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ECGC PO Eligibility Criteria 2026, Age Limit, Qualification

The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) will announce the ECGC PO 2026 notification for Probationary Officer recruitment. Candidates must check the ECGC PO Eligibility Criteria 2026 before applying. The eligibility details are based on the previous notification until the 2026 notification is released. This article covers the age limit, educational qualifications, nationality, age relaxation, and other important eligibility requirements

ECGC PO Eligibility Criteria 2026

The ECGC PO 2026 eligibility criteria outline the required educational qualifications, age limit, and nationality conditions that candidates must fulfil to apply for the exam. Based on previous year’s notification, applicants must be between 21 and 30 years of age and meet the specified nationality requirements.

Candidates must also possess the required educational qualifications for the respective posts, as failure to meet any eligibility condition may lead to the rejection of their application.

Parameter Details
Post Name Probationary Officer (PO)
Age Limit 21 to 30 years
Educational Qualification
  • Generalist: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
  • Specialist (Rajbhasha/Hindi): Master’s degree in Hindi & English with a minimum 55% (SC/ST) or 60% (others)
Nationality Indian Citizen, Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan Refugee (before 1962), Person of Indian Origin

ECGC PO Age Limit 2026

Candidates applying for the ECGC PO exam 2026 must be within the age limit. Check the minimum and maximum age limits.

  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age: 30 years

Age Relaxation for ECGC Probationary Officer

ECGC provides permissible age relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the Government of India rules. Here’s a quick look at the relaxation provided:

Category Age Relaxation (Years)
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) 5
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer OBC) 3
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) 10
Ex-Servicemen and ECO/SSCOs 5

ECGC PO Educational Qualification 2026

The educational qualification criteria under the ECGC PO Eligibility Criteria 2026 depend on the post you are applying for:

Probationary Officer (Generalist):

Candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification approved by the Central Government.

Probationary Officer (Specialist – Rajbhasha/Hindi):

Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Hindi and English with the following specifications:

  • Master’s degree in any discipline with English and Hindi as core/elective/major subjects at the bachelor’s degree level
  • Minimum 55% marks for SC/ST candidates and 60% for others
  • Or a Master’s degree in both English and Hindi/Hindi translation with the same percentage criteria from a recognized university

ECGC PO Nationality Criteria 2026

To apply for the ECGC PO exam 2026, candidates must satisfy one of the following nationality criteria:

  • Citizen of India
  • Subject of Nepal
  • Subject of Bhutan
  • Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
  • Person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam), intending to permanently settle in India.

FAQs

What is the minimum age to apply for ECGC PO 2026?

The minimum age is 21 years for Probationary Officer (PO) posts.

What educational qualification is required for the ECGC PO exam?

For Generalist posts, graduation in any discipline; Specialist posts require a master’s degree in Hindi and English with specific percentage criteria.

Is there any age relaxation for reserved category candidates?

Yes, relaxation is available for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years), and ex-servicemen (5 years).

Can final-year students apply for ECGC PO 2026 if results are awaited?

No. The result of the final degree (or equivalent) must be declared on or before the cut-off date for you to be eligible

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