RBI Assistant 2021 Prelims Result, Mains exam dates (2020 Out), Cut off, Scorecard, Selection Process
Updated On -
Mar 31, 2021
Exams Prepmaster
RBI Assistant exam is conducted every year by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to recruit eligible candidates for different sub-offices and branches of the bank. Candidates qualifying the sectional as well as overall cutoffs in the prelims will become eligible for the Mains exam. The final selection will be based only on performance in the Mains exam. The language proficiency test is qualifying in nature. Check RBI Assistant Cut Off
Latest Update:
March 31, 2021: RBI Admit Card 2021 Has Been Released on Official Website. Check Details Here
December 11, 2020: The RBI Assistant Mains Result has been released for 2020. Read more here
RBI Assistant Recruitment 2021 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of RBI Assistant Application Form | December 23, 2020 |
| Last day to apply for RBI Assistant 2021 | January 16, 2021 |
| Online Fee Payment Dates | December 23, 2020 – January 16, 2021 |
| Release of RBI Assistant 2021 Admit card | February, 2021 (Tentative) |
| RBI Assistant 2021 Prelims Exam Date | February 14, 2021 & February 15, 2021 |
| RBI Assistant Main Exam Date | March 2021 |
| Result declaration | May 2021 (Tentative) |
This year, a total of 926 RBI Assistant vacancies have been announced by the bank. The authorities have released the result and scorecard for the 2020 RBI Assistant Prelims. Check RBI Assistant Result
RBI Assistant Recruitment Highlights
| Conducting authority | Reserve Bank of India |
| Website | rbi.org.in |
| Exam Category | National Level Recruitment Exam |
| Vacancies | 926 Assistant Post |
| Stages | 3 stages : Prelims, Main exam, Language Proficiency Test |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Gen/OBC/EWS: INR 450, SC/ST/ PwD/EXS: INR 50 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
RBI Assistant 2021 Result
Candidates can check the result on the official website soon after it is released.
- RBI Assistant 2021 Prelims Result is tentatively expected in March 2021.
- The results will be available on the official website in PDF Format.
- The cumulative score of the preliminary exam, mains exam, and the interview will be considered to prepare the final merit list of candidates.
- Candidates will be ranked on the basis of this and an appointment letter will be given by RBI to these candidates
RBI Assistant Exam 2021 Cut-Off
RBI Assistant Exam 2021 cut-off for prelims and mains is released after the exam. However, based on previous year trends, it can be predicted to a certain extent. It determines whether a candidate is eligible for the next stage or not. The cut-off is not only available category-wise but also state-wise.
Section Wise Prelims Cut Off
| Sections | SC, ST, ALL- PWD | OBC, OBC-EXS | GENERAL, GEN-EXS |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 9.00 | 10.00 | 11.00 |
| Reasoning Ability | 10.00 | 11.00 | 12.00 |
| Numerical Ability | 10.00 | 12.00 | 13.00 |
Check RBI Assistant Cut-off marks trends in details here
RBI Assistant Eligibility Criteria
RBI has prescribed the following criteria for candidates to be eligible for this recruitment exam:
RBI Assistant Eligibility: Age Limit (as on December 1, 2019)
Candidates age must be between 20 and 28 years. Candidates must have been born not earlier than December 2, 1991 and not later than December 1, 1999 (both days including). However, the upper age limit will be relaxed as under:
| Category | Relaxation in Age |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC / ST) | By 5 years, i.e. up to 33 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | By 3 years, i.e. up to 31 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | By 10 years (GEN/ EWS), 13 years (OBC) & 15 years (SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen | To the extent of service rendered by them in Armed Forces plus an additional period of 3 years subject to a maximum of 50 years. |
| Widows/divorced women/ women judicially separated who are not re-married | By 10 years |
| Candidates domiciled in the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989. | By 5 years |
| Candidates having work experience in the Reserve Bank of India | To the extent of a number of years of such experience, subject to a maximum of 3 years. |
Note : Cumulative Age Relaxation will not be available either under above-listed items or in combination with any other items.
RBI Assistant Eligibility: Educational Qualifications
- Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates).
- Candidates must have knowledge of word processing on PC.
- Candidates applying for a post in a particular recruiting office should be proficient in the language (i.e. know to read, write, speak and understand the language) of the state/ any of the states falling under the recruiting office.
- A candidate belonging to Ex-servicemen category (except dependents of ex-servicemen) should either be a graduate from a recognized University or should have passed the matriculation or its equivalent examination of the Armed Forces and rendered at least 15 years of defense service.
RBI Assistant 2021 Vacancies
A total of 926 Assistant post vacancies are available. Vacancies in each branch under each category are listed in the given table. For more information about this refer the RBI Assistant 2020 notification.
