RBI Assistant 2024: Notification, Application Form, Eligibility & Dates

RBI Assistant exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for the post of Assistant across its various branches in India. Selected candidates are initially posted in RBI’s office within the recruitment zone for which they have applied However, they are liable to be transferred in administrative exigencies to centres grouped and classified into West, South, North, and East Zone offices in India. RBI Assistant is one of the most sought-after banking exams in the country. The selection process includes preliminary and mains exams followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). 

What is RBI Assistant Job?

A large number of candidates take the RBI Assistant exam to get their desired job profile in RBI. The competition is tough and candidates must have in-depth knowledge of the RBI Assistant exam to get through the selection process. RBI Assistant is responsible for maintaining records/files, ensuring financial stability, document verification, issuing & circulating new currency, day-to-day transactions, replying to emails, and more. They are recruited to provide support in the various departments of RBI offices. RBI Assistant job profile is given below:

• Ensuring Financial Stability
• Currency Issue & Circulation
• Banking Document Verification
• Attending Government Treasury Work
• Collection of receipts, maintenance of ledger, balance tally, etc.
• Data entry
• Replying to mails

Reserve Bank of India is responsible for recruiting eligible candidates for the post of RBI Assistant at the national level. RBI every year invites applications for the post of RBI Assistant. In the table below, we have provided some important highlights related to RBI Assistant exam so that candidates gets a clear idea about the recruitment process.

RBI Assistant application form 2024 will be released online along with a detailed notification. The application process comprises several stages which candidates need to complete successfully. The different stages of RBI Assistant application form are registration, uploading scanned photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, uploading the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, previewing the application form and paying the application fees. Candidates need to pay the application fees online which are INR 450 for OBC/General/EWS categories and INR 50 for SC/ST/PWD/EXS. It is important that candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria before filling RBI Assistant online form.

Steps to Apply Online for RBI Assistant Exam

It is important for candidates to be well-versed in the steps to fill RBI Assistant online form. The process to apply online for RBI Assistant is given below:

• Go to the official website or follow the link
• Click on the link-'New Registration ' link
• Enter the required details to register for the exam
• Click on the 'Submit' button
• Registration number and password are generated
• Upload scanned photograph and signature
• Fill in other details such as exam centers, address detail, educational qualification & work experience, etc.
• Pay the application fees
• Submit the application form and take its printout

RBI Assistant Application Fees

Candidates are required to pay INR 450 (For General and OBC candidates) and INR 50 (For SC/ST/PWD candidates) as their application fee. Candidates can pay their application fees online using net banking/credit/debit cards. The structure of application fee is given below.

RBI Assistant Handwritten Declaration

RBI Assistant handwritten declaration is a text that candidates need to write while filling the application form. By writing the handwritten declaration, candidates declare that the details entered in the application form are correct and valid. RBI Assistant handwritten declaration should be written on white paper with black ink and in English. The text for RBI Assistant handwritten declaration is given below:

“I,_____(Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true, and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required”.

Editing of RBI Assistant Application Form 

Applicants can edit the details entered in the RBI Assistant application form within the given application deadline. Before final submission of application form, candidates must preview it and make the desired changes on it and then submit the form. After the final submission of RBI Assistant application form, candidates are not allowed to make any changes. 

NDA Application Form: Specification for Uploading Documents

The specifications for uploading photograph and signature are given below.

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RBI Assistant Notification 2024

RBI Assistant notification 2024 will be released soon by RBI. The notification will be released in PDF form and candidates can check details such as vacancies, exam dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, and many more. Candidates must read the notification carefully before applying for the exam. The exam is conducted to select candidates for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). The selection process comprises prelims and mains exams. For reference, candidates can refer to the previous year's RBI Assistant notification.

Download here RBI Assistant notification 2023 PDF

To be eligible for the exam, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria in terms of age, educational qualification, and nationality. Candidates can check below RBI Assistant eligibility criteria.

Nationality

Candidates must be a citizen of India or,
(b) a subject of Nepal, or
(c) a subject of Bhutan, or 
(d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or 
(e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

RBI Assistant Age Limit

The age of candidates should be between 20 and 28 years. Candidates born not earlier than 02/09/1995 and not later than 01/09/2003 (both days inclusive) are only eligible to apply.

Age Relaxation

Relaxation in the upper age limit of five years will be provided to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) candidates, three years to OBC, 10 years to PWD, 10 years to widows/divorced women/ women judicially separated who are not re-married, five years to candidates domiciled in the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the period January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989, etc. 

RBI Assistant Qualification

Candidates must have completed graduation from any discipline with a minimum of 50 per cent (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates). Candidates must have knowledge of computers.

