IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 age limit is 18 to 28 years for General category candidates.
OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation (up to 31 years), SC/ST get 5 years (up to 33 years), and PwBD get 10 years (up to 38 years).
EWS category does NOT receive age relaxation unless officially notified by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.
Last Updated: February 2026
Official Website: https://www.ibps.in/
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age (General): 28 years
- OBC (NCL): 31 years
- SC/ST: 33 years
- PwBD (General): 38 years
- EWS: Same as General (No age relaxation)
- Age Calculated As Per: Notification cut-off date
Category-Wise Maximum Age Chart 2026
Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
General | 28 |
EWS | 28 |
OBC (NCL) | 31 |
SC/ST | 33 |
PwBD (General) | 38 |
PwBD (OBC) | 41 |
PwBD (SC/ST) | 43 |
General FAQs
IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 age limit kya hai?
18 se 28 saal (General category).
Kya 29 saal ka General candidate apply kar sakta hai?
Nahi. General ke liye maximum age 28 hai.
Kya 29 saal ka OBC candidate apply kar sakta hai?
Haan. OBC ke liye maximum age 31 hai.
Kya 32 saal ka SC candidate apply kar sakta hai?
Haan. SC/ST ke liye 33 saal tak allowed hai.
Kya EWS category ko age relaxation milta hai?
Nahi. EWS ko age relaxation nahi milta.
Kya 35 saal ka PwBD candidate apply kar sakta hai?
Haan, agar General PwBD hai to 38 saal tak allowed hai.
Age exam date se count hoti hai ya notification date se?
Notification ke cut-off date se count hoti hai.
Common Age Confusions Clarified
❌ EWS ≠ Age relaxation
❌ Age exam date se calculate nahi hoti
❌ OBC creamy layer eligible nahi
❌ 28 cross karte hi General ineligible
Is Age Limit Strict?
Yes. IBPS age verification is strict.
Wrong category certificate = cancellation.
Is RRB Clerk Age Relaxation Enough?
Yes for reserved categories.
General category must be careful about cut-off.
Fully Answered FAQs
- What is IBPS RRB Clerk minimum age 2026? → 18 years
- What is maximum age General? → 28 years
- OBC age limit? → 31 years
- SC age limit? → 33 years
- ST age limit? → 33 years
- PwBD age limit? → 38 years (General PwBD)
- Does EWS get age relaxation? → No
- Can 29 year General apply? → No
- Can 29 year OBC apply? → Yes
- Can 32 year SC apply? → Yes
- Is age counted on exam date? → No
- Is birth certificate required? → Yes
- Is Aadhaar mandatory? → Valid ID required
- Is OBC certificate verified? → Yes
- Can 30 year female General apply? → No
- Is age relaxation cumulative? → Yes (PwBD + category)
- What if DOB mismatch? → Application rejected
- Is there upper age relaxation for General? → No
- Is there attempt limit? → No
- Is age rule same every year? → Mostly yes
- Can 40 year Ex-Serviceman apply? → As per rule
- Is age relaxation automatic? → Certificate required
- Can 27 year candidate apply? → Yes
- Can 28 year candidate apply? → Yes
- Can 28 years 1 month apply? → No if crossed cut-off
- Age for widows? → As per govt rules
- Age for divorced women? → As per rules
- Age relaxation for J&K domicile? → As per notification
- Is age relaxation for sports quota? → As notified
- Is RRB Clerk age limit same as IBPS Clerk? → Yes
- Is RRB Clerk age limit same as PO? → No
- Is there relaxation for defence service? → Yes
- Is PwBD OBC max age 41? → Yes
- Is PwBD SC max age 43? → Yes
- Can 18 year candidate apply? → Yes