RBI Assistant Recruitment Notification 2023 has been released by the Reserve Bank of India for the recruitment of ‘Assistant-2023’ in various offices of Reserve Bank of India. Online applications have been invited from interested & eligible candidates for the post of Assistant in RBI from 13 September to 4 October 2023.

Candidates for the post will undergo a selection process through a country-wide competitive examination comprising two phases: the Preliminary examination and the Main examination. Successful candidates must take a Language Proficiency Test (LPT) as part of the selection procedure.

RBI Assistant Recruitment 2023: Overview

The RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam for 2023 will be conducted on 21 & 23 October 2023, followed by the RBI Assistant Main Examination scheduled on 2 December 2023. The Reserve Bank of India has announced a total of 450 vacancies for the RBI Assistant post. Candidates can apply for the RBI Recruitment 2023 by visiting the official website of RBI within the stipulated time. The online registration link was activated on 13 September and will remain active until 4 October 2023.

Candidates must read this article as we are providing the complete exam-related details here. Candidates must know the necessary details before applying for this recruitment examination. Applicants can apply for the RBI Assistant Recruitment 2023 by visiting the official website of the RBI. Here we are providing the Exam updates for the RBI Assistant 2023:

RBI Assistant Exam – Important Updates
Exam Conducting Organization	Reserve Bank of India
Post Name	RBI Assistant
Vacancy	450
Application Dates	13 September – 4 October 2023
Application Mode	Online
Examination Mode	Online
Exam Level	National
Selection Process	Prelims Main Exams Language Proficiency Test

RBI Assistant 2023 Important Dates

The detailed RBI Assistant Notification for the year 2023 was officially published on the RBI’s official website on 13 September 2023. The online registration process for the RBI Assistant Recruitment 2023 commenced on the same date, i.e. 13 September 2023 and will end on 4 October 2023. All significant dates related to the RBI Assistant 2023 examination have been provided in the table below, aligning with the announcements made in the RBI Assistant 2023 Notification.

Events	Dates
Notification Release Date	13 September 2023
Application Start Date	13 September 2023
Last Date to Apply	4 October 2023
Last Date To Pay Application Fees	4 October 2023
RBI Preliminary Exam Date	21 & 23 October 2023
RBI Main Exam Date	2 December 2023
Admit Card Release Date	To be announced
Answer Key	To be announced
Result/Final Selection	To be announced

RBI Assistant Recruitment: Important Links

The dates for submitting online applications are specified in the RBI Assistant 2023 Notification. The online registration process started when the RBI Assistant Notification was issued, i.e. 13 September 2023. Candidates eagerly waiting for the RBI Assistant Notification 2023 should complete their applications well before the closing date, i.e. 4 October 2023. To access detailed information regarding the RBI Assistant Application Process, please click on the link provided in the table below:

Official Website

RBI Assistant Notification 2023 PDF

RBI Assistant Apply Link

RBI Assistant Admit Card Link (Inactive)

RBI Assistant 2023 Answer Key (Inactive)

RBI Assistant Result (Inactive)

RBI Assistant Vacancy 2023

The Reserve Bank of India invites applications from eligible candidates for the RBI Assistant post. A total of 450 vacant seats are going to be filled through the RBI Assistant Recruitment 2023. Category and state-wise vacancy distributions are tabulated below:-

RBI Assistant 2023: Vacancy
Office	Reserved Vacancies						PwBD				Ex-servicemen
Office	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	General	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 (!)	4	1	10	16	0	2 (!)	0	1(1)	1	2
Total	45 (3)	56 (8)	71	37	241	450 (!1)	8 (!)	30 (24)	10 (7)	20 (17)	20	45

RBI Assistant Exam Eligibility Criteria

The RBI has released the RBI Assistant Notification, which provides detailed eligibility criteria. These criteria typically cover factors such as nationality, age limits, and educational qualifications. Prior to submitting their applications, candidates must verify that they meet all the specified eligibility requirements for the advertised positions.

(a) Nationality

An eligible candidate must fall into one of the following categories:

A citizen of India.
A subject of Nepal.
A subject of Bhutan.
A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India prior to 1 January 1962 with the intent of establishing permanent residency in India.
A person of Indian origin who has relocated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam, also with the intention of establishing permanent residency in India.

