Reserve Bank of India invites applications under RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022 vide advertisement released on Official website of RBI. The aspirants can apply for the post of Assistant under the RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022. The interested candidates who are eligible as per the age eligibility and educational qualification notified by Reserve Bank of India can apply under ‘New Registration’ column as explained in the article below.
RBI Assistant Selection process involves 3 examination phases i.e. Prelims, Mains and Language Proficiency Test. The candidates who clear all these 3(three) stages have to undergo the Document Verification Procedure for final selection. The application fee is Rs.450/- for General /EWS/OBC candidates and Rs.50/- for ST/SC/ PWD / EXSM category and NPCIL employees. In this article, you will every detail with regard to eligibility criteria, vacancies for each State category-wise, examination pattern for both the Prelims and Mains Examination, how to apply for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022. We have also shared the selection procedure, Tentative Cut Off, and Salary & perks of RBI Assistant. Read this article completely and register for the notified vacancies.
Know About Reserve Bank of India
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the Apex Banking Institution of the Country and also called as the Banker’s Bank. RBI initiated performing its role on 1 April 1935. The Bank operates as per the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. RBI has a Nation-wide network of 17 offices in various states and UTs of the Country. RBI controls the operations of Commercial Banks, Cooperative Banks, All India Financial Institutions and Other Financial Intermediaries. It is obvious to get eager to become a part of such a reputed organization. For this, RBI gives opportunity to the interested and eligible candidates to apply for the post of RBI Assistant under the RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022. RBI has announced a total of 950 vacancies for the prospects. Now, let us share with you the Key features of the RBI Assistant Recruitment.
Key Highlights of RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022
| Examination Organizing Body | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Article Name | RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022 |
| Vacancy for | RBI Assistant |
| Number of Vacancy | 950 |
| Job Location | All over India |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Site | www.rbi.org.in |
| Official Link | Click Here |
| Selection Process | 3 stages of Test Prelims Mains Language Proficiency Test |
| Eligibility | Explained in article |
| Article Category | Jobs and Results |
No. of Vacancies under RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022
RBI has notified vacancies of a total of 950 for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022. As per the schedule give, the procedure for online application begins on 17th February 2022. The overall category-wise vacancy distribution among various states is given below so that you can know better regarding the scope of selection under RBI Assistant 2022.
| State | SC | ST | OBC | GEN | EWS | Total |
| Ahmedabad | 04 | 03 | 09 | 16 | 03 | 35 |
| Bengaluru | 11 | 09 | 04 | 43 | 07 | 74 |
| Bhopal | 07 | 11 | 00 | 10 | 03 | 31 |
| Bhubaneswar | 06 | 10 | 00 | 12 | 03 | 31 |
| Chandigarh | 19 | 01 | 19 | 31 | 08 | 78 |
| Chennai | 13 | 00 | 20 | 27 | 06 | 66 |
| Guwahati | 02 | 17 | 00 | 10 | 03 | 32 |
| Hyderabad | 07 | 03 | 10 | 16 | 04 | 40 |
| Jaipur | 13 | 01 | 04 | 26 | 04 | 48 |
| Jammu | 00 | 03 | 03 | 05 | 01 | 12 |
| Kanpur & Lucknow | 28 | 01 | 36 | 53 | 13 | 131 |
| Kolkata | 09 | 04 | 00 | 11 | 02 | 26 |
| Mumbai | 00 | 41 | 00 | 74 | 13 | 128 |
| Nagpur | 05 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 05 | 56 |
| New Delhi | 19 | 00 | 18 | 31 | 07 | 75 |
| Patna | 01 | 04 | 00 | 25 | 03 | 33 |
| Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi | 07 | 01 | 13 | 28 | 05 | 54 |
| Total | 151 | 123 | 146 | 440 | 90 | 950 |
Eligibility Criteria for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022
The eligibility criteria for selection to RBI Assistant Recruitment wants the candidates to fulfil the specific eligibility. The eligibility criteria is given as follows:
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit
Educational Qualification for RBI Assistant Recruitment
- The applicants interested to apply for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022 should possess a Bachelor’s degree in any relevant stream from a recognized Board/University/Institution
- Candidate must have secured an aggregate of minimum 50% marks in the Bachelor’s degree
- Knowledge of Computer Applications and official language of the State of the recruiting office for which the candidate applies for RBI Assistant Examination
- In case of Category candidates of SC/ST/PWD, there is no minimum percentage requirement. The candidate should have only passed the Bachelor’s degree program.
