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📋 Official IBPS CRP CSA-XVI Notification

IBPS CSA Age Limit & Age Relaxation 2026

Check the complete IBPS Customer Service Associate (CSA) Age Limit & Age Relaxation 2026 including minimum age, maximum age, date of birth range, age cut-off date and category-wise age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen, based entirely on the official IBPS CRP CSA-XVI Notification.

🎂 Age: 20–28 Yrs 📅 Cut-off: 01.08.2026 🧾 SC/ST: +5 Yrs 🧾 OBC: +3 Yrs ♿ PwBD: +10 Yrs 🎖️ Ex-Servicemen
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20–28
Age Limit (Years)
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01 Aug 2026
Age Cut-off Date
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10 Yrs
Maximum Relaxation (PwBD)
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Service + 3 Yrs
Ex-Servicemen Relaxation
View Age Relaxation Table Read FAQs

Article Information

Author
RajDailyTools Editorial Team
Reviewer
Banking Exam Research Team
Published
08 August 2026
Updated
08 August 2026
Category
IBPS Banking Exams
Difficulty Level
🟢 Beginner Friendly
Official Source
ibps.in
Reading Time
6 minutes

Key Takeaways

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Age Limit: Candidates must be minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years of age as on 01 August 2026.
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Date of Birth Range: Candidates must be born not earlier than 02 August 1998 and not later than 01 August 2006 (both dates inclusive).
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SC/ST & OBC Relaxation: SC/ST candidates get 5 years and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years relaxation in the upper age limit.
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PwBD Relaxation: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities get an age relaxation of 10 years in the upper age limit.
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Ex-Servicemen Relaxation: Actual period of defence service rendered + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST), subject to a maximum age of 50 years.
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Cumulative Relaxation Rule: SC/ST/OBC relaxation can be combined with only one of the other eligible relaxation categories, as per the official notification.
IBPS CSA Age Limit and Age Relaxation 2026
Recruitment Name CRP CSA-XVI (Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates), Vacancies of 2027-28
Conducting Body Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Age Reckoned As On 01 August 2026
Minimum Age 20 Years
Maximum Age 28 Years
Date of Birth Range Between 02 August 1998 and 01 August 2006 (both dates inclusive)
Maximum Age Relaxation Available 10 Years (PwBD category), subject to conditions
Official Website www.ibps.in
📑 Table of Contents
1. IBPS CSA Age Limit & Relaxation Overview 2. IBPS CSA Age Limit 3. Date of Birth Criteria 4. Age Cut-off Date & How Age Is Determined 5. Category-wise Age Relaxation 6. SC/ST Age Relaxation 7. OBC Age Relaxation 8. PwBD Age Relaxation 9. Ex-Servicemen Age Relaxation 10. Other Eligible Relaxation Categories 11. Age Eligibility Examples 12. Important Age Limit Guidelines 13. Frequently Asked Questions 14. Official Notification / Sources

IBPS CSA Age Limit & Relaxation Overview

IBPS CSA Age Limit 2026 ke baare me apply karne se pehle candidates ko official age criteria ko dhyan se samajhna bahut zaroori hai. Is page me hum Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) dwara jari CRP CSA-XVI Official Notification ke aadhar par sirf Age Limit aur Age Relaxation se judi sabhi official information simple language me explain kar rahe hain — jaise Minimum Age, Maximum Age, Date of Birth Range, Age Cut-off Date aur Category-wise Age Relaxation (SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen aur other eligible categories).

Yeh page IBPS Customer Service Associate Recruitment CRP CSA-XVI (Vacancies of 2027-28) ke liye hai. Is page ki sabhi information official IBPS notification se li gayi hai, aur jahan notification me koi detail explicitly nahi di gayi hai, wahan koi anuman ya guess nahi lagaya gaya hai.

Note: This page covers only Age Limit and Age Relaxation for IBPS CRP CSA-XVI. For other eligibility criteria such as Educational Qualification, Nationality, Computer Knowledge, Local Language Proficiency and Application Fee, please refer to the complete IBPS CSA Eligibility guide or the official notification.
IBPS CSA Age Limit

As per the Official IBPS CRP CSA-XVI Notification

Official IBPS CRP CSA-XVI notification ke Point B.II (Age) ke according, candidate ki age 01 August 2026 ko calculate ki jayegi. Candidates ko prescribed minimum aur maximum age limit fulfil karna zaroori hai.

  • Minimum Age: 20 Years
  • Maximum Age: 28 Years

Yeh maximum age limit General Category aur Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates par applicable hai, jaisa ki official notification me clearly mentioned hai. Eligible reserved category candidates additional age relaxation claim kar sakte hain (neeche diye gaye Category-wise Age Relaxation section me dekhein).

