Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a notification for 650 posts of Assistant (Panel Year 2025) across various offices in India. Eligible graduates between 20 and 28 years of age. This recruitment offers an attractive starting salary of Rs. 29,000-78,640 per month along with allowances and other benefits. Interested candidates have to apply online through the RBI official website (www.rbi.org.in). The online application process started on 16th February 2026 and will continue till 08th March 2026. For eligibility, age limit, salary and more details of this recruitment, please check the job description below.
RBI Assistant Recruitment Notification 2026
- Organization Name: Reserve Bank of India
- Post Name: Assistant
- Total Vacancy: 650
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
- Age Limit: 20-28 years
- Salary: Rs.29,000-78,640/-
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 16.02.2026
- Apply Last Date: 08.03.2026
- Selection Process: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, LPT
- Official Website: www.rbi.org.in
Vacancy Details for RBI Assistant 2026
The Reserve Bank of India has published a total of 650 vacancies for the post of Assistant (Panel Year 2025) across its various regional offices in India.
Category-wise Vacancy:
- General (UR) - 346
- SC - 110
- ST - 37
- OBC - 99
- EWS - 58
Total Vacancies: 650
Eligibility Criteria for Reserve Bank of India Recruitment
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Knowledge of word processing on PC.
- Must be proficient in the local language of the state applied for.
Age Limit (As on 01 February 2026):
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Candidates born between 02.02.1998 and 01.02.2006 are eligible.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST - 5 years
- OBC - 3 years
- PwBD - 10 to 15 years (depending on category)
- Ex-Servicemen - As per rules
- Widows/Divorced Women - Up to 35-40 years
Pay Scale for RBI Assistant 2026
Selected candidates for the post of Assistant in Reserve Bank of India will receive a basic salary of Rs.29,000 per month in the pay scale of Rs.29,000-78,640. The basic gross monthly salary is approximately Rs.58,514, excluding HRA. In addition to the basic salary, employees are eligible for house rent allowance (15% if RBI does not provide accommodation), medical facilities, holiday rent concession, festival advance and other benefits as per the bank's rules.
Application Fee for RBI Bank Recruitment
- GEN/OBC/EWS Category: Rs. 450 + 18% GST
- SC/ST/PwBD/EXS Category: Rs. 50 + 18% GST
- RBI Staff: No Fee
Application Process for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online:
- Visit the official website of RBI - www.rbi.org.in.
- Click on "Recruitment for the Post of Assistant - Panel Year 2025".
- Register with email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and take a printout of the application form.
Selection Process for RBI Assistant 2026
The selection process will include the following steps -
- Preliminary Examination (Online)
- Main Examination (Online)
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Important Dates for RBI Recruitment
- Starting Date of Online Application: 16.02.2026
- Last Date of Online Application: 08.03.2026
- Date of Preliminary Exam (Tentative): 11.04.2026
- Date of Main Exam (Tentative): 07.06.2026
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Official Website
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. How many vacancies are published?
Answer: Total 650 vacancies.
Q2. What is the minimum qualification required?
- Answer: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks (Pass for SC/ST/PwBD).
Q3. What is the age limit?
- Answer: 20 to 28 years.
Q4. Is Language Test compulsory?
- Answer: Yes, Language Proficiency Test (LPT) is mandatory.
Q5. What is the last date to apply?
- Answer: 08 March 2026.
