RBI Assistant 2024 Exam Date: Check Complete Exam Schedule Here

Reserve Bank of India Assistant 2024 ( RBI Assistant )

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Updated on Dec 3, 2024 17:46 IST

RBI Assistant Date 2024: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon release RBI Assistant notification 2024 to fill up vacancies for the post of assistant in RBI. RBI Assistant notification will be released in PDF form. RBI Assistant application form 2024 will be made available online and the application fee is INR 450 for OBC/General/EWS categories and INR 50 for SC/ST/PWD/EXS. RBI Assistant exam dates 2024 will be announced along with the notification. RBI Assistant exam dates highlight the important events related to the exam. Candidates should keep the exam dates of RBI Assistant 2024 handy so that they do not miss any event related to the exam. Read below for more details on RBI Assistant 2024 exam dates.

Q:   When RBI Assistant 2024 notification will be released?

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RBI Assistant 2024 notification is expected to be released in September 2024. The notification will be released on the official website in PDF form. The notification comprises details such as important dates, application process, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, exam centres, etc. Those who are applying for the exam must read the notification carefully inorder to get the details related to the exam.

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Q:   What is the last date to fill RBI Assistant application form 2024?

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The last date to fill RBI Assistant application form 2024 will be notified by the examination authority through the notification. Candidates interested in filling RBI Assistant application form need to submit their applications online. The application process comprises several stages which candidates need to complete inorder to get their applications registered for the exam.

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Q:   When will RBI Assistant 2024 exam dates be announced?

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RBI Assistant 2024 exam dates will be announced along with notification. RBI Assistant exam dates are announced separateky for prelims and mains exams. RBI Assistant exam dates highlight the important events related to the exam. Candidates should keep the exam dates handy so that they do not miss any event related to the exam. 

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Q:   When RBI Assistant 2024 application form will be released?

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RBI Assistant application form 2024 will be released online by RBI. The application form needs to be filled online and candidates need to complete all the steps of application process successfully. The steps to fill RBI Assistant application form are 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
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RBI Assistant Dates 2024

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RBI Assistant 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

Sep '24

RBI Assistant notification 2024

31 Dec '23

RBI Assistant mains exam 2023

18 Nov '23 -

19 Nov '23

RBI Assistant prelims exam 2023

Important Events Related to RBI Assistant 2024

The important events of RBI Assistant are explained below: 

Release of Application Form 

Interested candidates need to fill the application form online only. The application fee is INR 450 for OBC/General/EWS candidates while it is INR 50 for SC/ST/PWD/EXS. RBI Assistant application form comprises registration, uploading photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, preview of the application form, and fee payment. The steps to fill RBI Assistant application form are given below:

  • Visit the official website of RBI
  • Click on the 'RBI Assistant apply online' link on the home page
  • Candidates need to register for the exam by entering the required details
  • Upload the scanned photograph and signature for RBI Assistant exam
  • Candidates need to fill the detailed application form
  • Upload the scanned left thumb impression and handwritten declaration
  • Preview the application form
  • Pay the application fees and submit the online form

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Issue of Admit Card

RBI Assistant admit card is issued online separately for prelims and mains exam. Usually, the admit card is released one or two weeks before the exam. RBI Assistant admit card is made available on the official website. To download RBI Assistant admit card, candidates need to enter the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The steps to download AFCAT admit card are given below:

  • Visit the official website of RBI
  • Click the 'RBI Assistant Admit Card' link
  • Enter the required credentials
  • Download the admit card and take its printout
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RBI Assistant Exam

RBI Assistant exam is divided into prelims and mains exam. Candidates qualifying the mains exam as per RBI Assistant exam pattern are called for Language Proficiency Test (LPT). The preliminary exam is divided into three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The test comprises a total of 100 questions. The maximum mark allotted to the test is 100. The mains exam comprises Test of Reasoning, Test of English Language, Test of Numerical Ability, Test of General Awareness, and Test of Computer Knowledge. The question paper will have a total of 200 questions and the total marks of the test are 200. Candidates need to complete the paper within 135 minutes. There are sectional timings for the exam.

