In this blog today, PracticeMock is going to cover a detailed analysis of RBI Assistant vs SBI PO. Both exams are highly reputable and hail from credible Indian organizations. Both jobs are lucrative in terms of salary and career growth. It can be difficult to make a choice. Ideally, one job can’t be described better than the other. You will have to decide for yourself. So, our judgment based on useful parameters will give you insights on what these jobs have to offer in totality.
| CATEGORY: | SBI PO | RBI Assistant |
| JOB PROFILE | Public Dealing | file maintenance, MIS generation, management of data and drafting letters. |
| POSTING | Urban/Rural | Urban |
| PROMOTIONS | Frequent | After 2-3 years |
| TRANSFER | Frequent | After 3-5 years |
| EXAMINATION TYPE | Online: Prelims + Main | Online: Prelims + Main + language proficiency |
| BOND | 3 Years | 2 years |
The overall selection process is exactly the same for both the exams.
| RBI Assistant | SBI PO |
| An objective examination along with a descriptive test during mains. 3 Rounds of selection process: Prelims Mains Personal Interview | An objective examination along with a descriptive test during mains. 3 Rounds of selection process: Prelims Mains Personal Interview |
| Serial Number | Name of section | Number of questions in the section | Marks allotted for the section |
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
| – | Total | 100 | 100 |
SBI PO Main Exam Pattern
| Serial Number | Name of the section | Number of questions asked in the section | Marks allotted to the section |
| 1 | English language | 35 | 40 |
| 2 | Data Analysis and Interpretation | 35 | 60 |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 |
| 4 | General Awareness (special reference to banking industry) | 40 | 40 |
| – | Total | 155 | 200 marks |
For Phase 1 – Prelims – RBI Assistant Exam Pattern 2021
| Name of Tests | No. of Qs | Max. Marks | Total Time |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Note: This will be an Online Test (Objective Based)
0.25 negative marking will be applicable for every wrong answer
For Phase 2 – Mains – RBI Assistant Exam Pattern 2021
| Name of Tests | No. of Qs | Max. Marks | Duration |
| Test of Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Test of Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Test of General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Test of Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 135 minutes |
| SBI PO | RBI Assistant |
| In-hand salary – 42,000-44,000 (But including everything and if you crack the JIIB exam after you join as a PO, your annual package can range from 8.00 LPA – 13.00 LPA | Official basic pay scale – 13150-750 (3)-15400- 900(4) -19000-1200(6)-26200-1300 (2)-28800- 1480(3) – 33240 – 1750 (1)- 34990 (20 years). The in-hand salary for RBI Assistant is Rs. 36091/-. |
RBI Assistant vs SBI PO – Eligibility Criteria for SBI PO
| Educational Qualification | Graduation or any equivalent degree |
| Age limit | 21 to 30 years |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST- 5 years OBC (NCL)- 3 years |
| The number of attempts: | UR/EWS –4 OBC- 7 SC/ST – No Limit |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates).
The age can be between 20-28 years as of July 1, 2021.
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| SC/ST | 33 years (Relaxation by 5 years) |
| OBC | 31 years (Relaxation by 3 years) |
| SBI PO | NIACL AO |
| An SBI PO has to sign a three-year bond | A minimum period of two years |
| SBI-PO | RBI Assistant |
| PO/AM Deputy Manager – Chief Manager – Asst General Manager – Deputy General Manager – General Manager – Chief General Manager – Deputy Managing Director | Scale 1 Officer / Assistant Manager (Grade A) Scale 2 Manager (Grade B) Scale 3 Senior Manager (Grade C) Scale 4 Chief Manager (Grade D) |
| SBI PO | RBI Assistant |
| Work pressure is high for an SBI PO. | Work pressure is comparatively less if compared with SBI PO. It’s a 5-day job. |
| SBI PO | RBI Assistant |
| Transfers happen every 2 to 3 years. Can be transferred to Rural or Urban Areas | Transfers happen every 3 to 5 years. |
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