If you are preparing for IBPS PO 2026, the age limit criteria is the first eligibility condition you must verify before filling the form. Many aspirants get rejected due to incorrect age calculation or misunderstanding of category relaxation rules.

This complete, student-focused guide explains:

• IBPS PO 2026 Minimum & Maximum Age
• Category-wise Age Relaxation (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen)
• Age Cut-Off Date Rule
• Real Age Calculation Examples
• Attempt Limit Clarification
• Common Form Rejection Reasons
• Official IBPS Links
• Most Searchable FAQs (English + Hindi)

The IBPS PO exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).

Official Website: https://www.ibps.in
IBPS PO Recruitment Page: https://www.ibps.in/crp-probationary-officers/

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

• 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).

⚠ EWS category does NOT get upper age relaxation.

Example: Suppose cut-off date is 1 August 2026.

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

• 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.

No.

There is no fixed attempt limit in IBPS PO.
You can apply as long as you satisfy the age criteria.

• Incorrect date of birth entry
• Expired OBC certificate
• Claiming EWS relaxation incorrectly
• Not matching DOB with educational documents
• Uploading wrong category certificate format

IBPS Official Website
https://www.ibps.in

IBPS PO CRP Page
https://www.ibps.in/crp-probationary-officers/

IBPS PO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-2026-eligibility

IBPS PO 2026 Syllabus
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-2026-syllabus

IBPS PO 2026 Exam Pattern
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-2026-exam-pattern

IBPS PO 2026 Cut Off
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-2026-cut-off

IBPS PO 2026 Notification
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-2026-notification

20 to 30 years.

3 years (Non-Creamy Layer only).

5 years.

No.

No attempt limit.

Only if eligible under OBC/SC/ST/PwBD relaxation.

Minimum 20 saal, maximum 30 saal (category relaxation applicable).

30 + 3 saal = 33 saal.

30 + 5 saal = 35 saal.