RBI Exam 2025: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon release the RBI Assistant 2025 notification. The RBI Grade B notification 2025 will be released after the completion of the 2024 exam process. The notification will be issued as a PDF comprising application dates, eligibility, syllabus, and more details. The RBI exam application form 2025 will be available along with the official notification. Candidates can apply online for the RBI Grade B recruitment 2025 by visiting the official website- rbi.org.in. The RBI Assistant 2025 notification is expected to be released soon to fill up vacancies for the post of Assistant in the central bank.
On the other hand, the RBI Grade B 2024 recruitment drive will end soon with the announcement of the final results. The RBI Grade B Phase 2 result 2024 was announced on November 15, 2024. For the General post, the RBI Grade B 2024 Phase 2 exam was conducted on October 19, 2024. RBI Grade B 2024 Phase 2 exam for DEPR/DSIM posts was conducted on October 26, 2024. The RBI Grade B Phase 1 exam was held on September 8, 2024. The RBI Grade B 2024 result for the Phase 1 exam was announced on September 20, 2024.Â
Q: Â How tough is RBI Grade B exam?
Q: Â What is the age limit to apply for the various RBI exams?
Q: Â What is the life of a RBI B grade officer?
Q: Â In which mode RBI Grade B exam is conducted?
RBI Grade B exam is conducted online only for General post. The Paper 1 of RBI Grade B exam is conducted online and carries questions from General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. The Phase 2 of RBI Grade B exam is conducted online. In Paper 1 of Phase 2 exam, candidates need to answer the questions in the descriptive paper with the help of the keyboard. In Paper 2 and 3 of Phase 2 exam, candidates need to type the descriptive answers with the help of the keyboard. Candidates opting to type the answers in Hindi in the descriptive test can do so with the help of either Inscript or Remington (GAIL) keyboards layout. RBI Grade B exam for DEPR and DSIM is conducted online and offline.
- What is RBI Exam?
- RBI Exam Dates
- RBI Exam Highlights 2025
- RBI History
- RBI Exam Notification: Grade B 2025
- RBI Exam Notification: RBI Assistant 2025
- RBI Exam Eligibility 2025
- RBI Selection Process 2025
- RBI Points to Remember
- RBI Assistant Job Role
- RBI Grade 'B' Job Role
- RBI Assistant Syllabus
- RBI Exam FAQs
What is RBI Exam?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India’s central bank that regulates the entire banking in India. The bank plays an important part in the development strategy of the government of India. The central bank has 30 offices in the state capitals. Every year, RBI conducts examinations for recruitment to various posts. The two most popular exams conducted by the apex bank are RBI Grade B and RBI Assistant.
A job in RBI is considered to be highly prestigious. As a result, many candidates apply for the various exams conducted by the bank. The salary, perks, facilities, work environment, profile, and career opportunities offered to the recruited officers are good compared to other organisations. In this article, we have provided information about the different RBI exams.
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Commonly asked questions
Q: Â When was the RBI Assistant Notification released?
The notification for RBI Assistant was released on September 13, 2023 on the official website. RBI Assistant notification was released in PDF form. The notification comprises important details related to the exam such as application process, eligibility, reservation policy, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. Candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before applying to the exam. RBI Assistant exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for the post of Assistant in the various branches of RBI. The selection process comprises prelims exam, mains exam and language proficiency test.
Q: Â Is the RBI exam taken online or offline?
RBI Assistant exam is conducted in CBT online mode by the Reserve Bank of India. The candidates must prepare for the exam in the CBT mode. The tips for preparing the RBI exam has been given below for the candidates: a) Go through the syllabus and exam pattern of RBI exam b) Make a timetable to cover all the sections in the syllabus c) Solve previous years question papers d) Take mock tests in exam condition to get habitual of the exam condition. RBI Assistant exam pattern for prelims is divided into three sections- English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. The test paper carries a total of 100 questions. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. Candidates need to answer 100 questions within 60 minutes. RBI Assistant mains exam comprises five sections-Test of Reasoning, Test of English Language, Test of Numerical Ability, Test of General Awareness and Test of Computer Knowledge. There are a total of 200 questions and the total marks of the test are 200. Candidates need to complete the paper within 135 minutes.
