The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially released the RBI Assistant Notification 2026 on 16 February 2026. A total of 650 Assistant vacancies have been announced for RBI offices across India. The detailed notification is now available on the official website rbi.org.in, and the online application process has already begun.
Eligible candidates aged 20 to 28 years, holding a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks, can apply for the RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 on or before 8 March 2026.
RBI Assistant Notification 2026: Key Highlights
The RBI Assistant examination is conducted every year to recruit Assistants for various regional offices of the central bank. Selection is carried out through Prelims, Mains, and a Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
RBI Assistant 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Post Name | Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 650 |
| Notification Release Date | 16 February 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 16 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 8 March 2026 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Yearly |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Language Proficiency Test |
| Exam Duration | Prelims: 60 min, Mains: 135 min |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | rbi.org.in |
RBI Assistant Vacancy 2026: Category & Office-wise Distribution
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The 650 RBI Assistant vacancies have been distributed across various RBI offices and categories, including SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen
RBI Assistant Vacancy 2026 – Office-wise Breakdown
| Office | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 0 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| Bengaluru | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 24 |
| Bhopal | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 30 |
| Bhubaneswar | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 18 |
| Chandigarh | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| Chennai | 13 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 22 | 53 |
| Guwahati | 2 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 36 |
| Hyderabad | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| Jaipur | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| Jammu | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Kanpur & Lucknow | 14 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 50 |
| Kolkata | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 29 |
| Mumbai | 54 | 2 | 25 | 24 | 144 | 249 |
| Nagpur | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| New Delhi | 6 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 49 |
| Patna | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Total | 110 | 37 | 99 | 58 | 346 | 650 |
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
- Minimum 50% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD as per RBI norms)
Age Limit (as on notification date)
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 28 years
- Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
The RBI Assistant Apply Online 2026 link was activated on 16 February 2026 on the official RBI website. Eligible candidates are advised to complete the application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
📌 Last date to apply online: 8 March 2026
Candidates can download:
- RBI Assistant Notification 2026 PDF
- Previous Year Question Papers
directly from the official portal.
Selection Process for RBI Assistant 2026
The recruitment process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Final selection will be based on performance in the Mains exam and LPT, subject to eligibility verification.
Why RBI Assistant 2026 Is a Top Government Job Opportunity
- Prestigious career with India’s central bank
- Stable job with attractive salary and allowances
- Pan-India posting opportunities
- Excellent work-life balance
RBI Assistant Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- Official Website: Click here
