The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the RBI Assistant Notification 2026 on 16 February 2026 announcing 650 Assistant vacancies across its regional offices; eligible candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and meeting the age criteria can apply online by 8 March 2026. The selection will be through Preliminary and Main examinations followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT), and candidates can access the online application and the detailed notification on the official portals.
Overview
The recruitment aims to fill 650 Assistant posts at RBI offices nationwide; the notification and application process opened on 16 February 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Post | Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 650 |
| Notification Release Date | 16 February 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 16 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 8 March 2026 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Yearly |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Language Proficiency Test |
| Exam Duration | Prelims: 60 min, Mains: 135 min |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | https://www.rbi.org.in/ |
Eligibility and important dates
Candidates should check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying; key requirements and deadlines are listed below.
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD as per RBI norms).
- Age Limit (as on notification date): Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years; age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per RBI rules.
- Application Window: Online applications opened on 16 February 2026 and will close on 8 March 2026.
Selection process
The recruitment follows a multi-stage selection to shortlist and finalise candidates for appointment.
- Preliminary Examination: Qualifying stage to shortlist candidates for the Main examination.
- Main Examination: Performance in Mains is central to final selection.
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Candidates nominated from the Mains will undergo LPT; final selection depends on Mains and LPT performance subject to eligibility verification.
Application process and official links
Applicants must use the official application portal and notification PDF for complete details and instructions; links provided below lead to the official resources.
- Apply Online: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/rbiafeb26/
- Official Notification PDF: Download notification (PDF)
- Reserve Bank of India official portal: https://www.rbi.org.in/
Vacancy distribution
The 650 vacancies are allocated across various RBI regional offices and categories including SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen. Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed office-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup and any state/office-specific requirements.
Where to find detailed office-wise data
The complete office-wise and category-wise vacancy matrix is available in the official notification PDF linked above; applicants are advised to consult that document before submitting their application.
Why consider RBI Assistant 2026
The RBI Assistant post is considered a desirable government career option for several reasons outlined below.
- Prestige of working with India’s central bank.
- Stable employment with structured salary and allowances.
- Pan-India posting opportunities across RBI regional offices.
- Favourable work-life balance compared with many other government positions.
