RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026; The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts the RBI Assistant Exam annually to recruit Assistants for its branches across India. The RBI Assistant Exam 2026 will be conducted to fill 650 vacancies for the posts of Assistants for graduate candidates falling in the age group of 20 to 28 years. For this year, the Reserve Bank of India has released the official notification pdf along with online application forms on 16th February 2026 at www.rbi.org.in. Check complete details for the recruitment from the article.
RBI Assistant 2026 Notification PDF Out
The detailed RBI Assistant Notification 2026 for 650 Assistant posts has been released on 16th February 2026 at the official website www.rbi.org.in. The official notification PDF with complete details for the posts, including category-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and the selection process, can be downloaded from the direct link shared below.
RBI Assistant Notification 2026 Overview
| Organisation | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Post | Assistants |
| Exam Level | National |
| Vacancies | 650 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 16th February to 10th March 2026 |
| Recruitment Process | Prelims, Main Exams, Language Proficiency Test |
| Education Qualification | Graduates or relevant degree |
| Age Limit | 20 years to 28 years |
| RBI Assistant Salary | Rs. 58,514/- every month |
| RBI Official Website | www.rbi.org.in |
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
| RBI Assistant Notification | 16th February 2026 |
| RBI Assistant Apply Online Start Date | 16th February 2026 |
| Online Application Form Last Date | 10th March 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fees | 10th March 2026 |
| RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam Date | 11th April 2026 |
| RBI Assistant Mains Exam Date | 7th June 2026 |
RBI Assistant 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Amount / Fee |
| For OBC/General Candidates | Rs. 450/- plus 18% GST |
| For SC/ST/PWD/EXS Candidates | Rs. 50/- plus 18% GST |
| Staff@ | Nil |
RBI Assistant Vacancy 2026
| 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 (1) | 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 (1) | 99 | 58 | 346 | 650 (1) |
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Nationality: A candidate is required to be
(a) a citizen of India or
(b) a subject of Nepal, or
(c) a subject of Bhutan, or
(d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
(e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
RBI Assistant Educational Qualification (as on 01/02/2026)
A candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50% (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) and above in any discipline to be eligible for the RBI Assistant 2026 Exam. He/She must hold knowledge of computers as well as have proficiency in the official language of the concerned state of Union Territory.
RBI Assistant Age Limit (as on 01/02/2026)
A candidate must be between 20 to 28 years of age to be eligible for the RBI Assistant 2026 Exam. Candidates born not earlier than 02/02/1998 and not later than 01/02/2006 (both days inclusive) are only eligible to apply. Age relaxation is given to candidates belonging to the reserved category. The age relaxations granted by the Government of India.
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
RBI Assistant 2026 exam is going to be conducted in three phases [Prelims + Mains + Language Proficiency Test (LPT)]. The preliminary examination has three sections: Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability and English Language.
1. The mains exam has five different sections: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Computer Knowledge and General Awareness.
2. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for the wrong answers attempted by the candidate. No marks will be deducted if the question is left unanswered or blank.
3. Check the RBI Assistant exam pattern for Prelims & Mains as mentioned in the previous year’s Notification PDF, any change/up-gradation in RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification will be updated here.
How to Apply for RBI Assistant 2026
Candidates can complete the application process by following these steps:
- Visit the official RBI website and open the Assistant recruitment page.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately.
- Upload a photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the application fee through online payment modes.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
| RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 | NOTIFICATION |
| RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 | APPLY ONLINE |
How to Apply for RBI Assistant 2026
Visit the official RBI website and open the Assistant recruitment page.
