IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 eligibility requires Graduation in any discipline, age between 18–28 years, and Indian nationality (with permitted categories).
There is no interview for RRB Clerk. Selection is based on Prelims + Mains only.
Eligibility is governed by the official notification issued 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
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline)
• Final Year Students: Not eligible unless degree completed at registration
• Interview: No
• Local Language: Mandatory

Age is calculated as per cut-off date mentioned in notification.

• Graduation mandatory (any stream: Arts, Commerce, Science, Engineering, BBA, BCom, BA, BSc, BTech etc.)
• Degree must be from recognized university
• Minimum percentage officially not required
• Computer knowledge desirable
• Degree must be completed before registration

Candidate must be:

• Citizen of India
  OR
• Subject of Nepal/Bhutan
  OR
• Tibetan refugee (before 1962)
  OR
• Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries

Proper certificate required in applicable cases.

Since RRB Clerk is state-specific:

• Candidate must know local language of applied state
• Reading, writing, speaking ability required
• Language proficiency test may be conducted

Failure may cancel candidature.

Yes.

Most graduates aged 18–28 automatically qualify.

Difficulty is in clearing cut-off, not eligibility.

• Lakhs of applications yearly
• State-wise vacancy
• Moderate competition compared to SBI Clerk
• Strong Reasoning + Quant speed increases probability

• Wrong age calculation
• Not checking OBC NCL validity
• Ignoring local language
• Uploading incorrect documents

1. What is IBPS RRB Clerk eligibility 2026?
   Graduation + 18–28 age limit + Indian nationality.
2. Is graduation mandatory for RRB Clerk?
   Yes.
3. Is there interview in RRB Clerk?
   No.
4. What is minimum age?
   18 years.
5. What is maximum age?
   28 years (General).
6. OBC maximum age?
   31 years.
7. SC/ST maximum age?
   33 years.
8. PwBD maximum age?
   38 years.
9. Can engineers apply?
   Yes.
10. Can commerce students apply?
    Yes.
11. Can arts students apply?
    Yes.
12. Is percentage required?
    No fixed minimum percentage.
13. Is computer certificate mandatory?
    Not mandatory but desirable.
14. Is local language compulsory?
    Yes.
15. Can final year students apply?
    Generally no.
16. Is NIOS graduation valid?
    Yes if recognized.
17. Is age relaxation same every year?
    Generally yes as per govt norms.
18. Is RRB Clerk easier than IBPS Clerk?
    Slightly moderate.
19. Can 29 year old apply?
    Only if eligible under relaxation.
20. Is there attempt limit?
    No fixed limit.
21. What documents required?
    Degree certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), ID proof.
22. Is domicile required?
    Local language proficiency required.
23. Can women candidates apply?
    Yes.
24. Is there medical fitness required?
    Yes after selection.
25. Is RRB Clerk government job?
    Yes.
26. Can backlog candidates apply?
    As per age eligibility.
27. Is RRB Clerk permanent job?
    Yes.
28. Is RRB Clerk transferable?
    Mostly within state.
29. Is IBPS RRB Clerk central government job?
    It is under Regional Rural Banks governed by RBI/NABARD framework.
30. Can 30 year old OBC apply?
    Yes, if within 31 years.
31. RRB Clerk ke liye graduation compulsory hai?
    Haan, graduation mandatory hai.

31. Kya 12th pass RRB Clerk de sakte hain?
Nahi. Graduation compulsory hai.

32. Final year student apply kar sakta hai?
Generally nahi. Degree complete hona chahiye at time of registration.

33. Distance education degree valid hai?
Haan, agar recognized university se hai.