Cycle 2025
DRAFT — unverified
Unverified — pending official notification check.
Scheme verified from verbatim mirror of official RBI advertisement text; rbi.org.in not directly accessible (bot protection).
Main Session
| Section | Timing | Questions | Marks / Q | Negative | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 20 min (enforced) | 30 | 1 | −0.25 | Qualifying |
| Numerical Ability | 20 min (enforced) | 35 | 1 | −0.25 | Qualifying |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 min (enforced) | 35 | 1 | −0.25 | Qualifying |
Main Session
| Section | Timing | Questions | Marks / Q | Negative | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test of Reasoning | 30 min (enforced) | 40 | 1 | −0.25 | Qualifying |
| Test of English Language | 30 min (enforced) | 40 | 1 | −0.25 | Qualifying |
| Test of Numerical Ability | 30 min (enforced) | 40 | 1 | −0.25 | Qualifying |
| Test of General Awareness | 25 min (enforced) | 40 | 1 | −0.25 | Qualifying |
| Test of Computer Knowledge | 20 min (enforced) | 40 | 1 | −0.25 | Qualifying |
Mandatory — no exemption for any candidate. Conducted in the official/local language(s) of the state at the Regional Office. Qualifying only; must pass to be selected. ~2x vacancies called in merit order of Main-exam aggregate.
Preliminary Examination · Objective Test · Main Session — navigation
Each test separately timed (per-test timing in the advertisement). Ad does not explicitly state interface section-locking; per-test timing enforced at minimum.
Preliminary Examination · Objective Test · Main Session — qualifying criteria
A candidate has to qualify in EACH part of the objective test separately. ~10x vacancies shortlisted for Mains on aggregate.
Main Examination · Objective Test · Main Session — note
Scores normalized across sessions via equipercentile method where held in multiple sessions.
Main Examination · Objective Test · Main Session — navigation
Each test separately timed (per-test timing in the advertisement). Ad does not explicitly state interface section-locking; per-test timing enforced at minimum.
Main Examination · Objective Test · Main Session — qualifying criteria
A candidate has to qualify in EACH part separately. ~2x vacancies shortlisted for LPT on Main-exam aggregate.
Language Proficiency Test — note
Mandatory — no exemption for any candidate. Conducted in the official/local language(s) of the state at the Regional Office. Qualifying only; must pass to be selected. ~2x vacancies called in merit order of Main-exam aggregate.