The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a nationwide recruitment drive for 572 Office Attendant positions. Applications are open online until February 4, 2026. This role offers a stable government career for candidates with a 10th standard pass qualification who are proficient in their local state language. The selection will be based on an online test and a qualifying language proficiency test.
Position Overview
- Organization: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Job Title: Office Attendant
- Total Vacancies: 572 posts
- Application Deadline: February 4, 2026
- Job Type: Full-time, On-site
- Location: Positions are available in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kanpur & Lucknow, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Patna.
Primary Duties
Selected candidates will be responsible for various office support and maintenance tasks within the RBI’s premises. Key responsibilities include attending to basic office upkeep, handling document dispatch and receipt, and assisting with other routine administrative duties as assigned.
Eligibility Requirements
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed the 10th Standard (S.S.C./Matriculation) from a recognized board of the concerned State/UT. Crucially, candidates must be undergraduates as of January 1, 2026; graduates or those with higher degrees are not eligible.
- Age Limit: Must be between 18 and 25 years as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxation applies for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other specified categories.
- Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the official/local language of the state for which they are applying.
- Experience: Prior experience is not mandatory. However, candidates with previous work experience in the RBI may receive age relaxation for the duration of that service (up to 3 years).
Essential Competencies
Proficiency in the local/state language is a mandatory skill for this role, as it is essential for the qualifying Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Candidates should also possess basic reasoning, numerical, and general English abilities for the online examination.
Salary and Perks
The role offers a structured pay scale with a starting basic pay of ₹24,250 per month (in the scale of ₹24,250–53,550). The initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately ₹46,029 (without House Rent Allowance). Additional benefits include a 15% House Rent Allowance for those not availing of bank accommodation and other admissible allowances.
Examination Syllabus
The selection involves a 90-minute online test covering four sections of 30 marks each:
- Reasoning
- General English
- Numerical Ability
- General Awareness
A qualifying Language Proficiency Test (LPT) in the official/local language of the applied state follows for shortlisted candidates.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official RBI careers website.
- Click the “Apply Online” link for the “Office Attendant – PY 2025” recruitment.
- Complete the new registration and fill out the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a hand-written declaration as per the specified guidelines.
- Pay the applicable application fee online before the deadline.
- Fee for GEN/OBC/EWS: ₹450 + 18% GST
- Fee for SC/ST/PwBD/EXS: ₹50 + 18% GST
- Submit the form and keep a printout for future reference.
Key Dates to Remember
- Application Start Date: January 15, 2026
- Application End Date: February 4, 2026
- Fee Payment Window: January 15, 2026, to February 4, 2026
- Tentative Online Test Dates: February 28 & March 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the last date to apply for the RBI Office Attendant post?
A: The last date for submitting the online application is February 4, 2026.
Q2: Can a graduate apply for this position?
A: No. Candidates must be undergraduates as of January 1, 2026. Graduates or holders of higher qualifications are expressly not eligible.
Q3: What is the selection process?
A: Selection involves a two-stage process: an Online Objective Test followed by a qualifying Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
Q4: Are there different vacancy numbers for different locations?
A: Yes. Vacancies are distributed across various RBI offices. For example, Kanpur & Lucknow has 113 vacancies, while Kolkata has 90. Check the official notification for the complete state-wise list.
Q5: What is the monthly salary for an Office Attendant?
A: The starting basic pay is ₹24,250 per month. With allowances, the initial gross monthly emolument is approximately ₹46,029.
Q6: Is there an age relaxation for OBC candidates?
A: Yes. For OBC candidates, the upper age limit is relaxed by 3 years (up to 28 years as of January 1, 2026).
Q7: Is knowing the local language compulsory?
A: Yes. Proficiency in the official/local language of the state you are applying for is essential and will be tested in the Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
Official Links
- Download Detailed Notification: RBI Office Attendant Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online Here: RBI Office Attendant Application Portal