Lakhs of candidates fill the application forms to appear for the RBI Assistant exam competing to join one of the most sought-after jobs in India. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts the RBI Assistant exam to select eligible candidates for the post of Assistant in various branches and sub-offices of RBI.
This article will reveal all the important dates related to the exams.
RBI Assistant Exam Highlights
| Conducting authority | RBI |
| RBI Full Form | Reserve Bank of India |
| Website | rbi.org.in |
| Exam Category | National Level Recruitment Exam |
| Vacancies | 926 Assistant Post |
| Stages | 3 stages: Prelims, Main exam, Language Proficiency Test |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Gen/OBC/EWS: INR 450, SC/ST/ PwD/EXS: INR 50 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2021 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Release of RBI Assistant Application Form | December 23, 2020 |
| Last day to apply for RBI Assistant 2021 | January 16, 2021 |
| Online Fee Payment Dates | December 23, 2020 – January 16, 2021 |
| Release of RBI Assistant 2021 Admit card | February 2021 (Tentative) |
| RBI Assistant 2021 Prelims Exam Date | February 14, 2021 & February 15, 2021 |
| RBI Assistant Main Exam Date | March 2021 |
| Result declaration | May 2021 (Tentative) |
Note: This year, a total of 926 RBI Assistant vacancies have been announced by the Reserve Bank of India.
RBI Assistant Online Application Process
Those candidates who are eager to give RBI Assistant Exam should follow the steps to know the application process:
- Go to the RBI official website rbi.org.in
- Click on the “recruitment for RBI Assistant” option.
- Select the tab “Click here for New Registration” and enter Name, Contact details, and Email id.
- A provisional registration number and password would be sent to the registered mobile number and email.
- Using the provisional credentials, candidates need to fill up the remaining part of the application form related to personal, educational background.
- After filling the correct details, candidates need to upload a passport six photograph and signature of the required dimensions.
- Verify the details provided by clicking on the preview option.
- Then click on the Payment tab and make the necessary payment using the online/offline mode.
- Once everything is done, click on the submit button
Application fee for RBI Assistant
The application fee for the RBI Assistant exam is Rs. 450 for Gen & OBC candidates and Rs. 50 for SC/ST/PWD/EXS candidates. You can use Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets to make an online payment for the application. You can expect the release of RBI Grade-B admit cards generally a few weeks before the exam date. You can download the admit cards from the official RBI website.
RBI Assistant Exam Pattern
The RBI Assistant Exam will be conducted in two stages:
- Preliminary
- Mains
Candidates who will pass both stages will be a part of the final selection of the RBI Assistant recruitment process.
Take a look at the RBI Assistant Exam Pattern below:
RBI Assistant Exam Pattern (Preliminary):
The table below shows the RBI Assistant Exam Pattern for the Preliminary stage:
| RBI Assistant Exam Pattern | |||
| Subjects | Marks | Questions | Time |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
RBI Assistant Mains Exam Pattern:
The table below shows the RBI Assistant Exam Pattern for the Preliminary stage:
| RBI Assistant Exam Pattern for Mains | |||
| Subjects | Marks | Questions | Time (in minutes) |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 30 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 135 |
Note: There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks in this exam for every wrong answer given by the candidate. But no marks will be deducted for the question that is not attempted by a candidate.
RBI Assistant Language Proficiency Test
The final stage of the recruitment will be the Language Proficiency Test (LPT). The candidates who will clear the mains exam will then have to appear for the LPT. The LPT will be conducted in the Official/Local language of the concerned state.
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RBI Assistant 2021 – FAQ
How to clear RBI Assistant exam?
The most recommended way to clear the RBI Assistant exam is to have a preparation strategy along with a study plan and improve marks by attempting online RBI Assistant Mock Tests regularly.
What is there a language proficiency test in RBI Assistant 2021 Exam?
RBI conducts a language proficiency test for selected candidates in the RBI assistant mains exam to test their proficiency in regional language.
Are there any negative marks in the RBI Assistant exam?
There is a negative marking of one-fourth (0.25) marks for every wrong answer in the RBI assistant prelims and mains exam.
Will there be an Interview for the RBI assistant exam?
No, there will be no such interview in the RBI assistant exam 2021. The selection process completely depends on prelims and main exams, and language proficiency tests.
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