Overview
The Reserve Bank of India has announced 650 Assistant posts for recruitment in 2026. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and minimum 50% marks (with relaxations for SC/ST/PwBD, ex‑servicemen, etc.) can apply online between 16 February and 08 March 2026. The basic pay starts at ₹29,000, scaling up to ₹78,640, with gross emoluments around ₹58,514. The selection process includes a preliminary test, a main test, and a language proficiency test, with final selection based on main test marks and LPT qualification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Vacancies
- 650
- Last date to apply
- 08 March 2026
Important Dates
| Online Registration and Payment of Examination Fees Start | 16 February 2026 |
| Online Registration and Payment of Examination Fees Last Date | 08 March 2026 |
| Online Preliminary Test (Tentative) | 11 April 2026 |
| Online Main Test (Tentative) | 07 June 2026 |
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Selection Process
Preliminary Examination (Objective, 100 marks, 60 minutes) + Main Examination (Objective, 200 marks, 135 minutes) + Language Proficiency Test (qualifying in Official/Local Language of the applied state). Final selection based on Main Examination marks + qualifying in LPT.
How to Apply
Verify eligibility and prepare required documents., Submit the online application on or before 08‑03‑2026 via the RBI Assistant Recruitment portal., Fill in all personal, educational, and contact details accurately., Upload photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format., Pay the applicable application fee online., Review all entered information before final submission., Print or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Reserve Bank of India RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 650 Posts?
Online Registration and Payment of Examination Fees Start: 16 February 2026; Online Registration and Payment of Examination Fees Last Date: 08 March 2026; Online Preliminary Test (Tentative): 11 April 2026; Online Main Test (Tentative): 07 June 2026
What is the application fee?
General/OBC/EWS: ₹450/- plus 18% GST; SC/ST/PwBD/EXS: ₹50/- intimation charges plus 18% GST; RBI Staff: Nil
What is the age limit?
20 to 28 years as on 01/02/2026 (with age relaxations for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, ex‑servicemen, and widow/divorced women)
What is the selection process?
Preliminary Examination (Objective, 100 marks, 60 minutes) + Main Examination (Objective, 200 marks, 135 minutes) + Language Proficiency Test (qualifying in Official/Local Language of the applied state). Final selection based on Main Examination marks + qualifying in LPT.