Proficiency of language

Candidates should be proficient in the local language of the state/UT they are applying to. This means they must know to read, write, speak and understand the concerned language of the state/UT.

RBI Assistant selection process comprises stages. The recruitment begins with the release of notification. The online test is divided into prelims and mains exams followed by language proficiency test. Refer to the infographic below for RBI Assistant selection process:

Filling the Application Form

RBI Assistant application form is released on the official website for the specified time period. Candidates can fill and submit the application form online. Any graduate applicants can apply for the exam. The steps to fill RBI Assistant application form are explained below:

• Visit the official website of RBI
• Click the registration link available on the home page
• To register, candidates need to enter the basic details
• Upon successful registration, the user ID/registration number and password are generated
• Candidates need to upload the scanned images of the photograph and signature
• Once the scanned images of the photograph and signature are uploaded, candidates need to fill the detailed application form
• Once the application form filling is complete, candidates need to pay the examination fees

Issue of Admit Card

RBI Assistant admit card is released online separately for the preliminary exam and mains exam. Candidates can download the RBI Assistant admit card for each stage online by logging with their registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The steps to download the admit card are given below:

• Visit the official website of RBI
• Click the 'RBI Assistant' admit card link on the home page
• Enter the required credentials such as registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
• RBI Assistant admit card appears on the screen
• Download the admit card and save it

Appearing in the Exam

All registered candidates need to first appear in the preliminary exam. The test comprises a total of 100 questions and the total marks of the exam are 100. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. RBI Assistant mains exam comprises a total of five sections, Test of Reasoning, Test of English Language, Test of Numerical Ability, Test of General Awareness, and Test of Computer Knowledge. The total marks allotted to the test are 200 marks. Those qualifying the mains exam are called for Language Proficiency Test (LPT). LPT is conducted to test whether candidates can read, write, or speak the Local Language of the state/UT. Candidates who are not proficient in the local language are disqualified from the recruitment process.

Declaration of Result

RBI Assistant result is released separately for the preliminary exam, mains exam, and final selection (after the conduct of LPT). RBI Assistant result of all stages is made available online in PDF format. The steps to check RBI Assistant result are given below:

• Visit the official website 
• Click the 'Result' link on the home page
• RBI Assistant result PDF opens on a new page
• Search your roll number in the result PDF
• Download and save it

What is RBI Assistant Biometric Verification?

Candidates appearing for the online mains exam are required to provide biometric data. The biometric data is captured at the time of entry into the examination hall and stored in the repository as registered data. Subsequently, at the time of exit from the examination hall, biometric data is captured and verified with the registered biometric data captured at the time of entry. Biometric verification will also be conducted at the time of document verification and may also be carried out at any stage. In the event of mismatched verification of biometric data, the candidature of the candidate will be treated as cancelled and they will not be considered for the selection process. The biometric impression is captured through the left thumb impression.

RBI Assistant Exam Centres 

The preliminary and mains are conducted across various cities in the country. Candidates are required to select the RBI Assistant exam centres while filling the application form. The list of few RBI Assistant exam centres for preliminary and mains exams are given below.

How to Choose RBI Assistant Exam Centres?

The steps to choose RBI Assistant exam centres are given below:

• Visit the official website of RBI
• Click on 'Apply Online' link on the home page
• Upload the scanned photograph and signature
• Fill the detailed application form wherein candidates need to select one exam centre each for the prelims and mains exams
• After selecting the exam centre, candidates need to choose the preferred banks
• Candidates need to upload the handwritten declaration and left thumb impression
• Pay the application fees and submit the application form

RBI Assistant admit card 2024 will be released online for Prelims and Mains. The prelims admit card is released for all the registered candidates. The mains admit card is released for candidates who qualify the prelims exam. The link to download RBI Assistant admit card is made available on the official website. However, we will provide the direct link to download the admit card. Candidates can download RBI Assistant 2024 admit card by logging with registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre.

How to Download RBI Assistant Admit Card 2024?

The steps to download RBI Assistant admit card are given below:

• Visit the official website of RBI
• Click the 'RBI Assistant admit card' link on the home page
• Enter the login credentials
• RBI Assistant admit appears on the screen
• Download the admit card and take its printout

RBI Assistant Admit Card 2024: Details Printed on the Hall Ticket

The following details are printed on RBI Assistant admit card.

