RBI Assistant Notification 2025: Download Official Notification PDF

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 for RBI Assistant exam is 20 and 28 years. Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for RBI Assistant exam. Candidates must check the eligibility before applying for the exam.

To apply for RBI Assistant exam, candidates must be a graduate and should be between 20 and 28 years. Candidates born not earlier than 02/09/1995 and not later than 01/09/2003 (both days inclusive) are only eligible to apply. Relaxation in the upper age limit of five years will be provided to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) candidates, three years to OBC, 10 years to PWD, 10 years to widows/divorced women/ women judicially separated who are not re-married, five years to candidates domiciled in the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the period January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989, etc. The minimum qualifying marks in graduation is 50 per cent (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates). Candidates must have knowledge of computers.

Candidates, who are in the final semester/year of graduation can also apply provisionally subject to the condition if called for an interview, they need to produce proof of having passed the graduation. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50 per cent marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in the aggregate and the knowledge of word processing on Personal Computer (PC). If a candidate is belonging to the Ex-servicemen category (except dependents of ex-servicemen) then they should either be a graduate from a recognised University or should have passed the matriculation or its equivalent examination of the Armed Forces and rendered at least 15 years of defence service. Candidates should be proficient in the language (i.e. know to read, write, speak and understand the language) of the state or any of the states they are applying from

RBI Assistant handwritten declaration needs to be uploaded at the time of filling the application form. Handwritten declaration is a text prescribed by the examination authority that candidates need to write in their own handwriting on a white paper and upload it during filling the RBI Assistant application form. RBI Assistant handwritten declaration needs to be uploaded in PDF form. By submitting the handwritten declaration, candidates agree to the terms and conditions that the details provided in the application form are correct and valid. The text for RBI Assistant handwritten declaration is given below:

RBI Assistant declaration format is-“I,_____(Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true, and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required”

Candidates should upload the photograph and signature in the RBI Assistant application form as per the specifications prescribed by the examination authority. The specifications for the photograph and signature are given below: Photograph Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred) Size of file should be between 20KB and 50 KB Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50KB Signature Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred) Size of file should be between 10 KB and 20 KB Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20KB. The steps to upload the photograph and signature are given below:

• Separate links are provided to upload photograph and signature
• Browse the location where candidates have saved the images of photograph and signature
• Upload the scanned images of photograph and signature

All candidates working in Government Sector, Government owned industrial undertakings,  Public Sector Undertakings / Financial Institutions/Banks, Public Enterprises or other similar organizations, whether in a permanent or temporary capacity or as work-charged employees other than casual or daily rated employees, are required to inform their employer (Head of Office/Department) in writing, about applying for this recruitment. Prior to the submission of their application online to the bank. At the time of applying online, candidates working in such organisations, are required to submit an undertaking that they have informed in writing about applying for this recruitment to their Head of Office/Department. Candidates should note that in case a communication is received at Bank from their employer, withholding permission to the candidate applying for this recruitment/ appearing at the examination, their application/candidature will be liable to be rejected/ cancelled.

 

RBI Assistant Mains exam is conducted for the qualified candidates of the prelims exam. The exam is conducted in few selected cities. The list of test cities for RBI Assistant Mains exam is given below: Port Blair, Kakinada, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Naharlagun, Guwahati, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Chandigarh- Mohali, Bhilai, Raipur, Delhi NCR, Panaji, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Hisar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Hamirpur, Jammu, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Bengaluru, Hubli, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udipi, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode Thiruvananthapuram, Thrichur, Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Ujjain, Amravati, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Imphal, Shillong, Aizwal, Kohima, Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Puducherry, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Sikar, Udaipur, Gangtok, Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Hyderabad, Agartala, Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Varanasi, Dehradun, Haldwani, Asansol, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kolkata, Siliguri.

RBI Assistant exam centres are the cities where prelims and Mains exams are conducted. During application, candidates can only select the test cities. The details related to the RBI Assistant exam centres are mentioned on the admit card. The steps to select RBI Assistant exam centres are given below: Candidates need to visit the official website They need to register for the exam by entering the required details Registration ID and password are generated Candidates need to upload their scanned photograph and signature Candidates need to fill the detailed application form. It is this part candidates need to select one exam city each for the prelims and Mains exams Candidates need to upload the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration Candidates need to preview the application form Pay the required application fees and submit it.

The exam city for RBI Assistant exam can be selected while filling the application form. Candidates have the facility to choose one exam centre each for prelims and Mains exams. Candidates can only select the exam city, however, the details regarding the exam centres are mentioned on the admit card. The following steps will guide candidates to choose the RBI Assistant exam centres:

• Visit the official website of RBI
• Register for the exam by entering the required details
• Upload the scanned photograph and signature
• Enter the basic details, personal details, communication details and choose the exam city for prelims and Mains exams
• Upload the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration
• Preview the application form 
• Pay the application fee and submit the application form

RBI Assistant admit card is released online on the official website for prelims and mains exams. However, candidates can download their admit cards through the direct link provided on this page. Candidates can download their admit cards online as the hard copy of the admit card is not sent to them by post. The steps to download the admit card are given below:

• Visit the respective official websites of RRBs
• Click the admit card link on the page
• Enter the required login credentials
• RRB Group D admit card appears on the screen
• Download the admit card and take its printout

RBI Assistant admit card is released online on the official website. However, the direct link to download the admit card provided on this page. 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. 

