IBPS PO 2026 Age Limit (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) – Category-Wise Relaxation, Maximum Age,
Official IBPS Website: https://www.ibps.in/
(Age rule format is taken from the latest available IBPS PO detailed notification pattern and will be updated immediately after IBPS PO 2026 notification releases.)
IBPS PO 2026 age limit is 20 to 30 years for General/EWS candidates as per the notification released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.
Candidates must have been born between the dates mentioned in the official notification (expected July 2026 release).
Age relaxation is applicable: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD – up to 10–15 years, as per category rules.
IBPS PO Age Limit 2026
IBPS PO 2026 age limit is 20 to 30 years.
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years as on the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification.
- SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) get 3 years relaxation
- PwBD get 10 years relaxation
- EWS category does not get age relaxation
IBPS PO Age Criteria 2026
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
The exact birth date range will be mentioned in the official IBPS PO 2026 notification.
Age is calculated strictly as per the cut-off date mentioned in the notification (generally 1st August of that year).
IBPS PO 2026 Category-Wise Age Relaxation
Category | Age Relaxation | Maximum Eligible Age |
|---|---|---|
General | No Relaxation | 30 Years |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years | 33 Years |
SC/ST | 5 Years | 35 Years |
PwBD (General) | 10 Years | 40 Years |
Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years | 35 Years |
Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 Years | 35 Years |
EWS | No Relaxation | 30 Years |
⚠ EWS category does NOT get upper age relaxation.
How to Calculate IBPS PO 2026 Age?
Step 1: Check Official Cut-Off Date
Example: Suppose cut-off date is 1 August 2026.
Step 2: Calculate Completed Age on That Date
Example 1
DOB: 10 July 1997
On 1 August 2026 → Age = 29 Years → Eligible (General)
Example 2
DOB: 20 June 1993
On 1 August 2026 → Age = 33 Years → Eligible only if OBC (NCL)
Example 3
DOB: 15 May 1991
On 1 August 2026 → Age = 35 Years → Eligible only if SC/ST
Important Age Rules for IBPS PO
- Age must match matriculation certificate.
- No rounding off allowed.
- Category certificate must be valid.
- OBC must be Non-Creamy Layer.
- Age relaxation is not double-counted.
- Final eligibility verified during document verification.
Is There Attempt Limit in IBPS PO 2026?
No.
There is no fixed attempt limit in IBPS PO.
You can apply as long as you satisfy the age criteria.
IBPS PO Age Limit vs Other Bank Exams
Exam | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
IBPS PO | 20 | 30 |
SBI PO | 21 | 30 |
IBPS Clerk | 20 | 28 |
IBPS PO Common Age-Related Form Rejection Reasons
- Incorrect date of birth entry
- Expired OBC certificate
- Claiming EWS relaxation incorrectly
- Not matching DOB with educational documents
- Uploading wrong category certificate format
Other Important Links
IBPS PO 2026 FAQs
What is IBPS PO 2026 age limit?
20 to 30 years.
What is OBC age relaxation in IBPS PO?
3 years (Non-Creamy Layer only).
What is SC/ST age relaxation?
5 years.
Does EWS get age relaxation?
No.
Is there attempt limit in IBPS PO?
No attempt limit.
Can a 32-year-old apply for IBPS PO?
Only if eligible under OBC/SC/ST/PwBD relaxation.
IBPS PO age limit kya hai?
Minimum 20 saal, maximum 30 saal (category relaxation applicable).
IBPS PO OBC age kitni hai?
30 + 3 saal = 33 saal.
IBPS PO SC/ST age kitni hai?
30 + 5 saal = 35 saal.