The IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria 2026 have been prescribed by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for candidates applying for the Probationary Officer (PO)/Management Trainee (MT) posts in participating public sector banks. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions related to age limit, educational qualification, nationality, and category-wise age relaxation before submitting the application form.
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IBPS PO Eligibility 2026
Before applying for the IBPS PO exam, candidates must ensure they meet all basic eligibility conditions set by IBPS. IBPS verifies all eligibility conditions during the recruitment process. Failure to produce the required documents or meeting the prescribed eligibility requirements may result in cancellation of candidature at any stage. Therefore, candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria before applying.
| Parameter | Eligibility Details |
|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Work Experience | Not required |
| Number of Attempts | No limit (within age limit) |
| Nationality | Indian or eligible foreign categories as per IBPS |
IBPS PO Age Limit 2026
Age eligibility is one of the most important criteria for IBPS PO recruitment. Candidates must fall within the prescribed age bracket as on the cutoff date mentioned in the official notification. To apply, candidates must be at least 20 years old and must not exceed 30 years of age. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive).
| Category | Age Requirement |
|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
IBPS PO Age Relaxation
Certain reserved categories are eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit as per government rules. Candidates must produce valid certificates during verification to claim relaxation benefits.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
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IBPS PO Educational Qualification 2026
Candidates must possess a valid graduation degree/mark sheet on or before 21 July 2026. Candidates whose final result has not been declared by this date are not eligible.
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Final-year students eligible (subject to conditions)
- No minimum percentage required
- CGPA/OGPA must be converted into a percentage as per the university/institute's prescribed norms.
- Candidates must produce documentary proof of the conversion during the interview/document verification.
- A valid degree or marksheet required during verification
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IBPS PO Nationality Criteria
Candidates must satisfy nationality conditions defined by IBPS. Only eligible candidates under the prescribed categories can apply. Candidates belonging to non-Indian categories must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
- Citizen of India
- Subject of Nepal
- Subject of Bhutan
- Tibetan refugee settled in India before 1 January 1962
- Person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma (Myanmar), 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.
IBPS PO Percentage Calculation Method
The fraction of a percentage will be ignored. For example, 59.99% will be treated as less than 60%, and 54.99% will be treated as less than 55%.
- All semesters/years are considered
- No rounding off allowed (e.g., 59.99% not equal to 60%)
- CGPA/OGPA must be converted into percentage
- Conversion proof may be required during verification
| Formula | Method |
|---|
| Percentage | (Total Marks ÷ Maximum Marks) × 100 |
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IBPS PO Work Experience & Attempts
Work experience is not required for IBPS PO recruitment. Fresh graduates are fully eligible to apply. Candidates can apply multiple times until they reach the upper age limit.
| Factor | Requirement |
|---|
| Work Experience | Not required |
| Number of Attempts | Unlimited (within age limit) |
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Important Documents Required for Eligibility Verification
Candidates shortlisted for the Interview/Document Verification stage must produce the required original documents along with self-attested photocopies. These generally include:
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Graduation Mark Sheets/Degree Certificate
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
- PwBD Certificate, if applicable
- Valid Photo Identity Proof
- Certificate of Eligibility (where applicable for nationality)
