Relaxation in Age for Candidates from Remote or Difficult-to-Reach Areas in IBPS PO Exam

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Probationary Officer (PO) Exam to recruit candidates for various public sector banks in India. While the eligibility criteria for the exam are generally the same for all candidates, there are certain relaxations provided for candidates from remote or difficult-to-reach areas.

Age Relaxation
Candidates from remote or difficult-to-reach areas are eligible for age relaxation as per the guidelines set by the IBPS. The age relaxation is provided to compensate for the challenges faced by candidates from these areas in terms of accessibility and availability of resources. The specific age relaxation for these candidates is as follows:

1. Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) candidates: The maximum age limit is relaxed by 5 years.
2. Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates: The maximum age limit is relaxed by 3 years.
3. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates: The maximum age limit is relaxed by 10 years.
4. Ex-Servicemen: The maximum age limit is relaxed as per the guidelines of the government.

Educational Qualification
There is no relaxation in educational qualification for candidates from remote or difficult-to-reach areas. All candidates, regardless of their geographical location, are required to meet the educational qualification criteria specified by the IBPS. For the PO Exam, candidates must have a minimum educational qualification of a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent.

Conclusion
While there is age relaxation provided for candidates from remote or difficult-to-reach areas in the IBPS PO Exam, there is no relaxation in educational qualification. This ensures that all candidates meet the same academic standards and possess the necessary knowledge and skills required for the position of a probationary officer in public sector banks. The age relaxation aims to provide equal opportunities to candidates from different backgrounds, considering the challenges they may face in terms of accessibility and availability of resources in remote areas.