IBPS PO eligibility: age limit, relaxation, fee and qualification
Read from Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)'s own notice: CRP PO/MT-XVI — Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees in Participating Banks (Vacancies of 2027-28), dated 1 Jul 2026. Shishya read it on 26 Oct 2026. Open the official notice.
CRP PO/MT-XVI (2026). Later corrigenda 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 Jul 2026.
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Age limit and qualification by post
20 to 30 years on 1 Jul 2026 for General Age is counted on 1 Jul 2026.
| Post | Age (General) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Probationary Officer / Management Trainee | Born 2 Jul 1996 to 1 Jul 2006 (20-30) | Graduation in any discipline from a Govt-recognised university (or equivalent); must already be a graduate with mark-sheet/degree on the day of registration; result declared on or before 21.07.2026.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 02.07.1996 and 01.07.2006, both inclusive.
- PwBD: 10 years; SC/ST/OBC(NCL) relaxation is cumulative with only one of PwBD or ex-servicemen.
- Ex-servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs with at least 5 years military service: 5 years, subject to Govt ceiling.
- Upper limit of 30 applies to General and EWS alike.
- OBC relaxation only for Non-Creamy Layer; creamy-layer OBC apply as General.
Application fee
- ₹850: All others (General, EWS, OBC)
- ₹175: SC, ST and PwBD candidates
Fees inclusive of GST; online only, 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026; bank transaction charges borne by candidate; Rs 200 fee for using the edit/correction window; no refund.
Other conditions in the notice
- Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugee (pre-1962) or specified PIO migrant with eligibility certificate.
- Graduation percentage must be stated in the online application (to two decimals; CGPA converted per university norms).
- Selection: online Prelims, online Mains, then interview; Mains:interview weightage 80:20.
- No reservation for ex-servicemen in officers' cadre.
Questions
What is the age limit for IBPS PO?
20 to 30 years on 1 Jul 2026 for General, as per the notice dated 1 Jul 2026 (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)). Confirm on https://www.ibps.in.
What age relaxation does IBPS PO give?
OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD up to +15 years, as per the notice dated 1 Jul 2026. Confirm on https://www.ibps.in.
What is the IBPS PO application fee?
₹850: All others (General, EWS, OBC); ₹175: SC, ST and PwBD candidates (as per the notice dated 1 Jul 2026).
What qualification is needed for IBPS PO?
Probationary Officer / Management Trainee: Graduation in any discipline from a Govt-recognised university (or equivalent); must already be a graduate with mark-sheet/degree on the day of registration; result declared on or before 21.07.2026. (as per the notice dated 1 Jul 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.