(b) Age Limit

To apply for the RBI Assistant Exam 2023, candidates must be between 20 and 28 years old, i.e. candidates must have been born between 02/09/1995 and 01/09/2003. (both dates inclusive)

Relaxation Age

Candidates belonging to the reserved categories will be entitled to get relaxation in age as per the provision made by the Reserve Bank of India.

Candidates must check the relaxation criteria before applying for the RBI Assistant Post. The upper age limit can be relaxed as follows:

Category	Relaxation Age
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 Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	By 10 years (GEN/EWS) By 13 years (OBC) By 15 years (SC/ST)
Ex-Servicemen	For candidates coming under the Ex-servicemen category, their maximum age limit can be extended to include the duration of their service in the Armed Forces, along with an additional period of 3 years, provided that the total age does not exceed 50 years.
Widows, divorced women, and women who have been judicially separated and have not remarried are eligible under this category.	Upto 35 years (40 years for SC/ST)
Candidates with prior work experience in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)	up to a maximum of 3 years as an advantage when determining eligibility or benefits in the recruitment process.

Educational Qualification

Candidates interested in applying for the RBI Assistant 2023 recruitment must meet the following educational qualifications:

Possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) in the aggregate and have proficiency in word processing on a PC.
Ex-servicemen category candidates (excluding dependents of ex-servicemen) should either hold a graduate degree from a recognised University or have successfully completed the matriculation. Alternatively, candidates falling under the Ex-servicemen category should have either completed a graduate degree from a recognised university or passed the matriculation or an equivalent examination while serving in the Armed Forces, with a minimum of 15 years of defence service.
Applicants applying for positions in a specific recruiting Office must demonstrate proficiency in the language of that state or any of the states covered by the recruiting Office, including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the language.

RBI Assistant Application Process 2023

Applying for the RBI Assistant 2023 position can only be done online through the official Bank's website. No other method for submitting applications will be accepted. The crucial dates for online application have been communicated through the RBI Assistant 2023 Notification, released on 13 September 2023.

It is highly advisable for candidates who have been anticipating this notification to complete their applications well in advance of the deadline, which is set for 4 October 2023. To successfully apply, please follow these instructions:

First, the candidates should visit the Reserve Bank of India's official website.
Look for the "Recruitment for the post of Assistant" link and click on it.
Select the ‘Click Here for New Registration’ tab to start the registration process.
Fill in your Name, contact details, and Email-id to complete the registration. You will receive an email and SMS containing your provisional registration number and password.
Once the registration process is successfully completed, you will gain access to the application form.
Fill in your personal details and enter your educational qualifications.
Choose your preference for the Assistant post and Indicate the languages you are proficient in.
If applicable, provide details of your work experience.
Upload the necessary documents on your application form, including
1. Scanned copy of your Photograph in JPG or JPEG format only.
2. Scanned copy of your Signature in JPG or JPEG format only.
Click on the ‘Preview Tab’ to review your application form before submission. If required, make the necessary changes and again review the application form.
Once you are satisfied with the information you entered, click on the ‘Final Submit’ option to submit your application.
Click on the ‘Payment’ tab to proceed with the payment of the application fee.
Upon successfully making the payment, a fee receipt will be generated. Make sure to save this receipt for future reference and record-keeping.
Download the filled-in application form and save it for your records.

Application Fee:

The application fee can be conveniently paid online through methods such as net banking or credit/debit cards. For your reference, the category-wise application fee is presented in the table below:

Category	Application Fee
SC/ST/PwBD/EXS	₹50/- plus 18% GST
GEN/OBC/EWS	₹450/- plus 18% GST
Staff	Nil

RBI Assistant Recruitment 2023: Selection Process

The RBI's selection process for the Assistant position involves three distinct stages: Preliminary, Main, and Language Proficiency Tests (LPT). The final selection outcome is determined based on the candidate’s performance in the Main Exam and the Language test.

RBI Assistant Exam Pattern

Having a comprehensive understanding of the RBI Assistant Exam Pattern is essential for performing well in the examination. In the below section, we have discussed the exam patterns for both prelims & mains examinations for your reference.

