RBI Assistant Notification 2026 Out: 650 Vacancies Announced, Apply Online Till March 8
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
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 |
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.
| Department | RBI |
| Post Name | Assistant |
| Total Vacancy | 659 Posts |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline |
| General / OBC | Notice |
| SC / ST / PWD | Notice |
| Age Details | 20-28 Years |
| Application Start | 16 February 2026 |
| Last Date | 08 March |
| Exam Date | TBA |
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026.
- Applications must be submitted online on or before 08-03-2026.
- To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
- Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of RBI to complete the application.
- Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Official Site |
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