RBI Assistant vs SBI PO Which one's better?
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In this blog today, PracticeMock is going to cover a detailed analysis of RBI Assistant vs SBI PO. Both exams are highly reputable and hail from credible Indian organizations. Both jobs are lucrative in terms of salary and career growth. It can be difficult to make a choice. Ideally, one job can’t be described better than the other. You will have to decide for yourself. So, our judgment based on useful parameters will give you insights on what these jobs have to offer in totality.   

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Here are the following parameters included for the comparison  

  1. Selection Process  
  2. Job Profile  
  3. Salary Structure  
  4. Career Growth  
  5. Posting/Transfer Policy  
  6. Bond Signing   

RBI Assistant vs SBI PO – A Basic Comparison   

CATEGORY:  SBI PO  RBI Assistant 
JOB PROFILE  Public Dealing  file maintenance, MIS generation, management of data and drafting letters. 
POSTING  Urban/Rural  Urban  
PROMOTIONS  Frequent  After 2-3 years  
TRANSFER  Frequent  After 3-5 years  
EXAMINATION TYPE  Online: Prelims + Main  Online: Prelims + Main + language proficiency 
BOND  3 Years   2 years  

Selection Procedure   

The overall selection process is exactly the same for both the exams.    

RBI Assistant SBI PO   
An objective examination along with a descriptive test during mains. 3 Rounds of selection process:  Prelims Mains  Personal Interview   An objective examination along with a descriptive test during mains. 3 Rounds of selection process:  Prelims Mains  Personal Interview  

SBI PO Exam Pattern Prelims 

Serial Number  Name of section  Number of questions in the section  Marks allotted for the section  
1  English Language  30  30  
2  Quantitative Aptitude  35  35  
3  Reasoning Ability  35  35  
–  Total  100  100  

SBI PO Main Exam Pattern 

Serial Number  Name of the section  Number of questions asked in the section  Marks allotted to the section  
1  English language  35  40  
2  Data Analysis and Interpretation  35  60  
3  Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude  45  60  
4  General Awareness (special reference to banking industry)  40  40  
–  Total  155  200 marks  

RBI Assistant Exam Pattern 2021  

For Phase 1 – Prelims – RBI Assistant Exam Pattern 2021  

Name of Tests  No. of Qs  Max. Marks  Total Time  
English Language  30  30  20 minutes  
Numerical Ability  35  35  20 minutes  
Reasoning Ability  35  35  20 minutes  
Total  100  100  60 minutes  

Note: This will be an Online Test (Objective Based)  

0.25 negative marking will be applicable for every wrong answer  

For Phase 2 – Mains – RBI Assistant Exam Pattern 2021  

Name of Tests  No. of Qs  Max. Marks  Duration  
Test of Reasoning  40  40  30 minutes  
Test of English Language  40  40  30 minutes  
Test of Numerical Ability  40  40  30 minutes  
Test of General Awareness  40  40  25 minutes  
Test of Computer Knowledge  40  40  20 minutes  
Total  200  200  135 minutes 

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RBI Assistant vs SBI PO Salary Structure  

SBI PO  RBI Assistant 
In-hand salary – 42,000-44,000 (But including everything and if you crack the JIIB exam after you join as a PO, your annual package can range from 8.00 LPA – 13.00 LPA  Official basic pay scale – 13150-750 (3)-15400- 900(4) -19000-1200(6)-26200-1300 (2)-28800- 1480(3) – 33240 – 1750 (1)- 34990 (20 years). The in-hand salary for RBI Assistant is Rs. 36091/-. 

RBI Assistant vs SBI PO – Eligibility Criteria for SBI PO  

Educational Qualification    Graduation or any equivalent degree    
Age limit    21 to 30 years    
Age Relaxation    SC/ST- 5 years OBC (NCL)- 3 years    
The number of attempts:    UR/EWS –4 OBC- 7 SC/ST – No Limit    

Eligibility Criteria for RBI Assistant 

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates).  

The age can be between 20-28 years as of July 1, 2021.   

Category Upper Age Limit 
SC/ST 33 years (Relaxation by 5 years) 
OBC 31 years (Relaxation by 3 years) 

RBI Assistant vs SBI PO – BOND  

SBI PO  NIACL AO  
An SBI PO has to sign a three-year bond  A minimum period of two years 

Career Growth Plan Comparisions  

SBI-PO  RBI Assistant 
 PO/AM Deputy Manager – Chief Manager – Asst General Manager – Deputy General Manager – General Manager – Chief General Manager – Deputy Managing Director  
Scale 1  Officer / Assistant Manager (Grade A)  Scale 2  Manager (Grade B)  Scale 3  Senior Manager (Grade C)  Scale 4  Chief Manager (Grade D)  

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Work Culture  

SBI PO  RBI Assistant 
Work pressure is high for an SBI PO.   Work pressure is comparatively less if compared with SBI PO. It’s a 5-day job. 

RBI Assistant vs SBI PO – Transfer Policy 

SBI PO  RBI Assistant 
Transfers happen every 2 to 3 years. Can be transferred to Rural or Urban Areas   Transfers happen every 3 to 5 years.  

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