RBI has released its official notification inviting applications for the post of Assistant. With 650 vacancies available nationwide, This recruitment drive presents a prestigious opportunity for graduates across India to secure a stable, high-paying career in the banking sector.
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Interested Applicants must verify their eligibility and apply via the Reserve Bank of India website, https://opportunities.rbi.org.in/. The online application window opens on 16.02.2026, and closes on 08.03.2026. The Hall Pass/Admit Card will be released 4 to 7 days before the scheduled exam date.
RBI Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Reserve Bank of India |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 650 Assistant Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 16.02.2026 |
| Last Date: 08.03.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://opportunities.rbi.org.in/ |
Current RBI Job Openings:
- Assistant – 650 Posts
Zone Wise Vacancies mentioned below:
- Ahmedabad – 20 Posts
- Bengaluru – 24 Posts
- Bhopal – 30 Posts
- Bhubaneswar – 18 Posts
- Chandigarh – 20 Posts
- Chennai – 53 Posts
- Guwahati – 36 Posts
- Hyderabad – 11 Posts
- Jaipur – 11 Posts
- Jammu – 10 Posts
- Kanpur & Lucknow – 50 Posts
- Kolkata – 29 Posts
- Mumbai – 249 Posts
- Nagpur – 17 Posts
- New Delhi – 49 Posts
- Patna – 17 Posts
- Thiruvananthapuram – 06 Posts
RBI Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for RBI: (As on 01.02.2026)
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
Age Limit for RBI: (As on 08.03.2026)
- Between 20 and 28 years. Candidates born not earlier than 02/02/1998 and not later than 01/02/2006 (both days inclusive) are only eligible to apply.
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
- For OBC Applicants: +3 years
- For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: +10 years
- For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: +15 years
- For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: +13 years
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for RBI:
- Assistant – Rs.58,514/-
Method of Selection for RBI:
- Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Online)
- Phase II: Main Examination (Online)
- Phase III: Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Exam Pattern for RBI Assistant:
- Preliminary Examination (Multiple Choice):
- English Language – No of Questions 30, Maximum Marks 30, Time: 20 minutes
- Numerical Ability – No of Questions 35, Maximum Marks 35, Time: 20 minutes
- Reasoning Ability – No of Questions35, Maximum Marks 35, Time: 20 minutes
- Main Examination (Multiple Choice):
- Reasoning – No of Questions 40, Maximum Marks 40, Time: 30 minutes
- English Language – No of Questions 40, Maximum Marks 40, Time: 30 minutes
- Numerical Ability – No of Questions 40, Maximum Marks 40, Time: 30 minutes
- General Awareness – No of Questions40, Maximum Marks 40, Time: 25 minutes
- Computer Knowledge – No of Questions 40, Maximum Marks 40, Time: 20 minutes
List of languages For Online Examination:
- Chennai Recruitment Office – English, Hindi & Tamil
List of languages Language Proficiency Test:
- Chennai Recruitment Office – Tamil
List of Exam Centers in Tamilnadu:
- Preliminary Examination: Chennai, Covai, Madurai, Namakkal, Salem, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Erode, Virudhunagar, Nagercoil/ Kanyakumari, Tiruvannamalai, Tirupur, Thanjavur & Puducherry
- Mains Examination: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Salem, Puducherry
Application Fee for RBI:
- For ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Rs.50/-
- For Other Applicants – Rs.450/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the RBI website (https://opportunities.rbi.org.in/) and complete the online form. The online application window opens on 16.02.2026, and closes on 08.03.2026.
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 16.02.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 08.03.2026
- Prelims Exam Date: 11 April 2026 (Tentative)
- Mains Exam Date: 07 June 2026 (Tentative)
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