IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2025 - Qualification, Nationality, Age Limit

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2025 - Qualification, Nationality, Age Limit

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Vishnukumar VUpdated on 01 Aug 2025, 10:11 AM IST
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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has provided the IBPS Clerk eligibility criteria 2025 in the official notification in online mode. According to the IBPS Clerk 2025 eligibility criteria, graduates between 20 and 28 years of age can apply for the IBPS Clerk exam. Applicants need to fulfil the eligibility criteria on the basis of all three factors before filling out the IBPS clerk application form 2025. The eligibility criteria include the parameters set by the exam authority for the job profile. Read the complete article to get detailed information about IBPS Clerk 2025 eligibility criteria and other relevant information.

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2025 - Qualification, Nationality, Age Limit
IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2025

The eligibility criteria of IBPS Clerk 2025 are based on some major factors such as nationality, age limit, and qualifications that candidates will be required to meet to appear for the exam. The detailed IBPS Clerk 2025 eligibility criteria are given below:

IBPS 2025 Eligibility Criteria – Nationality

  • Candidates must be an Indian national

OR

  • A citizen of Nepal

OR

  • A citizen of Bhutan

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OR

  • A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962

OR

  • An Indian citizen who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Uganda, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Malawi, Zambia, Ethiopia, Zaire, and Vietnam.

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2025 – Age Limit

As per the IBPS Clerk Age Limit 2025, as of August 1, 2025, candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age to be eligible to appear for the examination. The authorities have given the upper and lower IBPS Clerk age limits for candidates.

IBPS Clerk Age Limit: Relaxation

Category

Age relaxation

Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)

3 years

Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe

5 years

Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen

The actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years

Persons With Disabilities

10 years

Persons carrying Jammu & Kashmir domicile during the period 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989

5 years

Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried

Age concession up to the age of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates

Regular employees of the Union Carbide Factory, Bhopal retrenched from service (Applicable to Madhya Pradesh state only)

5 years

Persons affected by 1984 riots

5 years

IBPS Clerk Eligibility 2025 – Educational Qualifications

  • As per the IBPS Clerk qualification, candidates holding a graduation degree in any discipline (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, B.Tech etc.) from any recognised institution or any equivalent educational qualification from any Central University.

  • Candidates must have sound knowledge of Computers, operating systems, and working on computers.

  • Candidates must have studied Computer/ Information Technology in their high school/college or must hold a diploma/degree in computer language/ operations.

  • Candidates must be fluent in the official and local language of the state/ UT.

IBPS Clerk 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Ex-Servicemen

Candidates can check the IBPS Clerk eligibility for Ex-servicemen below.

  • Age limit - Applicants can get additional age relaxation by a certain number of years (mostly up to a maximum of 5 years) in the upper age limit.
  • Educational Qualification - Candidates must fulfill the required educational qualifications required for the exam as mentioned above.
  • Experience/ Service Certificate: Applicants are usually required to have a minimum specified period of service in the armed forces, which varies depending on the recruitment cycle.

IBPS Clerk Application Form 2025

The IBPS clerk 2025 application form has been released online on the official website on August 1, 2025. Candidates must upload the relevant documents, photograph, and signature to complete the process of IBPS Clerk 2025 by the date of the deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the basic educational qualification for IBPS Clerk 2025?
A:

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized institute.

Q: Is there any minimum percentage required in graduation for IBPS Clerk 2025?
A:

No, candidates just need to be a graduate.

Q: Is there any age relaxation for ST candidate in IBPS Clerk 2025 exam?
A:

There is an age relaxation of 5 years on the upper age limit for ST candidates which means such candidates can fill the application form till 33 years of age.

Q: Can a 12th pass apply for an IBPS Clerk?
A:

12th pass are not eligible to apply for the IBPS clerk exam

Q: Can a 12th pass apply for an IBPS Clerk?
A:

12th pass are not eligible to apply for the IBPS clerk exam

Q: I have already taken the IBPS Clerk exam thrice, am I eligible for another attempt?
A:

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria of IBPS Clerk can take as many attempts of the exam as they want. Candidates have been a graduate in any discipline.

Q: Till what age can I fill the application form if I am an ST candidate?
A:

Since the authorities have given a relaxation of 5 years on the upper age limit of the candidates belonging to the SC/ST category, you can fill the application form till 33 years of age.

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You didn’t enter your last name, but the system is still showing your full name with a last name.

This may be due to auto-fill or system default based on previous data or your ID proof. If all your official documents have only your first name, this mismatch could cause problems later. Even after re-registering, the issue remains indicating it's a system-level problem. You should immediately email the IBPS helpdesk with your registration number and valid ID proof to get it corrected.

Hello,

You don't need any certificate for the IBPS clerk because this job role doesn't require any certificate. This role doesn't state that you need any computer certificate; you just need a basic knowledge of computers. The participating bank may assess your computer literacy during the exam.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hello Preeti,

The age limit for SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk 2025 is usually 20 to 28 years , with age relaxation for reserved categories.

Since you were born on October 5, 1996 , you will be 29 years old in 2025. This means you will not be eligible for these exams under the general category. However, if you belong to a reserved category (like OBC, SC, ST, etc.), you may get age relaxation.

Hope it helps !

You are 18 years old and currently pursuing a diploma in engineering, you do not meet the minimum age requirement of 20 years or the educational qualification of holding a bachelor's degree. Therefore, you are not currently eligible to apply for the IBPS Clerk examination.

You meet the age requirement for the RRB Clerk examination. However, since you have not yet completed a bachelor's degree, you do not meet the educational qualification criteria.

Hello aspirant,

To be eligible for IBPS clerk exam, your age must be between 20 to 28 years as on 1 July of exam year. Since you will be 29 years old on 1 July 2025, you are in eligible for this exam.

But you are eligible for RBI Assistant exam as a candidate must be of age between 20 to 28 years as on 1 January of exam year.

Thank you