The official RBI Assistant 2025-26 notification has been released, announcing a total of 650 vacancies for the post of Assistant. This recruitment drive, for the Panel Year 2025, offers a prestigious entry-level opportunity to work with the nation's central bank. Spanning various regional offices across India, the recruitment includes state-wise distributions with significant openings in major hubs like Mumbai, Kanpur, and Lucknow. The notification details the comprehensive three-tier selection process, essential eligibility criteria, and the updated exam schedule, making it imperative for aspirants to analyze the vacancy breakdown to tailor their preparation effectively.
What is RBI Assistant?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts this national-level recruitment annually to hire candidates for clerical-level positions. The Assistant role involves critical operational and administrative tasks, including maintaining ledgers, handling government treasury work, managing data entry, and responding to RTI queries. To secure this position, candidates must successfully clear three stages:
- Prelims Exam (Objective)
- Mains Exam (Objective)
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT) (Local Language)
RBI Assistant 2025-26: Vacancy & Exam Overview
The Reserve Bank of India has provided a clear snapshot of the recruitment timeline and highlights for the current cycle:
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Feature
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Details
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Organization
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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Exam Name
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RBI Assistant 2025-26 (Panel Year 2025)
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Post
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Assistant
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Total Vacancies
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650
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Notification Date
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February 16, 2026
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Application Period
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February 16 to March 08, 2026
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Job Category
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Central Government / Banking
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Selection Process
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Prelims, Mains, and LPT
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Application Fees
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₹450 (General/OBC/EWS) | ₹50 (SC/ST/PwBD/EXS)
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Official Website
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rbi.org.in
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RBI Assistant Category-Wise Vacancy 2025-26
The 650 vacancies are distributed across various reservation categories to ensure equitable representation:
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Category
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Vacancies
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General (UR)
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346
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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
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99
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Scheduled Caste (SC)
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110
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Scheduled Tribe (ST)
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37
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EWS
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58
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Total
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650
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RBI Assistant Office-Wise Vacancy 2025-26
Candidates apply for vacancies in a specific office of the Bank and must be proficient in the local language of that region. Below are some of the key office-wise vacancy distributions:
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Office
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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EWS
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GEN
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TOTAL
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Ahmedabad
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0
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4
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6
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2
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8
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20
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Bengaluru
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0
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3
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9
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2
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10
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24
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Bhopal
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0
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5
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0
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1
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6
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12
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Guwahati
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1
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8
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4
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2
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11
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26
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Hyderabad
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2
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1
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4
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1
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9
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17
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Jaipur
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0
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1
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3
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1
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10
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15
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Kanpur & Lucknow
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12
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1
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13
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5
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19
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50
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Kolkata
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5
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4
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0
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2
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11
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22
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Mumbai
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0
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11
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0
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10
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80
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101
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New Delhi
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0
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0
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8
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2
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18
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28
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Note: The "Mumbai" office includes vacancies for Belapur and Panaji. "Kanpur & Lucknow" includes both administrative centers. Aspirants are advised to check the official notification for the full list of 17+ regional offices.
Understanding the Category Definitions:
- General (Unreserved): Open to all eligible candidates.
- OBC: Reserved for candidates from the Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer).
- SC/ST: Reserved for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities.
- EWS: Reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections as per government norms.
- PwBD: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, covering categories like Visual, Hearing, and Locomotor impairments.