Q: Â What is the application fees for RBI Assistant?
Candidates belonging to the unreserved and OBC category have to pay INR 450. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD have to INR 50 as their Application Fee for RBI Assistant 2023 Exam. The candidates can pay the application fees online using UPI, Online banking, Credit and Debit card. The application fee once paid cannot be refunded. Candidates should keep the transaction receipt safely. This is required while raising any issue with RBI. The steps to pay the application fees are given below:
- 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
RBI Exam Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RBI 2024 exam
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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15 Nov '24 | RBI Grade B Phase 2 Result |
25 Jul '24 | RBI Grade B Notification |
25 Jul '24 - 16 Aug '24 | RBI Grade B Application |
RBI Exam Highlights 2025
Some of the important highlights of RBI exam are given below.
Overall RBI Exam Highlights |
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Conducting Body |
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
Exams Level |
National |
Exams Purpose |
RBI Grade B is conducted for recruitment of Grade B Officers in General Cadre, Department of Economic Policy and Research (DEPR), and Department of Statistics and Information Management(DISM) RBI Assistant exam is conducted to recruit candidates into the Clerical and Assistant cadre for handling day-to-day operations of the bank. |
Exams Frequency |
Once a year |
Exams Language |
English and Hindi |
Official Website |
rbi.org.in |
RBI Grade B |
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Post name |
Gr B (DR)-General/DEPR/DSIM |
Number of RBI vacancies |
294 (Announced in 2023) |
Recruitment stages |
Phase I, II and Interview |
Mode of exam |
General Cadre: Online DEPR and DSIM: Online and Offline |
Exam Duration |
Grade B (DR) for General Phase I:Â 120 minutes (with sectional timings) Phase II:Â 90 minutes for each paper DEPR/DSIM post: Paper 1:Â 120 minutes Paper 2:Â 180 minutes Paper 3:Â 90 minutes |
RBI Assistant |
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Post name |
Recruitment of Assistant |
Number of RBI Assistant vacancies |
950 vacancies announced in 2022 |
Recruitment stages |
Preliminary and Mains exam followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT) |
Mode of exam |
Online |
Exam Duration |
Prelims: 60 minutes (20 minutes allotted to each section) Mains: 135 minutes (With sectional timings) |
Commonly asked questions
Q: Â Is there any negative marking in RBI Assistant Exam?
Q: Â How can I fill RBI Grade B application form?
RBI Grade B application form needs to be filled online only. Candidates should not submit RBI Grade B application form offline. Candidates are not required to submit the hard copy of the application form. The application process comprises various steps such as registration, uploading the scanned photograph and signature, filling the detailed online form, previewing the application form, uploading the scanned left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, paying the application fees and take printout of the application form. The steps to fill RBI Grade B application form are given below:
- Visit the official website of RBI
- Click on the RBI Grade B registration link to register for the exam
- Candidates need to enter the required details in the registration form
- After successful registration, registration ID and password are generated
- In the detailed application form, candidates need to enter basic details, personal details, educational qualification, communication details, choose exam centres, etc.
- After entering the details, candidates should preview the application form and submit it
- Candidates should upload the handwritten declaration and left thumb impression
- They should pay the application fees and submit it
- · Take the printout of the transaction receipt
Q: Â What is the marking scheme in RBI exams?
Q: Â What are the steps to fill out RBI application form?
RBI History
In order to address the economic problems that followed the First World War, the Reserve Bank of India was established on 1 April 1935. The 1926 Royal Commission on Indian Currency and Finance, popularly known as the Hilton Young Commission, made recommendations that served as the foundation for the establishment of the bank. Under Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, the country created a centrally planned economic strategy that prioritised the agricultural industry in the 1950s. The administration nationalised commercial banks and created a central bank regulation as a part of the RBI based on the Banking Companies Act of 1949 (later known as the Banking Regulation Act). Additionally, the central bank was mandated to provide loans to assist the economic strategy. The RBI Act was revised by the Indian government in 2016 to create the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The MPC is composed equally of RBI members (including the RBI governor) and independent members chosen by the government, which reduces the RBI's ability to determine interest rates. However, in the event of a tie, the RBI governor's vote will be taken into consideration.
