How it's calculated
The SBI PO 2026 notice prints the exact range of dates of birth allowed as on 1 April 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 State Bank of India. Verify on the official website.
Worked example: born 2 April 1995
For 21–30 years, dates of birth from 2 April 1996 to 1 April 2005 are allowed. Born 2 April 1995, you are 30 years 11 months on 1 April 2026: over the limit without relaxation.
With OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) relaxation (3 years) the earliest allowed date becomes 2 April 1993, so the same candidate is eligible.
SBI PO 2026 age limits and allowed dates of birth
| Age limit | Born not earlier than | Born not later than |
|---|---|---|
| 21–30 years | 2 April 1996 | 1 April 2005 |
Age relaxation by category
| Code | Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| obc | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| scst | SC / ST | 5 years |
| pwbd | PwBD (UR / EWS) | 10 years |
| pwbd-obc | PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| pwbd-scst | PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| esm | Ex-servicemen / ECO / SSCO with 5 years' military service | 5 years |
Para 1A: not below 21 and not above 30 on 01.04.2026, born not later than 01.04.2005 and not earlier than 02.04.1996 (both days inclusive). Relaxations are not cumulative. Ex-servicemen relaxation needs 5 years' military service and release on the terms listed. Para 4 chances: UR/EWS 6; UR(PwBD)/EWS(PwBD)/OBC/OBC(PwBD) 9; SC/ST no restriction. Appearing in the Main Examination counts as a chance; the Preliminary does not. The chances for an ex-serviceman follow his social category; 6 is shown for General.
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SBI PO 2026?
21–30 years as on 1 April 2026. For 21–30 years, you must be born not earlier than 2 April 1996 and not later than 1 April 2005.
How much age relaxation is allowed?
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years; SC / ST: 5 years; PwBD (UR / EWS): 10 years; PwBD (OBC): 13 years; PwBD (SC / ST): 15 years; Ex-servicemen / ECO / SSCO with 5 years' military service: 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.
How many attempts are allowed in SBI PO?
Six for UR and EWS; nine for OBC and for PwBD candidates who are UR, EWS or OBC; no restriction for SC and ST. Only appearing in the Main exam counts as a chance, not the Preliminary.
Can age relaxations be added together in SBI PO?
No. The advertisement says cumulative age relaxation is not available. PwBD candidates get 10, 13 or 15 years depending on their category, which is already the combined figure.
Sources
- SBI: Recruitment of Probationary Officers 2026, detailed advertisement (published 18-06-2026), para 1A and 4, State Bank of India (SBI)