Reserve Bank of India has released its latest recruitment notification for the post of Assistant in numerous departments and offices of the most important bank all over India. Interested candidates can go through the detailed RBI Assistant 2020 Notification, Eligibility criteria and apply online through the steps mentioned below. Make sure to go through the Exam Pattern, Syllabus and important RBI Assistant Recruitment Details.
Latest Update : RBI Assistant Mains Exam 2020 has been postponed. The new exam dates will be announced soon in the official website.
- The Prelims Exam is going to take place on 14th February 2020 and 15th February 2020
- Candidates should go through the RBI Assistant Cut Off 2020 to understand the cut-off pattern
- RBI Assistant Notification 2020 has been released on the official Reserve Bank website
- Go through the RBI Assistant Analysis 2020 to know about the exam in details
- Selected candidates will get an initial In-Hand Salary of Rs 32,528/-.
- RBI Assistant Recruitment 2020 is conducted to fill in 926 vacancies across the Organization
- Go through the RBI Assistant Syllabus 2020 before appearing for the exam
- Solving the RBI Assistant Mock Test Series will increase your chances of selection
RBI Assistant Recruitment Notification 2020
Conducting Body |
Reserve Bank of India |
Official Website |
www.rbi.org.in |
Eligibility Criteria |
Graduation Degree |
Age Limit |
20 Years to 28 Years Old |
Selection Process |
Prelims+Mains+Local Language Test |
RBI Assistant 2020 Notification Release Date is |
23rd December 2019 |
Application Mode |
Online |
Examination Mode |
Online (Prelims & Mains) + Offline (Language Proficiency Test) |
Syllabus for RBI Assistant Recruitment Exam |
Prelims: 1) English 2) Numerical Ability 3)Reasoning Ability Mains: 1)Reasoning Ability 2)English 3)Numerical Ability 4) GK 5) Computer Knowledge |
RBI Assistant Exam Analysis 2020
As the RBI Assistant Prelims Exam is going to be conducted soon on 14th Feb and 15th Feb 2020 in 2 shifts, it is important that the candidates should go through the RBI Assistant Analysis for both the shifts. We will provide the complete exam analysis for the RBI Assistant 2020 Exam including the prelims, mains & Language Proficiency tests.
- With the help of the RBI Assistant Prelims Exam Analysis 2020, candidates will get an idea about the difficulty level of the exam.
- All questions asked in each section of the prelims exam will be covered in the Exam Analysis.
- Candidates who have their exams in subsequent shifts and days will get an idea about the important topics and the recurring questions in the paper.
Check the links for both the Shift 1 and Shift 2 Analysis for Prelims 2020 in the table below-
RBI Assistant Previous Year Question Papers
As the exam is around the corner, it is evident that the candidates should practice questions from the RBI Assistant Previous Year Papers. The benefits of preparing from the previous year papers are as follows-
- It will help you understand the Question patterns and the important topics from where the questions come
- Practicing from previous year papers will increase your speed level and accuracy on the day of the exam
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How will the RBI Assistant 2020 Recruitment be done?
Reserve Bank of India conducts annual recruitment for the post of Assistant. Once the RBI Assistant Notification 2020 is out, the following selection process will commence screening applicants for the position of Assistant in Reserve Bank of India
- Prelims Online Exam: This phase is only qualifying in nature. The marks scored in the prelims are not considered for final selection. Candidates are tested on 1) English 2) Numerical Ability & 3)Reasoning Ability
- Mains Online Test: Marks scored in the Mains exam will be considered for the final selection in the exam. Mains Exam will test candidates in 1)Reasoning Ability 2)English 3)Numerical Ability 4) General Knowledge & 5) Computer Knowledge
- Language Proficiency Test: Candidates are tested in the local language, it is important for aspirants to be proficient in the local language.


