Eligibility Criteria for IBPS RRB PO Exam

To apply for the IBPS RRB PO Exam, candidates need to meet certain eligibility criteria set by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). These criteria include age limit, educational qualifications, and nationality requirements. Let's discuss each of these criteria in detail.

Age Limit
As per the notification, the minimum and maximum age limits to apply for the IBPS RRB PO Exam are as follows:

- Minimum Age: The candidate must be at least 18 years old.
- Maximum Age: The candidate must not be older than 30 years.

However, there are age relaxations provided for candidates belonging to certain categories. These relaxations vary based on the candidate's category and are as follows:

- Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD): 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen (for the post of Office Assistant): Actual period of service rendered in the defense forces + 3 years (8 years for SC/ST candidates and 6 years for OBC candidates)

Educational Qualifications
To be eligible for the IBPS RRB PO Exam, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent. Additionally, proficiency in the local language of the state or union territory is also required.

Nationality
Candidates applying for the IBPS RRB PO Exam must be one of the following:

- Citizen of India
- Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- Tibetan Refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India
- Person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India

It is important to note that candidates who do not meet the age or educational eligibility criteria mentioned in the notification are not eligible to apply for the IBPS RRB PO Exam. Failing to meet any of these criteria can lead to disqualification from the selection process.

Candidates are advised to carefully go through the official notification released by IBPS and ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility requirements before applying for the exam. It is always better to meet the eligibility criteria to avoid any issues or complications during the selection process.