Prelims Exam Pattern

Subject Exam Duration No of Questions Maximum Marks
General Awareness 02 hours 100 300
Verbal Ability in English
Numerical Ability
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

Mains Exam Pattern

Name of Test No of Questions Maximum Marks Duration

Test of Reasoning

40

40

30 minutes

Test of English Language

40

40

30 minutes

Test of Numerical Ability

40

40

30 minutes

Test of General Awareness

40

40

25 minutes

Test of Computer Knowledge

40

40

20 minutes

Total

200

200

135 minutes

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Declaration of Result

RBI Assistant result is announced online by RBI in PDF form. The scorecard is released a few days after the declaration of the result. Candidates can download the scorecard by logging with the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The scorecard displays the candidate's name, roll number, date of birth, category, section-wise, and overall marks. The steps to download RBI Assistant result are given below:

  • Visit the official website oif RBI
  • Click 'RBI Assistant result' link
  • RBI Assistant result appears in PDF form
  • Search your roll number in the result PDF
  • Download the result PDF

Declaration of RBI Assistant Cut off 

RBI Assistant cut off is released along with the scorecard. RBI Assistant cut off is made available category-wise and state-wise. The cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam. The steps to check RBI Assistant cut off are given below:

  • Visit the official website
  • Click the 'RBI Assistant cut off' link
  • RBI Assistant cut off in PDF form appears on the screen
  • Download and save it

RBI Assistant 2024 Prelims Cut off

Candidates can check below last year RBI Assistant 2024 prelims cut off.

Region Cut off

Ahmedabad

94.00

Bangalore

91.00

Bhopal

95.50

Bhubaneswar

96.00

Chandigarh

96.50

Chennai

95.00

Guwahati

92.75

Hyderabad

95.75

Jaipur

96.25

Jammu

93.00

Kanpur & Lucknow

95.50

Kolkata

96.25

Mumbai

91.00

Nagpur

93.00

New Delhi

95.50

Patna

96.25

Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi

95.25

Q:   What are the total marks for RBI Assistant prelims and Mains exams?

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The total marks for RBI Assistant prelims exam are 100 while it is 200 for the Mains exam. There is no weightage for Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Candidates must be able to speak, write and understand the local language of the state they have applied for. According to RBI Assistant marking scheme, for correct answers, candidates score one mark. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. The section-wise total marks for prelims and mains exams are given below.

Prelims Exam

Name of Tests (Objective)

Maximum Marks

English Language

30

Numerical Ability

35

Reasoning Ability

35

Total

100

Mains Exam

Name of Test

Maximum Marks

Test of Reasoning

40

Test of English Language

40

Test of Numerical Ability

40

Test of General Awareness

40

Test of Computer Knowledge

40

Total

200

 

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Q:   How many years of age relaxation is given to unreserved category candidates for RBI Grade B exam?

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Candidates belonging to the unreserved categories are given relaxation in the upper age limit. The category-wise age relaxation given to candidates are given below: Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)-By 5 years, I. e. up to 33 years Other Backward Classes (OBC)-By 3 years, I. e. up to 31 years Persons with Disabilities (PWD)-By 10 years (GEN/ EWS), 13 years (OBC) & 15 years (SC/ST) Ex-Servicemen-To the extent of service rendered by them in Armed Forces plus an additional period of 3 years subject to maximum of 50 years Widows/divorced women/ women judicially separated who are not re-married-By 10 years Candidates domiciled in the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 1st January, 1980 to 31st December, 1989-By 5 years Candidates having work experience in Reserve Bank of India-To the extent of number of years of such experience, subject to maximum of 3 years.
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Q:   What is the career path of an RBI assistant?

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The RBI assistants have the opportunity to get promoted to the post of manager in their careers. The following is the career path of an RBI assistant: 1. You join as an assistant in a particular regional office of the RBI. 2. You will have to serve a minimum of two years' service. 3. After two years of service, RBI assistants get multiple opportunities to get promoted to the officer level. 4. Normally, after a certain year of service, you can appear in the written test, and based on seniority, you can be promoted to the officer scale. 5. Other than that, RBI assistants may apply for merit-based promotions if they are graduates and have completed the JAIIB and CAIIB diplomas. 6. After five years of service, an RBI Assistant can be promoted to the rank of assistant manager based on qualification. 7. Afterwards, they can be promoted to the rank of Manager Grade B. 8. Mostly RBI Assistant can reach up to the post of Senior Manager Grade C.
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Q:   When will the RBI Assistant admit card be released?

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RBI Assistant admit card is released online separately for different phases of exams such as prelims and Mains. The admit card is released one week before the exam To download the admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. RBI Assistant admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam. The steps to download RBI admit card are given below:

  • Visit the official website of RBI
  • Go to the 'Recruitment Related Advertisement link' 
  • Click the 'RBI Assistant Admit Card Link' 
  • Enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
  • RBI Assistant admit card appears on the screen
  • Download the admit card and take its printout
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RBI Assistant Shift Timings

Candidates can check below RBI Assistant shift timings for prelims and mains exams.

RBI Assistant Prelims Shift Timings

RBI Assistant prelims exam is conducted in four shifts. The shift timings are given below.

Shift Timings

Shift 1

09:00 am – 10:00 am

Shift 2

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Shift 3

02:00 pm – 03:00 pm

Shift 4

04:30 pm – 05:30 pm

RBI Assistant Mains Shift Timings

RBI Assistant mains exam is conducted in two shifts. The shift timings are given below.