• Candidate's name
• Roll Number
• Date of Birth
• Scanned Photograph
• Gender
• Scanned Signature
• Password
• Registration Number
• Address of the exam centre
• Exam time
• Reporting time
• Exam day guidelines

RBI Assistant Exam Day Guidelines

Some of the exam day guidelines for RBI Assistant exam are given below:

• Candidates are required to report at the exam centre as per the time slot mentioned in the RBI Assistant admit card. Candidates should report at least 15 minutes before the reporting time
• Candidate roll number and lab number are not displayed outside the exam venue
• Candidates are allowed to carry items such as mask, gloves, personal transparent water bottle, personal hand sanitiser, ballpoint pen and stamp pad inside the exam hall
• It is necessary to carry exam-related documents such as call letter, photocopy of ID card stapled with it, ID card in original
• Candidates need to bring the admit card along with the photo-identity proof to the exam centre for verification
• Rough sheets will be provided at the exam centre
• Candidates need to maintain social distancing due to COVID-19
• Any sort of electronic items are not allowed inside the exam centre

Documents to Carry Along with RBI Assistant Admit Card

Along with the RBI Assistant admit card, candidates are required to carry the following documents:

• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Passport
• Permanent Driving License
• Voter’s Card
• Bank Passbook
• Photo-identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead

RBI Assistant exam pattern comprises prelims and mains exams followed by language proficiency test. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. Candidates qualifying the mains exam are called for the Language Proficiency Test. The final merit list is prepared based on the mains exam. Candidates need to qualify the language proficiency test. The structure of RBI Assistant prelims and mains exams are given below.

RBI Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern

RBI Assistant exam pattern is such that it comprises three papers-English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. The test paper carries a total of 100 questions. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The duration of the test is 60 minutes. The time allotted to solve each section is 20 minutes. RBI Assistant exam pattern is given below.

RBI Assistant Mains Exam Pattern

Candidates who qualify the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. The mains exam carries questions based on Test of Reasoning, Test of English Language, Test of Numerical Ability, Test of General Awareness and Test of Computer Knowledge. The duration of the test is 135 minutes. The total marks allotted to the test are 200. The test paper carries a total of 200 questions. The structure of the mains exam is given below.

RBI Assistant Language Proficiency Test

Candidates qualifying the mains exam are required to undergo the language proficiency test (LPT). The language proficiency test is conducted in the official/local language of the state candidates who have applied. Candidates not proficient in the Official / Local Language are disqualified from the selection process. Therefore, candidates should be able to speak and write the language of the state they have appeared for.

RBI Assistant Marking Scheme

The marking scheme of RBI Assistant is given below:

• For every correct answer, candidates score one mark
• There are also RBI Assistant negative marking for incorrect answers, 0.25 marks are deducted
• There is no weightage for LPT. Candidates must be able to speak, write and understand the local language of the state they have applied for. Candidates need to qualify the LPT or else they are not considered for the recruitment exam

RBI Assistant syllabus is not prescribed by the examination authority. It is formulated by experts based on the previous years' question papers and exam pattern.RBI Assistant syllabus comprises the important topics related to the exam. RBI Assistant prelims syllabus comprises topics and sub-topics from English, Reasoning, and Quant. RBI Assistant mains syllabus comprises topics from English, Reasoning, Quant, General Awareness and Computer Aptitude.  RBI Assistant syllabus is given below:

English Language: Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Word Meanings, etc.

General Awareness: Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Policies Related to RBI, Monetary Policies, Fiscal Policies, Government Schemes, etc.

Quantitative Aptitude: Percentage, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Average, Profit & Loss, Data Interpretation, etc.

Reasoning: Number Series, Blood Relation, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Coding and Decoding, etc.

Computer Language: Languages, Basic Hardware and Software, History of Computers and Devices.

Weightage of Topics

The section-wise weightage of topics is given below.

Reasoning Ability

Quantitative Aptitude

English Language

To prepare for RBI Assistant exam, candidates need to first go through the syllabus and exam pattern. It is also important that candidates choose the right set of books to prepare for the exam. Students must also go through the previous years' question papers inorder to know the types of questions asked in the exam. Apart from solving the previous years' question papers, candidates must also attempt mock tests. Attempting the mock tests helps candidates to improve their speed and accuracy in solving questions. Given below are some useful RBI Assistant preparation tips:

The tips and tricks to prepare for RBI Assistant exam are given below:

• Candidates need to set daily daily targets to achieve the goal
• Candidates need to divide their time equally for each section. Develop a habit of reading a newspaper or magazine to improve reading skills and vocabularly
• Candidates must learn shortcut tricks of solving questions for Quant section. They should revise tables, square roots and cube roots on a daily basis
• While starting the preparation, candidates should clear the basic concepts 
• Candidates should work hard to get familar with the basic methods of solving questions
• To clear the basic concepts candidates should practice or revise the study notes

RBI Assistant Books

RBI Assistant books are the most important resource for the exam. To gain conceptual clarity, candidates need to refer to the best RBI Assistant books. The list of RBI Assistant books is given below.

