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Reserve Bank of India Assistant 2024 ( RBI Assistant )

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Updated on Sep 10, 2024 16:40 IST

RBI Assistant Date 2024: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will announce RBI Assistant exam dates along with the notification. The exam dates will highlight the important events related to the exam such as the prelims and mains exam dates, admit card release date, result announcement date, etc. RBI Assistant notification 2024 is expected to be released soon. RBI Assistant application form 2024 will begin after the notification is released. Candidates should keep the exam dates of RBI Assistant 2024 handy so that they do not miss any event related to the exam. Read below for more details on RBI Assistant 2024 exam dates.

Q:   When RBI Assistant 2024 notification will be released?

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RBI Assistant 2024 notification is expected to be released in September 2024. The notification will be released on the official website in PDF form. The notification comprises details such as important dates, application process, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, exam centres, etc. Those who are applying for the exam must read the notification carefully inorder to get the details related to the exam.

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Q:   When RBI Assistant 2024 application form will be released?

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RBI Assistant application form 2024 will be released online by RBI. The application form needs to be filled online and candidates need to complete all the steps of application process successfully. The steps to fill RBI Assistant application form are given below:

  • Go to the official website or follow the link
  • Click on the link-'New Registration link
  • Enter the required details to register for the exam
  • Click on the 'Submit' button
  • Registration number and password are generated
  • Upload scanned photograph and signature
  • Fill in other details such as exam centers, address detail, educational qualification & work experience, etc.
  • Pay the application fees
  • Submit the application form and take its printout
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RBI Assistant Dates 2024

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RBI Assistant 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

Sep '24

RBI Assistant notification 2024

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates

31 Dec '23

RBI Assistant mains exam 2023

18 Nov '23 -

19 Nov '23

RBI Assistant prelims exam 2023

07 Nov '23 -

19 Nov '23

RBI Assistant prelims admit card 2023

Important Events Related to RBI Assistant 2024

The important events of RBI Assistant are explained below: 

Release of Application Form 

Interested candidates need to fill the application form online only. The application fee is INR 450 for OBC/General/EWS candidates while it is INR 50 for SC/ST/PWD/EXS. RBI Assistant application form comprises registration, uploading photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, preview of the application form, and fee payment. The steps to fill RBI Assistant application form are given below:

  • Visit the official website of RBI
  • Click on the 'RBI Assistant apply online' link on the home page
  • Candidates need to register for the exam by entering the required details
  • Upload the scanned photograph and signature for RBI Assistant exam
  • Candidates need to fill the detailed application form
  • Upload the scanned left thumb impression and handwritten declaration
  • Preview the application form
  • Pay the application fees and submit the online form

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Issue of Admit Card

RBI Assistant admit card is issued online separately for prelims and mains exam. Usually, the admit card is released one or two weeks before the exam. RBI Assistant admit card is made available on the official website. To download RBI Assistant admit card, candidates need to enter the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The steps to download AFCAT admit card are given below:

  • Visit the official website of RBI
  • Click the 'RBI Assistant Admit Card' link
  • Enter the required credentials
  • Download the admit card and take its printout
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RBI Assistant Exam

RBI Assistant exam is divided into prelims and mains exam. Candidates qualifying the mains exam as per RBI Assistant exam pattern are called for Language Proficiency Test (LPT). The preliminary exam is divided into three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The test comprises a total of 100 questions. The maximum mark allotted to the test is 100. The mains exam comprises Test of Reasoning, Test of English Language, Test of Numerical Ability, Test of General Awareness, and Test of Computer Knowledge. The question paper will have a total of 200 questions and the total marks of the test are 200. Candidates need to complete the paper within 135 minutes. There are sectional timings for the exam.

Prelims Exam Pattern

Subject Exam Duration No of Questions Maximum Marks
General Awareness 02 hours 100 300
Verbal Ability in English
Numerical Ability
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

Mains Exam Pattern

Name of Test No of Questions Maximum Marks Duration

Test of Reasoning

40

40

30 minutes

Test of English Language

40

40

30 minutes

Test of Numerical Ability

40

40

30 minutes

Test of General Awareness

40

40

25 minutes

Test of Computer Knowledge

40

40

20 minutes

Total

200

200

135 minutes

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Declaration of Result

RBI Assistant result is announced online by RBI in PDF form. The scorecard is released a few days after the declaration of the result. Candidates can download the scorecard by logging with the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The scorecard displays the candidate's name, roll number, date of birth, category, section-wise, and overall marks. The steps to download RBI Assistant result are given below:

  • Visit the official website oif RBI
  • Click 'RBI Assistant result' link
  • RBI Assistant result appears in PDF form
  • Search your roll number in the result PDF
  • Download the result PDF

Declaration of RBI Assistant Cut off 

RBI Assistant cut off is released along with the scorecard. RBI Assistant cut off is made available category-wise and state-wise. The cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam. Candidates can check below last year RBI Assistant 2024 prelims cut off.

