RBI Office Attendant Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 572 Posts
RBI Office Attendant Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 572 Posts
The Reserve Bank of India, the nation's central bank, has invited applications from eligible Indian citizens for the post of Office Attendant. This is a significant opportunity for individuals seeking a stable career in the banking sector with a minimum educational qualification of 10th Standard.
1. Important Dates
Aspiring candidates must adhere to the following timeline to ensure their applications are submitted successfully:
- Notification Date: January 15, 2026
- Commencement of Online Registration: January 15, 2026
- Last Date for Online Application: February 4, 2026
- Last Date for Payment of Fees: February 4, 2026
- Tentative Date of Online Test: February 28 & March 1, 2026
2. Vacancy Details
A total of 572 posts have been announced. The vacancies are distributed across various regional offices, including but not limited to:
- Kanpur & Lucknow: 125 posts
- Kolkata: 90 posts
- New Delhi: 61 posts
- Guwahati: 52 posts
- Jaipur: 42 posts
- Mumbai: 33 posts
- (Other offices include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Patna).
3. Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the RBI Office Attendant post, candidates must fulfill the following:
- Educational Qualification: * Candidates must have passed 10th Standard (S.S.C./Matriculation) from a recognized board of the concerned State/UT.
- Crucial Note: Candidates who are graduates or possess higher qualifications as of January 1, 2026, are not eligible to apply.
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Age Limit (as of Jan 1, 2026):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 25 years
- (Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India norms).
- Language Proficiency: The candidate must be proficient in the local language of the state/UT falling under the recruiting office.
4. Selection Process
The selection will be based on a two-stage process:
- Online Competitive Test: An objective-type exam covering Reasoning, General English, General Awareness, and Numerical Ability.
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Candidates who qualify the online test will undergo a test in the local language of the region they applied for. The LPT is qualifying in nature.
5. Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will receive a starting basic pay of approximately ₹24,250/- per month. Including various allowances (Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, etc.), the total monthly gross emoluments are estimated to be around ₹46,029/-.
6. Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹450 + 18% GST
- SC/ST/PwBD/EXS Candidates: ₹50 + 18% GST
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official RBI website: www.rbi.org.in. Navigate to the "Opportunities@RBI" section, find the current vacancies, and follow the link for the Office Attendant recruitment.
RBI Office Attendant 2026 Notification Explained