The RBI Assistant Mains Result 2026 is the official shortlist released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on September 24, 2026, for candidates who appeared in the Phase-II (Mains) online examination held on June 7, 2026.
Published as a merit list PDF on the official recruitment portal (opportunities.rbi.org.in), the result displays the roll numbers of aspirants provisionally shortlisted for the recruitment of 650 Assistant posts across various RBI regional offices.
Candidates who have qualified this round are eligible to appear for the mandatory, qualifying Language Proficiency Test (LPT) in the designated local language of their applied state, which is followed by document verification before the final appointment.
Recruitment & Notification Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Recruiting Organization | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Post Title | Assistant (Panel Year 2025) |
| Notification Release Date | February 16, 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 650 Posts (plus 1 backlog) |
| Official Portal | opportunities.rbi.org.in / rbi.org.in |
| Selection Mode | 3-Tier: Preliminary Exam (Online) $\rightarrow$ Main Exam (Online) $\rightarrow$ Language Proficiency Test (LPT) |
Important Schedule & Application Fees
| Activity / Event | Dates / Specifics |
| Online Application Window | February 16, 2026 to March 08, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Window | February 16, 2026 to March 08, 2026 |
| Online Preliminary Examination | April 11, 2026 |
| Online Main Examination | June 07, 2026 |
| Application Fee (General / OBC / EWS) | ₹450/- + 18% GST (Non-refundable) |
| Intimation Charges (SC / ST / PwBD / EXS) | ₹50/- + 18% GST |
| Staff Candidates (RBI Employees) | Nil (Exempted) |
| Payment Modes | Online Only (Debit/Credit Cards, Net Banking, IMPS, Wallets) |
Category-Wise & Office-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Recruiting Office | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN / UR | Total Vacancies |
| Ahmedabad | 0 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| Bengaluru | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 24 |
| Bhopal(incl. 5 for Raipur) | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 30 |
| Bhubaneswar | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 18 |
| Chandigarh | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| Chennai | 13 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 22 | 53 |
| Guwahati(incl. NE centres) | 2 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 36 |
| Hyderabad | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| Jaipur | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| Jammu | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Kanpur & Lucknow | 14 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 50 |
| Kolkata(incl. 1 for Gangtok) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 29 |
| Mumbai(incl. Belapur & Panaji) | 54 | 2(1) | 25 | 24 | 144 | 249 |
| Nagpur | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| New Delhi | 6 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 49 |
| Patna(incl. 1 for Ranchi) | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Total | 110 | 37 | 99 | 58 | 346 | 650 |
(Figures in parentheses indicate backlog vacancies).
Eligibility Criteria (Cut-off: 01.02.2026)
| Parameter | Requirements & Directives |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 Years (Born between 02.02.1998 and 01.02.2006, both dates inclusive). |
| Upper Age Relaxation | • SC / ST: 5 years (up to 33 years) • OBC: 3 years (up to 31 years) • PwBD: 10 years (GEN/EWS), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST) • Ex-Servicemen: Armed Forces service + 3 years (max 50 years) • Widows / Divorced Women: Up to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST) • RBI Work Experience: Actual experience period (max up to 3 years). |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (Pass class for SC/ST/PwBD). |
| Computer Knowledge | Knowledge of word processing on PC is mandatory. |
| Ex-Servicemen Exemption | Graduate from a recognized university OR Matriculation/Armed Forces equivalent + at least 15 years defence service. |
| Language Proficiency | Must be proficient (read, write, speak, and understand) in the official local language of the applied state/office. |
Selection Scheme & Examination Pattern
Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Online Objective)
| Sr. No. | Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 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 (1 Hour) |
Phase II: Main Examination (Online Objective)
| Sr. No. | Section | 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 (2h 15m) |
- Negative Marking: 0.25 (1/4th) marks deducted per wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains.
- Sectional Cut-offs: Mandatory qualification in each individual section separately.
- Shortlisting Ratios: Prelims to Mains $\approx$ 10 times vacancies; Mains to LPT $\approx$ 2 times vacancies.
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
- Conducted in the official local language of the concerned state at the Regional Office.
- Strictly mandatory and qualifying in nature; non-proficient candidates are disqualified regardless of Mains marks.
Salary, Allowances & Benefits
| Component | Amount / Entitlement |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹29,000/- per month |
| Pay Scale | ₹29000-1700(3)-34100-2040(4)-42260-2720(6)-58580-2950(2)-64480-3370(3)-74590-4050(1)-78640 |
| Initial Monthly Gross Emoluments | Approximately ₹58,514/- per month (without HRA) |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 15% of basic pay additionally if official Bank quarters/accommodation is not availed |
| Perquisites & Benefits | Dispensary facility, medical reimbursement, annual health checkup, briefcase allowance, furnishing allowance, book/knowledge grant, Leave Fare Concession (LFC), interest-free Festival Advance, and concessional loans under the Defined Contribution NPS framework. |
How to Check RBI Assistant Mains Result 2026
- Visit the official RBI result link provided below.
- Download the PDF file.
- Open the PDF and search for your roll number or registration number.
- Save or print the relevant page for future reference.
Next Steps After Result
Candidates who qualify the Mains exam must prepare for the next stage as per official instructions. Keep all documents ready including educational certificates and ID proof.
| Important Links | Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Download Mains Result | Click Here |
| Official RBI Website | Visit Official Weebsite |