The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has invited online applications for 650 posts of Assistant across its various regional offices. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website of RBI at www.rbi.org.in. The recruitment drive offers a significant opportunity for graduates seeking a stable and prestigious career in the country’s central banking institution.
The online application process commenced on February 16, 2026. Candidates must complete their registration, fill out the application form, and pay the required examination fee on or before March 8, 2026. Applicants are advised to complete the process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
As per the tentative schedule released by the bank, the Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on April 11, 2026. Candidates who qualify in the prelims will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination, which is likely to take place on June 7, 2026. The exact dates and further updates will be notified on the official website.
The 650 vacancies are distributed across several RBI offices including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur & Lucknow, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna and Thiruvananthapuram. However, the bank has clarified that the number of vacancies may vary depending on administrative requirements.
Regarding eligibility, applicants must be Indian citizens. Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who migrated to India before January 1, 1962, and persons of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries for permanent settlement in India are also eligible, provided they hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
The age limit for the post is between 20 and 28 years as on February 1, 2026. This means candidates must have been born between February 2, 1998 and February 1, 2006, both dates inclusive. Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
In terms of educational qualification, candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 per cent marks. However, SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates need only a pass class degree. Additionally, applicants must have knowledge of word processing on computers and proficiency in the local language of the state for which they are applying.
Ex-servicemen candidates must either be graduates or possess an equivalent qualification after completing at least 15 years of defence service. They are also required to meet the age and other eligibility criteria specified in the notification.
The selection process will be conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). The LPT will be conducted in the official or local language of the concerned state. Candidates who fail to demonstrate adequate proficiency in the local language will be disqualified from the recruitment process.
To apply, candidates should visit the RBI website and click on the link titled “Recruitment for the Post of Assistant – Panel Year 2025.” After registering to obtain a provisional registration number and password, applicants must fill in their personal and educational details, upload the required documents, pay the application fee online, and submit the form. It is advisable to download and print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is inviting applications for the 650 vacancies of Assistant. To apply, candidates can visit the official website www.rbi.org.in of RBI. The application process began on February 16, 2026 and the last date to submit the application form and pay the examination fee is March 8, 2026.
According to the tentative schedule, the preliminary examination will be held on April 11, while the main examination is likely to take place on June 7.
The vacancies have been distributed across multiple offices including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur & Lucknow, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna and Thiruvananthapuram. The bank may change the number of vacancies depending on its requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be Indian citizens, or subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, or persons of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanent settlement in India and hold an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on February 1, 2026. Candidates should have been born between February 2, 1998 and February 1, 2006, both dates inclusive.
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50 per cent marks. For SC, ST and PwBD candidates, a pass class is sufficient. Applicants should also have knowledge of word processing on computers and must be able to read, write and speak the local language of the state they are applying for. Ex-servicemen must be graduates or hold an equivalent qualification after completing at least 15 years of defence service.
Selection Process And Exam Pattern
The selection will be conducted in three stages, Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). The language test will be conducted in the official or local language of the state, and candidates not proficient in that language will be disqualified.
Steps To Apply?
Candidates can apply by visiting the RBI website and clicking on the link Recruitment for the Post of Assistant – Panel Year 2025. After registering to generate a provisional registration number and password, applicants must fill in personal and educational details, upload the required documents, pay the fee online and submit the form. They should keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
