IBPS SO Exam Age Calculator 2026
IBPS Specialist Officer Examination
- Minimum Age
- 20 years
- Maximum Age
- 30 years
- Cutoff Date
- 1 August 2026
- Recruitment Year
- 2026
- Conducting Body
- Banking
Age Relaxation
Category-wise age relaxation applicable to IBPS SO Exam (2026).
| Category / Condition | Relaxation (Years) |
|---|---|
| General (No relaxation) | 0 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 |
| SC | +5 |
| ST | +5 |
| EWS | +0 |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | +10 |
| Ex-serviceman | +3 |
Relaxations are cumulative where applicable per official notification. (30 years).
Calculate Your Eligibility
Enter your details below to check if you meet the age criteria for IBPS SO Exam (2026).
IBPS SO Exam — FAQs (2026)
What is the age limit for IBPS SO Exam?
For IBPS SO Exam, the notified age band is 20–30 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official Banking notification.
How is age calculated for IBPS SO Exam?
Age for IBPS SO Exam is reckoned as on the crucial/cutoff date in the official notification—not on application or exam date. This calculator uses 1 August 2026 as the default; enter the date from your notification if it differs.
What is the cutoff date for IBPS/bank age calculation in IBPS SO Exam?
The default cutoff date used here is 1 August 2026. The actual "Age as on …" date for each cycle is in the official IBPS SO Exam notification—always verify before applying.
Is there age relaxation for OBC and SC/ST in IBPS SO Exam?
Yes. For IBPS SO Exam, OBC (NCL) candidates typically get 3 years and SC/ST candidates 5 years of upper-age relaxation above the General maximum, subject to category certificate and notification rules.
What is the age relaxation for PwBD in IBPS SO Exam?
PwBD candidates may claim up to 10 years of upper-age relaxation for IBPS SO Exam, often in addition to category relaxation where rules allow. A valid disability certificate is required.
Is there a limit on number of attempts in IBPS SO Exam?
IBPS PO has no fixed attempt limit—you can apply in multiple years while within the eligible age range (20–30 years for General, plus relaxations).
Can a candidate below 20 years apply for IBPS SO Exam?
The minimum age for IBPS SO Exam is 20 years as on the cutoff date. Candidates below this age are not eligible.
Can I apply for IBPS SO Exam if I exceed the age limit by one month?
Generally, no. IBPS SO Exam enforces age limits strictly as on the cutoff date—even one day beyond the maximum eligible age (after relaxations) usually makes a candidate ineligible.
Does ex-serviceman get age relaxation in IBPS SO Exam?
Ex-servicemen may get up to 3 years relaxation (or service-based deduction as per rules) for IBPS SO Exam. Check the official notification for military service conditions.
Which educational qualification is required along with age for IBPS SO Exam?
IBPS SO Exam requires educational qualification as per notification (e.g. graduation for banking/SSC CGL) in addition to age 20–30 years on the cutoff date.