Candidates appearing for the RBI Assistant Prelims Exam must verify their designated shift timings, reporting hours, and gate closing times to ensure timely arrival at the exam center. Please take note of the revised RBI Assistant Prelims examination schedule.
The Reserve Bank of India has received an overwhelming response from lakhs of graduates for the 650 available Assistant positions. To streamline the examination process, the RBI has scheduled the Prelims exam over five shifts across two days: April 11 and April 13, 2026. Each exam session lasts 60 minutes, and candidates are strongly encouraged to arrive at their assigned venues at least one hour before the start time as indicated on their admit cards.
RBI Assistant Shift Timing 2026 Out
The RBI Assistant Prelims Exam 2026 for 650 vacancies is now officially scheduled for April 11th and April 13th, 2026. Each shift duration is 60 minutes; please refer to the detailed timing breakdown provided below.
The examination will be conducted in 3 shifts on April 11th and 2 shifts on April 13th; please strictly adhere to the reporting times printed on your admit card.
| Shifts | Reporting Time | 11th April 2026 | 13th April 2026 |
| Shift 1 | 11:30 am | 12:30 am to 1:30 pm | — |
| Shift 2 | 2 pm | 3 pm to 4 pm | 3 pm to 4 pm |
| Shift 3 | 4:30 pm | 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm | 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
RBI Assistant Prelims Shift Timings 2026 Details
The Computer Based Test (CBT) consists of 100 questions to be completed within a 60-minute timeframe. (उम्मीदवार निम्न समय नोट करें। सीबीटी की अवधि 100 प्रश्नों के लिए 60 मिनट होगी।) Below are the detailed shift timings for the RBI Assistant Prelims Exam.
RBI Assistant Shift 1 (Morning Shift)
- Reporting Time: 11:30 am
- Gate Closure Time: 12:00 pm
- Exam Start Time: 12:30 pm
- Exam End Time: 1:30 pm
- Duration: 60 minutes
RBI Assistant Shift 2 (Afternoon Shift)
- Reporting Time: 2 pm
- Gate Closure Time: 2:30 pm
- Exam Start Time: 3:00 pm
- Exam End Time: 4:00 pm
- Duration: 60 minutes
RBI Assistant Shift 3 (Evening Shift)
- Reporting Time: 4:30 pm
- Gate Closure Time: 5:00 pm
- Exam Start Time: 5:30 pm
- Exam End Time: 6:30 pm
- Duration: 60 minutes
RBI Assistant Prelims Revised Exam Date 2026
Due to an exceptionally high volume of applications, the RBI has revised the examination schedule. While originally planned for a single day, the Prelims will now take place on April 11, 2026 (Saturday) and April 13, 2026 (Monday). Please verify your specific exam shift and reporting time on your official call letter.
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