{"id":19192,"date":"2026-08-05T13:03:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T07:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=19192"},"modified":"2026-08-05T15:14:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T09:44:03","slug":"ibps-po-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Qualification &#038; Nationality (CRP PO\/MT-XVI)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8937bc1b051\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8937bc1b051\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-eligibility-criteria\/#IBPS_PO_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_PDF_Download\" >IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Notification PDF Download<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-eligibility-criteria\/#IBPS_PO_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_Details_Here\" >IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Notification Details Here!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-eligibility-criteria\/#IBPS_PO_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Dates_Tentative_Schedule\" >IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Important Dates (Tentative Schedule)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-eligibility-criteria\/#IBPS_PO_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Age_Qualification_Details\" >IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Age, Qualification &amp; Details<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Before applying for any government or banking exam, understanding the eligibility criteria thoroughly is the first and most critical step. A single oversight \u2014 an incorrect category selection, a missed age relaxation claim, or an unclear educational qualification \u2014 can lead to disqualification even after clearing the exam. This blog breaks down the complete IBPS PO 2026 eligibility criteria for CRP PO\/MT-XVI, covering nationality, age limit, age relaxation, educational qualification, and category-specific requirements, straight from the official detailed notification.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-syllabus-and-exam-pattern\/\">IBPS PO Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_PO_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_PDF_Download\"><\/span><strong>IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Notification PDF Download<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2026 PDF provides complete details on the age limit, educational qualification, nationality, age relaxation, and other eligibility conditions prescribed in the official notification. Download the official PDF below to verify your eligibility before submitting the online application.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Detailed-Notification_CRP-PO-XVI_Final_V1_30.06.2026.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Detailed-Notification_CRP-PO-XVI_Final_V1_30.06.2026.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\"><strong>IBPS PO Notification 2026 <\/strong>PDF<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_PO_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Notification_Details_Here\"><\/span><strong>IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Notification Details Here!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Particulars<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Organization<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Recruitment Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO\/MT-XVI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Post Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Probationary Officer (PO) \/ Management Trainee (MT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Vacancy Year<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2027-28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Total Indicative Vacancies<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6,715 (as per Annexure I; may increase once Indian Bank, UCO Bank &amp; Union Bank of India report figures)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Number of Participating Banks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">11 Public Sector Banks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ibps.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ibps.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Query\/Complaint Portal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">cgrs.ibps.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Application Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Online only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Job Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">All India (posting anywhere in India\/outside India at bank&#8217;s discretion)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Selection Process<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Prelims \u2192 Mains \u2192 Personality Test \u2192 Interview \u2192 Provisional Allotment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Notification Release Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">01.07.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Online Registration Start Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">01.07.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Online Registration Last Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">21.07.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Application Fee (SC\/ST\/PwBD)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u20b9175\/- (inclusive of GST)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Application Fee (General\/OBC\/EWS)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u20b9850\/- (inclusive of GST)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Edit Window Fee<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u20b9200\/- (inclusive of GST)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20 to 30 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Graduation (any discipline) from a recognized university<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Educational Qualification Cut-off Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">21.07.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Preliminary Exam Month<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Preliminary Exam Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">60 minutes (100 marks, 100 questions)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Main Exam Month<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">October 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Main Exam Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 hours 10 minutes (200+25 marks, 170+2 questions)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Personality Test<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">November 2026 (Non-qualifying but mandatory)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Interview Month<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">November\/December 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Interview Marks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100 (Qualifying: 40%, 35% for SC\/ST\/OBC\/PwBD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Main Exam : Interview Weightage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">80:20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Provisional Allotment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">January 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Pay Scale (Basic)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u20b948,480 \u2013 2000\/7 \u2013 62,480 \u2013 2340\/2 \u2013 67,160 \u2013 2680\/7 \u2013 85,920<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Reservation Categories<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, PwBD (VI\/HI\/OC\/ID), Ex-Servicemen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Negative Marking<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer (Objective tests only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Jurisdiction for Disputes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Courts situated at Mumbai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>CRP Validity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1 year from date of Provisional Allotment (or till fresh allotment, whichever earlier)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>CRP Validity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1 year from date of Provisional Allotment (or till fresh allotment, whichever earlier)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_PO_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Dates_Tentative_Schedule\"><\/span><strong>IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Important Dates (Tentative Schedule)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Event<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Tentative Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Online Application