- Candidates from Ex-servicemen category can apply if they are graduate or have cleared their matriculation examination and have served for minimum 15 years in Defence Service. The education should be from a Recognized Board / University/ Institution.
Age Limit for RBI Assistant Recruitment
Candidates eager to apply for the RBI Assistant Examination should be in the range of age from 20 years to 28 years. This means, the candidate has to be atleast of 20 years age and should not be more than 28 years as on as on 01.02.2022.
Age Relaxation
For reserved category candidates, RBI has given age relaxation. Here, we have explained the relaxation in number of years of age for each category:
| Category | Age Relaxation in number of Years | Maximum Age (as on 01.02.2022) |
| SC/ ST | 5 years | 33 Years |
| OBC | 3 years | 31 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period in Armed Forces+ 3 years more | 50 Years |
| PWD | General: 10 years OBC: 13 years SC/ST: 15 years | |
| Already working with RBI | 3 Years |
Application Fee for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022
- For candidates from UR/OBC/EWS Category- Rs.450/-
- For Candidates belonging to ST/SC/ PWD / EXSM / NPCIL employees – Rs.50/-
- Payment of application fee is to be made Online through Internet Banking/ Debit Card. Payment of fee through Credit Card is also allowed.
Mode of Application
The aspirants can apply for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022 by applying online on https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/rbiafeb22/. Here, they need to follow the application procedure explained in the article. Candidates can make payment of the Application fee online by clicking on the fee payment link.
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Selection Process of RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022
The selection procedure for recruitment to the Post of RBI Assistant takes place in 3(three) phases. These are Prelims, Mains and LPT. The candidate has to first qualify the Prelims examination conducted by Examination Board. Thereafter, the qualifying candidates appear for the Mains Examination. The Candidates who successfully qualify this stage of examination have to undergo Language Proficiency Test (LPT). The examination pattern includes deduction of marks as negative marking. For every wrong answer by the candidate, 0.25 marks will be deducted under negative marking. In the table below, you can check the Examination Pattern and the Syllabus that you have to prepare to undergo these 3 stages of examination by RBI for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022.
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022 Exam Pattern
- Prelims
- Mains
- Language Proficiency Test
RBI Assistant Prelims Exam
The first phase for selection to the post of RBI Assistant is Preliminary Examination. In Prelims Exam, the candidate has to answer questions on 3 subjects i.e. English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning. The examination is held for a total time period of 60 minutes. The candidate has to answer 100 questions in 1 hr duration. Each question is of 1 mark and for every wrong answer there is negative marking of 0.25 marks. The number of questions asked in each subject is as follows:
| Section Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Time in Minutes |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
RBI Assistant Mains Exam
Those candidates who qualify the Prelims Exam under RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022, are given call for RBI Assistant Mains Examination. In RBI Assistant Mains paper, there are a total of 5 subjects -English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Computer Knowledge, and General Awareness. The examination is held for a total time period of 135 minutes. The candidate has to answer 200 questions. Each question is of 1 mark and for every wrong answer there is negative marking of 0.25 marks. The number of questions asked in each subject is as follows:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Time duration (in minutes) |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 135 min |
Language Proficiency Test for RBI Assistant Recruitment
The candidates who qualify in the mains examination for RBI Assistant Recruitment have to appear for 3rd phase of examination – Language Proficiency Test (LPT). In language proficiency test, the knowledge of candidate is tested regarding Official / Local Language of the relevant State Recruiting Office. Candidates who don’t have proficiency in the Official / Local Language can get disqualified during the selection process of RBI Assistant.
How to Apply Online for RBI Assistant 2022
- Visit the official link given by Reserve Bank of India ‘opportunities.rbi.org.in/’.
- In the top menu bar, there is option ‘Current Vacancies’
- In the dropdown menu under Current Vacancies, Click on ‘Vacancies’
- Here, you can see all the advertisements on vacancies released by RBI
- Here, search for option ‘Recruitment for the Post of Assistant – 2021‘
- On Clicking the link, the official advertisement released by RBI for RBI Assistant Recruitment is opened
- There, you can see the link for filling the online application form. You can also fill the same by ‘Clicking Here‘
- In the right side of the newly opened webpage, there is option ‘Click Here for New Registration’
- Register yourself by giving your Name, Mobile Number and Active Email ID
- Now, Login with your newly generated Registration ID and Password.