Commonly asked questions
Q: Â When RBI Grade B notification 2024 was released?
RBI Grade B notification 2024 was released on July 19, 2024. The notification was released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam. The selection process of RBI Grade B comprises Phase 1 exam, Phase 2 exam, and Interview. The gross salary of RBI Grade B is INR 1,08,404 (Approximately). The basic salary of RBI Grade B is INR 55,200 per month. The final selection of candidates is done based on the Phase 2 exam and interview.
Q: Â What is RBI Grade B handwritten declaration?
RBI Grade B handwritten declaration is a text which candidates need to write in their own handwriting stating that the details provided in the application form are correct and valid. The handwritten declaration should not be written in capital letters. The size of the handwritten declaration should be 20 KBs- 50 KBs and it should be in JPEG/JPG format. The steps to upload the RBI Grade B handwritten declaration are given below:
- There are separate links for uploading photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration
- Click on the respective link to upload the RBI Grade B handwritten declaration
- Select the file by clicking on it
- Click on the open/upload button
Q: Â When RBI Grade B application form 2024 was released?
RBI Grade B application form 2024 was released on July 25, 2024. The last date to fill the application form was August 16, 2024. RBI Grade B apply online link is provided on this page. RBI Grade B application form comprises steps such as registration, uploading the scanned photograph and signature, filling the detailed online form, previewing the application form, uploading the scanned left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, paying the application fees, and taking printout of the application form. Any graduate candidate who are between 21 to 30 years can apply for the exam.
RBI Exam Notification: Grade B 2025
The RBIÂ Grade B Notification 2025 will be released by RBI on the official website. RBI Grade B exam notification contains all the information related to the RBI Grade B exam such as the RBI application date, exam date, admit card releasing details, and other details. The notification is released in PDF format. The steps to download the RBI Grade B exam notification are given below:
- Go to the official websiteÂ
- Go to the news and notification sections
- Click on the RBI Grade B notification linkÂ
- RBI Grade B notification will open on the computer screen
- Download the RBI Grade B notification and save it for later use
Commonly asked questions
Q: Â What is the career growth of an RBI Grade B Officer?
Q: Â What is the job profile of RBI grade B officer and what are the future avenues?
Q: Â What is the job profile of RBI Grade B?
RBI Exam Notification: RBI Assistant 2025
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon release the RBI Assistant 2025 notification. The notification for the RBI exam comprises all the information related to the RBI Assistant exam such as the RBI Syllabus application date, exam date, admit card releasing details, and other details. The notification will be released in the form of a PDF. The candidates have to download the exam notification and save it for later use. The steps to download the RBI Assistant notification are given below:
- Go to the official websiteÂ
- Go to the news and notification sections
- Click on the RBI Assistant notification linkÂ
- RBI Grade B notification will open on the computer screen
- Download the RBI Assistant notification and save it for later use
Direct Link for RBI Assistant 2025 Notification: Yet to be Released
Commonly asked questions
Q: Â What is the difference between an RBI grade B and an RBI assistant?
Q: Â Can a 3rd year student give RBI Assistant exam?
Candidates, who are in the final semester/year of graduation can also apply provisionally subject to the condition if called for an interview, they need to produce proof of having passed the graduation. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 per cent marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in the aggregate and the knowledge of word processing on Personal Computer (PC). If a candidate is belonging to the Ex-servicemen category (except dependents of ex-servicemen) then they should either be a graduate from a recognised University or should have passed the matriculation or its equivalent examination of the Armed Forces and rendered at least 15 years of defence service. Candidates should be proficient in the language (i.e. know to read, write, speak and understand the language) of the state or any of the states they are applying from
Q: Â Can an RBI assistant apply for the RBI grade B (direct exam) after joining?
Yes, an RBI assistant can apply for the RBI Grade B (direct exam) after joining. However, it is important to note that there may be certain eligibility criteria that must be met in order to be considered for the exam. Additionally, it is important to check the official website of the Reserve Bank of India for the latest information on the exam, including the application process and deadlines. Candidates are required to submit No Objection Certificate from the employer. RBI Assistant application form needs to be submitted online. To submit the application form, candidates need to pay the required application fees. The application fees needs to be paid online.
