RBI has released the recruitment notification for the post of Assistants 2026. The total number of vacancies announced are 650.
Selection for the post will be through a country-wide competitive examination in two phases, i.e., a preliminary and main examination, followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
(A) Important Dates :
Website Link Open & Payment of Examination Fees Online - 16.02.2026 to 08.03.2026
Schedule of Online Preliminary Test (Tentative) : April 11, 2026
Schedule of Online Main Test (Tentative) : June 07, 2026
(B) Pay Scale :
At present, initial monthly Gross emoluments (without HRA) for Assistants will be approximately ₹ 58,514/-
(C) Eligibility Criteria ( As on 01.02.2026):
(a) Age : Between 20 and 28 years
(b) At least a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates) in the aggregate and the knowledge of word processing.
ii) Candidates applying for post in a particular Recruiting Office should be proficient in the language (i.e., know to read, write, speak and understand the language) of the state/ any of the states falling under the Recruiting Office.
(D) Scheme of Selection :
a. Preliminary examination
|
Sr. No. |
Name of Tests |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Total Time |
|
1 |
English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 minutes |
|
2 |
Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
|
3 |
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
|
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
60 minutes |
b. Main examination
|
Sr. No. |
Name of Tests |
No of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
|
1 |
Test of Reasoning |
40 |
40 |
30 minutes |
|
2 |
Test of English Language |
40 |
40 |
30 minutes |
|
3 |
Test of Numerical Ability |
40 |
40 |
30 minutes |
|
4 |
Test of General Awareness |
40 |
40 |
25 minutes |
|
5 |
Test of Computer Knowledge |
40 |
40 |
20 minutes |
|
Total |
200 |
200 |
135 Minutes |
|
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Language Proficiency Test (LPT) - The candidates provisionally shortlisted from the main on-line examination will have to undergo a language proficiency test (LPT). The language proficiency test will be conducted in the Official / Local Language of the State concerned as detailed below). Candidate not proficient in the Official / Local Language shall be disqualified.
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There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests (Preliminary and Main examination).1/4th marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
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Candidates will have to pass in each of the objective tests of the online examinations.
(E) Vacancies:
Click here for details of state wise vacancies:
(E) Application Fee :
- ₹50/- plus 18% GST- for SC/ST/PWD/EXS. (Intimation Charges)
- ₹450/- plus 18% GST - for OBC/General/EWS candidates (Examination fees and Intimation Charges)
(F) Helpline:
In case of any problem in filling up the form, payment of examination fee or receipt of call letter, queries may be made through the link - http://cgrs.ibps.in/. Do not forget to mention “Recruitment of Assistant - Panel Year 2025” in the subject box of the email.
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