RBI Assistant Main Examination Syllabus 2026
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
The RBI Assistant Main Examination is the second stage of the RBI Assistant recruitment process. It is an online objective examination consisting of five sections: Reasoning Ability, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge. Candidates who qualify the Main Examination are required to appear for the Language Proficiency Test (LPT), which is qualifying in nature. The marks obtained in the Main Examination are considered for the final selection. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Duration
135 Minutes
Marking
1 mark is awarded for every correct answer. The Main Examination consists of 200 objective questions carrying a total of 200 marks. Candidates who qualify the Main Examination are called for the Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
Negative marking
0.25 (one-fourth) of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for every incorrect answer. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 |
| English Language | 40 | 40 |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 |
Subject-wise Syllabus
Reasoning Ability
Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Syllogism, Inequality, Alphabet & Number Series, Order & Ranking, Input-Output, Data Sufficiency, Logical Reasoning, Statement & Conclusion, Critical Reasoning, Machine Input
English Language
Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement, Word Swap, Phrase Replacement, Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Sentence Completion
Numerical Ability
Simplification & Approximation, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Partnership, Time & Work, Pipes & Cistern, Time, Speed & Distance, Boat & Stream, Mixture & Alligation, Ages, Permutation & Combination, Probability
General Awareness
Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, RBI Functions, Monetary Policy, Financial Awareness, Indian Economy, Budget & Economic Survey, Banking Terms, Financial Institutions, Government Schemes, Static General Knowledge, National & International News, Reports & Indices, Important Committees
Computer Knowledge
Computer Fundamentals, Computer Hardware, Software, Operating Systems, MS Office, Internet, Networking, Computer Memory, Input & Output Devices, Database Basics, Computer Abbreviations, Cyber Security, Digital Banking
Preparation Tips
- Give special attention to Banking and Financial Awareness, as it is a high-scoring section.
- Practice high-level puzzles and seating arrangement questions daily.
- Revise arithmetic concepts and solve Data Interpretation sets regularly.
- Learn computer fundamentals, MS Office, networking, and cyber security basics.
- Read newspapers and RBI publications regularly for current affairs.
- Attempt sectional and full-length mock tests under timed conditions.
- Solve previous years' RBI Assistant Main papers to understand the latest exam pattern and difficulty level.