RBI Assistant Recruitment 2025: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 650 Assistants for the Panel Year 2025. This is a country-wide competitive examination conducted in two phases: Preliminary and Main Examination, followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT).

Vacancy Details (Office-Wise)

The total number of vacancies is 650. The office-wise breakup is as follows:

Important Dates

• Online Application Starts: 16th February 2026

• Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 08th March 2026

• Prelims Exam Date (Tentative): 11th April 2026

• Mains Exam Date (Tentative): 07th June 2026

Eligibility Criteria

1. Age Limit (As on 01.02.2026):

• Minimum Age: 20 Years

• Maximum Age: 28 Years

• Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02/02/1998 and not later than 01/02/2006.

• Relaxation: SC/ST (5 Years), OBC (3 Years), PwBD (10-15 Years).

2. Educational Qualification (As on 01.02.2026):

• Bachelor''s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) in the aggregate.

• Knowledge of word processing on PC is required.

• Candidates must be proficient in the language (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Understanding) of the state falling under the recruiting office.

Salary Structure

Selected candidates will draw a starting basic pay of ₹ 29,000/- per month. The initial monthly Gross Emoluments (without HRA) will be approximately ₹ 58,514/-.

Application Fee

Selection Process

• Preliminary Examination (100 Marks): English Language (30 Q), Numerical Ability (35 Q), Reasoning Ability (35 Q). Total Time: 60 Minutes.

• Main Examination (200 Marks): Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge (40 Q each). Total Time: 135 Minutes.

• Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Mandatory for candidates shortlisted from the Main Exam. Conducted in the Official/Local Language of the concerned state.

How to Apply

• Visit the RBI website www.rbi.org.in.

• Click on "Recruitment for the Post of Assistant - Panel Year 2025".

• Register by entering basic details (Name, Email, Contact No.).

• Upload Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Hand-Written Declaration.

• Pay the application fee online.

• Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.