IBPS has released the official exam calendar for 2026-27. Check tentative dates for IBPS PO, Clerk, SO, and RRB prelims & mains exams. Download PDF at ibps.in.
IBPS Calendar 2026-27 Out Download Exam Schedule PDF for PO, Clerk, SO & RRB
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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has officially released the IBPS calendar 2026-27 on its Official website, ibps.in. According to IBPS Calendar 2026-27 schedules all major banking exams including Probationary Officers (PO), Clerks, Specialist Officers, and Regional Rural Bank recruitments. The IBPS examination is set to commence in August 2026 and conclude in January 2027.
The tentative examination schedule is divided into two major categories. Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). Aspirants must note that these dates are provisional and subject to change at the discretion of the IBPS.
Download IBPS Calendar 2026-27 PDF
The IBPS Calendar 2026-27 is an annual tentative exam schedule published by IBPS to help candidates plan their preparation well in advance of official notifications.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Authority | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | IBPS Calendar 2026-27 |
| Recruitment Exams | PO/MT, Clerk/CSA, SO, RRB |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Calendar Status | Released |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
The IBPS recruitment starts in August 2026 with the Probationary Officers (PO) and Specialist Officers (SO) processes followed sequentially by Clerk and RRB phases extending into early 2027. Check below is the breakdown of the official schedule
| Exam | Prelims Date | Mains Date |
|---|---|---|
| IBPS PO (CRP PO/MT-XVI) | 22–23 August 2026 | 4 October 2026 |
| IBPS SO (CRP SPL-XVI) | 29 August 2026 | 1 November 2026 |
| IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA-XVI) | 10–11 October 2026 | 27 December 2026 |
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale I | 21–22 November 2026 | 20 December 2026 |
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale II & III | — (single exam) | 20 December 2026 |
| IBPS RRB Office Assistant | 6, 12 & 13 December 2026 | 30 January 2027 |
Candidates can easily download the official IBPS Exam calendar directly from the official website, ibps.in.
According to the IBPS official schedule, the PO/MT-XVI and Specialist Officer-XVI registration process from July 1 to July 21, 2026. The preliminary examinations are scheduled for August 2026, while the main examination for PO/MT is scheduled for October 2026 and the SO Main Examination for November 2026.
| Recruitment | Preliminary Exam | Main Exam | Provisional Allotment |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS PO/MT-XVI | August 2026 | October 2026 | January 2027 |
| IBPS SO-XVI | August 2026 | November 2026 | January 2027 |
The official notification was released on 30 June 2026 for the recruitment of IBPS PO/MT post. Online applications opened on 1 July 2026 and will close on 21 July 2026. Candidates preparing for IBPS PO 2026 should intensify revision now, since the Prelims exam will conduct on 22nd & 23rd August 2026.
