IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Qualification & Relaxation

Age Limits

• General category: 20 to 28 years as on the notification date (commonly 01/08/2026).
• Age relaxation is provided as per government rules for reserved categories.

Specific Relaxations (as applicable)

• SC/ST: +5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
• Persons with Disabilities: +10 years
• Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen: Actual service + 3 years (8 years for SC/ST), up to max 50 years
• Widows, Divorced Women, or Women legally separated (not remarried): up to 35 years (Gen/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
• 1984 riots affected: +5 years

Eligibility Details

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Candidates should indicate their percentage of marks in graduation while applying. Computer literacy is mandatory; a certificate/diploma/degree in computer operations or study of Computer/Information Technology is preferred. Proficiency in the official language of the State/UT applied to is advantageous.

Nationality / Citizenship

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal, or
• A subject of Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Categories 2-5 must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Work Experience

• No prior work experience required. Fresh graduates may apply.

Language/Medium of Examination

• Examinations are conducted in English and Hindi along with the official language of the State/UT. The candidate may choose the medium while applying.

Important Dates

• Official notification date and examination schedule are not fully specified in the post. Mentioned timelines refer to typical release patterns (e.g., notification expected around July-August 2026). If concrete dates are unavailable, keep the original reference text here.

Fees (Not specified in the post)

• The post does not provide explicit information about application fees. Applicants should refer to the official notification for exact fee details and exemptions, if any.

Other Instructions

• Ensure all eligibility criteria are met before applying. Any mismatch may lead to rejection.
• Keep ready the required documents: valid photo ID, birth proof (10th mark sheet), graduation certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable), Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable), and recent photograph/signature.
• Scanned documents should be clear and valid for verification during joining.
• Follow the official IBPS channel for updates to avoid misinformation.