Can Final-Year Students Apply for RBI Assistant 2026?

The RBI Assistant Exam 2026, conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is one of the most popular banking exams for candidates eager to join the central bank as an Assistant. Before applying, it’s essential to understand the eligibility criteria, especially whether final-year students can apply or Not?

Can Final-Year Students Apply for RBI Assistant 2026?

As per the official RBI Assistant 2026 notification PDF, final year students are permitted to apply only if their graduation is fully completed and the final result is declared before the application closing date. Candidates whose results are pending at the time of application are not treated as eligible under the prescribed eligibility criteria.

This means:

• Simply appearing in the final year or waiting for results is not sufficient.
• Candidates must have completed graduation with valid marksheets/certificates on or before the cut-off date specified in the official notification.
• The degree must be fully awarded before the application closing date to avoid rejection during document verification.

Eligibility Criteria Quick Review

RBI requires applicants to possess a completed graduation degree with the prescribed marks on or before the closing date of the online application, as provisional status is not accepted during document verification.

Educational Qualification Required

• To be eligible for the RBI Assistant 2026 exam, candidates must have:
• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
• Minimum 50% marks in graduation for General, OBC, and EWS candidates
• SC/ST/PwBD candidates need only pass class (no minimum percentage)
• Candidates must also have basic computer knowledge and the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the local language of the state/region they apply for.

Why Final-Year Students Are Not Eligible

RBI’s eligibility norms require that all academic qualifications must be fully completed and documented by the application deadline. Provisional or pending results without a final mark sheet/degree certificate are not accepted when submitting the application form or during document verification. This policy ensures that all candidates have a confirmed educational qualification at the time of application.