Candidates can retrieve the password by clicking the 'Forgot Password' tab. To retrieve the password, candidates need to enter certain details. The verification link to retrieve the password will be sent to the registered email ID of the candidates. After verification, the password is retrieved. Candidates can use the password for downloading their admit cards.

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. The language of the question paper will be in English and Hindi. Questions in the prelims exam are asked from English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. Questions in the Mains exam are asked from Test of Reasoning, Test of English Language, Test of Numerical Ability, Test of General Awareness and Test of Computer Knowledge. The level of questions asked in the exam is of graduation level. To ace the exam, candidates should practice previous years' questions, mock tests, etc.

RBI Assistant exam pattern for prelims is divided into three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The Mains exam carries sections on 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. RBI Assistant exam is conducted online. The duration of the prelims exam is 60 minutes. Candidates will get 20 minutes to solve the questions. The duration of the mains exam is 135 minutes. The duration of the test of Reasoning is 30 minutes, Test of English Language is 30 minutes, Test of Numerical Ability is 30 minutes, Test of General Awareness is 25 minutes and Test of Computer Knowledge is 20 minutes.

RBI Assistant exam is conducted every year by the Reserve Bank of India. RBI Assistant exam is conducted to select candidates for the post of Assistants in RBI. The age of candidates applying for the exam should be between 20 and 28 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit is given to candidates belonging to the reserved categories. Any graduate candidates with 50 per cent can apply for RBI Assistant exam. Candidates should be proficient in the local language of the state they are applying. The selection process of RBI Assistant comprises prelims exam, Mains exam and local language test.

RBI Assistant syllabus for Mains exam comprises Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, English Language and Computer Knowledge. Candidates should begin their preparations for the Mains exam before the announcement of the prelims exam. The total marks allotted to the mains exam are 200. Each section of RBI Assistant mains exam carries 40 marks.

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

RBI Assistant syllabus helps candidates to know the topics that are important for the exam. Knowing the syllabus will help candidates to plan their preparation. It will also help candidates to know what to cover for the exam and what not to. Candidates should be well versed with the syllabus as the questions are framed based on it. A thorough knowledge of RBI Assistant syllabus also helps candidates to formulate an effective preparation strategy for the exam. 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.

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.

 

The selection process of RBI Assistant includes the preliminary exam, Mains exam, and LPT. The final selection of candidates is done based on the Mains exam and LPT. The marks of the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. RBI Assistant exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for the post of Assistant in various branches of RBI. The prelims exam serves as screening test for the Mains exam. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. The final selection of candidates is done based on the Mains exam provided they qualify the local language test.

A total of 450 vacancies were announced for RBI Assistant exam. The state-wise vacancies is given below.

Office	Reserved Vacancies*						PwBD#				EXS
	SC	ST	OBC$	EWS@	GEN	Total	A	B	C	D	EX- 1	EX- 2
Ahmedabad	0	2	4	1	6	13	1	1(1)	0	1(1)	1	1
Bengaluru	11(2)	1	18	5	23	58	0	1(1)	1	2(1)	2	6
Bhopal	0	6	0	1	5	12	1	1(1)	0	1(1)	1	1
Bhubaneswar	2	8(6)	2	1	6	19	1	1(1)	0	1(1)	1	2
Chandigarh	5	1(1)	5	2	8	21	1	1(1)	0	1(1)	1	2
Chennai	1	0	3	1	8	13	0	1(1)	1(1)	1(1)	1	1
Guwahati	1	8	4	2	11	26	0	1(1)	2(1)	1(1)	1	3
Hyderabad	2	1	4	1	6	14	0	3(2)	0	0	1	1
Jaipur	0	1	1	0	3	5	0	1(1)	0	0	0	1
Jammu	4	0	3	1	10	18	0	0	0	0	1	2
Kanpur & Lucknow	12	1	9	5	28	55	1	4(3)	1(1)	3(2)	2	5
Kolkata	5	4	0	2	11	22	0	1	1(1)	1(1)	1	2
Mumbai	0	15	0	10	76	101	1	8(7)	3(2)	6(5)	4	10
Nagpur	0	6	3	1	9	19	1(1)	2(1)	0	0	1	2
New Delhi	1	0	8	2	17	28	1	1(1)	0	1(1)	1	3
Patna	1(1)	1	3	1	4	10	0	1(1)	1(1)	0	0	1
Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi	0	1(1)	4	1	10	16	0	2(1)	0	1(1)	1	2
Total	45(3)	56(8)	71	37	241	450(11)	8(1)	30(24)	10(7)	20(17)	20

In 2020, a total of 926 vacancies were announced for RBI Assistant exam. Out of the total vacancies, 473 were for General category, 192 were for OBC, 98 were for SC and 80 for ST. The state-wise RBI Assistant 2020 vacancies are given below. Ahmedabad-19 Bengaluru-21 Bhopal-42 Bhubaneswar-28 Chandigarh-35 Chennai-67 Guwahati-55 Hyderabad-25 Jaipur-37 Jammu-13 Kanpur and Lucknow-63 Kolkata-11 Mumbai-419 Nagpur-13 New Delhi-34 Patna-24 Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi-20.

