RBI Assistant 2025 · Age limit & eligibility
RBI Assistant Age Limit 2025: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
RBI Assistant age limit: 20–28 years (born not earlier than 2 February 1998 and not later than 1 February 2006, both days inclusive) (age counted on 1 February 2026), as per the official notice published Application window 16 February – 8 March 2026 (no issue date printed on the notice page).
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
RBI Assistant age limit and relaxation
Age limit
20–28 years (born not earlier than 2 February 1998 and not later than 1 February 2006, both days inclusive) (as on 1 February 2026)
Educational qualification
- At least a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD), and knowledge of word processing on PC
- Ex-Servicemen (other than dependents): a graduate from a recognised university, or matriculation or the equivalent Armed Forces examination with at least 15 years of defence service
- Proficiency in the official/local language of the state(s) under the office applied for (read, write, speak and understand)
- Eligibility is counted as on 1 February 2026
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST | 5 years (up to 33 years) |
| OBC | 3 years (up to 31 years) |
| PwBD | 10 years (GEN/EWS), 13 (OBC), 15 (SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service rendered in the Armed Forces plus 3 years, up to a maximum age of 50 |
| Widows, divorced women and judicially separated women not re-married | Up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST) |
| Work experience in RBI | Equal to the years of experience, up to 3 years |
Application fee
₹450 + 18% GST (GEN/OBC/EWS, application fee including intimation charges); ₹50 + 18% GST (SC/ST/PwBD/EXS, intimation charges only). Staff candidates meeting the notice's criteria pay nothing. The fee is non-refundable and payment gateway charges are borne by the candidate.
Source: Recruitment for the Post of Assistant – Panel Year 2025 in Reserve Bank of India (published Application window 16 February – 8 March 2026 (no issue date printed on the notice page)). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Age limit, relaxation and qualification
You must be between 20 and 28 years old on 1 February 2026, that is, born not earlier than 2 February 1998 and not later than 1 February 2006 (both days inclusive).
You need at least a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD) and knowledge of word processing on PC. 49.99% counts as below 50%. Where a university gives CGPA on a 10-point scale without its own conversion rule, the notice uses 6.75 = 60%, 6.25 = 55% and 5.75 = 50%.
Ex-Servicemen (other than dependents) qualify if they are graduates from a recognised university, or have passed matriculation or the equivalent Armed Forces examination and rendered at least 15 years of defence service.
You must be proficient in the official/local language of the state(s) under the office you apply for, meaning you can read, write, speak and understand it.
You must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or belong to another category named in the notice; candidates other than Indian citizens need an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
Upper age relaxation
| Category | 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 | Service rendered in the Armed Forces plus 3 years, up to a maximum age of 50 |
| Widows, divorced women and judicially separated women not re-married | Up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST) |
| Work experience in RBI | Equal to the years of experience, up to 3 years |
The notice says cumulative age relaxation is not available, either within these items or in combination with any other item.
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for RBI Assistant?
20–28 years (born not earlier than 2 February 1998 and not later than 1 February 2006, both days inclusive), counted as on 1 February 2026, as per the Recruitment for the Post of Assistant – Panel Year 2025 in Reserve Bank of India. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for RBI Assistant?
At least a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD), and knowledge of word processing on PC. Ex-Servicemen (other than dependents): a graduate from a recognised university, or matriculation or the equivalent Armed Forces examination with at least 15 years of defence service. Proficiency in the official/local language of the state(s) under the office applied for (read, write, speak and understand). Eligibility is counted as on 1 February 2026.
What is the age limit for RBI Assistant?
20 to 28 years as on 1 February 2026 (born from 2 February 1998 to 1 February 2006), with 5 years' relaxation for SC/ST, 3 for OBC and 10–15 for PwBD.
What qualification is needed for RBI Assistant?
A bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% in aggregate (pass class for SC/ST/PwBD), knowledge of word processing on PC, and proficiency in the official/local language of the state of the office you apply for.
What is the Language Proficiency Test?
A compulsory test in the official/local language of the state of the office you applied for, held for candidates shortlisted from the main exam. If you are not proficient in the language you are disqualified.