RBI recently came out with 623 assistant vacancies for its offices throughout India.In the notification, qualifications & many rules for this recruitment were specified.
Many of you are confused on RBI assistants eligibility & have asked questions related to it.So to help you, we have compiled the answers for some of your top doubts about applying for RBI recruitment 2017.
Question 1: Do I need IBPS exam scores for this assistants recruitment?
Answer: No.RBI conducts a separate examination as part of their selection process.So IBPS bank exam scores are not necessary.
Q 2: What is the age limit for applicants? Are there any relaxations?
A: Candidates should be between 20 – 28 years of age, as on October 1, 2017
Persons with Disabilities (PWD) get an extension on maximum age by 10 yrs (GEN), 13 years (OBC) & 15 years (SC/ST)
Q 3: I am a widow/ divorced woman.Is there any special concession in age?
A: Women who are widows or divorced & have not re-married can apply for assistant jobs in RBI upto the age of 38 years (any category)
Q 4: I have 49.9% in degree.Am I eligible for RBI assistants recruitment?
A: No. Candidates should have scored atleast 50% (aggregate) as on Oct 1, 2017. Your marks in decimals must not be rounded off.
For applicants from SC/ST/PWD category, pass in degree is enough.No percentage condition exists for them.
Q 5: I am currently doing my final semester/ I am waiting for final yr results. Can I apply?
A: Final year/ semester students are not eligible.Only those who have completed their degree as on October 1, 2017 are eligible to apply.
Q 6: I only know to speak the local language of my state but don’t know to read or write.Can i still apply?
A: Candidates applying for vacancies in a particular state must know to read, write & speak the local language of that state.See the state-wise list of official languages for RBI assistants
Example: If you don’t know to speak, read or write Marathi, you are not eligible to apply for posts in Mumbai office.
Q 7: There are less/ no vacancies in my state.Can I apply for any other state?
A: Yes, you can apply for any office but you need to posses proficiency in the local language of that state you are registering for.
Q 8: What is the RBI assistants salary structure.Was it increased recently like other banks?
According to the notification, the salary for RBI assistants is approx Rs.32,528/ month which includes many allowances such as transport, house rent etc.,
The monthly take home salary could range between Rs.25 – 27,000/ month (may vary based on place of posting)
Since Reserve Bank of India follows a different pay structure compared to other banks, any salary increase for bank employees will not impact this organization.
Q 9: Can I apply for one state & appear for exam in another state?
A: It is not allowed.Candidates will need to sit for online test (preliminary as well as main) from a centre within the same state they have applied for.
For example, candidate applying to Chennai office can opt for a test center only from state of Tamilnadu.
Q 10: Are BE/ Btech/MBA/ MCA/ B.Sc graduates eligible?
A: Yes, all those who have completed a bachelor`s degree (any degree) are eligible for assistant jobs in RBI.
Therefore, graduates with BSc/ MSc/ BE/ BTech/ MBA/ MCA/ BCom/ MCom etc., degree are absolutely eligible to apply.
Now, read the RBI assistant recruitment 2017 notification & if you find a different question, use the form below to voice it out so we can answer & help you.