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IBPS Clerk eligibility: age limit, relaxation, fee and qualification
Read from Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)'s own notice: CRP CSA-XVI — Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates in Participating Public Sector Banks (Vacancies of 2027-28), dated 1 Aug 2026. Shishya read it on 26 Oct 2026. Open the official notice.
CRP CSA-XVI (2026). A later corrigendum changed only vacancies. A newer notice can change any of this — confirm on www.ibps.in before you apply.
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Type your date of birth, category and qualification. The answer is as per the notice dated 1 Aug 2026.
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Age limit and qualification by post
20 to 28 years on 1 Aug 2026 for General Age is counted on 1 Aug 2026.
| Post | Age (General) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Associate (CSA, formerly Clerk) | Born 2 Aug 1998 to 1 Aug 2006 (20-28) | Graduation in any discipline from a Govt-recognised university (or equivalent), already held on the day of registration with result by 21.08.2026; plus computer literacy and proficiency in the opted State/UT's local language.Must be passed already. |
Age relaxation by category
OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD up to +15 years
| Category | Years added | With a disability (PwBD) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | None | +10 |
| EWS | None | +10 |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | +3 | +13 |
| SC | +5 | +15 |
| ST | +5 | +15 |
- Born between 02.08.1998 and 01.08.2006, both inclusive.
- PwBD: 10 years; SC/ST/OBC(NCL) relaxation is cumulative with only one of PwBD / ex-servicemen / widow-divorcee.
- Ex-servicemen / disabled ex-servicemen: actual defence service + 3 years (8 years for SC/ST disabled ESM), up to a maximum age of 50.
- Widows, divorced women and judicially separated women not remarried: up to age 35 (General/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST).
- Upper limit of 28 applies to General and EWS alike.
Application fee
- ₹850: All others (General, EWS, OBC)
- ₹175: SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and disabled ex-servicemen
Fees inclusive of GST; online only, 01.08.2026 to 21.08.2026; bank transaction charges borne by candidate.
Other conditions in the notice
- Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugee (pre-1962) or specified PIO migrant with eligibility certificate.
- Applies State/UT-wise; must read, write, speak and understand the opted local language; Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) applies.
- Computer literacy mandatory: certificate/diploma/degree in computers, or computers/IT studied as a subject at school/college.
- Matriculate ex-servicemen with Army Special Certificate of Education (or Navy/Air Force equivalent) after 15+ years of service are also eligible.
- Selection: online Prelims and Mains; no interview.
Questions
What is the age limit for IBPS Clerk?
20 to 28 years on 1 Aug 2026 for General, as per the notice dated 1 Aug 2026 (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)). Confirm on https://www.ibps.in.
What age relaxation does IBPS Clerk give?
OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD up to +15 years, as per the notice dated 1 Aug 2026. Confirm on https://www.ibps.in.
What is the IBPS Clerk application fee?
₹850: All others (General, EWS, OBC); ₹175: SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and disabled ex-servicemen (as per the notice dated 1 Aug 2026).
What qualification is needed for IBPS Clerk?
Customer Service Associate (CSA, formerly Clerk): Graduation in any discipline from a Govt-recognised university (or equivalent), already held on the day of registration with result by 21.08.2026; plus computer literacy and proficiency in the opted State/UT's local language. (as per the notice dated 1 Aug 2026).
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These facts are paraphrased from the official notice linked above, read with AI help; the notice is the final word. Ex-servicemen, government employees, widows and other special relaxations are listed in the notes above, not in the check.