Age criteria for reserved category candidates in the IBPS Clerk Exam

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is a premier banking recruitment body that conducts various exams for the selection of candidates for different posts in public sector banks in India. One of the exams conducted by IBPS is the Clerk Exam, which is highly sought after by aspiring candidates looking to start their career in the banking sector.

Age criteria for general category candidates
The age criteria for general category candidates in the IBPS Clerk Exam is typically between 20 to 28 years. This means that the candidate must have been born not earlier than a certain date and not later than a certain date to be eligible for the exam.

Age relaxation for reserved category candidates
To promote inclusivity and provide equal opportunities, the government of India has provided certain relaxations in the age criteria for candidates belonging to reserved categories. These categories include Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Persons with Disabilities (PWD), and Ex-Servicemen.

Changes in the age criteria
As per the exam notification for the IBPS Clerk Exam, there have been no specific changes in the age criteria for reserved category candidates. The relaxations provided to these candidates remain the same as per the guidelines set by the government.

Key pointers:
- The age criteria for general category candidates in the IBPS Clerk Exam is typically between 20 to 28 years.
- Reserved category candidates, including SC, ST, OBC, PWD, and Ex-Servicemen, are eligible for age relaxation.
- The specific relaxations provided to reserved category candidates remain unchanged as per the latest exam notification.
- It is important for candidates to carefully go through the official notification to understand the exact age criteria and relaxations applicable to their category.
- Candidates must ensure that they meet the age criteria as specified by IBPS before applying for the exam.
- Any false declaration of age or category can lead to disqualification from the selection process.
- Candidates are advised to keep all the necessary documents to prove their category and age handy during the application and selection process.