RBI Assistant Age Calculator (2026)

Reserve Bank of India Assistant • Conducted by Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

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Enter your details to calculate exact age for RBI Assistant.

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Enter your date of birth and category to see if you are eligible for this exam.

Category-wise Age Limits Table

Official age boundaries and relaxation rules for RBI Assistant.

CategoryMin AgeMax Age
General / UR20 Yrs28 Yrs
OBC (NCL)20 Yrs31 Yrs
SC / ST20 Yrs33 Yrs
PwD20 Yrs38 Yrs

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (pass class for SC/ST/PwD). Knowledge of word processing on PC.

Category-wise Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxationMax AgeAttempts
General / URNo relaxation28 YrsUnlimited
OBC (NCL)3 years31 YrsUnlimited
SC / ST5 years33 YrsUnlimited
PwD (General)10 years38 YrsUnlimited

Special / Additional Relaxations

  • Widows, Divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried: up to 38 years (General), 41 years (OBC), and 43 years (SC/ST).
  • Ex-Servicemen get relaxation equal to the period of service plus 3 years, up to a maximum age of 50 years.

Important Notes

  • Age reference cutoff is the 1st day of the month of the notification.
  • Language Proficiency Test (LPT) is mandatory and qualifying in nature; final selection is subject to passing LPT.

Eligibility data above is based on standard official rules. Rules can change — always verify the latest official Reserve Bank of India (RBI) notification before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries regarding RBI Assistant age limits, cutoff date, and attempts.

The age limit for General category candidates is 20 to 28 years. OBC candidates can apply up to 31 years, and SC/ST candidates up to 33 years. PwD candidates can apply up to 38 years.
A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PwD candidates) in the aggregate and knowledge of word processing on PC.
No. Unlike RBI Grade B, there is no attempt limit for the RBI Assistant exam. You can appear every year as long as you meet the age and educational criteria.
Yes. A Language Proficiency Test (LPT) is mandatory for candidates who qualify in the Main Exam. It is conducted in the official local language of the office applied for. Candidates not proficient in local language are disqualified.
The starting basic pay is Rs. 20,700/- per month. Gross monthly salary including allowances (DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, etc.) is approximately Rs. 45,000–47,000/- per month, which is the highest in clerical cadre jobs in India.
RBI Assistant recruits clerical staff specifically for RBI offices, whereas IBPS Clerk recruits for public sector banks. RBI Assistants enjoy better salary, working hours, and posting in state capitals/metros compared to IBPS Clerks.