BankingUsual cycle
RBI Grade B
RBI Grade B Officer
- Age
- 21–30
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Usually
- Notified around May–July
RBI Assistant
RBI Assistant
Overview
Clerical-level recruitment at RBI offices across India.
Posts: Assistant in RBI offices.
Important dates
No official dates have been published for the next cycle yet.
Usual yearly cycle
| Notification | August–September |
|---|---|
| Applications | September |
| Exam | November (Prelims), December (Mains) |
| Result | February–March |
Eligibility
Age
20–28 years. Counted on the date in the notice.
| Category | Upper age limit | Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General | 28 years | No limit |
| EWS | 28 years | No limit |
| OBC | 31 years (+3) | No limit |
| SC | 33 years (+5) | No limit |
| ST | 33 years (+5) | No limit |
| PwBD (General) | 38 years (+10) | No limit |
PwBD candidates from OBC/SC/ST get their category relaxation on top (central government rules). Ex-servicemen and some departmental candidates get further relaxation as per the notice.
Qualification
A bachelor's degree with at least 50% (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD), basic computer skills and the local language of the state.
Nationality
Citizen of India (some posts also accept subjects of Nepal or Bhutan and certain persons of Indian origin, as the notice states).
Exam pattern
1. Prelims
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (30), Numerical Ability (35), Reasoning (35) | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | 0.25 |
2. Mains
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning, English, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, Computer knowledge (40 each) | 200 | 200 | 2 hours 15 minutes | 0.25 |
3. Language proficiency test
Syllabus
An outline of the main topics. The official notification has the full syllabus.
Exam subjects
- Reasoning
- English
- Numerical ability
- General awareness
- Computer knowledge
Selection process
Prelims → Mains → language proficiency test.
Salary and vacancies
Pay: Basic ₹20,700, about ₹45,000–50,000 a month gross (approx.).
Vacancies: About 450–950 posts a year.
Latest notices
No recent notices found for this exam. Check the official website.
This page summarises the most recent official notification and is approximate: age limits, pattern, fees and vacancies change from year to year. Always read the official notification on opportunities.rbi.org.in before applying.