RBI Assistant 2020 Important Dates
RBI Assistant Recruitment Notification 2020 release Date |
23rd December 2019 |
RBI Assistant Online Form Dates |
23rd December 2019 to 16th January 2020 |
Prelims Admit Card to be released on |
February 1st Week 2020 |
RBI Assistant Prelims Exam to be conducted on |
14th & 15th February 2020 |
Main Exam to be conducted on |
March 2020 |
RBI Assistant Eligibility Criteria
Reserve Bank of India has set the following Eligibility criteria for the position of Assistant. Applicants must meet the eligibility for both Educational Qualification and the Age Limit in order to apply for the exam. 
Educational Qualification
- Applicants should be a graduate or above in order to apply for the exam.
- The minimum marks required in the graduation exam is 50%
Educational Qualification For Ex-Serviceman Category
Reserve Bank of India has set this educational qualification for ex-serviceman:-
- Graduation Degree from a govt. recognized university OR
- Passed Matriculation or its equivalent exam of the Armed Forces and has been part of the defense services for at least 15 years.
Age Limit to Apply for RBI Assistant Recruitment
The Age Limit to Apply for the examination is from 20 years to 28 years old. The following table displays the Age Relaxation for different categories
Category of Applicants |
Age Relaxation |
SC/ST |
5 Years |
OBC |
3 Years |
PwD (General) |
General- 10 Years OBC - 13 Years SC/ST - 15 Years |
Ex-Servicemen |
Total Service Provided by the Applicant for Armed Forces + 3 Years (Maximum: 50 Years) |
Divorced women/Widows/Women judicially separated and not re-married |
10 Years |
Jammu and Kashmir residents in between the period 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989 |
5 Years |
Candidates, holding working experience of RBI |
Age Relaxation of the total Years of Service (Maximum: 3 years) |


RBI Assistant Online Form 2020
The Direct Link for RBI Assistant Application Form is provided above on this page. Candidates can go through the following steps to apply online for RBI Assistant 2020 Recruitment.
- Visit the Official Website - www.rbi.org.in
- Click on the link stating "Click here for New Registration"
- Enter all relevant details and get registered on the website.
- Once you get the user id and password, log in to the website with these credentials.
- Fill the RBI Assistant Application form with the asked information.
- Upload the requested documents and scanned copy of your signature.
- Proceed to pay the application fee
- Download the copy of the application form and fee receipt for future reference.
What is the Application Fee for RBI Assistant Online Form?
The RBI Assistant Application fee for different categories has been mentioned in the table below:-
Category |
Amount (Rs) |
General Candidate |
Rs 450/- |
OBC Candidate |
Rs 450/- |
SC/ST Candidate |
Rs 50/- |
PWD or Ex-Serviceman |
Rs 50/- |
Applicants will be able to pay Online through the Debit/Credit Card & Net-Banking.
RBI Assistant 2020 Vacancy
The Vacancy details will be out with the RBI Assistant 2020 Notification. RBI Assistant 2020 Vacancy is expected to be 700+ this time around. The following table displays the previous year's vacancies.
Category |
RBI Assistant 2017 Vacancy |
SC |
92 |
ST |
79 |
OBC |
144 |
Gen |
308 |
Total |
623 |
- Pwd Vacancies last year were 19.
- Ex-Servicemen Vacancies for 2017 were 95.
RBI Assistant Exam Pattern
The RBI Assistant Exam Pattern consists of 3 stages. The Prelims exam will be conducted 1 month after the RBI Assistant 2020 Notification is released.
- Negative Marking is applicable for Assistant exam - 1/4 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Prelims & Mains exam will have Multiple Choice Questions.
RBI Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern
The Section-wise segregation for the RBI Assistant Exam has been mentioned in the table below:-
Section |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
English Language |
30 |
30 |
Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
Total |
100 |
100 |
RBI Assistant Mains Exam Pattern
The Exam pattern for the mains examination tests candidates on the following:- Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge
The RBI Assistant Exam Pattern for Mains has changed. Following are the Highlights for the Mains Examination.
- Sectional Timing has been introduced in the Mains Exam.
- Candidates will have to complete 1 section and then move to the next, no option to switch between sections.
