IBPS RRB Office Assistant (RRB Clerk) Eligibility 2026

A graduate degree (in any discipline) from a recognised university OR its equivalent recognised by Central Government. Computer literacy — operating and working knowledge in computer systems — is mandatory. Local Language proficiency in the Opted State/UT (read, write, speak the official local language) is MANDATORY — a candidate must have studied the local language at least up to Class 10 OR must demonstrate equivalent reading-writing-speaking proficiency. Local-language verification happens at the joining stage and is a hard disqualifier if not met. Final-year graduates are NOT eligible.

18 to 28 years as on the cut-off date specified in the notification (typically 1st June of the recruitment year). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years (up to 33), OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years (up to 31), PwBD +10 years over and above category relaxation, Ex-servicemen and widows/divorced women relaxation as per Government rules.

Citizen of India OR subject of Nepal/Bhutan OR Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with intent of permanently settling in India OR person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intent of permanently settling in India. Categories (b)-(d) require an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.

NO maximum attempt limit — a candidate may appear any number of times within the prescribed age band. Application fee: Rs 175 for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen; Rs 850 for all other categories (indicative — to be confirmed against the current cycle's notification).

Always check against the official Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) notification — eligibility rules can change from one cycle to the next. The official links are at the bottom of this page.