IBPS PO 2027 · Age limit & eligibility
IBPS PO Age Limit 2027: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
IBPS PO age limit: 20–30 years (age counted on 1 July 2026), as per the official notice published 1 July 2026.
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
IBPS PO age limit and relaxation
Age limit
20–30 years (as on 1 July 2026)
Educational qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university (or equivalent)
- Must be a graduate on the day of online registration, with the percentage of marks declared
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs | 5 years (conditions in the notice) |
Application fee
₹850 (all others); ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD), inclusive of GST. No category is fully exempt; SC, ST and PwBD candidates pay the reduced ₹175 intimation charges.
Source: CRP PO/MT-XVI: Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers / Management Trainees (vacancies of 2027-28) — Detailed Notification (published 1 July 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Age limit, relaxation and qualification
You must be 20–30 years old on 1 July 2026, that is, born not earlier than 2 July 1996 and not later than 1 July 2006 (both dates inclusive).
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 on the day you register and must enter your graduation percentage in the online form.
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, commissioned officers incl. ECOs/SSCOs with at least 5 years' military service | 5 years (conditions in the notice) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for IBPS PO?
20–30 years, counted as on 1 July 2026, as per the CRP PO/MT-XVI: Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers / Management Trainees (vacancies of 2027-28) — Detailed Notification. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for IBPS PO?
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university (or equivalent). Must be a graduate on the day of online registration, with the percentage of marks declared.
What is the age limit for IBPS PO 2026?
20–30 years as on 1 July 2026 (born between 2 July 1996 and 1 July 2006), with 5 years' relaxation for SC/ST, 3 for OBC and 10 for PwBD.
Can final-year students apply for IBPS PO?
No. You must already hold a graduation degree (and know your percentage) on the day you register.