Age Relaxation for Reserved Category Candidates in IBPS PO Exam:

In the IBPS PO (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer) Exam, there is age relaxation provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories. The age relaxation criteria are as follows:

1. SC/ST category: Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories are eligible for a relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit. This means that the maximum age limit for SC/ST candidates is extended by 5 years compared to the general category candidates.

2. OBC category: Candidates belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category are eligible for a relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit. This means that the maximum age limit for OBC candidates is extended by 3 years compared to the general category candidates.

3. Persons with Disabilities (PWD) category: Candidates belonging to the PWD category are eligible for further relaxation in the upper age limit. The extent of relaxation varies based on the type of disability:

- Candidates with a benchmark disability under the PWD category are eligible for a relaxation of 10 years in the upper age limit.
- Candidates with a benchmark disability who belong to the SC/ST category are eligible for a relaxation of 15 years in the upper age limit.
- Candidates with a benchmark disability who belong to the OBC category are eligible for a relaxation of 13 years in the upper age limit.

4. Ex-Servicemen category: Candidates who have served in the Armed Forces and have been released from service on or before the specified date are eligible for age relaxation. The extent of relaxation varies based on the length of military service rendered by the candidate.

- Candidates who have completed 5 years of military service are eligible for a relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit.
- Candidates who have completed 5 years of military service and belong to the SC/ST category are eligible for a relaxation of 10 years in the upper age limit.
- Candidates who have completed 5 years of military service and belong to the OBC category are eligible for a relaxation of 8 years in the upper age limit.

Note: The age relaxation mentioned above is subject to the candidate meeting the specific eligibility criteria defined by IBPS for each category. Candidates are advised to refer to the official IBPS PO notification for detailed information on age relaxation and eligibility criteria.