RBI Assistant Eligibility 2026

Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university with MINIMUM 50% aggregate marks (a pass class for SC/ST/PwBD, no fixed minimum) at the Bachelor's degree level — note that RBI imposes a minimum percentage threshold, unlike SBI Clerk or IBPS Clerk. Equivalent qualification recognised by Government of India is also accepted. Candidates must also possess basic knowledge of computer operations. Final-year/semester candidates are NOT eligible — graduation must be complete by the cut-off date.

20 to 28 years as on the cut-off date specified in the notification (typically 1 September of the recruitment year). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years (up to 33), OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years (up to 31), PwBD (General/EWS) +10 years, PwBD (OBC) +13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) +15 years, Ex-Servicemen +3 years subject to ceiling (with additional service-based relaxation for ECOs/SSCOs), Widows/Divorcees/Women legally separated and not remarried +10 years (up to age 35 for General, 38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST). EWS candidates receive NO age relaxation.

Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with intent to permanently settle, or person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries to permanently settle in India. Non-Indian citizens must produce an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.

RBI does not publicly cap attempts for Assistant recruitment — candidates can apply across cycles as long as they remain within the upper age limit (with relaxation) and meet the educational threshold. Application fee is typically Rs 450 for General/EWS/OBC and Rs 50 (intimation charges) for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.

Always check against the official Reserve Bank of India Services Board notification — eligibility rules can change from one cycle to the next. The official links are at the bottom of this page.