The RBI Assistant Exam consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
1. Preliminary Exam (Objective - Online Mode)
Total Questions : 100
Total Marks : 100
Duration : 60 Minutes (1 Hour)
Negative Marking : 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Qualifying Criteria : Candidates must clear sectional as well as overall cut-off marks to qualify for the Mains Exam.
2. Mains Exam (Objective - Online Mode)
Total Questions : 200
Total Marks : 200
Duration : 135 Minutes (2 Hours 15 Minutes)
Negative Marking : 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Qualifying Criteria : Sectional and overall cut-off marks must be cleared to proceed to the next stage.
3. Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
- Candidates who qualify for the Mains Exam must appear for the Language Proficiency Test in the local language of the state/UT they applied for.
Key Requirements:
- Read, write, and speak the local language fluently.
- Failure to clear LPT will result in disqualification, even if earlier rounds are cleared.
Key Points to Remember:
- Final Selection is based on Mains Exam marks and qualification in LPT (no marks are assigned for LPT).
- Preliminary Exam marks are not considered for the final merit list.
- Start preparation early with mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.