RBI Assistant Exam Pattern 2026 (Prelims & Mains)
Both Prelims and Mains include negative marking of ¼ (0.25) for each wrong answer. Prelims is qualifying in nature; Mains scores contribute to final merit.
Prelims Exam Pattern
Online objective test | 100 marks | 60 minutes (sectional timing)
Sr. No. | Name of Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
2. | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
3. | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | |
Mains Exam Pattern
200 marks | 135 minutes (sectional timing)
Sr. No. | Name of Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Test of Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
2. | Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
3. | Test of Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
4. | Test of General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
5. | Test of Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
Total | 200 | 200 | 135 minutes | |