Region Cut off

Ahmedabad

94.00

Bangalore

91.00

Bhopal

95.50

Bhubaneswar

96.00

Chandigarh

96.50

Chennai

95.00

Guwahati

92.75

Hyderabad

95.75

Jaipur

96.25

Jammu

93.00

Kanpur & Lucknow

95.50

Kolkata

96.25

Mumbai

91.00

Nagpur

93.00

New Delhi

95.50

Patna

96.25

Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi

95.25

Q:   What is the career path of an RBI assistant?

A:
The RBI assistants have the opportunity to get promoted to the post of manager in their careers. The following is the career path of an RBI assistant: 1. You join as an assistant in a particular regional office of the RBI. 2. You will have to serve a minimum of two years' service. 3. After two years of service, RBI assistants get multiple opportunities to get promoted to the officer level. 4. Normally, after a certain year of service, you can appear in the written test, and based on seniority, you can be promoted to the officer scale. 5. Other than that, RBI assistants may apply for merit-based promotions if they are graduates and have completed the JAIIB and CAIIB diplomas. 6. After five years of service, an RBI Assistant can be promoted to the rank of assistant manager based on qualification. 7. Afterwards, they can be promoted to the rank of Manager Grade B. 8. Mostly RBI Assistant can reach up to the post of Senior Manager Grade C.
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Q:   How many years of age relaxation is given to unreserved category candidates for RBI Grade B exam?

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Candidates belonging to the unreserved categories are given relaxation in the upper age limit. The category-wise age relaxation given to candidates are given below: Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)-By 5 years, I. e. up to 33 years Other Backward Classes (OBC)-By 3 years, I. e. up to 31 years Persons with Disabilities (PWD)-By 10 years (GEN/ EWS), 13 years (OBC) & 15 years (SC/ST) Ex-Servicemen-To the extent of service rendered by them in Armed Forces plus an additional period of 3 years subject to maximum of 50 years Widows/divorced women/ women judicially separated who are not re-married-By 10 years Candidates domiciled in the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 1st January, 1980 to 31st December, 1989-By 5 years Candidates having work experience in Reserve Bank of India-To the extent of number of years of such experience, subject to maximum of 3 years.
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Q:   What are the total marks for RBI Assistant prelims and Mains exams?

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The total marks for RBI Assistant prelims exam are 100 while it is 200 for the Mains exam. There is no weightage for Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Candidates must be able to speak, write and understand the local language of the state they have applied for. According to RBI Assistant marking scheme, for correct answers, candidates score one mark. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. The section-wise total marks for prelims and mains exams are given below.

Prelims Exam

Name of Tests (Objective)

Maximum Marks

English Language

30

Numerical Ability

35

Reasoning Ability

35

Total

100

Mains Exam

Name of Test

Maximum Marks

Test of Reasoning

40

Test of English Language

40

Test of Numerical Ability

40

Test of General Awareness

40

Test of Computer Knowledge

40

Total

200

 

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Q:   When will the RBI Assistant admit card be released?

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RBI Assistant admit card is released online separately for different phases of exams such as prelims and Mains. The admit card is released one week before the exam To download the admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. RBI Assistant admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam. The steps to download RBI admit card are given below:

  • Visit the official website of RBI
  • Go to the 'Recruitment Related Advertisement link' 
  • Click the 'RBI Assistant Admit Card Link' 
  • Enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
  • RBI Assistant admit card appears on the screen
  • Download the admit card and take its printout
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RBI Assistant Shift Timings

Candidates can check below RBI Assistant shift timings for prelims and mains exams.

RBI Assistant Prelims Shift Timings

RBI Assistant prelims exam is conducted in four shifts. The shift timings are given below.

Shift Timings

Shift 1

09:00 am – 10:00 am

Shift 2

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Shift 3

02:00 pm – 03:00 pm

Shift 4

04:30 pm – 05:30 pm

RBI Assistant Mains Shift Timings

RBI Assistant mains exam is conducted in two shifts. The shift timings are given below.

Shift Timings

Shift 1

10:00 am to 12:15 pm

Shift 2

2:30 pm – 4:45 pm

 

Q:   What is the duration of RBI Assistant exam?