Following Table displays the Section-wise segregation for the mains exam pattern
Section |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Time Limit |
Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
30 minutes |
English Language |
40 |
40 |
30 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude |
40 |
40 |
30 minutes |
General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
25 minutes |
Computer Knowledge |
40 |
40 |
20 minutes |
Total |
200 |
200 |
135 minutes |
Language Proficiency Test Pattern
The Language Test will be conducted for candidates that have cleared both prelims & mains examination.
- Reserve Bank of India will conduct the Language Proficiency Test in the local language of the state from which the candidate has applied.
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT) will be conducted Offline.
- Any candidate who is not proficient in the local language will be disqualified.
RBI Assistant Syllabus
The RBI Assistant Notification has released. Go through the Detailed RBI Assistant Syllabus for both Prelims & Mains Exam has been mentioned below in detail.
- Preliminary Exam tests candidates in English, Logical Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude.
- Mains Exam tests candidates in English, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness & Computer Knowledge.
RBI Assistant Prelims Syllabus
The following table displays the topics asked in each section of the prelims exam
English Language |
Logical Reasoning |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Reading Comprehension |
Number Series |
Time & Work, Time & Distance |
Synonyms & Antonyms |
Blood Relations |
Mensuration, Percentage |
Sentence Correction |
Analogy |
HCF & LCM |
Word Meanings |
Odd Man Out |
Simple and Compound Interest |
Cloze Test |
Number Series |
Problems on Trains |
One Word Substitution |
Coding and Decoding |
Average & Probability |
Sentence Rearrangement |
Directions Based Concept |
Trignometry, Algebra, Number System |
Sentence Completion |
Row Arrangements |
Allegations and Comparison |
Phrases |
Symbols |
Permutation and Combination |
Active & Passive Voice |
Statement Reading, Understanding |
Pipes & Cistern |
RBI Assistant Mains Syllabus
Candidates that clear the prelims exam will be eligible to sit for the mains exam.
- The Mains Exam tests candidates in 5 sections. The 3 sections asked in prelims + Computer Knowledge and General Knowledge.
- Syllabus for 3 Subjects- Reasoning, English & Quantitative Aptitude is same in both prelims & Mains Exam as mentioned in the table above.
The Detailed syllabus for Computer Knowledge and General Awareness has been mentioned in the table below-
General Awareness |
Computer Knowledge |
Current Affairs- Domestic |
Languages |
Current Affairs- International (Neighboring Countries) |
Basics of Software |
Geography |
History of Computers |
History |
Devices |
Political Science |
Viruses and Hacking |
Banking Awareness |
Networking |
About RBI Policies |
Internet |
Emoluments and Other Benefits |
M.S Office |
Acts and Laws related to Banks |
Operating System |
Financial Information |
Hardware |


RBI Assistant Salary 2020
Reserve Bank Of India provides a stable and good opportunity for candidates across the country. The RBI Assistant Notification will also contain the pay-scale and salary details for the appointed candidates. Following is the pay that RBI pays to the selected candidates:-
- Initial Gross emoluments and In-Hand Salary is Rs 32,528/-
- The Basic pay is Rs 14,650/- per month
- Along with the Grade pay, the employees also avail various benefits such as DA(Dearness Allowance), HRA (House Rent Allowance), Transport Allowance and more
Go through the complete RBI Assistant Salary 2020 details to know the salary structure,in-hand salary and all other details.
RBI Assistant Admit Card 2020
The Admit Card will be released by the Reserve Bank of India 7-10 days before the exam date. The RBI Assistant Admit Card will have the following information:-
- Exam Center Detail
- Date & Time for the Examination
- Entry Time at the exam center.
How to Download your RBI Assistant Admit Card 2020?
Following steps will help in downloading the Hall Ticket for the Prelims exam.
- Visit the Official RBI website - www.rbi.org.in
- Click on the Login Option
- Click on that link & enter the credentials such as registration number & password.
- Enter captcha & click on the submit button.
- You will find the link for the admit card.
- Click on the RBI Assistant Admit Card 2020 link.
- Download & take a print of your Hall Ticket.
