Last Updated: December 2024
Overview
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the Admit Card for the Assistant Preliminary Examination 2026. Candidates who have registered for the RBI Assistant recruitment drive can now download their admit cards from the official RBI website. The preliminary examination is scheduled to be conducted in the coming months. This article provides comprehensive information about the admit card, exam dates, eligibility criteria, and step-by-step instructions to download your admit card.
📢 Important Notice: Candidates must download their admit cards before the examination date. No hardcopy will be sent to the candidates. The admit card is mandatory to appear in the examination. Candidates should carefully check all details mentioned on the admit card and report any discrepancies to the RBI authorities immediately.
Vacancy Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Post Name | Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 450 (Approximately) |
| Recruitment Type | Graduate Level |
| Exam Type | Preliminary & Mains (Two-Tier) |
| Admit Card Status | Released |
| Official Website | www.rbi.org.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms
- Age is calculated as on the date of notification
- Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university
- Candidates appearing for final year examination can also apply
- No minimum percentage requirement specified
- Indian Citizen
- Nationals of Nepal, Bhutan, and registered Tibetan refugees may apply
- Proficiency in writing, reading, and speaking in English
- Knowledge of regional language is preferred but not mandatory
- Candidates must be in perfect health and free from any communicable disease
- No adverse record in character
- Visit the official RBI website at www.rbi.org.in
- Look for the “Recruitment” or “Careers” section on the homepage
- Find the notification for “RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2026”
- Click on the admit card download link
- You will be redirected to the RBI’s portal or recruitment portal
- Enter your Registration Number and Password
- Alternatively, you can use your Roll Number and Date of Birth if prompted
- Click on “Submit” or “Login”
- Your admit card will appear on the screen in PDF format
- Carefully verify all details on your admit card
- Download the admit card and save it to your device
- Take a printout of the admit card (at least 2-3 copies recommended)
- Original Admit Card (printed copy)
- One original valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID)
- Originals of all certificates and mark sheets (to be verified later)
- Black/Blue ballpoint pen
- Calculator (if permitted as per exam guidelines)
- Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of Questions: 100
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
- Subjects: Reasoning (30 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (30 questions), English Language (40 questions)
- Mode: Online
- Duration: 135 minutes
- Subjects: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness
- Only
Educational Qualification
Nationality
Other Requirements
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | September 2025 |
| Application Last Date | October 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | December 2025 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | January 2026 |
| Prelims Result Declaration | February 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | March 2026 |
| Final Result Declaration | April 2026 |
How to Download RBI Assistant Admit Card
⚠️ Important Note: Keep your Registration Number and Password safe. You will need these credentials to download your admit card. Do not share these details with anyone. If you forget your credentials, use the “Forgot Password” option on the portal or contact RBI recruitment cell for assistance.