RBI Assistant Exam Analysis 2025: Exam Review, Good Attempts

Reserve Bank of India Assistant 2024 ( RBI Assistant )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Aug 29, 2025 19:50 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RBI Assistant Exam Analysis 2025: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts RBI Assistant exam to select candidates for the post of Assistant in the bank. RBI Assistant exam analysis will be released separately for the prelims and mains exams. According to the previous years' RBI Assistant exam analysis, the difficulty level of the prelims paper was easy to moderate. The difficulty level of the mains paper was moderate. The exam analysis of RBI Assistant highlights the section-wise and overall difficulty levels, number of good attempts, topic-wise number of questions asked in the exam. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100 whereas the mains exam carries 200 marks. Read below for more details on the exam analysis of RBI Assistant.

Q:   When will RBI Assistant 2025 exam analysis be released?
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RBI Assistant 2025 exam analysis will be released separately for prelims and Mains exams. The exam analysis will be made available once the exam get over. RBI Assistant exam analysis comprises details such as the overall analysis, section-wise analysis, expected cut off and good attempts.

Q:   How many questions are asked in the RBI Assistant exam?
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In the prelims exam of RBI Assistant a total of 100 questions are asked while there will be a total of 200 questions in the Mains exam. All the questions asked in the prelims and Mains exams are objective-type multiple-choice questions. 

Q:   Is there any negative marking in RBI Assistant Exam?
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The RBI Assistant has negative marking scheme. 1/4 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer in prelims and Mains exam. The exam pattern has been given below for the candidates: Number of Questions: 100 Total marks: 100 Marks for correct answer: +1 Deduction for incorrect answer: 0.25 Marks for unanswered question: 0 The marks of candidates are calculated based on the marking scheme. The scores are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. Normalisation of marks is done to adjust the difficulty level of the question paper held across various shifts. RBI Assistant result is announced based on the normalised marks. Candidates should score good marks in the exam to crack the exam.
Table of content
  • RBI Assistant Syllabus
  • RBI Assistant Cut off
  • RBI Assistant Exam Analysis 2025 FAQs
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RBI Assistant Syllabus

RBI Assistant syllabus is the important part of preparation. Candidates can check RBI Assistant syllabus is given below:

English Language: Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Word Meanings, etc.

General Awareness: Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Policies Related to RBI, Monetary Policies, Fiscal Policies, Government Schemes, etc.

Quantitative Aptitude: Percentage, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Average, Profit & Loss, Data Interpretation, etc.

Reasoning: Number Series, Blood Relation, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Coding and Decoding, etc.

Computer Language: Languages, Basic Hardware and Software, History of Computers and Devices.

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Q:   What is the syllabus for the RBI Assistant Mains exam?
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Check syllabus below.

Reasoning Syllabus

Topics

Details

Alphanumeric Series

Based on Numbers, Digits, Alphabet, Words, mathematical operations

Blood Relations

Direct & Coded Type

Direction Sense

Direct & Coded Type

Data Sufficiency

Two Statements & Three Statements Type

Coding and Decoding

Letter, Number & Symbol Type

Input-Output

LSN Type, Word-number based, Operation based

Inequality

Coded, Missing, Reverse Type

Syllogism

Coded, Direct, Reverse Type

Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

Circular Seating Arrangement, Linear Seating Arrangement, Dual Row Seating Arrangement, Square Seating Arrangement, Figure based Seating Arrangement, Unknown Number of people Seating Arrangement, Floor / Wing based Puzzle Box, Shelf Based, Time/ Day/ Week/ Month/ Year based, Scheduling, Tabulation, Order and Ranking based, Direction Based Puzzles

Miscellaneous

Odd one out, Meaningful Word, Word/ number Forward and Backward.

Numerical Ability

Topics

Details

Number Series

Missing Number Series, Series based on patterns such as double step variation

Simplification/ Approximation

Based on basic BODMAS rules

Data Interpretation

Line graph, Bar graph, Pie Chart, Radar Chart, Mixed charts, Tabular charts, Caselet charts, Missing DI



Arithmetic Problems

Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Age-based problems, Percentages, Profit Loss & Discount, Mixture & Alligations, Simple & Compound Interest, Time Work & Wages, Speed Time & Distance, Boats & Streams, Probability

Data Sufficiency

Two Statements & Three Statements

Quantity-based Questions

Two Statements & Three Statements

English Language

Topic

Details

Reading Comprehension

Economy and Related Fields, AI-Based Articles, Research-Based Articles, etc.

