IBPS Eligibility

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts recruitment exams for various banking sector roles in India, including Probationary Officers (PO), Clerks, Specialist Officers (SO), and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). Below is a detailed overview of the eligibility criteria for IBPS exams:

1. Nationality

Applicants must be:

• A citizen of India, OR
• A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, OR
• A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, OR
• A person of Indian origin (PIO) who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of settling permanently in India.

2. Age Limit

• Varies by post. Age is calculated as of January 1 of the exam year.

Age Relaxations for Reserved Categories:

• SC/ST: +5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
• PwD (Persons with Disabilities): +10 years (General), +13 years (OBC), +15 years (SC/ST)
• Ex-Servicemen: Up to 5 years (depending on service duration)
• Others (e.g., victims of riots, Kashmir migrants): As per government norms.

3. Educational Qualification
4. For IBPS Clerk/PO/RRB Office Assistant:

• Graduation: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Computer Literacy: Basic knowledge required (mandatory for Clerk/RRB posts).
• Language Proficiency: For RRB/Clerk, candidates must be proficient in the official language of the state/UT they apply for.

1. For IBPS Specialist Officer (SO):

• Graduation + Postgraduate/PG Diploma in the relevant field (e.g., IT, Law, Agriculture, HR, Marketing).
  • Example: IT Officer requires a degree in ECE/CS/IT or DOEACC certification.
  • Law Officer requires an LLB degree.

1. For Probationary Officer (PO):

• Graduation in any discipline.

4. Other Requirements

• Computer Skills: Mandatory for most roles (especially Clerk and RRB).
• Language Proficiency: For Clerk/RRB, knowledge of the state’s local language is required.
• Number of Attempts: No cap for SC/ST/PwD; OBC candidates have 7 attempts for PO exams; General category has 4 attempts.
• Physical Standards: Applicable only for RRB Office Assistant/Officer Scale-I roles (varies by bank).

5. Important Notes

• Documentation: Reserved category candidates must submit valid certificates (SC/ST/OBC/PwD).
• Disqualification: Candidates with a history of dismissal from banking/financial institutions are ineligible.
• Online Process: Registration is done via the official IBPS website (www.ibps.in).

6. How to Confirm Eligibility

• Check the latest IBPS notification for your desired exam (e.g., CRP PO/CLERK/SO).
• Verify age, education, and category-specific relaxations.
• Ensure all documents (mark sheets, caste certificates, disability certificates) are ready.

Final Tip: Eligibility criteria may vary slightly each year. Always refer to the official IBPS exam notification for the most accurate and updated details.

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Nationality / Citizenship: A candidate must be either –

(i) A Citizen of India or

(ii) A subject of Nepal or

(iii) A subject of Bhutan or

(iv) A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or

(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, 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, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favors a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.