RBI Assistant Mains Admit Card 2026 Issued (Download Online Now)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the online admit cards for the RBI Assistant Mains Examination 2026. Candidates who successfully qualified in the Preliminary Examination can now download their Mains Examination call letters. The online application window for recruitment of 650 Assistant posts across various offices of the Reserve Bank of India opened on 16th February 2026 and closed on 10th March 2026. The Mains examination is tentatively scheduled to be held on 07 June 2026. Eligible candidates can download their hall tickets using their login credentials through the direct link provided below.
- Notification Release: February 2026
- Application Period: 16-02-2026 to 10-03-2026
- Preliminary Exam Date: 11-04-2026
- Prelims Result Declaration: 25-05-2026
- Mains Admit Card Release: 27-05-2026 (Released)
- Mains Exam Date (Tentative): 07-06-2026
- GEN / OBC / EWS: ₹ 450/- + 18% GST
- SC / ST / PwBD / EXS: ₹ 50/- + 18% GST
- Staff Candidates: Nil (Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, Mobile Wallets
- Age determined as of: 01.02.2026
- Minimum Age Limit: 20 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: 28 Years
- Born between: 02.02.1998 and 01.02.2006 (both dates inclusive)
- Age Relaxation: As per government norms (refer to notice)
- Total Assistant Vacancies: 650 Posts
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (Pass class for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
- Technical Competence: Knowledge of word processing on PC.
- Regional Language: Proficiency in local language of the applied region is mandatory.
The recruitment of Assistants in RBI comprises three subsequent evaluation stages:
- Preliminary Examination: Qualifying computer-based test (CBT).
- Main Examination: Final merit-ranking computer-based test (CBT).
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Region-specific regional language test (Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding capability).
Category & Office-Wise Vacancy Details
| Office Region | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 0 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| Bengaluru | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 24 |
| Bhopal | 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 | 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 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 29 |
| Mumbai | 54 | 2 | 25 | 24 | 144 | 249 |
| Nagpur | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| New Delhi | 6 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 49 |
| Patna | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Grand Total | 110 | 37 | 99 | 58 | 346 | 650 |
RBI Assistant Scheme of Examination
| Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Allotted Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Allotted Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test of Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Test of Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Test of General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Test of Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 135 minutes |
Note: Sectional cutoffs and negative marking apply for wrong answers in both Prelims and Mains examinations.
Qualified candidates can check the step-by-step procedure to download their call letters:
- Visit the official portal of RBI Opportunities at opportunities.rbi.org.in or the official site rbi.org.in.
- Under the navigation menu, select the "Current Vacancies" section, then click on "Call Letters".
- Look for the notification title: "Admit Card / Call Letter for Online Main Examination for recruitment of Assistant-2025".
- Click on the provided login redirection link.
- On the portal, select the preferred language (English/Hindi) and input your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY).
- Solve the CAPTCHA code shown on the screen and click "Login".
- Your Call Letter for the Mains CBT will be generated on the screen.
- Verify all specified details and print a clear copy to produce at the allocated exam venue.
Important Links for RBI Assistant 2026
1. When was the RBI Assistant Mains Admit Card 2026 released?
The RBI Assistant Mains Admit Card was officially released on 27 May 2026.
2. What is the scheduled date for the RBI Assistant Main Examination 2026?
The Mains examination is tentatively scheduled to be held on 07 June 2026.
3. What credentials are required to download the Mains examination call letter?
Candidates need their registered Registration Number or Roll Number along with their Password or Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY) to access the document download portal.
4. Is there negative marking in the RBI Assistant Mains CBT Exam?
Yes, negative marking applies to wrong answers. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question are deducted as a penalty for each incorrect attempt.
5. Can I change my allocated exam center mentioned on the admit card?
No, the Reserve Bank of India does not entertain requests for change of examination center, venue, or schedule once allocated on the admit card.
