RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 650 Posts

Organization: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Post Name: Assistant

Panel Year: 2025-26

Total Vacancies: 650

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 650 Assistants in various offices of the Bank. Selection for the post will be through a country-wide competitive examination in two phases (Preliminary and Main), followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT).

1. Important Dates

2. Application Fee & Mode of Payment

• Mode of Payment: Online via Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.

3. Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years

• Maximum Age: 28 Years

• Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.01.1998 and not later than 01.01.2006.

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 Years (Up to 33 years)

• OBC: 3 Years (Up to 31 years)

• PwBD: 10 Years (GEN/EWS), 13 Years (OBC), 15 Years (SC/ST)

• Ex-Servicemen: To the extent of service rendered in Armed Forces + 3 years (Max 50 years).

4. Educational Qualification (As on 01.01.2026)

• Degree: At least a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (Pass Class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) in the aggregate and knowledge of word processing on PC.

• Ex-Servicemen: Graduation from a recognized University OR should have passed the matriculation or its equivalent examination of the Armed Forces and rendered at least 15 years of defense service.

• Language Requirement: Candidates must be proficient in the language (know to read, write, speak and understand) of the state/any of the states falling under the recruiting office.

5. Detailed Vacancy Matrix (Office & Category-wise)

Total Vacancies: 650

Note: Horizontal reservation for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen is as per Govt. of India norms.

6. Mode of Selection

The selection process is conducted in three stages:

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Online)

Stage 2: Main Examination (Online)

Stage 3: Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

The candidates provisionally shortlisted from the Main Examination will have to undergo a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). The LPT will be conducted in the Official / Local Language of the State concerned. Candidates not proficient in the Local Language shall be disqualified.

7. Salary and Perquisites

• Starting Basic Pay: ₹ 20,700/- per month.

• Gross Emoluments: Approximately ₹ 45,000/- per month (including HRA).

• Perks: Bank’s accommodation (subject to availability), reimbursement of expenses for maintenance of vehicle for official purpose, newspaper, brief case, book grant, allowance for furnishing of residence, free dispensary facility, etc.

8. How to Apply

1. Registration: Visit www.rbi.org.in -> Opportunities@RBI -> Current Vacancies.

2. New Registration: Click "Click here for New Registration" and enter basic details.

3. Uploads: Upload Photograph $(4.5cm \times 3.5cm)$, Signature (black ink), Left Thumb Impression, and a Handwritten Declaration.

4. Application: Fill in educational and personal details carefully.

5. Payment: Pay the fee online via the integrated payment gateway.

6. Submission: Final Submit and save a printout of the application form.

Disclaimer: This blog post is based on the RBI Assistant Notification Panel Year 2025-26. Candidates are advised to visit the official website for updates.