RBI Assistant Effective Study Plan 2021 : Tips to Crack the Exam
February 25, 2021 2021-03-06 21:41RBI Assistant Effective Study Plan 2021 : Tips to Crack the Exam
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to publish the assistant post vacancies notification in the second half of the year. There are a total of 900+ vacancies approximately this year.
In this article, we will discuss a detailed study plan for the preparation of RBI Assistant 2021.
RBI Assistant 2021 Important Dates
Important Events | Expected Dates |
Notification Release | Yet to be notified |
Last Date to Apply Online | Yet to be notified |
Preliminary Examination | Yet to be notified |
Prelims Result Date | Yet to be notified |
Mains Examination | Yet to be notified |
Mains Result Date | Yet to be notified |
Language Proficiency Test (LPT) | Yet to be notified |
Final Result | Yet to be notified |
RBI Assistant 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Age limit
The minimum age to apply is 20 years, and the maximum age is 28 years. However, age limit relaxation in the upper age limit is available as per the Government norms.
Education Qualification
Candidates should have a graduation degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks.
RBI Assistant 2021 Exam Pattern
Prelims Examination
Subject | No of questions | Maximum marks | Time Duration |
English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
Mains Examination
Section | No of questions | Maximum marks | Time Duration |
English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 mins |
Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 mins |
Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 mins |
General and Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 mins |
Computer Awareness | 40 | 40 | 20 mins |
Day wise Study Plan for RBI Assistant 2021
Days | English Language | Reasoning Ability | Quantitative Aptitude | Banking Awareness | Computer Awareness |
1 | Revision of Grammar Rules | Direction Test | Important Formulae | Structure of Banking | Introduction |
2 | Cloze Tests | Number Ranking | Simplification / Approximation | Banking Terminologies | History of Computers |
3 | Para-jumbles | Alphanumeric Series | Simplification/Approximation | Know Your Customer | Classification of Computers |
4 | Mock Test 1 | ||||
5 | Revise Grammar Rules | Puzzles& Seating Arrangement | Number Series Concepts | Small and Payments Bank | Computer Generation |
6 | Error Detection | Blood Relations | Average | Banking Ombudsman | Computer Software |
7 | Mock Test 2 | ||||
8 | Reading Comprehension | Puzzles and Seating Arrangement | Percentage | Types of Bank Accounts | Microsoft Office |
9 | Sentence Connectors | Inequality | Ratio& Proportion | NPA | Computer Abbreviations |
10 | Error Detection | Syllogism | Profit & Loss | Monetary Policy | |
11 | Reading Comprehension | Puzzles | Ages | NPCI | Input Devices |
12 | Mock Test 3 | ||||
13 | Revise Grammar Rules | Data Sufficiency | Partnership | Banking Terms and Abbreviations | Output Devices |
14 | Error Detection | Puzzles and Seating Arrangement | Simple and Compound Interest | NBFC | Shortcut Keys |
15 | Sentence Improvement | Coding and Decoding | Time and Distance | SARFAESI Act | Internet |
16 | Cloze Test | Input-Output | Problems on Trains | Taglines of Banks | E-commerce |
17 | Reading Comprehension | Input-Output | Boats & Streams | Financial Institutions | MCQs |
18 | Mock Test 4 | ||||
19 | Practice | Statement- Argument | Mixture & Alligation | Inflation | MCQs |
20 | Practice | Statement- Assumption | Time & Work | RTGS and NEFT | MCQs |
21 | Practice | Statement- Course Of Action | Pipes& Cisterns | Different Codes in Banking | MCQs |
22 | Practice | Statement – Conclusion | Chain Rule | Priority Sector Lending | MCQs |
23 | Practice | Data Sufficiency | Mensuration | Money and Capital Market | MCQs |
24 | Practice | Puzzles and Seating Arrangement | Permutation and Combination | MCQs | MCQs |
25 | Practice | Practice | Probability | MCQs | MCQs |
26 | Mock Test 5 | ||||
27 | Practice | Practice | DI-Table | MCQs | MCQs |
28 | Practice | Practice | DI–line | MCQs | MCQs |
29 | Practice | Practice | DI-Pie | MCQs | MCQs |
30 | Practice | Practice | Case Studies | MCQs | MCQs |
Candidates are advised to take 5-6 mock tests after completing their syllabus in 30 days.
Reference Books for RBI Assistant 2021
English Language
- Word Power Made Easy – Normal Lewis
- English Grammar & Composition – Wren and Martin
- Objective General English – S.P. Bakshi
- English Grammar and Composition – S.C. Gupta
- Objective English for Competitive Exams – Hari Mohan Prasad & Uma Rani Sinha
- From Plinth to Paramount – Neetu Singh
Reasoning Ability
- Verbal Reasoning – RS Agarwal
- Analytical Reasoning (BSC publication) – M K Pandey
- Reasoning Book for Competitive Exams – Pearson
- Shortcuts in Reasoning – Disha Experts
- How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT – Arun Sharma
- Verbal and Analytical Reasoning – Indu Sijwali
Quantitative Aptitude
- Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations – R S Aggarwal
- Magical Book On Quicker Maths – M Tyra
- Quantum CAT – Sarvesh K Varma
- Fast track Objective Arithmetic – Rajesh Verma
- How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT Exams – Arun Sharma
- Rapid Quantitative Aptitude with Shortcuts & Tricks – Disha Publications
Computer Awareness
- Objective Computer Awareness – Arihant Publications
- Objective Question Bank of Computer Awareness for General Competitions – Arihant Publications
- Computer Awareness – R.Pillai
Banking Awareness
- Banking Awareness – Disha Publications
- Banking Awareness – Arihant Publications
- Financial Awareness for Competitive Examinations – Disha Publications
- Insurance and Financial Awareness – Disha Experts
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