RBI Assistant Question Paper

Attempting RBI Assistant question papers help candidates to understand the concepts and fundamentals. By solving the question papers candidates will understand the syllabus and exam pattern. Candidates will be able to craft an effective strategy for the exam by practising RBI Assistant question papers. Some of the benefits of solving RBI Assistant question papers are given below.

• RBI Assistant previous year papers are the best resources for the exam through which candidates will be able to clear the concepts of the topics given in the syllabus
• Candidates can figure out the important topics for the exam
• Candidates can know the types of questions asked in the exam by practising RBI Assistant question papers

RBI Assistant Vacancies 2024 are released along with the notification. The bank releases vacancies state-wise and category-wise. Selection for the post is made based on the number of vacancies. The number of vacancies announced in 2023 was 450. The selection process of RBI Assistant comprises prelims and mains exams followed by the language proficiency test. Check below the previous years' RBI Assistant vacancy break-up.

RBI Assistant Last Year Vacancy

In 2021, a total of 950 vacancies were announced. Candidates can check below the state-wise RBI Assistant previous year vacancy.

RBI Assistant result 2024 will be released separately for prelims and mains. The examination authority will release RBI Assistant result on the official website in PDF form. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. Those who qualify the mains exam are called for local language test. The final selection is done based on the mains exam. RBI Assistant scorecard is released few days after the declaration of the result. Candidates can download their scorecards by logging with the required credentials. 

How to Check RBI Assistant Result?

The steps to check RBI Assistant result are given below:

• Visit the official website of RBI
• Click the 'RBI Assistant Result' link on the home page
• The result PDF appears on the screen
• Download the result PDF and save it

Details in RBI Assistant Result 

The following details are printed in the RBI Assistant result:

• Candidate's name
• RBI assistant post result registration number
• Roll number
• Category
• Total aggregate marks
• Marks obtained in each section

RBI Assistant Normalisation of Marks

RBI Assistant exam is conducted in multiple shifts, and to ensure fairness in the evaluation process, the scores are normalised. The scores of candidates are normalised using the equi-percentile method. 

RBI Assistant Scorecard

RBI Assistant scorecard is released within a fortnight after the declaration of the result. Candidates can access their scorecards by logging with the required credentials. The scorecard displays the section-wise and overall scores.

RBI Assistant cut off is the minimum qualifying mark that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam. The cut off is released separately for prelims and mains exams in PDF form. RBI Assistant cutoff is released for different sections and categories. Normaisation is done to calculate the cut off of RBI Assistant. Based on the RBI Assistant cut off, candidates are selected for the subsequent rounds of selection process.Candidates can check previous year's RBI Assistant cut off for prelims and mains exams.

RBI Assistant Previous Years' Cut off

Download here RBI Assistant mains cut off 2023

RBI Assistant 2022 Prelims Cut off (Overall)

RBI Assistant 2022 Prelims Cut off (Sectional)

 RBI Assistant 2022 Mains Cut off 

RBI Assistant 2019-20 Prelims Cut off 

The category-wise RBI Assistant cut off 2019-20 is given below.

The basic pay of RBI Assistant is INR 20,700 per month. The pay scale is INR  20,700-1200 (3)-24,300-1440 (4)-30,060-1920 (6)-41,580-2080 (2)-45,740-2370 (3) – 52,850-2850-55,700 (20 years). According to RBI Assistant salary, the other allowances offered to candidates are Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance etc., as admissible from time to time. At present, initial monthly gross emoluments for Assistants will be approximately INR 45,050 (House Allowance of 15 per cent of pay will be paid to employees additionally, if they are not staying in bank’s accommodation. The salary structure of RBI Assistant is given below.

RBI Assistant Job Profile

The RBI Assistant job profile is responsible for clerical tasks such as maintaining files, verification of documents, maintenance of ledger, etc. RBI Assistant job profile is given below:

• Ensuring Financial Stability
• Currency Issue & Circulation
• Banking Document Verification
• Attending Government Treasury Work
• File work which includes collection of receipts, maintenance of ledger, balance tally, etc.
• Data Entry
• Replying to mails

RBI Assistant Promotion and Career Growth

 RBI offers a myraid of opportunities for promotion and career growth. The career growth in RBI is given below:

• Scale 1: Officer/ Assistant Manager (Grade A)
• Scale 2: Manager (Grade B)
• Scale 3: Senior Manager (Grade C)
• Scale 4: Chief Manager (Grade D)

RBI Assistant 2024 exam FAQs related to the application process, admit card, syllabus, salary, exam pattern and many more are given below.