IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026, Age Limit, Qualification

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has prescribed specific eligibility conditions for the IBPS Clerk 2026 examination. Candidates must be Indian citizens, hold a graduation degree from a recognised university, and be between 20 and 28 years of age as on the prescribed cut-off date.

Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and other reserved category candidates in accordance with Government of India rules. Applicants are advised to confirm that they meet all eligibility requirements before submitting the online application to avoid disqualification during the recruitment process.

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026

A summary of the IBPS Clerk 2026 Eligibility Criteria is provided in the table below for quick reference.

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IBPS Clerk Nationality

To be eligible for the IBPS Clerk 2026 examination, a candidate must be one of the following:

• A citizen of India; or
• A subject of Nepal; or
• A subject of Bhutan; or
• A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in the country; or
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates belonging to the categories of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees, and Persons of Indian Origin must possess a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India.

IBPS Clerk Education Qualification

• A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. Of India or any other qualification recognised as such by the Central Government is necessary if you want to apply for IBPS Clerk recruitment 2026.
• The candidates must possess a valid Mark-sheet/ Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he/ she register and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while applying online for the IBPS Clerk Exam 2026.
• Computer Literacy- Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory, i.e. candidates should have a Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree in computer operations/ Language/ should have studied Computer/ Information Technology as one of the High School/ College/ Institute subjects.
• Proficiency in the Official Language of the State/ UT (candidates should know how to read/ write and speak the Official Language of the State/ UT) for which vacancies a candidate wishes to apply is preferable.
• Ex-servicemen who do not possess the above civil examination qualifications should be matriculated. Ex-Servicemen who have obtained the Army Special Certificate of Education or a corresponding certificate in the Navy or Air Force after having completed not less than 15 years of service in the Armed Forces.

IBPS Clerk Age Limit

The prescribed age limit under the recruitment drive is

• Minimum age limit: 20 years
• Maximum age limit: 28 years

Below has been tabulated the upper age relaxation for various categories

IBPS Clerk 2026 Work Experience

No prior work experience is required to apply for the IBPS Clerk 2026 examination. Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification are eligible to apply. The recruitment process is designed to select suitable candidates for clerical posts in public sector banks based on their educational qualifications and performance in the selection stages.

Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities

As per Section 34 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, persons with benchmark disabilities are eligible for reservation. The post has been identified as suitable for candidates belonging to the specified disability categories notified under the RPwD Act, 2016, and updated from time to time by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan).