The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted the Assistant 2016 recruitment to fill Assistant positions in various RBI offices across the country. The selection process involved multiple stages: the Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT). 

Important Dates for RBI Assistant 2016:

• Application Begin: 07/11/2016
• Last Date for Apply Online: 28/11/2016
• Last Date Fee Payment: 28/11/2016
• Exam Date (Prelims): 23-24 December 2016
• Exam Date (Mains): January 2017

Application Fee:

• General / OBC: ₹450
• SC / ST / PH / EXs: ₹50
• Payment Methods: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, Mobile Wallet, Cash Card, or E-Challan Mode

Eligibility Criteria:

• Educational Qualification:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with at least 50% marks (for General/OBC candidates).
  • For SC/ST/PH candidates, the minimum requirement is passing marks.
• Age Limit (as on 07/11/2016):
  • Minimum Age: 20 years
  • Maximum Age: 28 years
  • Age Relaxation as per RBI norms.

Vacancy Details:

• General: 313
• OBC: 124
• SC: 109
• ST: 64

Office-wise Vacancies:

• Ahmedabad: 30 (General: 15, OBC: 7, SC: 0, ST: 8)
• Bangalore: 35 (General: 18, OBC: 9, SC: 6, ST: 2)
• Bhopal: 40 (General: 22, OBC: 4, SC: 5, ST: 9)
• Bhubaneswar: 20 (General: 10, OBC: 0, SC: 4, ST: 6)
• Chandigarh: 38 (General: 19, OBC: 7, SC: 12, ST: 0)
• Chennai: 25 (General: 13, OBC: 6, SC: 6, ST: 0)
• Guwahati: 27 (General: 14, OBC: 2, SC: 2, ST: 9)
• Hyderabad: 31 (General: 15, OBC: 8, SC: 6 (1), ST: 2)
• Jaipur: 20 (General: 10, OBC: 4, SC: 3, ST: 3)
• Jammu: 10 (General: 5, OBC: 3, SC: 1, ST: 1)
• Kanpur & Lucknow: 52 (General: 25, OBC: 13, SC: 13 (2), ST: 1)
• Kolkata: 35 (General: 19, OBC: 5, SC: 11, ST: 0)
• Mumbai: 150 (General: 75, OBC: 25 (2), SC: 29, ST: 21 (3))
• Nagpur: 20 (General: 10, OBC: 10, SC: 0, ST: 0)
• New Delhi: 25 (General: 13, OBC: 7, SC: 5, ST: 0)
• Patna: 22 (General: 10, OBC: 7 (2), SC: 3, ST: 2)
• Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi: 30 (General: 20, OBC: 7, SC: 3, ST: 0)

How to Apply for RBI Assistant 2016:

Step 1: Visit the Official RBI Website

Go to https://www.rbi.org.in./

Step 2: Navigate to the 'Current Vacancies' Section

On the homepage, find and click the "Careers" tab.

Step 3: Find the RBI Assistant 2016 Notification

Look for the "RBI Assistant 2016 Recruitment Notification" and read through the eligibility, selection process, and exam details.

Step 4: Click on the 'Apply Online' Link

After reviewing the notification, click the "Apply Online" link to start the application process.

Step 5: Register and Create an Account

For first-time applicants, click on "New Registration". Provide your details such as name, email, and phone number to register.

Step 6: Fill Out the Application Form

Log in with your registration credentials and complete the application form by entering personal, educational, and work experience details.

Step 7: Upload Required Documents

Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and any required documents as per the instructions in the notification.

Step 8: Pay the Application Fee

Pay the fee based on your category (General, OBC, SC, ST, etc.) through the available online payment methods (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, etc.).

Step 9: Submit the Application

After filling out the form and paying the fee, review it for accuracy and click the "Submit" button to finalize your application.

Step 10: Download and Print the Application

After submission, download and print the filled application form and payment receipt for your records.