Reserve Bank of India Assistant Recruitment 2026: notification released for 650 posts. Check eligibility, age limit, salary ₹58,514/-, exam date, selection process & apply online before 08 March 2026.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the notification for Assistant – Panel Year 2025 recruitment. A total of 650 vacancies have been announced across various offices in India. The selection process will consist of Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT) . Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 16 February 2026 to 08 March 2026 through the official website.
Reserve Bank of India Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
Field Details Organization Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Post Name Assistant Total Vacancies 650 Advertisement Panel Year 2025 Apply Start Date 16 February 2026 Last Date to Apply 08 March 2026 Application Mode Online Official Website https://www.rbi.org.in
Post Details
Post Name Total Posts Assistant 650
Eligibility Criteria
📌 Educational Qualification (as on 01/02/2026)
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PwBD).
Knowledge of Word Processing on PC.
Must be proficient in the local language of the concerned state.
📌 Age Limit (as on 01/02/2026)
Minimum Age: 20 YearsMaximum Age: 28 YearsCandidates born between 02/02/1998 and 01/02/2006 (inclusive)
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 Years
OBC: 3 Years
PwBD: 10–15 Years
Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35–40 Years
Salary
Starting Basic Pay: ₹29,000/-Gross Monthly Salary: Approximately ₹58,514/- (without HRA)Additional allowances, medical benefits, pension scheme, housing loan, LFC, etc.
Application Fees
Category Fees SC/ST/PwBD/EXS ₹50 + 18% GST GEN/OBC/EWS ₹450 + 18% GST RBI Staff Nil
Important Dates
Event Date Online Application Start 16 February 2026 Last Date to Apply 08 March 2026 Fee Payment Last Date 08 March 2026 Preliminary Exam (Tentative) 11 April 2026 Main Exam (Tentative) 07 June 2026
Selection Process
Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
🔹 Preliminary Exam (100 Marks)
Subject Questions Marks Time English Language 30 30 20 Min Numerical Ability 35 35 20 Min Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 Min Total 100 100 60 Min
🔹 Main Exam (200 Marks)
Subject Questions Marks Time Reasoning 40 40 30 Min English Language 40 40 30 Min Numerical Ability 40 40 30 Min General Awareness 40 40 25 Min Computer Knowledge 40 40 20 Min Total 200 200 135 Min
Negative Marking: ¼ mark deduction for each wrong answer.
How to Apply
Visit the official website.
Click on “Recruitment for the Post of Assistant – Panel Year 2025”.
Register with email & mobile number.
Fill in the online application form.
Upload required documents.
Pay application fee.
Submit and take printout for future reference.
Important Links
Posting within recruitment zone.
Transferable across RBI offices.
Defined Contribution New Pension Scheme.
Medical facilities & accommodation (as per availability).
Promotion opportunities available.