RBI Assistant Preliminary Exam Pattern

The preliminary examination consists of three sections: Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, and English Language. The detailing for the same is mentioned below:-

i. The online test, with the exception of the English Language section, will be available in both English and Hindi languages.

ii. To pass the Objective test, a candidate must qualify in each section separately.

iii. Negative marking will apply for incorrect answers in the Objective test. For each incorrect response, 1/4 of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted.

Sr. No	Name of Tests (Objective)	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
1.	English Language	30	30	20 minutes
2.	Numerical Ability	35	35	20 minutes
3.	Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
	Total	100	100	60 minutes

RBI Assistant Main Exam Pattern

The main examination comprises five sections: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Computer Knowledge, and General Awareness. The details for the same are mentioned below:-

i. The online test, with the exception of the English Language section, will be available in both English and Hindi languages.

ii. To pass the Objective test, a candidate must qualify in each section separately.

iii. To be eligible to appear in the Main Examination, the candidates must first qualify the Preliminary Examination.

iv. Negative marking applies to wrong answers in the Objective tests. For each incorrect response, 1/4 of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted.

Sr. No	Name of Tests (Objective)	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
1.	Test of Reasoning	40	40	30 minutes
2.	Test of English Language	40	40	30 minutes
3.	Test of Numerical Ability	40	40	30 minutes
4.	Test of General Awareness	40	40	25 minutes
5.	Test of Computer Knowledge	40	40	20 minutes
	Total	200	200	135 minutes

Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

Candidates provisionally selected after the main online examination will be required to participate in a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). This LPT will be conducted in the Official or Local Language(s) of the State. Candidates who are not proficient in the Official or Local Language will be disqualified from the final selection.

RBI Assistant Exam Syllabus 2023

Those who want to appear in the RBI Assistant exam should be familiar with the topics which are to be covered in the syllabus. The RBI Assistant 2023 Exam comes with a well-defined syllabus for all sections, including the preliminary and mains examinations. Below, we provide a comprehensive overview of the RBI Assistant Syllabus 2023 for the examination:

RBI Assistant 2023 Syllabus
English Language	General Awareness	Quantitative Aptitude	Computer Knowledge	Reasoning
Reading Comprehension	Current World News	Time and Distance	Languages	Number Series
Synonyms	Current India News	Time and Work	Basic Hardware and Software	Blood Relations
Antonyms	Geography Concepts	HCF and LCM	History of Computers	Analogy
Sentence Correction	History Concepts	Simple and Compound Interest	Devices	Odd Man Out
Word Meanings	Political Science	Problems on Trains		Number Series
	Current Affairs	Average		Coding and Decoding
		Allegations and Comparison		Directions Based Concept
		Probability		Row Arrangements
		Permutation and Combination		Symbols
		Pipes		Statement Reading, Understanding

RBI Assistant Admit Card 2023

The RBI Assistant Admit Card 2023 will be issued by the Bank before the commencement of the examination. This admit card is a crucial document for candidates as it is required for entry into the examination hall. Candidates who do not possess their admit cards will not be allowed entry to the examination venue.

To facilitate your access to the RBI Assistant Hall Ticket, we have provided a direct link below to download. Please note that the link for the Admit Card PDF download will be activated well before the exam date. It is advisable to keep an eye on the official website for updates regarding the release of the admit card.

RBI Assistant Admit Card 2023 (Link Inactive)

RBI Assistant 2023: Result

The RBI Assistant Result 2023 will be made available after the completion of the examination. The Bank will publish the results for each stage of the selection process on its official website. Candidates can check their RBI’s Results by using the provided link. Please note that the RBI Assistant Result 2023 Link will be activated once the examination has concluded. Visit the official website for updates regarding the result release.

RBI Assistant Result Link 2023 (Inactive)

RBI Assistant Salary

The selected candidates will get their salary in the basic pay of ₹20,700 per month, following the pay scale of ₹20,700 – 1200 (3) – 24,300 – 1,440 (4) – 30,060 – 1,920 (6) – 41,580 – 2,080 (2) – 45,740 – 2,370 (3) – 52,850 – 2,850 (1) – 55,700. In addition to this, they will receive various allowances, as per applicable regulations.

The initial Monthly Gross Emoluments (excluding House Rent Allowance) for the Assistant position are estimated to be around ₹47,849. If the candidates do not reside in Bank-provided accommodation, they will also receive House Rent Allowance at a rate of 15% of their Pay.