IBPS PO Age Limit 2026 — Category-Wise Requirements & Relaxation

The IBPS PO Age Limit is 20–30 years for General category, offering a generous 10-year eligibility window for graduates. This is wider than many banking exams and allows candidates multiple attempts at the exam.

IBPS PO 2026 Age Limit

• General: 20–30 years
• OBC: 20–33 years (3 years relaxation)
• SC/ST: 20–35 years (5 years relaxation)
• PwBD: 20–40 years (10 years relaxation)
• Ex-Servicemen: 20–35 years (5 years relaxation)

The 20-year minimum ensures candidates have at minimum completed graduation. Most candidates are 21-27 years old when they apply. Use our Age Calculator to verify eligibility.

Key Points

• Age calculated as on 1st August of the notification year (typically)
• IBPS specifies the exact date for age calculation in the notification
• J&K domicile candidates (1980-1989) get 5 years extra relaxation
• Widows/divorced women who have not remarried get additional relaxation