RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026, 650 Vacancies Announced; Download Notification, Direct Link Here
Online Applications Open for Graduate-Level Posts Across India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the official notification for Assistant recruitment (Panel Year 2025) on February 16, 2026, announcing 650 vacancies across its regional offices nationwide. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates and will remain open from February 16 to March 8, 2026, exclusively through the official website rbi.org.in.
This recruitment exercise, conducted by RBI under the oversight of the Ministry of Finance, targets the appointment of Assistants in various cities, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and others. The process follows standard central banking recruitment guidelines applicable across India.
Download RBI Assistant Notification 2026
RBI Assistant 2026 Official Notification
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RBI Assistant 2026: Steps to Apply
Candidates must complete the online application process on the RBI recruitment portal. The following steps are outlined in the official notification:
- Visit the official RBI website at https://www.rbi.org.in/ and navigate to the āOpportunities @ RBIā section or directly access the careers/recruitment page.
- Locate the link titled āRecruitment for the post of Assistant ā Panel Year 2025ā and click on āApply Onlineā.
- Register by providing basic details such as name, email ID, mobile number, and date of birth to generate a provisional registration number and password.
- Log in using the provisional registration number and password sent to the registered email and mobile.
- Fill in the online application form carefully, including personal details, educational qualifications, category, preferred exam centre, and other required information.
- Upload scanned copies of the latest photograph, signature, and left thumb impression as per the specified dimensions and file size mentioned in the notification.
- Preview the filled application form to verify all entries and make corrections if necessary before final submission.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee online using debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or other available modes (Rs 450 for General/OBC; Rs 50 for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/RBI staff categories).
- Submit the application and retain a printout of the e-receipt and completed application form for future reference.
Applications submitted through any mode other than online will not be accepted. Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid technical issues.
Key Eligibility Conditions
| Parameter | Details |
| Nationality | Indian citizens; subjects of Nepal/Bhutan; Tibetan refugees arrived before January 1, 1962; or persons of Indian origin from specified countries with eligibility certificate. |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years (born between February 2, 1998, and February 1, 2006); relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10ā15 years for PwBD, plus provisions for ex-servicemen, widows, divorced women, and RBI staff. |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelorās degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates); proficiency in computer operations; knowledge of the official/local language of the applied state/region (reading, writing, speaking, understanding). |
| Ex-Servicemen | Graduation or equivalent qualification plus minimum 15 years of service in the Armed Forces. |
Important Dates Summary
| Event | Date |
| Notification release | February 16, 2026 |
| Online application commencement | February 16, 2026 |
| Last date for online applications | March 8, 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination (tentative) | April 11, 2026 |
| Main Examination (tentative) | June 7, 2026 |
Selection Process Highlights
The recruitment comprises three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Negative marking is applicable in both objective tests. The authority has not announced further details yet on admit card issuance or exact vacancy distribution by category and region.
All official updates, including hall tickets and results, will be communicated solely through rbi.org.in. This recruitment drive applies nationwide for filling Assistant positions in RBIās regional offices.