A:

RBI Assistant prelims exam is held for one hour while the Mains exam is held for 135 minutes. Each section of the prelims exam is held for 20 minutes. In the Mains exam, Test of Reasoning, Test of English Language and Test of Numerical Ability are held for 30 minutes. The sectional timing for Test of General Awareness is 25 minutes. The sectional timing for Test of Computer Knowledge is 20 minutes. The section-wise exam timings for RBI Assistant prelims and mains exam are given below.

RBI Assistant Prelims Exam

Name of Tests (Objective)

Total Time

English Language

20 minutes

Numerical Ability

20 minutes

Reasoning Ability

20 minutes

Total

60 minutes

RBI Assistant Mains Exam

Name of Test

Duration

Test of Reasoning

30 minutes

Test of English Language

30 minutes

Test of Numerical Ability

30 minutes

Test of General Awareness

25 minutes

Test of Computer Knowledge

20 minutes

Total

135 minutes

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Q:   In how many shifts RBI Assistant prelims and Mains exams are conducted?

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RBI Assistant prelims exam is conducted in four shifts while the Mains exam is held in two shifts. The shift 1 of prelims exam is held from 09:00 am-10:00 am while shift 2 is held from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. The Shift 3 exam is held from 02:00 pm-03:00 pm while Shift 4 is held from 04:30 pm-05:30 pm. The shift 1 of Mains exam is held from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm while shift 2 is held from 2:30 pm-4:45 pm. The shift-wise exam timings for RBI Assistant prelims and mains exams are given below.

RBI Assistant Prelims Shift Timings

ShiftTimings

Shift 1

09:00 am – 10:00 am

Shift 2

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Shift 3

02:00 pm – 03:00 pm

Shift 4

04:30 pm – 05:30 pm

RBI Assistant Mains Shift Timings

Shift

Timings

Shift 1

10:00 am to 12:15 pm

Shift 2

2:30 pm – 4:45 pm

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Q:   When will the RBI Assistant admit card be released?

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RBI Assistant admit card is released online separately for different phases of exams such as prelims and Mains. The admit card is released one week before the exam To download the admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. RBI Assistant admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam. The steps to download RBI admit card are given below:

  • Visit the official website of RBI
  • Go to the 'Recruitment Related Advertisement link' 
  • Click the 'RBI Assistant Admit Card Link' 
  • Enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
  • RBI Assistant admit card appears on the screen
  • Download the admit card and take its printout
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RBI Assistant salary

RBI Assistant 2024 salary is INR 47,849. The starting basic salary of RBI Assistant is INR 20,700 per month. The pay scale is INR 20,700-1,200 (for 3 years)-INR 24,300-1,440 (for 4 years)-INR 30,060-1,920 (for 6 years)-INR 41,580-2,080 (for 2 years)-INR 45,740-2,370 (for 3 years) – INR 52,850 – 2,850 – INR 55,700 (after 20 years). The total gross RBI Assistant salary will be around INR 45,050 per month. The allowances offered to candidates are  Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, and Transport Allowance. 

RBI Assistant Exam Dates 2024 FAQs

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Q:   Is Interview conducted for RBI Assistant exam?

A:

In RBI Assistant there is no interview. However, candidates qualifying the Mains exam are required to appear for Language Proficiency Test (LPT). During LPT, candidates are assessed whether they can speak and write the language of the state they have applied for. The selection process of RBI Assistant comprises prelims and mains exams. The interview process has been discontinued from the lower level post. The prelims exam of RBI Assistant comprises three sections-English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The mains exam of RBI Assistant comprises five sections-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.

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Q:   What is the salary of an RBI Assistant?

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The basic pay of RBI Assistant is INR 20700. Candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance etc. , as admissible from time to time. The payscale is INR 20700-1200 (3)-24300- 1440 (4) -30060-1920 (6)-41580-2080 (2)-45740-2370 (3)-52850- 2850-55700 (20 years). Candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance etc., as admissible from time to time. At present, initial monthly gross emoluments for Assistants is approximately INR 45,050.
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Q:   What is RBI Assistant application fees?

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RBI Assistant application fee is INR 450 for OBC/General/EWS candidates, while it is INR 50 for SC/ST/PWD/EXS. The application fee of RBI Assistant can be paid online by using debit card/credit card, net banking, mobile wallets, etc. The application fee once paid by candidates will not be refunded by the examination authority. The application fee once paid is not refunded to candidates. Candidates can check below the process for paying the application fees:

The fee payment can be done using debit cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro)

On successful payment of application fee, an e-receipt is generated

Non-generation of e-receipt indicates payment failure

Candidates need to login using provisional registration number and password and repeat the process of payment

Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form containing fee details

 

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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.
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Q:   How to crack RBI Assistant exam in first attempt?

