IBPS PO Eligibility Criteria for 2025: Age Requirements and Academic Qualifications
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced that it will conduct the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) in 2025. The age relaxation for candidates from various reserved categories has been structured to provide additional years to the upper age limit of 30 years.
Here's a detailed breakdown of the age relaxation rules for the IBPS PO 2025 recruitment:
| Category | Age Relaxation | Notes | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years | Can be combined with one other relaxation (e.g., PwD) if eligible. | | Other Backward Classes (OBC, Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years | Only for Non-Creamy Layer; creamy layer candidates cannot avail this benefit. | | Persons With Benchmark Disabilities (PwD), as per The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 | 10 years | Includes only specified disabilities under the Act. | | Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers (including ECOs/SSCOs) who have served at least 5 years | 5 years | Must have completed assignment; not applicable to officers’ cadre as per recent norms. | | Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years | Must provide valid documentation. | | Domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir (01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989) | 5 years | As per recent notification. |
Cumulative Relaxation: SC/ST and OBC candidates can avail cumulative age relaxation with only one of the other listed categories (e.g., PwD), provided they are eligible for both.
Maximum Relaxation: ST candidates with a physical disability (PwD) may be eligible for a maximum relaxation of 15 years (5 years as ST + 10 years as PwD). However, for others, cumulative relaxation is limited as above.
General Notes: - All candidates must submit valid documents to prove their eligibility for age relaxation at the interview stage. - EWS (Economically Weaker Section) and General category candidates are not eligible for age relaxation beyond the standard maximum age limit. - OBC (creamy layer) candidates cannot avail OBC reservation and must apply as General candidates. - Ex-servicemen who have joined any civil employment before applying cannot claim ex-serviceman reservation for subsequent employment. - Recent updates in 2025 have introduced adjustments to age relaxation norms to widen participation, but the core structure remains as above.
A summary table example: - **SC/ST:** Up to 35 years (30 + 5) - **OBC (Non-Creamy):** Up to 33 years (30 + 3) - **PwD:** Up to 40 years (30 + 10) - **SC/ST + PwD:** Up to 45 years (30 + 5 + 10) - **OBC + PwD:** Up to 43 years (30 + 3 + 10) - **Ex-Servicemen/1984 Riot Affected/J&K Domiciled:** Up to 35 years (30 + 5)
Always check the latest official IBPS notification for any updates, as norms can change each year. The IBPS PO exam is for candidates who have completed their graduation from a recognized university. The exam will consist of Prelims, Mains, and Interview rounds. Candidates must have their marksheet and passing certificate on the day of registration for the IBPS PO exam. The IBPS PO official website is ibps.in.
- To prepare for the IBPS PO recruitment in 2025, one could consider online education and learning materials for banking and finance as part of their education-and-self-development, given the intense competition and thorough exam process.
- For candidates seeking age relaxation, detailed information about the categories eligible, including SC/ST, OBC, PwD, and others, is provided in the official IBPS notification. It's essential to stay updated with these rules to ensure appropriate application.