- Fill all the information asked in the application very carefully
- Also upload your recent passport size photograph and Signature as per the asked specifications.
- Click on Submit
- Deposit the application fee as applicable in your case
- Save the application form or take print of it for ready reference in futur
- With this your RBI Assistant Recruitment application stands submitted
Admit Card for RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022
The applicants who successfully apply for the RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022 can download the RBI Assistant Admit card 2022 tentatively 10 days prior to the prelims examination date. If the application is not filled up as directed by Board, the Examination Conducting Body can also reject your application. Hence, it important that you fill up the application form very carefully. The admit card is issued separately for each of the 3 phases of RBI Assistant Recruitment.
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022 Result
Initially, RBI Assistant Recruitment Prelims will be announced. Result will tentatively be announced in the month of April 2022 Recruitment 2022. After that the candidates who will qualify have to appear for Mains exam. It is only after Mains Results that the candidates get call for Language Proficiency Test. Once, the stage of Language Proficiency Test is cleared by the candidate, the results are finally announced for selection of candidates. You can check the results here on our website ‘Trifed.in’ once they get officially announced by RBI.
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022 Cut off
In order to give you an idea of the Cut Off decided by RBI for RBI Assistant Recruitment, here we are sharing with you, the Cut Off released by RBI for the Prelims of Recruitment 2019-20.
RBI Assistant Examination Preliminary Examination Cut Off – Year 2019-20
| Zone Name of RBI | Cut off for SC | Cut off for ST | Cut off for OBC | Cut off for EWS | Cut off for General |
| Ahmedabad | 90.25 | 79.00 | 89.50 | 91.00 | 92.75 |
| Bengaluru | — | 81.75 | 89.75 | 89.00 | 92.25 |
| Bhopal | 86.00 | 80.50 | 92.50 | 92.75 | 94.75 |
| Bhubaneswar | 85.75 | 81.25 | 94.75 | 93.75 | 95.75 |
| Chandigarh | 89.50 | — | 93.50 | 95.00 | 96.75 |
| Chennai | 88.00 | — | 92.75 | 87.00 | 94.00 |
| Guwahati | 83.50 | 77.75 | 86.25 | 83.75 | 89.50 |
| Hyderabad | 92.00 | 88.00 | 94.75 | 94.75 | 96.25 |
| Jaipur | 86.75 | 85.25 | 93.25 | 93.75 | 95.75 |
| Jammu | — | 79.50 | 87.00 | 89.00 | 94.25 |
| Kanpur & Lucknow | 87.00 | — | 92.25 | 94.25 | 96.00 |
| Kolkata | 92.25 | — | — | 92.00 | 96.25 |
| Mumbai | 84.00 | 71.50 | 84.25 | 81.75 | 87.75 |
| Nagpur | 88.00 | 77.50 | — | 88.75 | 90.50 |
| New Delhi | 89.00 | — | 92.75 | 93.50 | 96.25 |
| Patna | 85.75 | — | 93.75 | 94.00 | 95.75 |
| Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi | 87.00 | — | 95.00 | 89.75 | 96.25 |
RBI Assistant Salary & Allowances
A freshly recruited RBI Assistant can expect to get estimated Gross Pay of Rs.45,050/- and in-hand salary of Rs.40,050/- per month. This salary amount includes the Basic pay of Rs.20,700/- and HRA component awarded by RBI. In addition to Salary, RBI Assistants are also entitled to get DA(Dearness Allowance), Mobile Bill reimbursement, Medical facility, Advances by Government at discounted rate of interests.
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RBI Assistant Recruitment 2022- Important Dates
The Reserve Bank of India has announced that the online registration for RBI Assistant 2022 has begun on 17th February 2022. Refer to the given table for important dates regarding RBI Assistant.
| RBI Assistant Recruitment Notification Release Date | 17th February 2022 |
| RBI Assistant Online Registration Start Date | 17th February 2022 |
| RBI Assistant Recruitment Application Last Date | 08th March 2022 |
| Last Date for RBI Assistant Fee payment | 08th March 2022 |
| RBI Assistant Examination Prelims Admit Card | March 2022 |
| RBI Assistant Recruitment Prelims Examination Date | 26th & 27th March 2022 |
| Tentative Date for RBI Prelims Result | April 2022 |
| Tentative Date for RBI Assistant Mains Examination | May 2022 |
| Official Website | www.rbi.org.in |
| Official Application Link | Click Here |
| Our Website | Trifed.in |