RBI Assistant Prelims Syllabus 2026
English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fillers, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Vocabulary-based Questions, Para Jumbles, Paragraph Completion.
Numerical Ability: Simplification & Approximation, Quadratic Equations, Number Series, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar, Line, Pie), Mensuration Basics.
Reasoning Ability: Number/Letter Series, Syllogism, Inequalities, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Seating Arrangement (Linear/Circular), Puzzles, Ranking, Data Sufficiency.
RBI Assistant Mains Syllabus 2026
Test of Reasoning: Advanced Puzzles (Floor, Box, Scheduling), Input-Output, Logical Reasoning (Statement-Assumption, Argument, Inference), High-level Data Sufficiency, Critical Reasoning, Syllogism with Inequalities, Machine Input-Output.
Test of English Language: Detailed RC, Vocabulary (Syn/Ant, Idioms), Inference Questions, Para Completion, Para Summary, Advanced Error Spotting, Sentence Rearrangement.
Test of Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic (Percentage, Ratio, Average, Mixture, Partnership, Profit & Loss, SI/CI, TSD), Data Interpretation (Caselets, Missing DI), Data Sufficiency, Quadratic Equations, Number Series, Word Problems.
Test of General Awareness: Banking Awareness (RBI Functions, Monetary Policy), Financial & Economic News, Govt Schemes (PMJDY, PMAY,…), Static GK, Current Affairs (last 4–6 months), Basic Economy/Banking Terms.
Test of Computer Knowledge: Computer Fundamentals, History & Generations, Hardware/Software, I/O Devices, OS, MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT), Internet, Networking, Email, Database Basics, Shortcut Keys.
Language Proficiency Test (LPT) Details
After Mains → Shortlisted candidates undergo LPT in the official/local language of the applied state/office. Tests reading, writing, speaking & understanding. Mandatory & qualifying. No exemptions.