RBI Exam Eligibility 2025
RBI prescribes the eligibility criteria in terms of age, educational qualification, nationality, and the number of attempts. To be eligible for the various exams, candidates need to fulfil the following RBI exam eligibility criteria.
RBI Grade B |
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Age Limit |
The age of candidates should be between 21 and 30 years. For MPhil and PhD, the upper age limit will be 32 and 34, respectively. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to candidates belonging to the reserved categories |
Educational Qualification |
Grade B General: Graduation with 60 per cent (50 per cent in case of SC/ST/PwBD) DEPR/DSIM: Master's Degree with 55 per cent and 50 per cent for SC, ST and PwBD candidates |
Number of attempts |
There is also a capping in the number of attempts. General category candidates who had appeared six times in the Phase I exam are not eligible to apply. There are no restrictions for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS candidates |
RBI Assistant |
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Age Limit |
The age of candidates should be between 20 and 28 years |
Educational Qualification |
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 per cent |
Also Read: RBI Assistant Eligibility Criteria
Commonly asked questions
Q: Â What is RBI Grade B eligibility?
Q: Â What is the posting criteria of RBI Assistant?
Selected candidates will be initially posted in RBI’s Office within the Recruitment Zone for which they had applied. However, they are liable to be transferred in administrative exigencies to centres grouped and classified into West, South, North and East Zone offices. RBI Assistant receives a basic pay of INR 20,700 along with certain increments in salary. The pay scale is INR 20700-1200 (3)-24300-1440 (4) – 30060-1920 (6)-41580-2080 (2)-45740-2370 (3)-52850-2850-55700 (20 years). Along with the RBI Assistant salary, candidates are entitled to various allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, and Transport Allowance. These allowances are included in the salary.
Q: Â What is the eligibility to apply for RBI Assistant?
To apply for RBI Assistant exam, candidates must be a graduate and 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. 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. The minimum qualifying marks in graduation is 50 per cent (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates). Candidates must have knowledge of computers.
RBI Selection Process 2025
The RBI recruitment process varies as per different exams. However, given below is the general RBI recruitment process followed for all the exams:
Step 1: Registration
The RBI exam application form is released online on the official website. The application fee which can be paid online is INR 850 for General/OBC and INR 100 for SC/ST/PwBD. The steps to fill RBI recruitment application form are given below:
- Visit the official website of the RBI
- Click the apply online link
- Register for the exam by entering the required details
- Fill out the detailed application form
- Preview the application form
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and take its printout
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 RBI Grade B application process
Step 2: RBI Admit Card
The admit card is released phase-wise separately for various exams. Candidates need to download RBI admit card online by logging in with the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.
Step 3: RBI Exam
The RBI exam is conducted across various cities in the country in various phases. For example, RBI Grade B exam is conducted in three phases: Prelims, Mains and Interview. RBI Assistant exam comprises the Prelims exam, Mains exam followed by Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
Step 4: RBI Result
RBI result is declared on the official website after the completion of each phase of exam. The result is released in PDF format. The result displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The scorecard along with the cutoff is released a few days after the declaration of the result.
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RBI Points to Remember
RBI Assistant Job Role
RBI Grade 'B' Job Role
RBI Assistant Syllabus
RBI Exam FAQs
Commonly asked questions
Q: Â Which is the best book for an RBI assistant?
Q: Â What are the steps to fill out RBI application form?
Q: Â I am unable to upload photo and signature while filling out the RBI Assistant application form. What should I do?
The photograph and signature should be uploaded in RBI application form as per the format prescribed by the examination authority. The prescribed size of the photograph and signature has been given below for the candidates: a) Photograph resolution: 200 x 230 pixels b) Size of file for photograph should be between 20KB-50KB c) Signature resolution: 140 x 60 pixels d) Size of file for signature should be between 10KB - 20KB.
- The steps to upload the photograph and signature are given below:
- Separate links are provided to upload photograph and signature
- Browse the location where candidates have saved the images of photograph and signature
- Upload the scanned images of photograph and signature
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