The initial basic pay of RBI Assistant is INR 20,700 per month (as per revised salary) with a pay scale of INR 20700-1200 (3)-24300-1440 (4) – 30060-1920 (6)-41580-2080 (2)-45740-2370 (3)-52850-2850-55700 (20 years). The revised gross salary of an RBI Assistant is INR 45,050 per month including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance etc. In case, the employees are not staying the apartments, they will be paid with House Allowance of 15 per cent of Pay additional. An amount of INR 3575 is deducted from the net gross pay of an RBI Assistant. Candidates are given reimbursement of expenses for maintenance of vehicle for official purpose, Newspapers, Briefcase, Book Grant, Allowance for furnishing of residence, etc. as per eligibility, Dispensary facility besides reimbursement of medical expenses for OPD treatment or hospitalization as per eligibility, Interest-free Festival Advance, Leave Fare Concession, Loan and Advance at concession rates of interest for Housing, Car, Education, Consumer Articles, Personal Computer, etc. It will be available to regular employees who will put in at least two years of service. The recruits will be governed by the Define Contribution New Pension Scheme, in addition to the benefit of Gratuity.

 

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.

Deductions	Amount
EE NPS Contrib Amount	INR 2,970
Prof Tax- split period	INR 200
Meal Coupon Deduction	INR 160
MAF	INR 225
All India RBI Employee	INR 10
Sports Club Membership	INR 10
Total	INR 3,375

RBI offers a lucrative salary to its employees. As a result of which, a large number of aspirants apply for the exam. The basic salary of RBI Assistant 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 (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, the initial monthly gross emolument for Assistants is approximately INR 45,050. The house allowance of 15 percent of pay is paid to employees.

RBI Assistant Mains cut off is calculated out of 200 marks. TheMainsexam is divided into five sections-Test of Reasoning, Test of English Language, Test of Numerical Ability, Test of General Awareness and Test of Computer Knowledge. There are a total of 200 questions and the total marks of the test are 200. The duration of the test is 135 minutes. RBI AssistantMainscut off is considered for final selection. Candidates qualifying theMainsexam are called for local language test. The cut off of theMainsexam is calculated based on the various factors such as difficult level of the exam, total marks, level of competition, etc.

According to the SBI Clerk transfer policy, SBI Clerks or Junior Associates are not eligible for transfer be it within the state or outside the state. Earlier, SBI Clerks were allowed to request for transfer after successfully completing 5 years of service at their current location of posting. SBI Clerks and Junior Associates who were recruited through a special recruitment drive for Kashmir Valley, Tura, and Ladakh are allowed to request a transfer only after successfully completing 8 years of service at their current base location. From 2021, this option has been discontinued for the newly recruited SBI Clerks. The latest official notification states that no inter circle transfers or inter state transfers are permitted for Junior Associates or SBI Clerks who have been recruited. Posting locations are classified as normal centres, difficult centres and most difficult centres.

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.

It is not difficult to crack RBI Assistant exam if candidates follow the syllabus and an effective preparation strategy. To score well in the exam, candidates need to practice sample/question papers, attempt mock tests, analyse their preparation level. Candidates must also find out their strengths and weakness. They should work upon improving their weak areas. The tips and tricks to crack RBI Assistant exam are books given: RBI Assistant Prelims Exam The level of questions asked in the prelims exam is easy. Candidates can prepare for the prelims exam by following the tips given below: Candidates should practice previous year question papers Candidates should be clear with the basics of Quant For Reasoning, candidates should practice different types of questions For English, candidates should read newspapers and give mock tests One month before the exam, candidates must give full length prelims mock tests RBI Assistant Mains Exam To score good marks in the mains exam, candidates need to have decent concepts and speed For Quant, candidates should practice higher level of questions. They should solve previous year question papers For GA, candidates should practice current affairs of last six months to one year For Computer Aptitude, candidates should practice the basics

The amount of time required for preparation for the RBI Assistant exam can vary depending on various factors such as the knowledge of the subjects covered in the exam, the level of difficulty of the exam, and study time table. However, on average, it is recommended that candidates should prepare for at least 6-8 months before taking the exam to increase their chances of selection.

During this preparation period, candidates should focus on understanding the syllabus thoroughly and practice regularly to improve their speed and accuracy in solving questions. It is also essential to have a clear strategy for each section of the exam and allocate sufficient time for revision and mock tests.

Additionally, candidates can take mock tests and solve previous years' question papers to understand the exam pattern and gain insights into the types of questions that are likely to be asked. With consistent and dedicated efforts, candidates can crack the RBI Assistant exam with 6-8 months of preparation.

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.

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. Candidates must be thorough with the RBI Assistant syllabus as the questions in the exam are framed based on it. Candidates can refer to the good books for RBI Assistant exam inorder to gain conceptual clarity of the chapters or topics given in the syllabus.

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.