What is the minimum age requirement to be eligible for the IBPS PO Exa...
Minimum Age Requirement for IBPS PO Exam
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Probationary Officer (PO) exam to recruit candidates for the post of Probationary Officer in various public sector banks in India. To be eligible for the IBPS PO exam, candidates must fulfill certain criteria, including the minimum age requirement.
Minimum Age Criteria
The minimum age requirement for the IBPS PO exam is determined by the conducting body and may vary from year to year. As of the latest notification, the minimum age required to be eligible for the IBPS PO exam is:
- Candidate must be at least 20 years old
- Candidate must not exceed the age of 30 years
Age Relaxation
IBPS provides age relaxation to candidates belonging to certain categories. The age relaxation criteria for different categories are as follows:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD): 10 years
- Widows, Divorced Women, and Women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried: 9 years
- Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years
Age Calculation
The age of the candidate is calculated as of a specific date mentioned in the official notification. Usually, the reference date is the 1st of September of the year in which the exam is conducted. Candidates should carefully check the notification to know the exact reference date and calculate their age accordingly.
Conclusion
The minimum age requirement to be eligible for the IBPS PO exam is 20 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years. However, age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to certain categories. Candidates should check the official notification for the specific age criteria and reference date for calculating their age.