RBI Assistant Mock Test 2021

About RBI Assistant Exam

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India's central banking institution, was established in the year 1935. Though formerly privately owned, since nationalization in 1949, RBI is wholly owned by the Government of India.

The RBI Assistant exam is a national level exam that is conducted annually to recruit candidates for the post of an Assistant in various offices of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

RBI Assistant Exam Pattern

The selection process for an RBI Assistant is done in two stages: 1) Preliminary Exam 2) Main Exam

This is followed by a language proficiency test (LPT). The details of the selection procedure are as follows:

RBI Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern

The preliminary examination has a total duration of 1 hour. It consists of 3 sections with a total of 100 questions and a maximum score of 100. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates must clear the cut-off in all 3 sections to qualify for the Main exam.

RBI Assistant Mains Exam Pattern

The main examination has a total of 5 sections with sectional time limits. There are a total of 200 questions and a maximum score of 200. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates must clear the cut-off in all 5 sections to qualify.

Language Proficiency Test

The candidates provisionally selected from the online main examination have to undergo a language proficiency test (LPT). The language proficiency test will be conducted in the Official / Local Language of the State concerned.

RBI Assistant Notification

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had released the RBI Assistant Recruitment Notification 2019 on 23 Dec 2019 announcing 926 vacancies. The Notification was released on the official website. The notification contains all the details about the RBI Assistant Recruitment like Examination dates, Vacancy, Exam Pattern, Salary, etc. The RBI Assistant Recruitment is a golden opportunity for any aspirant to join a premier institute like the Reserve Bank of India. 

RBI Assistant Recruitment - Exam Dates

The RBI Assistant exam dates are released along with the notification. 
The important exam dates for RBI Assistant 2019-20 recruitment are mentioned in the below table.

RBI Assistant Eligibility Criteria

Candidates, intending to apply for RBI Assistant should ensure that they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria as specified by RBI in their advertisement.

The eligibility criteria for RBI Assistant Exam is as follows.

Age Criteria

• Minimum: 20 years
• Maximum: 28 years

Educational Qualifications

• A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
• The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he/she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
• Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory i.e. candidates should have Certificate/Diploma/Degree in computer operations/Language/should have studied Computer/Information Technology as one of the subjects in the High School/College/Institute.
• Proficiency in the Official Language of the State/UT: Candidates should know how to read/write and speak the Official Language of the State/UT for which a candidate wishes to apply is preferable.

RBI Assistant Vacancy - Details

These RBI Assistant vacancies as per 2019-20 Recruitment were as follows:

You can refer to this blog for more details

RBI Assistant Application Process

Candidates can apply online for the exam soon after the exam date announced and no other mode of application will be accepted.

Prerequisites for Applying Online

Before applying online, candidates should,

• Keep a scanned copy of photograph and signature ready.
• Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make online payment of the requisite application fee/ intimation charges.
• Must have a valid personal Email ID. This should be maintained till the completion of the recruitment process

Application Fees/ Intimation Charges

Application Fees/ Intimation Charges Payable through Online Mode Only:

• Rs 50/- for SC/ST/PWD/EXS. (Intimation Charges)
• Rs 450 /- for OBC/General candidates (Examination fee + Intimation Charges)

Steps to Apply for RBI Assistant Exam Online

• Step 1: Go to the RBI website www.rbi.org.in and click on the option "Recruitment for the post of Assistant".
• Step 2: To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name, Contact details and Email-id.
• Step 3: A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Note this down.
• Step 4: Fill the application form carefully and verify / get the details verified to ensure that the same are correct before final submission.
• Step 5: No change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON.
• Step 6: Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the 'Validate your details' and 'Save & Next' button.
• Step 7: Proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature.
• Step8: Fill other details in the Application Form.
• Step 9: Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL SUBMIT.
• Step 10: Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.

Candidates are advised to register as per above steps and carefully fill in the online application themselves as no change in any of the data filled in the online application is possible/ entertained after submission of the application. Candidates should refer to the Official notification for steps to fill the online application form.

RBI Assistant Admit Card

RBI Assistant Admit card would be released on the official RBI website about 10 to 12 days before the RBI Assistant Prelims exam.

Candidates will need their registration number and roll number to download their RBI Assistant Admit card.

RBI Assistant Syllabus

RBI Assistant Prelims Syllabus 

Reasoning Ability

Number Series, Blood Relations, Analogy, Odd Man Out, Syllogisms, Coding and Decoding, Directions Based Concept, Row Arrangements, Symbols, Statement Reading, Understanding Analogy, Circular seating arrangement, Linear seating arrangement, Pattern and arrangement, Coding and decoding, Ranking and order, Data sufficiency, etc

English Language

Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Word Meanings, Cloze Test, One Word Substitution, Sentence Rearrangement, Sentence Completion, Phrases, Active & Passive Voice, Fillers, etc/

Numerical Ability

Time and Distance, Time and Work, HCF and LCM, Simple and Compound Interest, Problems on Trains, Average, Probability, Allegations and Comparison, Permutation and Combination, Pipes & Cistern, Number System, Geometry, Mensuration, Percentage, Algebra, Trigonometry, etc.

RBI Assistant Mains Syllabus 

Reasoning Ability

Number Series, Blood Relations, Analogy, Odd Man Out, Syllogisms, Coding and Decoding, Directions Based Concept, Row Arrangements, Symbols, Statement Reading, Understanding Analogy, Circular seating arrangement, Linear seating arrangement, Pattern and arrangement, Coding and decoding, Ranking and order, Data sufficiency, etc

English Language

Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Word Meanings, Cloze Test, One Word Substitution, Sentence Rearrangement, Sentence Completion, Phrases, Active & Passive Voice, Fillers, etc/

Numerical Ability

Time and Distance, Time and Work, HCF and LCM, Simple and Compound Interest, Problems on Trains, Average, Probability, Allegations and Comparison, Permutation and Combination, Pipes & Cistern, Number System, Geometry, Mensuration, Percentage, Algebra, Trigonometry, etc.

General awareness

Sports, Economics, History, International and national current affairs, Indian Constitution, Geography, Political and socio-economic situations, General science, Static GK, Current Affairs.