IBPS RRB Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026: Check Office Assistant Age Limit, Qualification, Nationality

IBPS RRB Clerk age limit 2026 is 18 to 28 years for General and EWS category candidates. Age relaxation is applicable for OBC, SC, ST, and some other categories. The IBPS RRB Clerk exam notification released on 1-9-2026. To apply for the Office Assistant / Clerk posts, you must check the eligibility criteria details. The eligibility standards include age limit, educational qualification, and nationality. Go through this page to know full info regarding the IBPS RRB Office Assistant eligibility criteria 2026.

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IBPS RRB Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026

Check here the key factors of IBPS RRB Office Assistant eligibility criteria 2026. Apply for this exam only if you fulfill all the criteria. Mainly check the age limit and relaxation details category-wise. Then refer to the qualification, nationality, etc.

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Nationality / Citizenship

Following nationality candidates are eligible:

1. India
2. Nepal
3. Bhutan
4. Tibetan Refugee (who came India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India)
5. a 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.

Candidate belonging to categories (2), (3), (4) & (5) must provide an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.

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IBPS RRB Clerk Age Limit 2026

Here is the IBPS RRB Clerk age limit (as on 1-9-2026):

• IBPS RRB Clerk Age limit - Between 18 years and 28 years
• This age limit is for General & EWS candidates

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IBPS RRB Clerk Age Relaxation

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Note: Candidates seeking age relaxation must have relevant certificates in the prescribed format.

IBPS RRB Clerk Educational Qualification

Here are the IBPS RRB Clerk Educational Qualification (as on 21-9-2026) details:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent.
• Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRBs.
• Desirable - Working knowledge of Computer.

NOTE - If you have studied the language of the State in standard VIII or any level above standard VIII in Government recognized Boards of Education/ School, you are eligible 

Where the candidate does not meet the aforesaid requirement in local language at the time of selection, he will be given a time of six months from the date of joining to acquire the proficiency. This period can be extended by the Boards of RRBs within the framework of the rules and provided that such extension should not be beyond the probation period.

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FAQs

Q: What is the IBPS RRB Clerk age limit 2026 for General category?

For the Office Assistant / Clerk post, general category candidates should be Between 18 years and 28 years.

Q: What is the relaxation in IBPS RRB Clerk age limit for OBC category?

For OBC category candidates, age relaxation is applicable for 3 years.

Q: Is a 12th pass eligible to apply for IBPS RRB Clerk post?

No. A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent is required.