Shift Timings

Shift 1

10:00 am to 12:15 pm

Shift 2

2:30 pm – 4:45 pm

 

Q:   In how many shifts RBI Assistant prelims and Mains exams are conducted?

A:

RBI Assistant prelims exam is conducted in four shifts while the Mains exam is held in two shifts. The shift 1 of prelims exam is held from 09:00 am-10:00 am while shift 2 is held from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. The Shift 3 exam is held from 02:00 pm-03:00 pm while Shift 4 is held from 04:30 pm-05:30 pm. The shift 1 of Mains exam is held from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm while shift 2 is held from 2:30 pm-4:45 pm. The shift-wise exam timings for RBI Assistant prelims and mains exams are given below.

RBI Assistant Prelims Shift Timings

ShiftTimings

Shift 1

09:00 am – 10:00 am

Shift 2

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Shift 3

02:00 pm – 03:00 pm

Shift 4

04:30 pm – 05:30 pm

RBI Assistant Mains Shift Timings

Shift

Timings

Shift 1

10:00 am to 12:15 pm

Shift 2

2:30 pm – 4:45 pm

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Q:   What is the duration of RBI Assistant exam?

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RBI Assistant prelims exam is held for one hour while the Mains exam is held for 135 minutes. Each section of the prelims exam is held for 20 minutes. In the Mains exam, Test of Reasoning, Test of English Language and Test of Numerical Ability are held for 30 minutes. The sectional timing for Test of General Awareness is 25 minutes. The sectional timing for Test of Computer Knowledge is 20 minutes. The section-wise exam timings for RBI Assistant prelims and mains exam are given below.

RBI Assistant Prelims Exam

Name of Tests (Objective)

Total Time

English Language

20 minutes

Numerical Ability

20 minutes

Reasoning Ability

20 minutes

Total

60 minutes

RBI Assistant Mains Exam

Name of Test

Duration

Test of Reasoning

30 minutes

Test of English Language

30 minutes

Test of Numerical Ability

30 minutes

Test of General Awareness

25 minutes

Test of Computer Knowledge

20 minutes

Total

135 minutes

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Q:   When will the RBI Assistant admit card be released?

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RBI Assistant admit card is released online separately for different phases of exams such as prelims and Mains. The admit card is released one week before the exam To download the admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. RBI Assistant admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam. The steps to download RBI admit card are given below:

  • Visit the official website of RBI
  • Go to the 'Recruitment Related Advertisement link' 
  • Click the 'RBI Assistant Admit Card Link' 
  • Enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
  • RBI Assistant admit card appears on the screen
  • Download the admit card and take its printout
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Q:   What are the sectional timings for prelims in RBI Assistant?

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RBI Assistant sectional timings for prelims are given below.

Name of Tests (Objective)No of QuestionsMaximum MarksTotal Time

English Language

30

30

20 minutes

Numerical Ability

35

35

20 minutes

Reasoning Ability

35

35

20 minutes

Total

100

100

60 minutes

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Q:   What are RBI Assistant sectional timings for mains?

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RBI Assistant sectional timings for mains are given below.

Name of TestNo of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration

Test of Reasoning

40

40

30 minutes

Test of English Language

40

40

30 minutes

Test of Numerical Ability

40

40

30 minutes

Test of General Awareness

40

40

25 minutes

Test of Computer Knowledge

40

40

20 minutes

Total

200

200

135 minutes

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RBI Assistant Exam Dates 2024 FAQs

Candidates can check below RBI Assistant Dates FAQs

Q:   What is the salary of an RBI Assistant?

A:
The basic pay of RBI Assistant is INR 20700. Candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance etc. , as admissible from time to time. The payscale is INR 20700-1200 (3)-24300- 1440 (4) -30060-1920 (6)-41580-2080 (2)-45740-2370 (3)-52850- 2850-55700 (20 years). Candidates are entitled to 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 is approximately INR 45,050.
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Q:   How to crack RBI Assistant exam in first attempt?

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It is easy to crack RBI Assistant exam in first attempt with a good preparation level. The tips and tricks to crack RBI Assistant exam in first attempt are given below:

  • Candidates can refer to the previous years' question papers to understand the pattern and know the types of questions asked in the exam
  • Candidates must prepare a timetable and allocate more time to the difficult sections
  • Candidates can clear their basic concepts by referring to the high school books
  • Candidates must attempt mock tests after completing the syllabus
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Q:   Is Interview conducted for RBI Assistant exam?

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In RBI Assistant there is no interview. However, candidates qualifying the Mains exam are required to appear for Language Proficiency Test (LPT). During LPT, candidates are assessed whether they can speak and write the language of the state they have applied for. The selection process of RBI Assistant comprises prelims and mains exams. The interview process has been discontinued from the lower level post. The prelims exam of RBI Assistant comprises three sections-English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The mains exam of RBI Assistant comprises 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.

