IBPS RRB Clerk Age Limit 2026
IBPS RRB Clerk Age Limit 2026 Category Wise
Check IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 age limit for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD, category-wise maximum age, relaxation rules and official eligibility details.
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 |
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.