Start<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">01-07-2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Online Application End<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">21-07-2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Fee Payment Window<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">01-07-2026 to 21-07-2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Edit Window<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2 days after registration closes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Pre-Exam Training<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Prelims Call Letter Download<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Prelims Exam<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Prelims Result<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mains Call Letter Download<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mains Exam<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">October 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mains Result<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">November 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Personality Test<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">November 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Interview<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">November\/December 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Provisional Allotment<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">January 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_PO_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%93_Age_Qualification_Details\"><\/span><strong>IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2026 &#8211; Age, Qualification &amp; Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The eligibility criteria specified in the notification represent the basic minimum criteria for applying to the post of Probationary Officer\/Management Trainee. However, candidates must note an important clarification from IBPS: merely applying for, qualifying in the CRP, and getting provisionally allotted to a bank does not automatically guarantee employment. The ultimate authority for recruitment rests with the Participating Bank, which may, at its sole discretion, reject the candidature of anyone provisionally allotted to it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">There are four broad pillars of eligibility that every aspirant must satisfy:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Nationality\/Citizenship<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Age Limit<\/strong> (with relaxation for reserved categories)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Educational Qualification<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Category-specific eligibility<\/strong> (SC\/ST\/OBC\/EWS\/PwBD\/Ex-Servicemen)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Let&#8217;s look at each in detail.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>1. Nationality\/Citizenship Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">A candidate applying for IBPS PO 2026 must be one of the following:<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">(i) A Citizen of India, or<br \/>\n(ii) A subject of Nepal, or<br \/>\n(iii) A subject of Bhutan, or<br \/>\n(iv) A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or<br \/>\n(v) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam, with the intention of permanently settling in India.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Important: Candidates falling under categories (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) above must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India to be considered eligible.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>2. Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The age eligibility for IBPS PO 2026 is calculated as on 01.07.2026.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Minimum Age: 20 years<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Maximum Age: 30 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">This means a candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive) to be eligible under the General category.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">IBPS provides upper age relaxation for candidates belonging to specific categories, as detailed below:<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Sr. No.<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Category<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Age Relaxation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Scheduled Caste\/Scheduled Tribe (SC\/ST)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Other Backward Classes \u2013 Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (as per RPwD Act, 2016)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">4<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Ex-Servicemen\/Commissioned Officers (incl. ECOs\/SSCOs with min. 5 years military service)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Important Notes on Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The relaxation in upper age limit for SC\/ST\/OBC (NCL) candidates is allowed on a cumulative basis with only one of the remaining categories (PwBD or Ex-Servicemen) \u2014 you cannot stack relaxations from three or more categories simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The maximum age limit (30 years) applies as-is to General category and EWS category candidates \u2014 EWS does not get separate age relaxation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates seeking age relaxation must submit the necessary original certificates, along with photocopies, at the time of Interview and at any subsequent stage of the recruitment process.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A Caste\/Category Certificate issued by a competent authority in the prescribed Government of India format is mandatory for SC\/ST\/OBC(NCL)\/PwBD candidates claiming relaxation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>OBC Certificate Specific Requirement<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">For candidates applying under the OBC category:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The certificate must specifically contain the &#8220;Non-Creamy Layer&#8221; clause.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates who fall under the OBC creamy layer are not entitled to OBC reservation and must indicate their category as General in the online application.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026, and remain valid up to the date of interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>EWS Certificate Validity<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">For Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category candidates, the certificate must be valid for the year 2026-2027, pertaining to financial year 2025-26.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Ex-Servicemen Provision<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">If an ex-serviceman applies for various vacancies before joining civil employment, they can avail the benefit of reservation for any subsequent employment application \u2014 but only if they submit a self-declaration\/undertaking about all applications made before joining. This benefit applies only to vacancies filled through direct recruitment where reservation is applicable. Notably, there is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen in the Officers&#8217; Cadre \u2014 the 5-year age relaxation is the primary benefit available to them in this recruitment.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>3. Educational Qualification (As on 21.07.2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The educational eligibility requirement is straightforward but has specific compliance conditions:<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Government of India, or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Key Conditions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The candidate must possess a valid Mark-sheet\/Degree Certificate proving graduate status on the day of registration and must indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The final result must have been declared on or before 21.07.2026.