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Q:   What are the total marks for RBI Assistant prelims and Mains exams?

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The total marks for RBI Assistant prelims exam are 100 while it is 200 for the Mains exam. There is no weightage for Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Candidates must be able to speak, write and understand the local language of the state they have applied for. According to RBI Assistant marking scheme, for correct answers, candidates score one mark. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. The section-wise total marks for prelims and mains exams are given below.

Prelims Exam

Name of Tests (Objective)

Maximum Marks

English Language

30

Numerical Ability

35

Reasoning Ability

35

Total

100

Mains Exam

Name of Test

Maximum Marks

Test of Reasoning

40

Test of English Language

40

Test of Numerical Ability

40

Test of General Awareness

40

Test of Computer Knowledge

40

Total

200

 

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Q:   What is RBI Assistant application fees?

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RBI Assistant application fee is INR 450 for OBC/General/EWS candidates, while it is INR 50 for SC/ST/PWD/EXS. The application fee of RBI Assistant can be paid online by using debit card/credit card, net banking, mobile wallets, etc. The application fee once paid by candidates will not be refunded by the examination authority. The application fee once paid is not refunded to candidates. Candidates can check below the process for paying the application fees:

The fee payment can be done using debit cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro)

On successful payment of application fee, an e-receipt is generated

Non-generation of e-receipt indicates payment failure

Candidates need to login using provisional registration number and password and repeat the process of payment

Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form containing fee details

 

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Q:   What is RBI Assistant selection process?

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The selection process includes preliminary and Mains exams followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). The prelims exam is divided into three sections English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The total duration of the preliminary exam is 60 minutes. The Mains exam carries questions from 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. The marks of the Mains exam are taken into consideration for the final merit list. Candidates qualifying the Mains exam are called for LPT.
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Answered 3 weeks ago

RBI Assistant is not same for prelims and mains. The syllabus for the prelims exam comprises topics from English, Quant and English. RBI Assistant syllabus for the Mains exam comprises topics from Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English Language, and Computer KnowledgeRBI

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Anangsha Patra

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RBI Assistant admit card is released online one week before the exam. Candidates are advised to enter their login credentials correctly. In case the login credentials are incorrect, the window will show invalid. Candidates should enter the details such as registration number or roll number and date

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Answered a month ago

RBI Assistant admit card will be released online only. There is no facility to download the admit card offline. The link to download RBI Assistant admit card will be made available on the official website. However, the direct link to download the admit card is made available on this page. Candidates

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Answered a month ago

 

 

The additional benefits offered to RBI Assistant are given below:

  • Bank’s accommodation is subject to availability
  • Reimbursement of expenses for maintenance of vehicle for official purpose
  • Newspaper, Briefcase, Book Grant, Allowance for furnishing of residence, etc. as per eligibility
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Anangsha Patra

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The approximate RBI Assistant salary in hand is 40000 per month. RBI Assistant salary slip is given below.

Particulars

Details (In INR)

RBI Assistant Salary 2024 Basic Pay

20700

Additional 

265

Grade Allowance

2200

Dearness Allowance

12,587

Transport Allowance

1000

House Rent Allowance

2238

Special Allowance

2040

Local Compensatory Allowance

1743

RBI Assistant Salary 2024 (Gross pay)

47849 (without HRA)

Net RBI Assistant Salary in hand 2024

40000 (approx)

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

RBI Assistant sectional timings for mains are given below.

Name of TestNo of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration

Test of Reasoning

40

40

30 minutes

Test of English Language

40

40

30 minutes

Test of Numerical Ability

40

40

30 minutes

Test of General Awareness

40

40

25 minutes

Test of Computer Knowledge

40

40

20 minutes

Total

200

200

135 minutes

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

RBI Assistant sectional timings for prelims are given below.

Name of Tests (Objective)No of QuestionsMaximum MarksTotal Time

English Language

30

30

20 minutes

Numerical Ability

35

35

20 minutes

Reasoning Ability

35

35

20 minutes

Total

100

100

60 minutes

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

RBI Assistant 2024 exam dates will be announced along with notification. RBI Assistant exam dates are announced separateky for prelims and mains exams. RBI Assistant exam dates highlight the important events related to the exam. Candidates should keep the exam dates handy so that they do not miss an

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The last date to fill RBI Assistant application form 2024 will be notified by the examination authority through the notification. Candidates interested in filling RBI Assistant application form need to submit their applications online. The application process comprises several stages which candidate

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

RBI Assistant syllabus is divided into prelims and mains exams. RBI does not provide the syllabus of RBI Assistant. The syllabus is framed based on the previous years' question papers. RBI Assistant syllabus PDF is provided on this page. Candidates can download RBI Assistant syllabus PDF and start p

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