RBI Office Attendant Recruitment 2026: Complete Guide, Salary & Exam Details

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) remains a premier institution for those seeking stable career growth within the banking sector. The 2026 recruitment drive for the Office Attendant post offered 572 vacancies, providing a significant opportunity for candidates across the nation. This article serves as your comprehensive guide to understanding the recruitment lifecycle, from notification release to the final selection process.

RBI Office Attendant Recruitment 2026 Overview

The selection process for 2026 was streamlined to ensure merit-based recruitment, featuring an online examination followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Notably, there was no interview stage for this cycle.

Organization	Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Name of the post	Office Attendant
Vacancies	572
Mode of Exam	Online
Selection Process	Online Test & Language Proficiency
Salary	Rs. 26,508/-
Negative Marking	¼ Mark
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	www.rbi.org.in

Important Dates

Events	Dates
Notification Release Date	15th January 2026
RBI Office Attendant Apply Online 2026	15th January 2026
Closure for Editing Application Details	4th February 2026
Payment of Test Fees (Online)	4th February 2026
RBI Office Attendant Admit Card 2026	23rd February 2026
Online Exam Date	1st March 2026
RBI Office Attendant Result 2026	22nd June 2026

Steps to Apply Online For RBI Attendant Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website at rbi.org.in or use the direct link provided in this guide.
2. Navigate to the homepage and select the "Recruitment Related Advertisement" section from the main menu.
3. Click on the link titled “Recruitment for the Office Attendant posts in Reserve Bank of India” to proceed.
4. First-time users must initiate their registration process by selecting the "Click Here For New Registration" option.
5. Complete the application form with your accurate personal and professional details, then submit.
6. Upon successful submission, you will receive an Email and SMS containing your system-generated Registration Number and Password.
7. Log in using your credentials to finalize the remaining application steps and provide any additional required information.
8. Upload the required documents: a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and the handwritten declaration as per the specified format.

Eligibility and Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Passed the 10th Standard (S.S.C./Matriculation) from the concerned State/UT coming under the Regional Jurisdiction of the Recruiting Office to which applying, from a recognised board.
• Be a domicile of the State/UT coming under the Regional Jurisdiction of the Recruitment Office to which applying.
• Be an undergraduate. Graduates and candidates possessing higher qualifications are not eligible to apply.
• Bank reserves the right to call for documents in support of the domicile status.
• Ex-servicemen category candidates should have passed the 10th Standard and rendered at least 15 years of defence service, provided they have not graduated outside the Armed Forces.
• Proficient in the language (read, write, speak, and understand) of the state/UT falling under that office.

Age Relaxation

• Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC / ST): By 5 years, i.e., up to 30 years
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): By 3 years, i.e., up to 28 years
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): By 10 years (GEN/EWS), 13 years (OBC) & 15 years (SC/ST)
• Ex-Servicemen: To the extent of service rendered by them in Armed Forces plus an additional period of 3 years subject to maximum of 50 years.
• Widows/divorced women/ women judicially separated who are not re-married: Upto 35 years (40 years for SC/ST)
• Candidates having work experience in RBI: To the extent of number of years of such experience, subject to maximum of 3 years.

Exam Pattern and Salary

The online test consists of 120 objective-type questions to be completed in 90 minutes. With a penalty of 1/4th mark for every wrong answer, precision is key.

Name of Tests (Objective)	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning	30	30	90 minutes
General English	30	30	90 minutes
General Awareness	30	30	90 minutes
Numerical ability	30	30	90 minutes
Total	120	120	90 minutes

Resources and Official Documentation

Use the following links to access official resources for your preparation:

• RBI Office Attendant 2026 Official Notification PDF - Click to Download
• RBI Office Attendant Result 2026: Check Your Status Here
• RBI Office Attendant Cut-Off 2026 - Click to Analyze
• RBI Office Attendant Recruitment 2026 - Official Application Portal
• Detailed Syllabus and Exam Pattern for RBI Office Attendant 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which region reported the highest number of vacancies?

According to the official notification, the maximum number of vacancies were announced for the Kanpur and Lucknow regional offices.

Is there an interview stage in the 2026 recruitment?

No, the selection process consists only of an online examination, followed by a mandatory Language Proficiency Test (LPT) where applicable.

Is there any negative marking in the exam?

Yes, a penalty of 1/4 of a mark is applied for every incorrect answer during the online examination.

Is local language proficiency mandatory?

Yes, candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency in the local language of the specific state/UT they are applying for via the Language Proficiency Test (LPT).