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RBI Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Syllabus

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RBI Assistant Selection Process Includes:

  • Phase I – Preliminary Exam
  • Phase II – Main Exam
  • Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

📝 Phase I – Preliminary Exam Syllabus

1) English Language

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Cloze Test
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Error Detection
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Para Jumbles
  • Synonyms & Antonyms

2) Numerical Ability

  • Simplification / Approximation
  • Number Series
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Data Interpretation (DI)
  • Percentage
  • Profit & Loss
  • Time & Work
  • Time, Speed & Distance
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Average

3) Reasoning Ability

  • Seating Arrangement
  • Puzzles
  • Syllogism
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Inequality
  • Blood Relation
  • Direction Sense
  • Alphanumeric Series
  • Order & Ranking

📝 Phase II – Main Exam Syllabus

1) Reasoning Ability (High Level)

  • Puzzles (Moderate to High Level)
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Input-Output
  • Statement & Assumption
  • Cause & Effect

2) English Language

  • Reading Comprehension (Advanced)
  • Cloze Test
  • Para Jumbles
  • Error Spotting
  • Sentence Rearrangement
  • Vocabulary-Based Questions

3) Numerical Ability

  • Data Interpretation (Caselet / Missing DI)
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Quantity Comparison
  • Arithmetic Word Problems
  • Number Series
  • Quadratic Equations

4) General Awareness

  • Current Affairs (Last 6 Months)
  • Banking Awareness
  • RBI Functions & History
  • Financial Awareness
  • Government Schemes
  • Static GK

5) Computer Knowledge

  • Basics of Computer
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Internet & Networking
  • Computer Abbreviations
  • Input & Output Devices
  • Basic Hardware & Software

📚 Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

  • Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state applied for (Reading, Writing & Speaking).

📊 Exam Pattern Overview

🔹 Prelims

  • English – 30 Questions
  • Numerical Ability – 35 Questions
  • Reasoning – 35 Questions
  • Total – 100 Questions
  • Duration – 60 Minutes

🔹 Mains

  • Reasoning – 40 Questions
  • English – 40 Questions
  • Numerical Ability – 40 Questions
  • General Awareness – 40 Questions
  • Computer Knowledge – 40 Questions
  • Total – 200 Questions

🏦 Important Books List

📘 English Language

  • Objective General English – S.P. Bakshi
  • Word Power Made Easy – Norman Lewis
  • English for Competitive Exams – Wren & Martin
  • Practice Book – Adda247 / Oliveboard

📗 Reasoning Ability

  • A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Aggarwal
  • Analytical Reasoning – M.K. Pandey
  • Puzzle & Seating Arrangement Book – Kiran Publication / Adda247

📕 Numerical Ability (Quantitative Aptitude)

  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams – R.S. Aggarwal
  • Fast Track Arithmetic – Rajesh Verma
  • Magical Book on Quicker Maths – M. Tyra
  • Practice Book – Kiran Previous Year Question Bank

📙 General Awareness (Mains)

  • Lucent’s General Knowledge
  • Banking Awareness – Arihant Publication
  • Monthly Current Affairs – Adda247 / AffairsCloud / BankersAdda

💻 Computer Knowledge

  • Objective Computer Awareness – Arihant Publication
  • Computer Knowledge – Lucent Publication

🎯 Most Recommended Combination (Best Strategy)

  • Quant – Rajesh Verma + PYQ Practice
  • Reasoning – M.K. Pandey + Puzzle Practice
  • English – S.P. Bakshi + Daily Reading
  • GA – Monthly Current Affairs + Banking Awareness
  • Computer – Arihant Book

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