Important Dates

•  Online Application Start Date : 16 Feb 2026
• Last Date for Online Application : 08 Mar 2026
•  Last Date for Fee Payment : 08 Mar 2026
• Prelims Exam (Tentative) : 11 Apr 2026
• Mains Exam (Tentative) :  07 Jun 2026
• Admit Card Release Date : 23 February 2026

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates:   450/-  + 18% GST
• SC / ST / PwBD / EXS :  ₹50 + 18% GST 
• RBI Staff : Nill
• Mode of Payment :  Online
• Refund / Adjustment Info : Please read official Notification. 

Age Limit for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026  

• Minimum Age Limit : 20 Years
• Maximum Age Limit : 28 Years
• Age Calculation Date :   Not earlier than 02/02/1998 and not later than 01/02/2006
• Category-wise Age Relaxation :
  

  Category	Age Relaxation (As per RBI Assistant Notification)
  SC / ST	5 Years
  OBC	3 Years
  PwBD (General / EWS)	10 Years
  PwBD (OBC)	13 Years
  PwBD (SC / ST)	15 Years
  Ex-Servicemen	Length of military service + 3 Years (Maximum age limit: 50 Years)
  Widows / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (Not Remarried)	Up to 35 Years (SC/ST: Up to 40 Years)
  Candidates with RBI Experience	As per RBI rules (Maximum 3 Years)

• Use Age Calculator : Click Here

Post Details of Reserve Bank of India Recruitment 2026 

Total Number of Post :  650

• Graduate (Any Discipline) with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD)
• Word processing knowledge on a PC is required.
• RBI Assistant Notification
• Different rules for ex-servicemen (Graduate or Armed Forces matriculation + 15 years service).
• RBI Assistant Notification
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the local language of the state/zone for which you are applying (this will be verified in the LPT).

The RBI Assistant Recruitment will be conducted in three stages:
1. First, there will be a Preliminary Exam
2. Then there will be the Main Exam
3. Then there will be a Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

Prelims Exam Pattern

Mains Exam Pattern

Pay Scale & Selection Process 

• Starting Basic Pay: ₹29,000/month
• Currently, the initial gross (without HRA) is approximately ₹58,514/-
• If there is no bank accommodation, HRA: 15% of pay

The complete process for filling out the application form for this recruitment is as follows: 

All Eligible candidates are advised to review the official notification before applying online.

IMPORTANT LINKS 

Download Admit Card 

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Download Official Notification

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Apply Online

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Official Website

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Q1. Can final-year students apply for RBI Assistant 2026?

Ans: No. Candidates must have completed their graduation and declared their results at the time of application, otherwise their application may be rejected.

Q2. Can I apply if I have less than 50% marks in graduation?

Ans: A pass grade is sufficient for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, but a minimum of 50% marks is required for General/OBC/EWS candidates.

Q3. Can a candidate apply for more than one RBI office?

Ans: No. Applications for RBI Assistant Recruitment are only allowed for one Recruiting Office.

Q4. When and how is the Local Language Test (LPT) conducted?

Ans: The LPT is conducted after the Mains exam and tests a candidate’s reading, writing, and speaking abilities.

Q5. What if the LPT is not cleared?

Ans: Failure to qualify the LPT will result in the candidate’s final selection being canceled, even if they clear the Mains.

Q6. Is there negative marking in the RBI Assistant exam ?

Ans: Yes, negative marking of 0.25 marks is applicable for each wrong answer in both the Prelims and Mains exams.

Q7. Can I change the details after submitting the application form ?

Ans: No. No corrections are allowed after the final submission, so please check the preview before submitting.

Q8. Can you get an RBI Assistant job posting in your home state ?

Ans: Postings are made in the area under the Recruiting Office, but the exact city depends on the administrative decision of the RBI.

Q9. Does an RBI Assistant have good promotion scope ?

Ans: Yes, starting from RBI Assistant, there is strong scope for promotion to the Officer level through internal exams.

Q10. Where can I find the latest updates regarding the RBI Assistant 2026 ?

Ans: You can regularly check India Result Times for all the latest updates, exam dates, admit cards, and results related to this recruitment.