RBI has released the newspaper ad for RBI Assistant Exam 2022 announcing 950 vacancies. The Prelims exam for RBI Assistant exam was conducted on 26 & 27 March 2022. The RBI Assistant Mains exam will be conducted on 8th May 2022. In this blog, we will discuss the RBI Assistant exam shift timings, the time schedule for the whole exam day, and important instructions related to COVID that candidates should stay informed of. Since the exam will be online, candidates should carefully read the instructions regarding how to indicate answers. These instructions will help you prepare for the examination better.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Reserve Bank of India |
| Post | RBI Assistant 2022 |
| Number of Vacancies | 950 |
| RBI Assistant Online Application – Start Date | 17 February 2022 |
| RBI Assistant Online Application – End Date | 8 March 2022 |
| RBI Assistant Phase 1 – Examination Date | 26 – 27 March 2022 |
| RBI Assistant Phase 1 – Result Date | Announced |
| RBI Assistant Phase 2 – Examination Date | 8 May 2022 |
| RBI Assistant Phase 2 – Result Date | To be announced |
| Official Website | www.rbi.org.in |
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RBI Assistant Mains Exam Shift Timings
RBI Assistant Mains exam 2022 is going to be held on 8th May 2022. The RBI Assistant exam will be conducted in 1 shift. Candidates need to follow COVID-19 safety norms. The RBI Assistant Exam Shift Timings are mentioned below.
RBI Assistant Exam Shift Timings For Mains Exam To Be Conducted On 8th May 2022
| Shift | Timings |
| Shift 1 | 1:00 PM Reporting time |
RBI Assistant Recruitment | Overview
| Conducting Body | Reserve Bank of India |
| Post | RBI Assistant 2021-22 |
| Number of Vacancies | 950 |
| RBI Assistant Online Application – Start Date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| RBI Assistant Online Application – End Date | 8 March 2022 |
| RBI Assistant Phase 1 – Examination Date | 26 & 27 March 2022 |
| RBI Assistant Phase 1 – Result Date | To be announced |
| RBI Assistant Phase 2 – Examination Date | May 2022 |
| RBI Assistant Phase 2 – Result Date | To be announced |
| Official Website | www.rbi.org.in |
RBI Assistant Prelims Exam Shift Timings
RBI Assistant exam 2022 is going to be held on 26 & 27 March 2022. It is expected that the RBI Assistant exam will be conducted in 4 shifts. Candidates need to follow COVID-19 safety norms. The RBI Assistant Exam Shift Timings are mentioned below.
RBI Assistant Exam Shift Timings For Prelims Exam To Be Conducted On 26 & 27 March 2022
| Shift | Timings |
| Shift 1 | 09:00 am – 10:00 am |
| Shift 2 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Shift 3 | 02:00 pm – 03:00 pm |
| Shift 4 | 04:30 pm – 05:30 pm |
Note: The above RBI Assistant Phase 1 shift timings are not the actual shift timings. The above timings can vary as per the timings released by the RBI.
RBI Assistant Prelims Shift Timings, Reporting Time, and Handwriting Sample Session
The following time includes the reporting time, handwriting sample, exam start timing, and the end timing for each shift.
| Event | 1st shift | 2nd shift | 3rd shift | 4th shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reporting Time | 08:00 AM | 10:30 AM | 01:00 PM | 03:30 PM |
| Handwriting Sample | 8:45 to 8:50 AM | 11:15 to 11:20 AM | 01:45 to 01:50 PM | 04:15 to 04:20 PM |
| Exam Start Time | 09:00 AM | 11:30 AM | 02:00 PM | 04:30 PM |
| Exam End Time | 10:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 03:00 PM | 05:30 PM |
RBI Assistant Mains – General Instructions for Candidates
- Date, time and venue address of the examination given in the call letter.
- The call letter should be brought with you to the examination venue along with your recent passport size photograph duly pasted on it.
- No use of calculators (separate or with watch), books, note books or written notes, cell phones (with or without camera facility), or any other electronic device will be allowed during the examination.
- Take the call letter with your photograph affixed thereon, a photocopy of photo identity proof stapled with it and same (currently valid) photo ID in original – THIS IS ESSENTIAL.
- You should take with you a ball-point pen. Sheets of paper will be provided.
Items not allowed in the Exam Hall
- Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner, Any communication device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band etc.
- Other items like Goggles, Handbags, Hair-pin, Hair-band, Belt, Cap, Any watch/Wrist Watch, Camera, Any metallic item,
- Any eatable item opened or packed, water bottle (only transparent water bottle is allowed),
- Any other item which could be used for unfair means for hiding communication devices like camera, bluetooth devices etc.
You are advised to avoid wearing ornaments like Ring, Earrings, Nose-pin, Chain/Necklace, Pendants, Badge, brooch etc.
After AarogyaSetu (Mandatory) status display at the entry gate, candidates will be required to switch off their mobile phones, and deposit it at the designated location, to be collected while exiting.
RBI Assistant Prelims 2022 – Covid-19 Special Instructions
- Candidate is required to report at the exam venue strictly as per the time slot mentioned in the Call Letter
- Mapping of ‘Candidate Roll Number and the Lab Number’ will NOT be displayed outside the exam venue, but the same will be intimated to the candidates individually at the time of entry of the candidate to the exam venue.
- Candidates will be permitted to carry only certain items with them into the venue.
- Mask (WEARING A MASK is COMPULSORY)
- Gloves
- Personal transparent water bottle (Candidates must bring their own water bottle)
- Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
- A simple pen
- Exam related documents (Call Letter and Photocopy of the photo ID card stapled with it, same ID Card in Original.) The name on the ID and on the Call Letter should be exactly the same. g.
- In case of Scribe Candidates – Scribe form duly filled and signed with Photograph affixed. No other Items are permitted inside the venue.
- A Candidate must have AarogyaSetu App installed on his/her mobile phone
- Candidates with Moderate or High Risk Status on AarogyaSetu App will not be allowed entry.
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In-Candidate Registration
As candidates enter the examination centre, they will be directed to their exam labs based on their roll numbers. Upon reaching there, candidates will go through a registration process. The process involves –
- Candidate registration will be done through photo capture. Photo captured will be matched with the photo uploaded by you in the application. You must NOT change your appearance from the photo uploaded by you.
- Photograph will be taken while candidate is standing.
- Seat number will be given to the candidate.
Details of The Online Examination Pattern – RBI Assistant Mains
- Total duration of examination is 135 minutes in which you have to solve 200 questions making a total of 200 marks.
- Sections in the question paper are displayed on the top bar of the screen. Questions in a section can be viewed by clicking on the section name. The section you are currently viewing is highlighted.
- Candidates can shuffle between tests and questions anytime during the examination as per your convenience only during the time stipulated
- Candidates will not be allowed to “finally submit” unless they have exhausted the actual test time of the examination.
- Under no circumstances should a candidate click on any of the ‘keyboard keys’ during the test once the exam starts as this will lock the exam
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RBI Assistant Exam Shift Timings – FAQs
The RBI Assistant Mains exam 2022 is scheduled to be held on 8th May 2022.
Due to COVID-19, Candidates are required to report at the exam venue strictly as per the time slot mentioned in their Call Letters.
The RBI Assistant 2022 exam is going to be conducted in 1 shift.
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