Questions from Synonyms/ Antonyms under RC are asked in the prelims phase.

Students are advised to consult Economic Times/ The Hindu/ The Indian Express for this.

Cloze Test

Word Replacement & Fill in the blanks type.

Error Spotting

Based on Grammar Rules.

Sentence Improvement

Single Error & Multiple Error Type

Fill in the blanks

Double or Triple fill-ups based.

New Pattern Questions

Vocabulary, word usage, and grammar usage

Computer Aptitude

  • Computer Generation
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • PowerPoint
  •  Internet
  • Operating System
  • Computer Hardware
  • Abbreviations related to Computer Knowledge

Banking Awareness

  • Banking in India
  • RBI and its functions
  • Current in India
  • Monetary policy of RBI
  • Functions of Indian Regulatory Bodies: SEBI, NABARD, IRDAI, EXIM, etc.
  • Nationalization of Banks in India
  • Types of Bank Accounts in India
  • Money and Financial Market
  • Basel Norms
  • Negotiable Instrument
  • Small Finance Bank
  • Payment Banks in India
  • Micro Financial Institutes
  • Basel Norms
  • Negotiable Instruments
  • ATM in India
  • Priority Sector Lending & Financial Inclusion
  • NPCI, UPI & other Payment Channels
  • NPA & SARFAESI
  • Risk in the Banking Sector

General Awareness

Topics

Details

National News

Government MoUs, Government Schemes, Various Loan and Grants, Government Committee, Policy changes, Amendments

International News

Summit and Meeting of Committee of

Q:   What is the syllabus for RBI Assistant prelims exam?
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The syllabus for RBI Assistant prelims exam comprises topics from Reasoning, Numerical Ability and English. RBI Assistant prelims syllabus is given below: Numerical Ability: Data Interpretation, Number Series, Simplification/ Approximation, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Problems Reasoning Ability: Syllogism, Coding and Decoding, Alphanumeric Series, Blood Relations, Inequality, Puzzles, and Seating Arrangement, Miscellaneous English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Para jumbles/Sentence, Rearrangement, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the blanks. RBI Assistant prelims syllabus is given below:

Subjects

Topics

Numerical Ability

Data Interpretation, Number Series, Simplification/ Approximation, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Problems.

Reasoning Ability

Syllogism, Coding and Decoding, Alphanumeric Series, Blood Relations, Inequality, Puzzles, and Seating Arrangement, Miscellaneous.

English Language

Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Para jumbles/Sentence, Rearrangement, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the blanks.

 

Q:   What is RBI Assistant Syllabus?
A: 

RBI Assistant syllabus is given below:

English Language: Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Word Meanings, etc.

B) General Awareness: Current Affairs Banking Awareness, Policies Related to RBI Monetary Policies, Fiscal Policies, Government Schemes, etc.

C) Quantitative Aptitude Percentage, Time and Distance, Time and Work, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Average, Profit & Loss, Data Interpretation, etc.

D) Reasoning: Number Series, Blood Relation, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Coding and Decoding, etc.

E) Computer Language: Languages, Basic Hardware and Software, History of Computers and Devices. 

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RBI Assistant Cut off

RBI releases state-wise and category-wise RBI Assistant cut off marks along with the scorecard. RBI Assistant cut off is the minimum mark that a candidate needs to secure to qualify the exam. RBI Assistant previous years' cut off helps candidates to formulate a strategy for the exam. RBI Assistant cutoff is applied on individual sections and total aggregate marks. To qualify the each stage of the exam, candidates need to secure the section-wise and overall cutoff marks. Prior to the release of the cut off marks, RBI Assistant Result is announced. Candidates can check below the previous year's cut off for prelims exam.

