RBI Grade B Exam Age Calculator 2026
Reserve Bank of India Grade B Officer Examination
- Minimum Age
- 21 years
- Maximum Age
- 30 years
- Cutoff Date
- 1 August 2026
- Recruitment Year
- 2026
- Conducting Body
- Banking
Age Relaxation
Category-wise age relaxation applicable to RBI Grade B Exam (2026).
| Category / Condition | Relaxation (Years) |
|---|---|
| General (No relaxation) | 0 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 |
| SC | +5 |
| ST | +5 |
| EWS | +0 |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | +10 |
| Ex-serviceman | +3 |
Relaxations are cumulative where applicable per official notification. (30 years).
Calculate Your Eligibility
Enter your details below to check if you meet the age criteria for RBI Grade B Exam (2026).
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RBI Grade B Exam â FAQs (2026)
What is the age limit for RBI Grade B Exam?
For RBI Grade B Exam, the notified age band is 21â30 years for General/EWS candidates as on the cutoff date. OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years), PwBD (up to +10 years), and ex-servicemen (+3 years where applicable) may get upper-age relaxation per the official Banking notification.
How is age calculated for RBI Grade B Exam?
Age for RBI Grade B Exam is reckoned as on the crucial/cutoff date in the official notificationânot on application or exam date. This calculator uses 1 August 2026 as the default; enter the date from your notification if it differs.
What is the cutoff date for IBPS/bank age calculation in RBI Grade B Exam?
The default cutoff date used here is 1 August 2026. The actual "Age as on âŠ" date for each cycle is in the official RBI Grade B Exam notificationâalways verify before applying.
Is there age relaxation for OBC and SC/ST in RBI Grade B Exam?
Yes. For RBI Grade B Exam, OBC (NCL) candidates typically get 3 years and SC/ST candidates 5 years of upper-age relaxation above the General maximum, subject to category certificate and notification rules.
What is the age relaxation for PwBD in RBI Grade B Exam?
PwBD candidates may claim up to 10 years of upper-age relaxation for RBI Grade B Exam, often in addition to category relaxation where rules allow. A valid disability certificate is required.
Is there a limit on number of attempts in RBI Grade B Exam?
Most Banking recruitments including RBI Grade B Exam have no fixed attempt capâyou can apply each year until you cross the maximum eligible age (with relaxation if applicable). Banking exams like IBPS PO also have no attempt limit within age. SBI PO limits attempts (e.g. 4 for General, 7 for OBC).
Can a candidate below 20 years apply for RBI Grade B Exam?
The minimum age for RBI Grade B Exam is 21 years as on the cutoff date. Candidates below this age are not eligible.
Can I apply for RBI Grade B Exam if I exceed the age limit by one month?
Generally, no. RBI Grade B Exam enforces age limits strictly as on the cutoff dateâeven one day beyond the maximum eligible age (after relaxations) usually makes a candidate ineligible.
Does ex-serviceman get age relaxation in RBI Grade B Exam?
Ex-servicemen may get up to 3 years relaxation (or service-based deduction as per rules) for RBI Grade B Exam. Check the official notification for military service conditions.
Which educational qualification is required along with age for RBI Grade B Exam?
RBI Grade B Exam requires educational qualification as per notification (e.g. graduation for banking/SSC CGL) in addition to age 21â30 years on the cutoff date.