According to the updated schedule, the new dates of the exam are:
- Online preliminary exam- November 18 & 19, 2023
- Online Main test- December 31, 2023
Earlier, the exams were scheduled to be held on October 21 & 23, 2023. Due to administrative needs, the dates have been postponed.
The official notice reads, “…the dates for the conduct of Online Preliminary Test have been changed due to administrative exigencies. Consequently, the date for the Online Main Test has also been postponed.”
The notice further adds that all other terms remain the same as per the previously released original notice, dated September 13, 2023.
Candidates can check the notification and revised exam dates by visiting the official website- www.rbi.org.in.
Selection process
Candidates will be shortlisted for the advertised posts in three parts- Preliminary exam, Main exam and Language proficiency test (LPT).
Preliminary exam (multiple choice question):
Candidates have to qualify in each part of the Objective test separately.
Main exam (multiple choice question):
Language proficiency test (LPT):
The language proficiency test is the base requirement for candidates to be eligible for final shortlisting.
Upon clearing the main exam, candidates will undergo the LPT based on the preference of the State they had provided at the time of registration. Candidates will need to pass the local language test. Failing to provide satisfactory proof of proficiency in the exam will lead to disqualification.
The role of an RBI Assistant in recruitment encompasses a range of responsibilities within the banking and finance domain. These include tasks of maintaining and updating records, which involve managing customer information and financial transactions. RBI Assistants also provide valuable support to senior officials by assisting in report preparation, data analysis, and various administrative duties. Their responsibilities extend to processing and verifying bank documents and effectively managing the circulation of currency.