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RBI Assistant Exam Pattern 2026

Section-wise marks · Negative marking · Time limit · Selection process

Mains

200Q · 135 min
200
Total Questions
200
Total Marks
135 min
Duration
+1.0
Correct Answer
−0.25
Wrong Answer
Subject / SectionQuestionsMarksTime
Logical Reasoning
4040—
English Language
4040—
Quantitative Aptitude
4040—
General Awareness
4040—
Computer Aptitude
4040—
Total200200135 min

Mains

40Q · 27 min
40
Total Questions
40
Total Marks
27 min
Duration
+1.0
Correct Answer
−0.25
Wrong Answer

Prelims

100Q · 60 min
100
Total Questions
100
Total Marks
60 min
Duration
+1.0
Correct Answer
−0.25
Wrong Answer
Subject / SectionQuestionsMarksTime
English Language
3030—
Quantitative Aptitude
3535—
Logical Reasoning
3535—
Total10010060 min

Selection Process

1
Mains
200 Questions · 200 Marks · 135 min
2
Mains
40 Questions · 40 Marks · 27 min
3
Prelims
100 Questions · 100 Marks · 60 min
✓
Final Selection
Merit list based on combined performance

Pattern Insights — What Toppers Know

Attempt Strategy
With 135 minutes for 200 questions, you have ~41 seconds per question. Skip and return.
Negative Marking
+1/-0.25 (Prelims). Do not guess randomly — attempt only when you can eliminate 2+ options.
Section Focus
All 5 sections carry equal weightage. Don't ignore any section.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are in RBI Assistant 2026?+
RBI Assistant Stage 1 has 200 questions for 200 marks in 135 minutes.
Is there negative marking in RBI Assistant?+
Yes. The marking scheme is +1/-0.25 (Prelims). Attempt a question only when reasonably confident.
How many stages are in RBI Assistant selection process?+
RBI Assistant has 3 stages in the selection process. You must clear each stage to proceed to the next.