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Which is better RBI Assistant or SBI Clerk? : Every year lakhs of aspirants prepare for banking exams and most of them just wait for SBI and RBI exams as these two are one of the most reputed financial institutions in our country. State Bank of India is the largest public sector bank in our country whereas the Reserve Bank of India is the highest monetary authority in our country, also called the Banker of the Bank. Many candidates face difficulty when they have to choose between RBI Assistant and SBI Clerk, therefore in this article, we have made a detailed comparison to ease your dilemma.
Which is Better RBI Assistant or SBI Clerk?
You will always find some difference in the salary, career growth, job responsibilities, and work profile of RBI Assistant and SBI Clerk. So what are the key points which you should keep in mind when you have to choose between SBI Clerk and RBI Assistant? Both these financial institutions are equally good and provide wonderful career prospects therefore candidates must be very specific and goal-oriented to choose one between them.
RBI Assistant VS SBI Clerk: Important Highlights
In the table below we have given the overview of both exams.
Mode and Another type | RBI Assistant | SBI Clerk |
Authority | Reserve Bank of India | State Bank of India |
Exam Mode | Computer Based Test | Computer Based Test |
Exam Stages | Three:
Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and Language Proficiency Test |
Three:
Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and Language Proficiency Test |
Designation | Assistant | Junior Associate(Clerk) |
Bond | No | No |
RBI Assistant VS SBI Clerk: Prelims Exam Pattern
Before starting the preparation for any exam, Candidates should be aware of exam patterns. Both these exams have three sections which consist of 100 questions carrying 100 marks. 35 questions are asked in both quantitative aptitude and reasoning while 30 questions are asked in the English language. Candidates can check the complete exam pattern of prelims of both the exams given below
Basis Of Difference | RBI Assistant | SBI Clerk |
Number of the section in prelims there | There are three sections
Quant English Reasoning |
There are three sections
Quant English Reasoning |
Time for prelims | 1 Hour | 1 Hour |
Negative Marking | Yes | Yes |
Total Maximum Marks | 100 Marks | 100 Marks |
Sectional Timing | Yes( 20 minutes for each section) | Yes( 20 minutes for each section) |
Sectional cut off | Yes | No |
RBI Assistant VS SBI Clerk: Mains Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of both these exams is quite similar, the only difference is the difficulty level of the exam. Candidates can get a brief about the main exam pattern from the table below.
Basis Of Difference | RBI Assistant | SBI Clerk |
Number of the section in prelims | There are four sections
Quant English Reasoning General Awareness and computer knowledge |
There are four sections
Quant English reasoning General Awareness and Computer Knowledge |
Time for Mains | 2 Hour | 2 Hour |
Negative Marking | Yes | Yes |
Total Maximum Marks | 200 Marks | 200 Marks |
Sectional Timing | Yes | Yes |
Sectional cut off | Yes | No |
RBI Assistant VS SBI Clerk: Salary And Other Benefits
Salary is one of the most important factors for most of us to choose any organization and it is also a driving force that pushes us to perform better. The salary of an RBI Assistant is more than an SBI Clerk. Both are clerical-level posts but Assistants in RBI have some extra benefits. Candidates can get a brief by going through the info provided below
Salary And Other Perks | RBI Assistant | SBI Clerk |
Salary | An RBI Assistant will have a basic pay of 20,700 rupees
20700-1200(3 Increments)-24300 24300-1440(4 Increments)-30060 30060-1920(6 Increments)-41580 41580-2080(2 Increments)-45740 45740-2370(3 Increments)-52850 52850-2850-55700( After 20 years) *Two advance increments admissible to graduates |
A new joint will get a basic pay of 17900 rupees
17900-1000(3 Increments)-20900 20900-1230(3 Increments)-24590 24590-1490(4 Increments)-30550 30550-1730(7 Increments)-42600 42600-3270-45930 45930-1990-47920 *Two advance increments admissible to graduates *Based on last year’s notification other other |
Other allowances | House rent allowance
Dearness allowance Transport allowance City Compensatory allowance
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House rent allowance( HRA depends upon the place of posting of the employee)
Special allowance Dearness allowance Transport allowance |
RBI Assistant Vs SBI Clerk: Job Profile
After having discussed the emoluments and other perks and benefits, Job profile, duties, and responsibilities should also be taken into consideration while choosing your career. Below is a detailed comparison between the job profile of the two.
RBI Assistant ( Job Profile) | SBI Clerk (Job Profile) |
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RBI Assistant Vs SBI Clerk: Career Growth
During preparation, we came across some questions which create curiosity in our minds like what would be my career growth if I join this organization today, and what will be the promotion prospects? All these things push us in our preparation. so we have given a brief distinction between them below
RBI Assistant | SBI Clerk |
After 3 years of service including your probation period, you become eligible to give the exam for promotion. If you succeed in this promotional exam you will become a Grade A officer/Assistant Manager
RBI Assistant Grade B RBI Grade C RBI Grade D officer you |
You become eligible for promotion after 3 years of service. You can also give JAIIB Exam for an increment in your salary |
RBI Assistant Vs SBI Clerk: Difficulty Level Of Exam
The difficulty level of both these exams is quite similar but there will be fierce competition for RBI Assistant in comparison to SBI Clerk, as generally there are fewer vacancies in RBI when compared to SBI. Both the exams test the speed and time management of aspirants in the prelims exam whereas the mains exam will check your in-depth knowledge and grasping power. To clear both these exams you need good accuracy, speed, and time management skills.