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It is easy to crack RBI Assistant exam in first attempt with a good preparation level. The tips and tricks to crack RBI Assistant exam in first attempt are given below:

  • Candidates can refer to the previous years' question papers to understand the pattern and know the types of questions asked in the exam
  • Candidates must prepare a timetable and allocate more time to the difficult sections
  • Candidates can clear their basic concepts by referring to the high school books
  • Candidates must attempt mock tests after completing the syllabus
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Q:   What are the total marks for RBI Assistant prelims and Mains exams?

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The total marks for RBI Assistant prelims exam are 100 while it is 200 for the Mains exam. There is no weightage for Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Candidates must be able to speak, write and understand the local language of the state they have applied for. According to RBI Assistant marking scheme, for correct answers, candidates score one mark. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. The section-wise total marks for prelims and mains exams are given below.

Prelims Exam

Name of Tests (Objective)

Maximum Marks

English Language

30

Numerical Ability

35

Reasoning Ability

35

Total

100

Mains Exam

Name of Test

Maximum Marks

Test of Reasoning

40

Test of English Language

40

Test of Numerical Ability

40

Test of General Awareness

40

Test of Computer Knowledge

40

Total

200

 

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The tips and tricks to prepare for RBI Assistant prelims exam are given below:

  • Reasoning Ability: This section evaluates a candidate's logical and analytical ability and questions are asked from various topics such as puzzles, seating arrangement, coding-decoding, and syllogism to excel in this secti

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RBI Assistant mains cut off for different categories is given below.

OfficeSCSTOBCEWSGENPwBDEXS
ABCD & EEXS-2EXS-1
Ahmedabad98.75110.75113.50116.25120.00####
Bengaluru95.2587.00104.75105.00111.2582.25*96.25*#97.25*#
Bhopal91.75115.75120.50110.25*####
Bhubaneswar103.0081.50115.75115.25124.5089.50*##106.7589.00
Chandigarh102.5099.25108.50117.75126.75128.25##113.00#
Chennai109.25118.5099.50120.75#115.25###
Guwahati102.2594.00107.0095.50111.50###115.25#
Hyderabad101.50102.50112.75116.50123.75###
Jaipur111.75121.00124.00116.00*110.25*
Jammu103.75106.00113.75116.25108.25*#
Kanpur & Lucknow100.0098.00112.75114.75119.50102.50*112.00*108.00*100.25*106.00*#
Kolkata102.2586.50103.75119.00##90.50*105.00#
Mumbai87.50109.00113.75102.25104.50*111.25*100.25*101.50*#
Nagpur93.00114.00113.00115.75109.25*##
New Delhi108.75113.25113.25121.25108.75*109.50*108.50*104.75#
Patna102.5091.00111.25115.00122.75###
Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi83.25113.75104.25118.00####

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Answered a month ago

The category-wise and state-wise RBI Assistant prelims cut off in 2023 are given below.

OfficeSCSTOBCEWSGEN
Ahmedabad-84.590.259294
Bangalore84.758487.7587.2591
Bhopal-83.75-9495.5
Bhubaneswar89.2580.759594.2596
Chandigarh90.7588.592.7594.2596.5
Chennai92.25-94.58895
Guwahati90.7584.759089.2592.75
Hyderabad91.589.2594.259495.75
Jaipur-86.7595-96.25
Jammu86.25-9091.2593
Kanpur and Lucknow89.58593.7594.2595.5
Kolkata91.583.75-93.2596.25
Mumbai-79.75-8991
Nagpur-819290.2593
New Delhi92.25-9394.2595.5
Patna88.2586.2594.594.2596.25
Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi-7393.7589.595.25

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Answered a month ago

Candidates cannot apply for RBI Assistant exam after completing Class 12. To be eligible for the exam, candidates need to be a graduate. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 50% marks in any discipline. The age of candidates should be between 20 and 28 years. Candidates born n

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates who have applied for RBI Assistant exam can apply again if they satisfy the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria of RBI Assistant is certain parameters in terms of educational qualification, age limit and nationality. Candidates applying for the exam should be a graduate in any

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

RBI Assistant notification does not mention about accepting the degree obtained through distance education. Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 per cent marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) in the aggregate and the knowledge of word proces

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Answered 2 months ago

There is no prior experience required for the candidate to apply for the RBI Assistant recruitment. Candidates who have completed their graduation can apply for RBI Assistant exam. The percentage required in graduation inorder to apply for RBI Assistant exam is 50 per cent. The age limit prescribed

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