RBI Assistant
Recruits Assistants (clerical cadre) for the Reserve Bank of India's regional offices, with office-wise vacancies.
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD) and computer proficiency. Age 20–28 years with standard relaxations. Candidates apply to one regional office and must be proficient in its official/local language.
Age limit: 20–28 years (relaxation as per Government of India norms)
Exam pattern
Online prelims of 100 questions in 60 minutes: English (30), Numerical Ability (35) and Reasoning (35), with sectional time limits. Mains has 200 questions for 200 marks in 135 minutes: Reasoning, English, Numerical Ability, General Awareness and Computer Knowledge, 40 questions each with separate timers. Negative marking is 0.25 of the marks per wrong answer. Final selection is on mains marks, subject to a qualifying Language Proficiency Test.
Syllabus at a glance
Reasoning (puzzles, arrangements, inequality, syllogism, coding), Numerical Ability (simplification, series, arithmetic, Data Interpretation), English (comprehension, cloze, error detection), General Awareness with emphasis on RBI, banking and economy, and Computer Knowledge.
Upcoming dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| RBI Assistant (Panel Year 2025) Language Proficiency Test and final result | Oct–Dec 2026 (expected) | expected |
| Next RBI Assistant notification | Early 2027 (expected; RBI does not follow a fixed calendar) | tba |
| Next RBI Assistant Prelims | About 6–8 weeks after notification | tba |
| Next RBI Assistant Mains | About 6–8 weeks after prelims | tba |
Expected dates follow the usual calendar; confirm on the official notification before planning.
Free prep material
Standard books
- Magical Book on Quicker Maths – M. Tyra
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Aggarwal
- Objective General English – S.P. Bakshi (Arihant)
- Banking Awareness – Arihant Experts
- Objective Computer Awareness – Arihant Experts
How toppers play it
- Vacancies are small and office-wise, so cut-offs are very high; target near-perfect accuracy in Reasoning and Numerical Ability in prelims.
- Mains gives every section equal weight (40 marks); Computer Knowledge (20 minutes) and General Awareness are the fastest to score, so revise them thoroughly.
- Prioritise RBI-specific awareness: policy rates, RBI departments and governors, recent circulars and payment-system initiatives.
- Choose your regional office carefully; past cut-offs differ widely between offices.
- Since the exam is irregular, stay exam-ready by preparing alongside IBPS/SBI Clerk, whose syllabus overlaps almost entirely.