Criteria Details
Minimum Age 20 Years
Maximum Age 28 Years
Age Reckoned As On 01 August 2026
Applicable To General Category and EWS Category candidates (as the base age limit; reserved categories get additional relaxation as applicable)
Date of Birth Criteria

Official Date of Birth range as per the IBPS CRP CSA-XVI Notification

Official notification ke according, candidate ki Date of Birth (DOB) is prescribed range ke andar honi chahiye:

  • Candidate ka janam 02 August 1998 ke baad (not earlier than) hona chahiye.
  • Candidate ka janam 01 August 2006 se pehle ya us din (not later than) hona chahiye.
  • Dono dates (02 August 1998 aur 01 August 2006) inclusive hain, yani in dono dates par paida hue candidates bhi eligible hain.

Online application form me candidate dwara enter ki gayi Date of Birth aur valid documentary proof (Birth Certificate ya SSLC/Std. X Certificate with DOB) ke aadhar par eligibility determine ki jayegi.

Criteria Details
Earliest Acceptable DOB 02 August 1998 (inclusive)
Latest Acceptable DOB 01 August 2006 (inclusive)
Proof Required Birth Certificate issued by the Competent Authorities, or SSLC/Std. X Certificate with DOB
Age Cut-off Date & How Age Is Determined

As per the Official IBPS CRP CSA-XVI Notification

IBPS CRP CSA-XVI notification ke according, age calculate karne ke liye official cut-off date 01 August 2026 hai. Candidate ki age isi date ko as-on basis par determine ki jayegi, na ki application submit karne ki date ya exam date ko.

Age determine karte samay, candidate ki Date of Birth ko cut-off date 01 August 2026 se compare kiya jata hai — agar candidate ki age is date par minimum 20 years aur maximum 28 years (applicable relaxation ke saath) ke beech hai, to candidate age criteria ko fulfil karta hai.

Important: Always calculate your age using the official cut-off date 01 August 2026, not the date of application or the date of examination.
Category-wise Age Relaxation

Permissible relaxation in upper age limit as per the Official IBPS CRP CSA-XVI Notification

Category Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) 5 Years
Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer) 3 Years
Persons With Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as defined under the RPwD Act, 2016 10 Years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / Disabled Ex-Servicemen (DESM) 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
Widows, Divorced Women and Women Legally Separated from Husbands (not remarried) — General/EWS Age concession up to 35 Years
Widows, Divorced Women and Women Legally Separated from Husbands (not remarried) — OBC Age concession up to 38 Years
Widows, Divorced Women and Women Legally Separated from Husbands (not remarried) — SC/ST Age concession up to 40 Years
Important Notes (as per official notification):
  • Relaxation in upper age limit to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates is allowed on a cumulative basis with only one of the remaining eligible relaxation categories (PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Widow-Divorced-Separated Women category).
  • The maximum age limit of 28 years is applicable to General Category and EWS Category candidates.
  • Candidates seeking age relaxation must submit the necessary certificate(s) in original along with photocopies at the time of joining/document verification, and at any subsequent stage of the recruitment process as required.
  • Candidates must produce a Caste/Category Certificate issued by a competent authority in the prescribed Government of India format in case of SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD category.
  • OBC certificate must contain a valid Non-Creamy Layer clause, issued on or after 01.04.2026 till the date of document verification.
  • For EWS category candidates, the certificate should be valid for the year 2026-2027 for the financial year 2025-26.

SC/ST Age Relaxation

Scheduled Caste (SC) aur Scheduled Tribe (ST) category ke candidates ko upper age limit me 5 years ki relaxation di jati hai, jaisa ki official IBPS CRP CSA-XVI notification me mentioned hai. Iska matlab hai ki SC/ST candidates ki maximum eligible age 28 + 5 = 33 years (as on 01 August 2026) ho sakti hai, subject to cumulative relaxation rules.

Conditions

  • Candidate ke paas competent authority dwara issue kiya gaya SC/ST Caste Certificate, Government of India ke prescribed format me hona zaroori hai.
  • Certificate original aur photocopy me joining/document verification ke samay produce karna hoga.
  • SC/ST relaxation ko sirf ek aur eligible relaxation category (jaise PwBD, ESM ya Widow/Divorced/Separated Women category) ke saath cumulative basis par combine kiya ja sakta hai.

