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RBI Assistant (Reserve Bank of India Assistant Examination) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of ₹45,000 - ₹48,000 / month (Basic pay ₹20,700 plus allowances), with general eligibility requiring ages between 20 - 28 years (Bachelor's Degree with minimum 50% marks).
RBI Assistant recruits clerical staff for RBI's regional offices to support day-to-day central banking operations.
₹45,000 - ₹48,000 / month (Basic pay ₹20,700 plus allowances)
20 - 28 years (Bachelor's Degree with minimum 50% marks)
Preliminary examination call letter issued 10 days before test date.
| Stage | Mode | Subjects / Modules | Duration | Total Marks | Negative Marking | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | CBT (Objective (MCQ)) | English, Quant, Reasoning | 1 Hour | 100 | 0.25 per wrong answer | Easy to Moderate |
| Mains | CBT (Objective (MCQ)) | Reasoning, English, Numerical Ability, GA, Computer | 2 Hours 15 Minutes | 200 | 0.25 per wrong answer | Moderate |
Graduates seeking clerical jobs in central banking
Candidates preferring RBI over commercial PSU banks
First-time govt job seekers
A: RBI Assistant is conducted by the Reserve Bank of India.
A: Yes, RBI Assistant is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.
A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.