RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 650 Posts Across 17 Offices | Rs 36,000 In-Hand Salary

RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Overview

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 650 Assistant posts across 17 offices in India. This is a great opportunity for graduates who want to start a career in India's central banking institution. You can apply online from 16 February 2026 to 08 March 2026.

Who Can Apply?

• You need a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (SC/ST/PwBD candidates need pass marks only).
• Your age should be between 20 and 28 years as on 01 February 2026.
• Freshers can apply - no experience needed.
• You must be an Indian citizen (or eligible as per RBI rules for citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, or Indian-origin persons from specified countries).
• You must know the local language of the state where the RBI office is located.

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PwBD: 10/13/15 years (depending on category)
• Ex-Servicemen: Length of service + 3 years (maximum age 50 years)

Total Vacancies - 650 Posts

Category-wise Breakdown

• General (UR): 346
• OBC: 99
• SC: 110
• ST: 37
• EWS: 58
• PwBD (horizontal): 59
• Ex-Servicemen (horizontal): 57

Office-wise Vacancies

• Mumbai: 249
• Chennai: 53
• Kanpur/Lucknow: 50
• New Delhi: 49
• Guwahati: 36
• Bhopal: 30
• Kolkata: 29
• Bengaluru: 24
• Chandigarh: 20
• Ahmedabad: 20
• Bhubaneswar: 18
• Nagpur: 17
• Patna: 17
• Hyderabad: 11
• Jaipur: 11
• Jammu: 10
• Thiruvananthapuram: 6

Salary and Pay

Selected candidates will get a salary in the pay scale of Rs. 29,000 - 78,640 per month (basic pay). The initial gross pay is about Rs. 58,514 per month (not including HRA). HRA is paid at 15% of basic pay. Your in-hand salary will be around Rs. 36,000 - 40,000 per month in the beginning.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 531 (Rs. 450 + GST)
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 59
• RBI Staff: Nil

Selection Process

The selection will happen in 4 stages:

1. Preliminary Exam (Online) - Qualifying stage
2. Mains Exam (Online) - Merit-based
3. Language Proficiency Test (LPT) - Tests your reading, writing, speaking, and understanding of the local language (30 minutes)
4. Document Verification

How to Apply

1. Visit the official RBI recruitment website at opportunities.rbi.org.in.
2. Click on the RBI Assistant 2026 recruitment link.
3. Register with your email and mobile number.
4. Fill in your personal, educational, and other details.
5. Upload your photo, signature, and other documents.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 February 2026
• Application Start Date: 16 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 08 March 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 08 March 2026
• Prelims Exam Date: 11 April 2026 (tentative)
• Mains Exam Date: 07 June 2026 (tentative)

Local Language Requirement

You must know the local language of the state where the RBI office is located. Here are some examples:

• Mumbai / Nagpur: Marathi
• Chennai: Tamil
• Bengaluru: Kannada
• Bhopal / Jaipur / Kanpur / Lucknow / New Delhi / Patna: Hindi
• Other offices: Respective state language

• Handle day-to-day banking and clerical work at the assigned RBI office
• Assist in processing financial transactions and maintaining records
• Work with computer systems for data entry and report generation
• Help customers and visitors with queries related to RBI services
• Maintain files, documents, and official correspondence
• Support senior officers in administrative and operational tasks
• Follow all rules and guidelines set by the Reserve Bank of India