RBI Assistant Prelims Cut Off 2022 State-Wise
RBI Zone Name SC ST OBC EWS General
Ahmedabad 82.25 74.50 82.25 82.75 87.25
Bengaluru 76.75 71 82.25 80 82.75
Bhopal 80.25 76 -- 87 89.50
Bhubaneswar 80.50 79 -- 87.50 90.50
Chandigarh 80.25 80.25 84.75 87.50 90.75
Chennai 80.50 -- 86 77.75 87.75
Guwahati 79.25 73.50 -- 82 86
Hyderabad 84 80.75 88.50 88 90.25
Jaipur 79 81 87.75 86.75 89.25
Jammu -- 69.50 78.25 78.75 85.50
Kanpur & Lucknow 79 78.75 85.25 86.75 89.25
Kolkata 83.25 73.25 -- 87 90.75
Mumbai - 70 -- 82.50 85.25
Nagpur 84 72 85 82.25 87
New Delhi 80 -- 84.75 85.75 89.25
Patna 81 75 -- 87.50 89
Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi 74.75 57 84.50 76 86.50
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Q:   When is the RBI Assistant cutoff released?
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RBI Assistant cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round of selection process. RBI Assistant cut off is released within a fortnight after the declaration of the result. The cut off is declared in PDF form and comprises the section-wise and overall cut off marks. Candidates securing equal to or more than the cut off marks are called for the next round of selection process. The cut off is calculated based on various factors such as number of vacancies, level of competition and number of test takes.

Q:   How is RBI Assistant prelims cut off calculated?
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RBI Assistant prelims cut off is calculated out of 100 marks. The prelims cut off is used to select candidates for theMainsexam. The cut off of the prelims exam is not counted for the final merit list. RBI Assistant prelims exam pattern is divided into three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. The question paper of the preliminary exam contains a total of 100 questions. The total duration of the preliminary exam is 60 minutes. Candidates need to secure both the section-wise and overall cut off marks inorder to qualify the prelims exam. The prelims exam serves as a screening test for theMainsexam.

Q:   What is the impact of normalisation in RBI Assistant cut off calculation?
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Assistant exam is a highly competitive examination, and the RBI Assistant cut off marks vary each year depending on factors such as the number of applicants, the difficult of the exam, and the number of vacancies. However, generally, the cut-off marks for the preliminary round is usually around 70-80 marks out of a total of 100 marks. The cut-off marks for the main round is usually around 130-140 marks out of a total of 200 marks. RBI Assistant cut off marks are calculated out of normalisation. Normalisation of cut off marks is done to adjust the difficult level of question papers across various sessions. The cutoff marks are decided based on the normalised score.

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RBI Assistant Exam Analysis 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below RBI Assistant exam analysis 2025 FAQs.

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Q:   What is the starting salary of RBI Assistant?
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The monthly RBI Assistant salary is approximately INR 47,849 which include basic pay, perks, and allowances. The basic pay is INR 20,700 per month. The pay scale is INR 20700-1200 (3)-24300-1440 (4)-30060-1920 (6)-41580-2080 (2)-45740-2370 (3)-52850 –2850-55700. The gross salary of an RBI Assistant will be INR 47,849 per month with HRA, DA and CCA included. Besides, candidates are entitled to the following allowances:

  • Dearness Allowance
  • House Rent Allowance (if accommodation is not provided)
  • Compensatory Allowance
  • Transport Allowance
  • Special Allowance
Q:   How many candidates are selected for different stages of RBI Assistant exam?
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Based on the prelims result, candidates 10 times the number of vacancies are selected for the mains exam. On the basis of mains result, candidates two times the vacancies are selected for language Proficiency Test.

Q:   What is RBI Assistant selection process?
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The selection process includes preliminary and Mains exams followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). The prelims exam is divided into three sections English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The total duration of the preliminary exam is 60 minutes. The Mains exam carries questions from Test of Reasoning, Test of English Language, Test of Numerical Ability, Test of General Awareness and Test of Computer Knowledge. The total marks allotted to the test are 200. The marks of the Mains exam are taken into consideration for the final merit list. Candidates qualifying the Mains exam are called for LPT. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. The prelims exam serves as a screening test for the mains exam.
Q:   Which are the different zones under which candidates are posted after clearing RBI Assistant exam?
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Check the zones below.
East Zone
West Zone
North Zone
South Zone

Q:   What are the deductions in RBI Assistant salary?
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Deducations in RBI Assistant salary is done like EE NPS Contribution, Professional Tax for specific periods, Meal Coupon costs, MAF, a fee for All India RBI Employee, and other charges. In total, about INR 3,575 is taken out from their gross pay each month. A detailed breakdown is given below.

DeductionsAmount
EE NPS Contrib AmountINR 2,970
Prof Tax- split periodINR 200
Meal Coupon DeductionINR 160
MAFINR 225
All India RBI EmployeeINR 10
Sports Club MembershipINR 10
Total INR 3,375
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