OBC Age Relaxation

Other Backward Classes (OBC) — Non-Creamy Layer category ke candidates ko upper age limit me 3 years ki relaxation di jati hai. Iska matlab hai ki OBC (NCL) candidates ki maximum eligible age 28 + 3 = 31 years (as on 01 August 2026) ho sakti hai, subject to cumulative relaxation rules.

Conditions

  • OBC certificate me Non-Creamy Layer clause specifically honi chahiye, jismein candidate ke creamy layer se belong na karne ka clear mention ho.
  • Certificate 01.04.2026 ke baad issue ki gayi honi chahiye aur document verification ki date tak valid honi chahiye.
  • Creamy layer me aane wale OBC candidates OBC reservation ke liye eligible nahi hain aur unhe apni category General darj karni hogi.
  • OBC relaxation ko sirf ek aur eligible relaxation category ke saath cumulative basis par combine kiya ja sakta hai.

PwBD Age Relaxation

Persons With Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), jaisa ki "The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016" ke under define kiya gaya hai, unhe upper age limit me 10 years ki relaxation di jati hai — jo IBPS CRP CSA-XVI notification me sabse zyada relaxation hai. Iska matlab hai ki eligible PwBD candidates ki maximum eligible age 28 + 10 = 38 years (as on 01 August 2026) ho sakti hai, subject to cumulative relaxation rules.

Conditions

  • Sirf "Benchmark Disability" (not less than 40% of a specified disability) rakhne wale candidates hi is relaxation ke eligible hain.
  • Candidate ko Competent Authority (jaise District Medical Board) dwara issue kiya gaya Disability Certificate Government of India ke prescribed format me produce karna hoga.
  • PwBD/PwSD candidates UDID card aur disability certificate ki authentication, aur bank dwara fresh medical assessment ke subject ho sakte hain.
  • Temporary disability category me "likely to improve" prescribed certificate wale candidates reservation ke eligible nahi hain; "Progressive, non-progressive or not likely to improve" condition wale candidates eligible maane jayenge.
  • PwBD relaxation ko sirf ek aur eligible relaxation category ke saath cumulative basis par combine kiya ja sakta hai.

Ex-Servicemen Age Relaxation

Ex-Servicemen (ESM) aur Disabled Ex-Servicemen (DESM) ko upper age limit me actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years ki relaxation di jati hai. Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST ke liye yeh relaxation 8 years hai. Yeh relaxation maximum age limit of 50 years ke subject hai.

Conditions (as per official notification)

  • Ex-Servicemen candidates jo already Central Government Group 'C'/'D' me re-employed hain, unhe higher grade/cadre me dobara job ke liye age relaxation milegi, lekin unhe Ex-Servicemen reservation ka benefit doosri baar nahi milega.
  • Ek baar civil job join karne ke baad, Ex-Serviceman ka status Government of India ke OM No. 36034/1/2014-Estt. (Res.) dated 14.08.2014 (as amended) ke terms me governed hoga.
  • Armed Forces me abhi bhi serving candidates jinka Specific Period of Engagement (SPE) completion date 20.08.2027 ya usse pehle hai, wahi Ex-Servicemen category ke under apply karne ke eligible hain.
  • Agar ex-serviceman civil employment join karne se pehle multiple vacancies ke liye apply karta hai, to wo baad ki employment ke liye bhi reservation ka benefit le sakta hai, subject to self-declaration/undertaking requirements.
  • Released/Retired ESM candidates ko Proforma A, currently serving candidates ko Proforma B + C, aur extended assignment wale candidates ko Proforma D submit karna hoga.
Note: The relaxation in upper age limit and educational qualifications is not available to Dependents of Servicemen killed in action, as explicitly stated in the official notification.

Other Eligible Relaxation Categories

Official notification ke according, ek aur relaxation category Widows, Divorced Women aur Women Legally Separated from their husbands (jo remarried nahi hui hain) ke liye bhi di gayi hai:

  • General / EWS candidates: Age concession up to 35 years.
  • OBC candidates: Age concession up to 38 years.
  • SC/ST candidates: Age concession up to 40 years.

