How it's calculated
The IBPS RRB 2026 notice prints the exact range of dates of birth allowed as on 1 September 2026. The calculator checks your date of birth against that range. A category relaxation moves only the earliest allowed date of birth; the lower age limit does not change.
Estimate only. Official results, marks and eligibility are decided by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. Verify on the official website.
Worked example: born 2 September 1997
For Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 18–28 years, dates of birth from 2 September 1998 to 1 September 2008 are allowed. Born 2 September 1997, you are 28 years 11 months on 1 September 2026: over the limit without relaxation.
With OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) relaxation (3 years) the earliest allowed date becomes 2 September 1995, so the same candidate is eligible.
IBPS RRB 2026 age limits and allowed dates of birth
| Age limit | Born not earlier than | Born not later than |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 18–28 years | 2 September 1998 | 1 September 2008 |
| Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): 18–30 years | 2 September 1996 | 1 September 2008 |
| Officer Scale-II (Manager): 21–32 years | 2 September 1994 | 1 September 2005 |
| Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): 21–40 years | 2 September 1986 | 1 September 2005 |
Age relaxation by category
| Code | Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| obc | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| scst | SC / ST | 5 years |
| pwbd | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| esm-oa | Ex-servicemen (Office Assistant posts) | 3 years after deducting military service |
| esm-officer | Ex-serviceman commissioned officer, ECO or SSCO with 5 years' service (Officer posts) | 5 years |
Clause B.II prints a date-of-birth range for each post as on 01.09.2026. The maximum age applies to General and EWS candidates. Relaxations: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years, PwBD 10 years. For Office Assistants, ex-servicemen get the actual period of defence service plus 3 years (8 years for a disabled ex-serviceman of SC/ST), subject to a maximum age of 50. For Officer posts, ex-serviceman commissioned officers including ECOs and SSCOs with at least 5 years of military service get 5 years. The notification words the limits as "Between 18 years and 28 years" for Office Assistants and "Above 18 years - Below 30 years", "Above 21 years - Below 32 years" and "Above 21 years - Below 40 years" for Officers Scale-I, II and III; the dates of birth above are the ones it prints, and the calculator uses those.
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for IBPS RRB 2026?
Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 18–28 years, Officer Scale-I (Assistant Manager): 18–30 years, Officer Scale-II (Manager): 21–32 years, Officer Scale-III (Senior Manager): 21–40 years as on 1 September 2026. For Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 18–28 years, you must be born not earlier than 2 September 1998 and not later than 1 September 2008.
How much age relaxation is allowed?
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years; SC / ST: 5 years; Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years; Ex-servicemen (Office Assistant posts): 3 years after deducting military service; Ex-serviceman commissioned officer, ECO or SSCO with 5 years' service (Officer posts): 5 years. See the full table on this page.
Which date of birth counts?
The date of birth in your application, which must match your Matriculation / Secondary certificate. Later requests to change it are not accepted.
Does relaxation change the minimum age?
No. Relaxation only raises the upper age limit. Everyone must meet the minimum age on the cut-off date.
Which age limit applies to which RRB post?
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) is 18 to 28 years, Officer Scale-I above 18 and below 30, Officer Scale-II above 21 and below 32, and Officer Scale-III above 21 and below 40 — all counted on 1 September 2026. Pick your post above to see the exact dates of birth allowed.
What relaxation do ex-servicemen get in IBPS RRB?
It depends on the post. For Office Assistant, an ex-serviceman gets the actual period of defence service plus 3 years, or 8 years for a disabled ex-serviceman of SC or ST, capped at age 50. For Officer posts, an ex-serviceman commissioned officer, ECO or SSCO with at least five years of military service gets 5 years.
Does the RRB age limit change with the state I apply to?
No. The age limits are set in the IBPS notification and are the same for every participating Regional Rural Bank, although vacancies are state-wise and a candidate may apply in one state only.
Sources
- IBPS Notification CRP RRBs-XV, clause B.II (Age), Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)