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Proper documentary proof from the Board\/University confirming the result declaration date must be submitted at the time of interview. If the result was published on the university&#8217;s website with a web-based certificate, the original document\/certificate signed by the appropriate authority indicating the correct date of passing will be considered valid for verification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Calculation of Percentage<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">This is an area many candidates get confused about, so here&#8217;s the exact formula as prescribed by IBPS:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Percentage = (Total marks obtained in all subjects across all semesters\/years \u00f7 Aggregate maximum marks in all subjects) \u00d7 100<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">This applies irrespective of honours\/optional\/additional optional subjects, and even to universities where Class\/Grade is decided purely on Honours marks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Important rounding rule:<\/strong> The fraction of the percentage arrived at is ignored, not rounded up. For example:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">59.99% will be treated as less than 60%<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">54.99% will be treated as less than 55%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>CGPA\/OGPA Conversion<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">If your university follows a Grade Point system (CGPA\/OGPA) instead of percentage:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">You must convert your CGPA\/OGPA into a percentage as per the criteria adopted by your University\/Institute.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates must produce documentary proof of the conversion criteria used by their university at the time of Interview\/Document Verification.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">If called for interview, a certificate from the appropriate university authority stating the conversion norms and the resultant percentage must be produced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>4. Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Eligibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">For candidates applying under the EWS category, specific income and asset criteria apply:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Persons not covered under the existing SC\/ST\/OBC reservation scheme, whose family has a gross annual income below \u20b98.00 lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only), are identified as EWS.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Income includes all sources: salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc., and pertains to the financial year prior to the year of application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Asset Exclusions (Even if Income is Below \u20b98 Lakh)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">A family will be excluded from EWS status, irrespective of income, if it owns or possesses any of the following:<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6 print:overflow-x-visible\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Asset Type<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Threshold<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Agricultural Land<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5 acres and above<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Residential Flat<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1,000 sq. ft. and above<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Residential Plot (in notified municipalities)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">100 sq. yards and above<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Residential Plot (outside notified municipalities)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">200 sq. yards and above<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Property held by a &#8220;Family&#8221; across different locations or cities is clubbed together while applying this land\/property holding test.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Definition of &#8220;Family&#8221; for EWS Purposes<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The term &#8220;Family&#8221; includes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The person seeking the benefit of reservation<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Their parents<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Siblings below the age of 18 years<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Spouse<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Children below the age of 18 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Disclaimer from IBPS:<\/strong> EWS vacancies are tentative and subject to further directives from the Government of India and outcome of any pending litigation.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>5. Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Under Section 34 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, the post is identified as suitable for candidates with benchmark disabilities under four broad categories:<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>A. Visual Impairment (VI)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Includes Blindness (total absence of sight, or visual acuity less than 3\/60, or field of vision less than 10 degrees) and Low Vision (visual acuity between 6\/18 and 3\/60, or field of vision between 40 and 10 degrees).<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>B. Hearing Impaired (HI)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Deaf:<\/strong> 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Hard of Hearing:<\/strong> 60-70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>C. Orthopedically Challenged\/Locomotor Disability (OC\/LD)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Covers Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Muscular Dystrophy, Acid Attack Victims, Spinal Deformity, and Spinal Injury.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>D. Intellectual Disability (ID)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Covers Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disability (SLD \u2014 including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia), and Mental Illness (MI).<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>E. Multiple Disabilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">A combination of any of the above four categories.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Benchmark Disability Definition<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Only candidates with not less than 40% of a specified disability qualify as having a &#8220;benchmark disability&#8221; and are eligible for reservation. A disability certificate issued by a Competent Authority (District Medical Board, consisting of Chief Medical Officer, Sub-Divisional Medical Officer, and an Orthopaedic\/Ophthalmic\/ENT Surgeon) as per Government of India guidelines is mandatory.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Important Update on Temporary Disabilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">As per Office Memorandum No. 18-25\/2024-Policy dated 17.12.2025, issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">PwBD candidates with a disability certificate marked &#8220;likely to improve&#8221; under the temporary disability category are NOT eligible for reservation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Only candidates with disability conditions marked as &#8220;Progressive,&#8221; 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IBPS PO Mock Test&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-mock-test-online\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-mock-test-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> IBPS PO Mock Test<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS PO Exam date&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-exam-date\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-syllabus-and-exam-pattern\/\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> IBPS PO Syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS PO Video Course&quot;}\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">IBPS PO Video Course<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS PO Application Form&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-apply-online\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-exam-date\/\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> IBPS PO Exam Date<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS PO Study Materials&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-study-material\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-study-material\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> IBPS PO Study Materials<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS PO Vacancy&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-vacancy\/\"><a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-apply-online\/\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> IBPS PO Application Form<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; IBPS PO Interview Questions&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-interview-questions\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ibps-po-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> IBPS PO Interview Questions<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot; 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