IBPS RRB · Age limit & eligibility
IBPS RRB Age Limit: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
IBPS RRB age limit and relaxation
Age limit
Office Assistant 18–28 years; Officer Scale I 18–30 years; Scale II 21–32 years; Scale III 21–40 years (as on 1 September 2026)
Educational qualification
- Office Assistant and Officer Scale I: bachelor's degree in any discipline, plus proficiency in the local language prescribed by the RRB; working knowledge of computers is desirable
- Officer Scale II (General Banking): degree with at least 50% marks plus two years as an officer in a bank or financial institution
- Officer Scale II specialists: relevant degree/qualification (IT, CA, Law, CA or MBA Finance, MBA Marketing, Agriculture and allied) with 1–2 years' relevant experience
- Officer Scale III: degree with at least 50% marks plus at least five years as an officer in a bank or financial institution
- Result must be declared on or before 21 September 2026
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen (Office Assistant) | Defence service + 3 years (8 years for Disabled ESM of SC/ST), up to a maximum age of 50 |
| Ex-servicemen commissioned officers incl. ECOs/SSCOs with 5 years' service (Officers) | 5 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated, not remarried (Office Assistant only) | Up to age 35 (General/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) |
Application fee
₹850 (all others); ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD, and ESM/DESM for Office Assistant), inclusive of GST. No category is fully exempt. For Officer posts SC, ST and PwBD pay ₹175; for Office Assistant SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and DESM pay ₹175. Officer and Office Assistant applications are separate, each with its own fee. Bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate.
Source: CRP RRBs-XV: Common Recruitment Process for Recruitment of Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks — Detailed Notification (published 1 September 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Age limit, relaxation and qualification in detail
Age is counted on 1 September 2026, and both end dates in each band are inclusive. SC, ST and OBC relaxation can be combined with only one other relaxation (PwBD, ex-servicemen, or widows/divorced women).
Qualifications are counted as on 21 September 2026, and the result must be declared by then. Enter your graduation percentage to two decimals; fractions are ignored (59.99% counts as below 60%). If your university awards CGPA, convert it using the university's own rule and keep proof of that rule.
For Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, local language proficiency is essential. You are treated as proficient if you studied the state's language in Class VIII or above; otherwise you get six months from joining to acquire it, extendable within the probation period.
Age band and date of birth by post
| Post | Age | Born not earlier than | Born not later than |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18–28 years | 2 September 1998 | 1 September 2008 |
| Officer Scale I | Above 18, below 30 years | 2 September 1996 | 1 September 2008 |
| Officer Scale II | Above 21, below 32 years | 2 September 1994 | 1 September 2005 |
| Officer Scale III | Above 21, below 40 years | 2 September 1986 | 1 September 2005 |
Qualification and experience by post
| Post | Essential qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant | Bachelor's degree in any discipline; local language proficiency; computer knowledge desirable | — |
| Officer Scale I | Bachelor's degree in any discipline (preference for agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, veterinary science, agricultural engineering, pisciculture, agricultural marketing and cooperation, IT, management, law, economics or accountancy); local language proficiency | — |
| Scale II — General Banking Officer | Bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate | 2 years as an officer in a bank or financial institution |
| Scale II — IT Officer | Degree in Electronics, Communication, Computer Science or IT with at least 50% | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Scale II — Chartered Accountant | Certified Associate of ICAI | 1 year as a CA |
| Scale II — Law Officer | Law degree with at least 50% | 2 years as an advocate, or as a law officer in a bank or financial institution |
| Scale II — Treasury Manager | CA or MBA in Finance | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Scale II — Marketing Officer | MBA in Marketing | 1 year in the relevant field |
| Scale II — Agriculture Officer | Degree in agriculture, horticulture, dairy, animal husbandry, forestry, veterinary science, agricultural engineering or pisciculture with at least 50% | 2 years in the relevant field |
| Officer Scale III | Bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate | At least 5 years as an officer in a bank or financial institution |
Upper age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen / disabled ex-servicemen — Office Assistant | Actual defence service + 3 years (8 years for disabled ex-servicemen of SC/ST), up to a maximum age of 50 |
| Ex-servicemen commissioned officers incl. ECOs/SSCOs with at least 5 years' service — Officers | 5 years |
| Widows, divorced and legally separated women, not remarried — Office Assistant only | Up to age 35 (General/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB?
Office Assistant 18–28 years; Officer Scale I 18–30 years; Scale II 21–32 years; Scale III 21–40 years, counted as on 1 September 2026, as per the CRP RRBs-XV: Common Recruitment Process for Recruitment of Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks — Detailed Notification. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for IBPS RRB?
Office Assistant and Officer Scale I: bachelor's degree in any discipline, plus proficiency in the local language prescribed by the RRB; working knowledge of computers is desirable. Officer Scale II (General Banking): degree with at least 50% marks plus two years as an officer in a bank or financial institution. Officer Scale II specialists: relevant degree/qualification (IT, CA, Law, CA or MBA Finance, MBA Marketing, Agriculture and allied) with 1–2 years' relevant experience. Officer Scale III: degree with at least 50% marks plus at least five years as an officer in a bank or financial institution. Result must be declared on or before 21 September 2026.
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB 2026?
On 1 September 2026: 18–28 years for Office Assistant, above 18 and below 30 for Officer Scale I, above 21 and below 32 for Scale II, and above 21 and below 40 for Scale III, with category relaxation.
What qualification is needed for IBPS RRB Office Assistant and Officer Scale I?
A bachelor's degree in any discipline and proficiency in the local language of the state's RRB, with the result declared by 21 September 2026.
In which languages is the IBPS RRB exam held?
Office Assistant and Officer Scale I exams are in English, Hindi and, in many states, the regional language. The Scale II and III exam is in Hindi and English.
What if I do not know the local language?
For Office Assistant and Officer Scale I it is essential. If you did not study it in Class VIII or above, you get six months from joining to acquire it, which the RRB may extend within the probation period.