IBPS RRB Clerk Age Limit 2026: Quick Answer
For IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 (Office Assistant, Multipurpose, under CRP RRBs-XV), your age must be between 18 and 28 years as on 01.09.2026, which means you must be born not earlier than 02.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2008 (both dates inclusive). SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) 3 years and PwBD 10 years of relaxation in the upper age limit.
These dates are copied from clause II (Age) of the official IBPS CRP RRBs-XV notification. Some websites print other ranges (for example, a 1997 or 1992 start date); those are not the 2026 rule.
Key takeaway: Age is counted on 01.09.2026, the same cut-off date as for Officer Scale-I. Your degree must be complete, and you must be proficient in the local language of the RRB's state, by the rules below. Applications ran from 01.09.2026 to 21.09.2026, so this page helps you confirm you are eligible before the November/December 2026 prelims and the document check after allotment.
IBPS RRB Clerk Eligibility 2026 at a Glance
| Criterion | Rule in CRP RRBs-XV |
|---|---|
| Post | Office Assistant (Multipurpose), Group "B" |
| Age (General/EWS) | 18 to 28 years as on 01.09.2026 |
| Date of birth (General/EWS) | Between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2008, both inclusive |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, as on 21.09.2026 |
| Local language | Proficiency in the language prescribed by the RRB (essential) |
| Computer knowledge | Desirable, not essential |
| Application fee | ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM; ₹850 for all others (incl. GST) |
| Selection | Online Prelims → Online Mains (no interview) → provisional allotment |
IBPS RRB Clerk Age Relaxation 2026
| Category | Relaxation in upper age | Born not earlier than* |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | None | 02.09.1998 |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years | 02.09.1995 |
| SC / ST | 5 years | 02.09.1993 |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 10 years | 02.09.1988 |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years | 02.09.1985 |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years | 02.09.1983 |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled ESM | Actual defence service + 3 years (8 years for DESM of SC/ST), up to a maximum age of 50 | Depends on service |
| Widows, divorced women and judicially separated women not remarried | Age concession up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) | – |
*Our calculation: the General earliest date moved back by the relaxation. The notice allows SC/ST/OBC relaxation cumulatively with only one of the other relaxations (PwBD, ESM or widow), which is why PwBD + OBC is 13 years. The latest allowed date of birth stays 01.09.2008 for everyone, since you must be 18.
Worked age checks
- Born 15.08.1998, General: before 02.09.1998, so not eligible as General (age 28 on 01.09.2026).
- Born 15.08.1998, OBC-NCL: the OBC limit is 02.09.1995, so eligible.
- Born 10.01.2008: turns 18 before 01.09.2026, so eligible by age, provided the degree is complete by 21.09.2026.
- Born 05.09.2008: after 01.09.2008, so not eligible; this candidate is under 18 on the cut-off date.
Use our age calculator to find your exact age on 01.09.2026.
IBPS RRB Clerk Age Limit vs Officer Scale-I Age Limit
| Post | Age as on 01.09.2026 | Born between |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose) | 18 to 28 | 02.09.1998 – 01.09.2008 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager) | Above 18, below 30 | 02.09.1996 – 01.09.2008 |
| Officer Scale-II (Manager) | Above 21, below 32 | 02.09.1994 – 01.09.2005 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager) | Above 21, below 40 | 02.09.1986 – 01.09.2005 |
You may apply for Office Assistant and one officer post (Scale I, II or III), with a separate application and fee for each. If you are 28 or 29 and General, you can still try for Officer Scale-I. Full officer rules are in our IBPS RRB PO eligibility and age limit 2026 note.
IBPS RRB Clerk Qualification and Local Language Rule
- Degree: a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university, held as on the last date of registration, 21.09.2026.
- Local language (essential): you are treated as proficient if you studied the state's language in standard VIII or any higher level in a government-recognised board or school, or hold a certificate to that effect.
- If you do not meet it at selection: you get six months from the date of joining to acquire proficiency; the RRB's board can extend this, but not beyond the probation period.
- Apply for one state only: RRB Clerk allotment is to the RRBs of the State/UT you applied for, on Mains merit.
IBPS RRB Clerk Age Limit FAQs
What is the IBPS RRB Clerk age limit 2026?
18 to 28 years as on 01.09.2026 for General/EWS, i.e. born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2008 (both inclusive), as per CRP RRBs-XV.
IBPS RRB Clerk ke liye age limit kitni hai?
Office Assistant (Clerk) ke liye 01.09.2026 ko aayu 18 se 28 varsh honi chahiye, yaani janm 02.09.1998 se 01.09.2008 ke beech. OBC ko 3 saal, SC/ST ko 5 saal aur PwBD ko 10 saal ki chhoot milti hai.
Is there an interview for IBPS RRB Clerk?
No. Office Assistants are allotted on Online Main Examination marks only; there is no interview.
Can final-year students apply for IBPS RRB Clerk 2026?
Only if the degree was complete by 21.09.2026, the qualification cut-off date in the notification.
Is local language compulsory for IBPS RRB Office Assistant?
Yes, it is an essential qualification. Studying the language in standard VIII or above counts; otherwise you get six months after joining to acquire it.
Kya ek saath RRB Clerk aur RRB PO dono form bhar sakte hain?
Haan. Notification ke anusaar aap Office Assistant aur kisi ek officer post (Scale I, II ya III) ke liye alag-alag aavedan aur fees dekar apply kar sakte hain.
Practice Next for IBPS RRB Clerk
- Plan your study: IBPS RRB Clerk syllabus and exam pattern, IBPS RRB PO salary 2026, IBPS Clerk eligibility and age limit 2026.
- Full mocks: IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 01, IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 01.
- Tools: Age calculator, Exam eligibility checker.
Sources: IBPS, Common Recruitment Process for RRBs (CRP RRBs-XV) notification (PDF): Important Dates; clause II (Age, as on 01.09.2026) and relaxation table with notes; clause VI (educational qualifications, as on 21.09.2026) and local-language rule; clause C (application fee/intimation charges); selection process and final merit clauses. Last checked 27 October 2026.