IBPS Clerk 2027 · Age limit & eligibility
IBPS Clerk Age Limit 2027: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
IBPS Clerk age limit: 20–28 years (born between 2 August 1998 and 1 August 2006, both dates inclusive) (age counted on 1 August 2026), as per the official notice published 1 August 2026.
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
IBPS Clerk age limit and relaxation
Age limit
20–28 years (born between 2 August 1998 and 1 August 2006, both dates inclusive) (as on 1 August 2026)
Educational qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government
- Must be a graduate on the day of online registration and enter the graduation percentage in the form; result must be declared on or before 21 August 2026
- Proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the official/local language of the state or UT applied for
- Computer literacy: a certificate/diploma/degree in computer operations or language, or computers/IT studied as a subject in school or college
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual defence service + 3 years (8 years for Disabled ESM of SC/ST), up to a maximum age of 50 |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated, not remarried | Up to age 35 (General/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) |
Application fee
₹850 (all others); ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM), inclusive of GST. No category is fully exempt; SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and DESM candidates pay the reduced ₹175 intimation charges. Bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate.
Source: CRP CSA-XVI: Common Recruitment Process for Recruitment of Customer Service Associates (CSA) in Participating Public Sector Banks (vacancies of 2027-28) — Notification (published 1 August 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Age limit, relaxation and qualification
You must be 20–28 years old on 1 August 2026, that is, born not earlier than 2 August 1998 and not later than 1 August 2006 (both dates inclusive). The upper limit of 28 applies to General and EWS candidates; relaxations are below.
You need a degree (graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification. You must already be a graduate with a valid marksheet or degree certificate on the day you register, and your result must be declared on or before 21 August 2026. Enter your graduation percentage to two decimals; fractions are ignored, so 59.99% counts as less than 60%. If your university awards CGPA/OGPA, convert it using the university's own norms and keep proof of the conversion.
Computer literacy is mandatory: a certificate, diploma or degree in computer operations or a computer language, or computers/IT studied as a subject in school, college or an institute.
Ex-servicemen without a civil graduation qualify if they are matriculates holding the Army Special Certificate of Education (or the Navy or Air Force equivalent) after at least 15 years of service, as on 21 August 2026.
Upper age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual service in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen of SC/ST), up to a maximum age of 50 |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands, not remarried | Up to age 35 (General/EWS), 38 (OBC) and 40 (SC/ST) |
SC/ST/OBC relaxation can be combined with only one of the other categories (PwBD, ex-servicemen or widows/divorced women).
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for IBPS Clerk?
20–28 years (born between 2 August 1998 and 1 August 2006, both dates inclusive), counted as on 1 August 2026, as per the CRP CSA-XVI: Common Recruitment Process for Recruitment of Customer Service Associates (CSA) in Participating Public Sector Banks (vacancies of 2027-28) — Notification. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for IBPS Clerk?
Graduation in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Must be a graduate on the day of online registration and enter the graduation percentage in the form; result must be declared on or before 21 August 2026. Proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the official/local language of the state or UT applied for. Computer literacy: a certificate/diploma/degree in computer operations or language, or computers/IT studied as a subject in school or college.
What is the age limit for IBPS Clerk 2026?
20–28 years as on 1 August 2026 (born between 2 August 1998 and 1 August 2006), with 5 years' relaxation for SC/ST, 3 for OBC (non-creamy layer) and 10 for PwBD.
Can final-year students apply for IBPS Clerk?
No. You must already be a graduate on the day you register, with your result declared on or before 21 August 2026.
Do I need to know the local language for IBPS Clerk?
Yes. You must be proficient in the specified language of the state you apply for. A Class 10 or higher marksheet showing you studied it exempts you from the language test; otherwise you must pass the test before joining.