidates, a pass-class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates). Proficiency in computer word processing and knowledge of the local language of the applied state/region (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) is required.
Age Limit
Applicants must be between 20 and 28 years of age as of a specified cut-off date in 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC: +3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10–15 years (depending on category)
- Ex-servicemen and others as per rules
These relaxations allow wider participation from eligible aspirants.
Nationality
Eligible candidates include Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, and persons of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with a government-issued eligibility certificate.
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the application fee online:
- General/OBC/EWS Candidates: Standard fee (plus applicable taxes)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/RBI staff: Reduced fee
The payment of fees must be completed within the application window for the form to be accepted.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection is conducted through a multi-stage examination:
1. Preliminary Examination
A screening test with 100 questions and 100 marks, covering:
- English Language
- Numerical Ability
- Reasoning Ability
(Each section carries equal weight, with a total duration of one hour.)
2. Main Examination
A larger objective test of 200 questions and 200 marks, including:
- Reasoning
- English Language
- Numerical Ability
- General Awareness
- Computer Knowledge
(Each section typically carries equal marks.)
3. Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
After clearing the Main exam, candidates must pass the Language Proficiency Test in the official or local language of the applied state or region. Failure to demonstrate proficiency results in disqualification.
Both Prelims and Mains typically include negative marking for incorrect answers.
How to Apply
Candidates must register and apply online only via the official RBI recruitment portal. Offline applications are not accepted. Applicants should:
- Register with valid email and mobile details.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category information correctly.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and supporting documents as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Print the confirmation for future reference.
Candidates must verify details carefully before submission, as modifications are usually not permitted once the form is successfully submitted.
Exam Dates and Preparation Tips
With the Preliminary exam tentatively scheduled for April 11, 2026 and the Main exam on June 7, 2026, aspirants are advised to begin preparation early, focusing on:
- Accuracy and speed for objective sections
- Language proficiency for the LPT
- General awareness and computer knowledge
Regular practice using past question papers and mock tests will help improve performance.
Conclusion
The RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 offers aspiring candidates a significant opportunity to join India’s central banking institution in a key clerical role. With 650 vacancies and a structured recruitment process, it invites graduates from across the country to apply online by March 8, 2026 and compete in a multi-stage selection that tests language, reasoning, quantitative, and computer skills.