RBI Recruitment of Security Guard 2018 Notification Released

Dear Banking Aspirants,

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which is India’s Central Banking Institution has released the notification for the post of Security Guards. Reserve Bank of India invites applications from eligible ex-servicemen candidates for 270 posts of “Security Guards” in various offices of the Bank. The total number of Vacancies available for the RBI security Guard Recruitment 2018 is 270.

Eligible aspirants can apply for the post of Security Guards through official website of RBI. This post of Security Guards is applicable only for Ex-servicemen.


Important Dates – RBI Security Guard Recruitment 2018 

Website Link Open November 9, 2018 – November 30, 2018
Payment of Test Fees (Online) November 9, 2018 – November 30, 2018
Schedule of Online Test (Tentative) In the month of December 2018/January 2019. The online test could be conducted on a weekday or weekend. RBI reserves the right to modify the number of days and dates of test depending on the number of applicants.

Salary – RBI Security Guard Recruitment 2018

Basic Pay – Rs. 10,940/- per month in the scale of 10940-380 (4)-12460- 440(3) -13780-520(3)-15340-690 (2)-16720- 860(4) – 20160-1180 (3)- 23700 (20 years)

Gross Emoluments: Rs.24,052/- + HRA of 15%


Vacancies – RBI Security Guard Recruitment 2018 

The Total Number of Vacancies available for the RBI Security Guard Recruitment 2018 is 270.

Sr.No. Office Vacancies
SC ST OBC GEN TOTAL
1 Ahmedabad 1 1 3 6 11
2 Bengaluru 1 2(1) 4 7
3 Bhubaneswar 2 7 9
4 Bhopal 2(1) 1 4 7
5 Chandigarh 2 5 7
6 Chennai 2 17 19
7 New Delhi 2 3 5
8 Guwahati 6 9 15
9 Hyderabad 1 2(2) 2 5 10
10 Jammu 1 2 4 7
11 Jaipur 2 2 4 8 16
12 Kanpur 3 3 6 12
13 Kolkata 4 1 4 10 19
14 Lucknow 1 3 5 9
15 Mumbai 6(1) 21(9) 15 38 80
16 Nagpur 1 1 2 4
17 Patna 3 1 2 7 13
18 Thiruvananthapuram 3(1) 6 11 20
Total 30 37 52 151 270

Phase of RBI Security Guard Recruitment 2018 

There are two phases to select the deserving aspirants for the RBI Security Guard Recruitment 2018.

  • Phase I – Online Test 
  • Phase II – Physical Test

AGE LIMIT – RBI Security Guard Recruitment 2018 

The Age Limit for the aspirants will be considered as on 1st November 2018.

Normal age limit of 25 years (28 years for OBC and 30 years for SC/ST as per category relaxation provided by the Government of India) as on November 1, 2018, is further relaxed to the extent of number of years of service in Armed Forces plus 3 years subject to maximum upper age limit of 45 years.

The upper age limit of 45 years is uniformly applicable to candidates belonging to all categories inclusive of reserved candidates. In case of dispute regarding age, the date of birth as recorded in the school leaving certificate shall be final. Candidates seeking age relaxation are required to submit copies of necessary certificate(s) at the time of Physical Test.


Educational Qualification – RBI Security Guard Recruitment 2018

The Educational Qualification will be considered as on 1st November 2018.

The candidate should have passed 10th Standard (S.S.C./Matriculation) from recognized State Education Board or equivalent.

Ex-servicemen who have passed the qualifying examination from outside the recruitment zone either before or after leaving the military service are eligible.

I. In addition to the above, the candidate should be a resident of the State/UT coming under the Regional Jurisdiction of the Recruitment Office to which he is applying.

ii. The candidate should be an undergraduate as on 01/11/2018. Graduates and candidates possessing higher qualification arenot eligible to apply.

iii. Although matriculate Ex-servicemen with 15 years of experience are considered as “Graduates” they are eligible to apply.

iv. The qualification as claimed by the candidate must have been entered in Soldier’s Discharge Book and supported by necessary documents.

v. Bank reserves the right to call for any document in support of residential status of the candidate.


Please note that Orthopedically Handicapped/Hearing Impaired/Visually Handicapped/disabled ex-servicemen/declared medically unfit, who cannot undertake the duties, mentioned under paragraph (4) of this advertisement, properly will not be eligible.


Exam Pattern – RBI Security Guard Recruitment 2018 

S. No. Name of the subject (Objective) No.of Questions Maximum Marks Duration (in Minutes)
1 Test of Reasoning 40 40 30
2 General English 30 30 25
3 Numerical Ability 30 30 25
Total 100 100 80

  • Cutoff Marks: Yes 
  • Sectional Cutoff Marks: Yes
  •  Negative Marking: Yes (1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer)
  • Application Fee : Intimation Charges (Non- Refundable) of Rs.50/- shall be payable from November 9, 2018
    to November 30, 2018. Staff candidates are exempted from payment of this fee.

Please check the Official notification for the Physical Test of the RBI Security Guard recruitment 2018.


Aspirants can check the Official notification of the RBI security Guard Recruitment 2018 from the link that is provided below or from the official careers page of RBI. 


Check – Official Notification of RBI Security Guard Recruitment 2018 


Aspirants can apply for the post of Security Guard in RBI recruitment 2018 from the official website of RBI or from the link that is provided below.


Apply – RBI Security Guard Recruitment 2018 [270 Vacancies]