In order to fill office attendant positions in different RBI offices, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Office Attendant Exam 2026 was held in multiple shifts on February 28 and March 1, 2026. In order to evaluate performance and plan for upcoming attempts and cut-off expectations, prospective candidates and future aspirants attentively monitored the shift-wise test analysis, difficulty level trends, and good attempt forecasts.
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π Overview of the Exam
The exam was held in online (CBT) mode with 120 questions across four sections:
Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, General English, and General Awareness.Total duration: 90 minutes (1 hr 30 min).
Negative marking of 0.25 marks applied for each incorrect answer.
Candidates must also qualify a Language Proficiency Test (LPT) after passing the CBT.
π Shift Structure & Timing
The exam was conducted in three shifts each day:
| Shift | Reporting Time | Exam Start | Exam End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 08:00 AM | 09:35 AM | 11:05 AM |
| Shift 2 | 11:30 AM | 01:05 PM | 02:35 PM |
| Shift 3 | 03:00 PM | 04:35 PM | 06:05 PM |
| Timings based on official exam schedules | Β | Β | Β |
π Overall Difficulty Level (Across Shifts)
While official detailed shift-wise analysis for 2026 was to be collated from student feedback after each session, multiple sources and historical trends suggest a consistent overall level of difficulty:
Overall Paper Level:
βοΈ Easy to Moderate β Most shifts were manageable for well-prepared candidates, with no section overwhelmingly tough.
This means that:
English and General Awareness sections tended to be more straightforward.
Numerical Ability and Reasoning varied slightly shift-to-shift depending on puzzle complexity and question length.
Smart time management and accuracy were crucial given the tight 90-minute deadline.
π Good Attempt Estimates (Expected)
Though official data was to be updated once actual exam feedback arrived, trends from past pattern and candidate discussions help outline target attempts:
Expected Good Attempts:
βοΈ Around 100β110 attempted questions out of 120 could be considered a strong performance if most answers are accurate.
Because the exam is reasonably scoring in sections like English and General Awareness, aspirants who managed attempts in this range with high accuracy are likely to be competitive.
π Section-Wise Trends (General Expectations)
Although final shift data for 2026 is being compiled, past RBI Office Attendant exams and pattern indicate the following general behavior:
π βΆ Reasoning Ability
Often includes puzzles, seating arrangements, coding-decoding, inequalities, etc.
Most puzzles influence difficulty; straightforward puzzles raise good attempt numbers, while trickier sets reduce it.
Expect moderate difficulty with careful practice.
π β· Numerical Ability
Questions primarily from simplification, number series, averages, ratio, percentage, time-work, profit & lossbasics.
Usually easy to moderate for candidates with strong fundamentals.
π βΈ General English
Vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension form the bulk.
Often straightforward and scoring if attempted carefully.
π βΉ General Awareness
Focuses on current affairs, static GK, banking awareness.
Frequently the easiest section for scoring quick marks.
π― Shift-wise (Preliminary) Impression
While detailed shift feedback was still being gathered, quick impressions from live analysis and candidate reviews (including video reviews of individual shifts) showed consistency across shifts 1β3:
Shift 1: Generally easy to easy-moderate.
Shift 2: Similar pattern with a mix of direct and logic-based questions.
Shift 3: Ease or moderate pattern depending on candidate pace.
These early impressions are reinforced by quick content in analysis videos and incoming feedback from various test-takers across centres.
π Tips for Future Attempts (Based on Analysis)
Here are key takeaways for aspirants preparing for future RBI Office Attendant exams:
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Aim for accuracy over raw attempts β negative marking means careless guesses hurt scores.
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Prioritize General Awareness and English early β they are usually the quickest scoring.
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Do timed practice for Reasoning and Quant to improve speed.
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Mock tests help set realistic attempt and accuracy goals before exam day.
π Final Summary
βοΈ Difficulty Level: Overall easy to moderate, depending on shift and section.
βοΈ Good Attempt Range: Around 100β110+ attempts with high accuracy is a strong benchmark.
βοΈ Exam Duration: 90 minutes for 120 questions with negative marking.
βοΈ Sections Covered: Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, English Language, and General Awareness.
Overall, the RBI Office Attendant 2026 exam maintained a predictable pattern aligned with past years β manageable for aspirants with smart preparation and excellent accuracy.
