IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for IBPS exams (such as IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, and IBPS RRB) involve several factors, including educational qualifications, age limits, and nationality. Here’s a detailed overview:

1. IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationality/Citizenship

• Indian Citizen: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• Other Categories: A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from countries like Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, etc., with the intention of permanently settling in India.

2. Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
  • Persons with Disabilities (PWD): 10 years
  • Other categories like ex-servicemen, persons affected by 1984 riots, etc., also have specific relaxations.

3. Educational Qualification

• Graduation: A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
• Additional Skills: Computer literacy is preferred, as candidates should be proficient in basic computer operations.

2. IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationality/Citizenship

• Same as the IBPS PO exam.

2. Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
  • Persons with Disabilities (PWD): 10 years
  • Other categories like ex-servicemen, widows, etc., have specific relaxations.

3. Educational Qualification

• Graduation: A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
• Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Local Language: The candidate must be proficient in the official language of the State/UT for which they are applying.

3. IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationality/Citizenship

• Same as the IBPS PO exam.

2. Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years (may vary slightly based on the post).
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
  • Persons with Disabilities (PWD): 10 years
  • Other specific relaxations apply for ex-servicemen, persons affected by the 1984 riots, etc.

3. Educational Qualification

• Varies by Post:
  • IT Officer: 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/Information Technology/Electronics/Electronics & Telecommunications/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation.
  • Agricultural Field Officer: Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, etc.
  • Law Officer: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an advocate with Bar Council.
  • HR/Personnel Officer: Graduate and Full-time Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/HR/HRD/Social Work/Labour Law.
  • Marketing Officer: Graduate and Full-time MMS (Marketing)/MBA (Marketing)/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM (with specialization in Marketing).

4. IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Banks) Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationality/Citizenship

• Same as the IBPS PO exam.

2. Age Limit

• For Office Assistant (Multipurpose):
  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 28 years
• For Officer Scale I:
  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 30 years
• For Officer Scale II:
  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age: 32 years
• For Officer Scale III:
  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age: 40 years
• Age Relaxation: Similar to other IBPS exams, with specific relaxations for SC/ST, OBC, PWD, and other categories.

3. Educational Qualification

• For Office Assistant (Multipurpose):
  • Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent.
  • Proficiency in the local language of the RRB’s State/UT.
  • Desirable: Working knowledge of computers.
• For Officer Scale I:
  • Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent.
  • Proficiency in the local language of the RRB’s State/UT.
  • Desirable: Working knowledge of computers.
• For Officer Scale II:
  • General Banking Officer: Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks and 2 years of experience.
  • Specialist Officers: Degree in the relevant field (e.g., IT, CA, Law, Treasury, Marketing, Agriculture) with some posts requiring specific experience.
• For Officer Scale III:
  • Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks and at least 5 years of experience as an officer in a bank or financial institution.

These eligibility criteria ensure that candidates meet the basic qualifications and skills required for different banking positions under IBPS.