RBI Assistant Cut Off 2020
The Previous year Cut Off Marks and cut off trends will give the preparing candidates a target in the exam. The following table shows the RBI Assistant Cut Off 2017-
Office City |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
GEN |
Ahmedabad |
– |
69.75 |
74.00 |
80.00 |
Bengaluru |
68.75 |
68.25 |
74.75 |
77.75 |
Bhopal |
78.00 |
63.75 |
– |
83.25 |
Bhubaneswar |
71.25 |
68.50 |
82.25 |
84.50 |
Chandigarh |
77.00 |
70.25 |
81.75 |
87.50 |
Chennai |
76.00 |
– |
81.75 |
83.50 |
Guwahati |
71.00 |
63.75 |
73.50 |
77.25 |
Hyderabad |
80.50 |
74.50 |
84.25 |
87.00 |
Jaipur |
74.50 |
67.50 |
81.75 |
85.75 |
Jammu |
70.25 |
56.25 |
72.25 |
80.00 |
Kanpur & Lucknow |
72.75 |
64.25 |
78.50 |
85.00 |
Kolkata |
74.50 |
– |
78.50 |
86.50 |
Mumbai |
70.00 |
56.50 |
68.25 |
74.25 |
Nagpur |
– |
54.00 |
75.75 |
80.00 |
New Delhi |
74.75 |
– |
79.25 |
85.75 |
Patna |
69.75 |
72.50 |
– |
86.25 |
Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi |
76 |
– |
84.25 |
87.25 |
RBI Assistant Result 2020
The Result for Prelims Exam will be released within 1 month after the exam is conducted. The RBI Assistant Result for all 3 stages will be released separately.
Check RBI Assistant 2020 Result by following these steps-
- Visit the Official website
- You will be able to view an update message stating "Assistant Result 2020". Click on this ad.
- The Result PDF will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the RBI Assistant Result PDF 2020
- Press Control + F & Enter you, Roll, Number/Registration Number.
- If your roll number is present in the PDF then you have cleared the Exam and are eligible for the next stage.
How to Prepare for RBI Assistant Exam?
If you are looking to clear the RBI Assistant Recruitment 2020 process, then follow these steps to prepare for the exam.
- Attempt as many RBI Assistant Quiz as possible to prepare for the examination.
- Regularly Read the Newspaper to improve your Grammar and General Knowledge.
- Spend at least 1 hour every day reading any financial newspaper to be updated about Banking Current Affairs.
- Go through the Free RBI Assistant Study Material to kickstart your preparation for the exam.
What Are the Best Books for RBI Assistant Preparation?
The RBI Assistant 2020 Notification is about to be released soon. Go through the following RBI Assistant Best Preparation books to clear the examination:-
English Language Best Books
Following are the best books for the English Language
- Objective General English by Dr R.S.Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal from S Chand Publications
- Objective English for Competitive Exams By Hari Mohan Prasad & Uma Rani Sinha from McGraw Hill Publications
Best Books for Quantitative Aptitude
The RBI Assistant 2020 Notification to be released in October. Start Quantitative Aptitude exam in advance, prepare for the Numerical Ability section with the following books
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
- Advanced Maths for General Competitions by Rakesh Yadav
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S.Aggarwal from S Chand Publications
Logical Reasoning Books to crack RBI Assitant Recruitment
Prepare with these books for the Logical Reasoning Preparation-
- A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S.Aggarwal
- A New Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by B.S.Sijwali
Best Books for General Knowledge
Once the RBI Assistant Recruitment 2020 Notification is released, the prelims exam will be conducted within the forthcoming month. Start your General Knowledge preparation now. Along with reading the newspaper and preparing for Current Affairs, also go through the following best GK books to clear the RBI Assistant 2020
- Indian Year Book English/Hindi by Publication Division
- Manorama Yearbook by Mathew & Mammen Manorama
Best Books for Computer Knowledge
Go through the following books to prepare for the computer knowledge section in the exam-
- Objective Computer Awareness by R. Pillai
- Computer Knowledge by Shikha Agarwal