RBI Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Qualification & Attempts

Age Details

The minimum age for RBI Assistant 2026 is 20 years and the maximum is 28 years. Relaxations for reserved categories follow RBI and Government norms. Exact cut‑off dates and relaxation tables are specified in the official RBI notification.

Eligibility Overview

Age Limit

• General: 20-28 years (as per the official notification cut‑off date).
• Relaxations: As per RBI and Government norms for reserved categories.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum marks (commonly 50% for General/OBC; relaxation or lower criteria for SC/ST/PwBD as specified in the notification).

Nationality

• Indian citizen or other categories as permitted by RBI (e.g., subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, certain Tibetan refugees, Persons of Indian Origin) as per RBI rules and notification.

Local Language Proficiency

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the local language of the applied state/UT; assessed through a Language Proficiency Test (LPT).

Final-Year Students

• Generally, candidates must have completed graduation and possess proof of degree by the last date of application; verify details in the official notification if you are in the final year.

Important Dates (Tentative)

• RBI Assistant 2026 Notification Release: 16-02-2026
• Start of Online Application: 16-02-2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 08-03-2026
• Prelims Exam Date: 11-04-2026
• Mains Exam Date: 07-06-2026
• LPT Schedule: After Mains result

Note: Final schedule will be confirmed in the official notification; timelines are tentative until then.

Application Fees

Fees and concessions are as per the official RBI notification. Please refer to the notification for category‑wise fee details and payment methods.

Additional Notes

• The eligibility criteria cover age, education, nationality, and language requirements as prescribed by the RBI.
• Ensure you meet all conditions on the cut‑off date specified in the official notification.
• The selection process typically includes Prelims, Mains, and a Language Proficiency Test. Familiarise yourself with the exam pattern and syllabus from official RBI sources.