Conditions

  • Eligible candidates ko husband ka Death Certificate, ya Divorce/Judicial Separation ke supporting documents, aur ek affidavit/declaration jisme yeh mention ho ki candidate ne dobara shaadi nahi ki hai, produce karna hoga.
  • Yeh relaxation bhi SC/ST/OBC relaxation ke saath cumulative basis par sirf ek category ke roop me combine ki ja sakti hai.
Not Available: The official notification explicitly states that relaxation in upper age limit and in educational qualifications is not available to Dependents of Servicemen killed in action, even though such dependents may be eligible for reservation under certain conditions.
Age Eligibility Examples

Sample age-relaxation calculations derived from the Official IBPS CRP CSA-XVI Notification

Example 1 — General Category
Date of Birth: 15 June 2000
Age as on 01.08.2026: 26 Years
✔ Age is within the 20–28 years range — eligible on age criteria, subject to fulfilling other eligibility conditions.
Example 2 — SC/ST Category
Age as on 01.08.2026: 32 Years
Maximum permissible with relaxation: 28 + 5 = 33 Years
✔ Eligible through the applicable SC/ST age relaxation of 5 years, provided a valid caste certificate is produced.
Example 3 — General Category
Date of Birth: 15 August 2006
Age as on 01.08.2026: below minimum / born after cut-off DOB
✘ Not eligible — Date of Birth is later than the permitted latest DOB of 01 August 2006.
Example 4 — OBC (NCL) Category
Age as on 01.08.2026: 32 Years
Maximum permissible with relaxation: 28 + 3 = 31 Years
✘ Not eligible — age exceeds the maximum permissible age of 31 years (28 years + 3 years OBC relaxation).
These examples are illustrative calculations derived directly from the age limit and relaxation figures published in the official notification. Actual eligibility also depends on other conditions such as educational qualification, nationality, valid documents and category-specific certificate requirements.
Important Age Limit Guidelines

Important age-related points every IBPS CSA aspirant should remember

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Calculate Age From the Correct Cut-off Date
Always calculate your age as on 01 August 2026, the official cut-off date. Do not calculate age based on the application date or exam date.
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Keep Category Certificates Ready
If claiming SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ESM age relaxation, keep the prescribed original certificates and photocopies ready for document verification.
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Only One Additional Relaxation Category
SC/ST/OBC relaxation can be combined with only one of the remaining eligible relaxation categories — plan your category claim accordingly.
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PwBD Certificate Must Show Benchmark Disability
PwBD age relaxation applies only to candidates with a benchmark disability (not less than 40%) as certified by a competent authority.
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Ex-Servicemen Must Check SPE Completion Date
Serving Armed Forces candidates applying under the Ex-Servicemen category must have a Specific Period of Engagement completion date on or before 20.08.2027.
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Check the Official Notification Regularly
Age relaxation rules are subject to Government of India guidelines and may be amended. Always verify the latest details from the official IBPS notification.
Frequently Asked Questions

Common IBPS CSA Age Limit & Age Relaxation 2026 questions answered as per the Official IBPS CRP CSA-XVI Notification

What is the age limit for IBPS CSA 2026 (CRP CSA-XVI)?+
As per the official CRP CSA-XVI notification, candidates must be a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 28 years of age as on 01 August 2026.
What is the Date of Birth range for IBPS CSA 2026?+
Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02 August 1998 and not later than 01 August 2006 (both dates inclusive).
What is the age relaxation for SC/ST candidates?+
SC/ST candidates get an age relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit as per the official notification.
What is the age relaxation for OBC candidates?+
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get an age relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit.
What is the age relaxation for PwBD candidates?+
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, get an age relaxation of 10 years in the upper age limit.
What is the age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen?+
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Disabled Ex-Servicemen (DESM) get relaxation equal to the actual period of defence service rendered plus 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST), subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years.
Can SC/ST/OBC age relaxation be combined with other categories?+
The official notification states that relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates is allowed on a cumulative basis with only one of the remaining eligible relaxation categories (PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, or the Widow/Divorced/Separated Women category).
Is age relaxation available for widows or divorced women?+
Yes. Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried get an age concession up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.
Is age relaxation available for dependents of servicemen killed in action?+
No. The official notification explicitly states that relaxation in upper age limit and educational qualifications is not available to Dependents of Servicemen killed in action.
What documents are required to claim age relaxation?+
Candidates seeking age relaxation must submit the necessary certificates in original along with photocopies at the time of joining/document verification, and at any subsequent stage of the recruitment process as required by IBPS or the Participating Bank.
What is the age cut-off date for IBPS CSA 2026?+
The age cut-off date for CRP CSA-XVI is 01 August 2026, as mentioned in the official IBPS notification.
Is the maximum age limit of 28 years applicable to EWS candidates?+
Yes. The official notification states that the maximum age limit is applicable to both General Category candidates and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category candidates.
Where can I download the official IBPS CSA notification?+
The official IBPS CRP CSA-XVI notification can be downloaded from the official IBPS website, www.ibps.in.
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Author: RajDailyTools Editorial Team
Reviewed By: Banking Exam Research Team
Last Updated: 08 August 2026
Fact Checking: Verified against Official IBPS Notification
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