IBPS PO 2026 — Eligibility Criteria
Age limit, educational qualification, age relaxation, reservation and domicile — everything you need to confirm before you apply.
Age limit
20–30 yrs
Qualification
Graduation in any discipline (as on 21.07.2026)
Age as on
1 July 2026
To apply for IBPS PO 2026, a candidate must be an eligible Indian citizen (or from the specified categories), hold a graduate degree in any discipline as on 21.07.2026, and meet the age criteria as on 01.07.2026. Age relaxations apply to reserved categories, PwBD and ex-servicemen.
Age
Age limit
Minimum age
20yrs
Maximum age
30yrs
Age is calculated as on 1 July 2026. Upper age limit is before category relaxation.
Relaxation
Age relaxation by category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | +5 yrs |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 yrs |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | +10 yrs |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 yrs |
Qualification
Educational qualification
- A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- The candidate must hold a valid mark-sheet / degree certificate proving graduate status on the day of registration and indicate the percentage of marks.
- The final result must have been declared on or before 21.07.2026.
- Candidates must produce documentary proof of CGPA-to-percentage conversion where applicable.
Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries — with an eligibility certificate from the Government of India where required.
Reservation
Reservation details
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved)2,719 indicative vacancies | 0% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)1,816 indicative · NCL certificate issued on/after 01.04.2026 | 0% |
| SC1,009 indicative vacancies | 0% |
| EWS669 indicative · Income & Asset Certificate valid for 2026-27 | 0% |
| ST502 indicative vacancies | 0% |
| PwBD (indicative)HI 73 · OC 70 · VI 67 · ID 77 — under RPwD Act 2016 | 0% |
Figures show each category's share of total vacancies. Women's reservation is horizontal — it applies within each category, not as a separate row.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for IBPS PO 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years as on 01.07.2026 (born between 02.07.1996 and 01.07.2006, both inclusive). Age relaxation applies — SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years and Ex-Servicemen 5 years.
What qualification is required for IBPS PO?
A graduate degree in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India, with the result declared on or before 21.07.2026. Candidates must indicate their graduation percentage while registering.
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