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IBPS Clerk Eligibility 2026
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IBPS Clerk 2026 Eligibility
Nationality
You must be a citizen of India, or belong to another category allowed under Government of India rules (as listed in the notification).
Educational qualification
- A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- You must hold the degree on the date specified in the notification and give the percentage of marks obtained.
Age limit (as on 1 August 2026)
Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years. You must have been born between 2 August 1998 and 1 August 2006 (both dates included).
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR / EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years (as per rules) |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Domiciled in J&K (1 Jan 1980 – 31 Dec 1989) | 5 years |
Local language
You can apply for only one State/UT, and you must be able to read, write, speak and understand its official language. If you studied that language up to Class 10 or above and can show proof, you are exempt from the Local Language Proficiency Test. Others must clear the test after Mains.
Other conditions
- Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) must be in the prescribed format.
- Eligibility is checked at document verification; meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee selection.
Source: Sreedhar's CCE – IBPS Clerk CRP CSA-XVI notification guide, Careers360 – IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026
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