RBI Assistant Syllabus
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Exam pattern
Preliminary Examination (objective)
Composite time of one hour across the three tests. A candidate must qualify in the Preliminary examination to appear in the Main examination.
Main Examination (objective)
Five separately timed tests. All Main tests except the Test of English Language are available bilingually in English and Hindi. Candidates must pass in each objective test.
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Taken by provisionally selected candidates, in the official or local language of the state concerned. A candidate not proficient in that language is disqualified.
Topic-wise syllabus
Prelims · English Language
30 questions · 30 marks
Prelims · Numerical Ability
35 questions · 35 marks
Prelims · Reasoning Ability
35 questions · 35 marks
Mains · Test of Reasoning
30 minutes.
40 questions · 40 marks
Mains · Test of English Language
30 minutes. English only.
40 questions · 40 marks
Mains · Test of Numerical Ability
30 minutes.
40 questions · 40 marks
Mains · Test of General Awareness
25 minutes.
40 questions · 40 marks
Mains · Test of Computer Knowledge
20 minutes.
40 questions · 40 marks