
RBI Assistant 2025 Preliminary Examination Pattern
Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
---|---|---|---|
English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Key Points:
- Negative Marking:
- 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Objective Type:
- All questions are multiple-choice.
- Sectional Timing:
- Each section has a fixed time duration of 20 minutes.
RBI Assistant 2025 Main Examination Pattern
Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
Total | 200 | 200 | 135 minutes |
Key Points:
- Negative Marking:
- 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Sectional Timing:
- Each section has its allotted time duration as mentioned above.
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
- Purpose:
- Test candidates’ proficiency in the official language of the state/union territory applied for.
- Format:
- Reading and writing exercises in the local language.
Detailed RBI Assistant 2025 Syllabus
1. English Language
- Topics:
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Correction
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
2. Numerical Ability
- Topics:
- Simplification & Approximation
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, etc.)
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Average
- Time & Work
- Speed, Time & Distance
- Mensuration
3. Reasoning Ability
- Topics:
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangements
- Syllogism
- Inequalities
- Coding-Decoding
- Direction Sense
- Blood Relations
- Alphanumeric Series
- Order & Ranking
- Input-Output
4. General Awareness
- Banking Awareness: Banking terms, RBI functions, financial awareness
- Current Affairs: National & international news, economic news
- Static GK: Important days, books & authors, countries & capitals
5. Computer Knowledge
- Basic Computer Fundamentals:
- Input/output devices, memory, software & hardware
- MS Office:
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint basics
- Internet:
- Basics of internet & email
- Computer Networks & Security
Preparation Tips
- Plan Section-wise:
- Allocate separate study time for each section, focusing on weaker areas.
- Mock Tests:
- Practice mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy.
- General Awareness:
- Stay updated with daily news and read about banking and economic developments.
- Computer Skills:
- Review basic computer operations and terminology.
For more details visit the official website of RBI