| Office | Vacancies* | PWD # | EXS # | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | ST | OBC$ | GEN | EWS | Total | VI | HI | OH | 4th Category | EX-1 | EX-2 | ||
| Ahmedabad | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Bengaluru | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Bhopal | 4 | 8 | 4 | 22 | 4 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| Bhubaneswar | 5(2) | 4 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Chandigarh | 6 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 3 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
| Chennai | 11 | 0 | 15 | 35 | 6 | 67 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | |
| Guwahati | 4(2) | 12(1) | 7 | 27 | 5 | 55 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | |
| Hyderabad | 3 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Jaipur | 5 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Jammu | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Kanpur & Lucknow | 11 | 0 | 14 | 32 | 6 | 63 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | |
| Kolkata | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Mumbai | 34(1) | 46(17) | 101(2) | 199 | 39 | 419 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 39 | |
| Nagpur | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| New Delhi | 6(1) | 0 | 7 | 18 | 3 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Patna | 3 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Total | 98 | 80 | 192 | 473 | 83 | 926 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 34 | 84 | |
RBI Assistant Application Form
RBI Assistant Application Forms for 2021 was available for filing up till January 16, 2021. Application fee for RBI Assistant 2021 is given below:
- General, EWS & OBC Candidate: INR 450
- SC/ ST/ PWD/ EXS: INR 50
Steps to fill RBI Application Form
- Visit the official webpage i.e., www.rbi.org.in.
- Select the link ‘Click here’ for New Registration.
- Enter all the details asked & click on ‘Submit’
- The registration number will be generated and sent to your registered mobile number and email id.
- Now find the link for login and login using this registration number.
- Complete the application form with the requisite details.
- Upload photograph and signature & Click on ‘final submit’.
- Pay the requisite application fees.
- Download a copy of the application form after the final submission for future reference.
RBI Assistant 2021 Admit Card
- RBI Assistant 2021 examination Admit Card will be released in February 2021.
- It will be available in online mode only at the official site www.rbi.org.in.
- The last date to download RBI Assistant Admit Card will be the exam date.
- The candidate will not be allowed to sit without RBI Assistant Recruitment 2021 examination Admit card.
Candidates should go through the details present on the admit card and should make sure that details present are complete and correct.
RBI Assistant Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
- Total time allotted for Preliminary exam is 60 minutes, that means the duration to attempt each section will be 20 minutes.
- For every incorrect answer 0.25 marks will be deducted from final score.
- It is a qualifying exam i.e. on the basis of this candidate will be allowed to attempt main examination.
The question paper pattern for the preliminary exam will be in the following format:
| S. No. | Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Main Examination
- RBI Main consists total of 200 questions.
- For every correct answer 1 mark is awarded and for incorrect 0.25 will be deducted.
The question paper pattern for the Main exam will be in the following format:
| Sr. No. | Section | No of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration (mins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 |
| 2 | English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 |
| 3 | Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| 4 | General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 |
| 5 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 30 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 135 | |
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
After selection from the main examination, candidates will have to take a language proficiency test (LPT). The test will be conducted in the Official / Local Language of the State concerned (Refer Annex-IV of the official notification released). Candidates not proficient in the Official/Local Language may get disqualified.
The interview almost takes 35 minutes and major focus is to check the candidate’s capability, general awareness, and confidence.
RBI Assistant Syllabus
Below is the detailed syllabus for both Preliminary and Main RBI Assistant recruitment 2021 :
| English Language | General Awareness | Numerical Ability | Reasoning | Computer Knowledge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | Current world news | Time and Distance | Number Series | Languages |
| Synonyms | Current India news | Time and Work | Blood Relations | Basic Hardware and Software |
| Antonyms | Geography concepts | HCF and LCM | Odd Man Out | Devices |
| Sentence Correction | History concepts | Simple and Compound Interest | Analogy | History of Computers |
| Word meanings | Political Science | Average | Coding and Decoding | - |
| - | - | Problems on Train | Row arrangements | - |
| - | - | Allegations and Comparison | Direction based concept | - |
| - | - | Probability | Statement reading and understanding | - |
| - | - | Pipes | Symbols | - |
| - | - | Permutation and Combination | - | - |
RBI Assistant 2021 Salary
- The Basic Pay will be around INR 14,650/- per month.
- RBI assistants are also granted Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance etc.
- Including the allowances, the Gross Salary would be approximately INR 36,091/- per month.
Frequently Asked Questions
RBI Assistant 2021 FAQs
Ques. I am in the final year of my graduation. Am I eligible to apply?
Ans. Final year students cannot apply for RBI Assistant 2021, as you have to mention the graduation marks in the form.
Ques. Is there any Interview in RBI Assistant 2021 exam?
Ans. NO, as per the latest selection process there is no interview in RBI Assistant Exam. There are 3 stages of the exam: first, a preliminary exam is conducted, a post that the mains exam and after that, a language proficiency test is conducted.
Ques. How can I apply for RBI Assistant 2021? Is the form available through offline mode also?
Ans. Interested candidates can visit the official website of RBI, click on apply and go for the registration. After registration you will see the application form, fill all the details and complete the process. No, there is no facility for offline mode i.e. Application form has to be filled online only.
Ques. What is the salary offered to RBI Assistant?
Ans. The basic salary of an RBI Assistant is INR 16,450/-. However, after including all the allowances the total gross salary is INR 36,091/-.
Ques. What is the marking scheme of RBI Assistant 2021?
Ans. For every correct answer, 1 mark is awarded and for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted.
Ques. Is there any age limit to appear for RBI Assistant 2021?
Ans. Yes, there is an age limit, candidates must be between 20-28 years of age. However, for the reserved category candidates, there is age relaxation as well.
Ques. Can we self prepare for RBI Assistant exam?
Ans. Yes, with proper analysis of the exam a candidate can prepare himself/herself. You must be completely thorough with the exam pattern and syllabus and accordingly, the preparation strategy should be made.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.