IBPS Calendar 2026 Released: Tentative Exam Dates for PO, Clerk, RRB & SO Announced
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS Exam Calendar 2026–27, detailing the tentative schedule for major banking recruitment exams including Probationary Officer (PO), Clerk (Customer Service Associate – CSA), Specialist Officer (SO), and Regional Rural Banks (RRB) examinations. This announcement gives aspirants valuable clarity on dates, helping them plan and structure their preparation well in advance.
📅 Key Exam Dates – IBPS Exam Calendar 2026–27
Here’s the overview of tentative schedules as released on the official IBPS website:
🔹 IBPS PO/MT-XVI (Probationary Officer)
- Preliminary Exam: 22 & 23 August 2026
- Main Exam: 4 October 2026
🔹 IBPS SO-XVI (Specialist Officer)
- Prelims: 29 August 2026
- Mains: 1 November 2026
🔹 IBPS Clerk / CSA-XVI
- Preliminary Exam: 10 & 11 October 2026
- Mains Exam: 27 December 2026
🔹 IBPS RRBs-XV (Regional Rural Banks)
- RRB Officer Scale-I Prelims: 21 & 22 November 2026
- RRB Officer Scale-I Mains: 20 December 2026
- RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) Prelims: 6, 12 & 13 December 2026
- RRB Office Assistant Mains: 30 January 2027
📌 Note: The dates listed above are tentative and subject to change. Candidates should regularly check the official IBPS website (ibps.in) for any updates or changes in the schedule.
📥 How to Download the Official Exam Calendar PDF
A downloadable PDF of the IBPS Calendar 2026–27 has been released and can be accessed by candidates for detailed reference:
- Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in
- Look for the link “IBPS Calendar 2026–27” under the notifications or updates section.
- Click to open the PDF and review the complete schedule.
- Save or print the calendar for future planning and preparation.
This calendar includes dates not only for prelims and mains exams but also for notification releases and other important recruitment events.
🎯 Why This Calendar Matters
The IBPS Exam Calendar serves as a roadmap for banking aspirants, enabling them to:
- Plan preparation strategy ahead of time
- Organize study schedules based on exam timelines
- Track important milestones such as application dates and admit card releases
- Avoid missing key recruitment events in the competitive banking job cycle
Whether you’re aspiring to become an IBPS PO, Clerk, SO, or aiming for a role in RRBs, this calendar provides the framework needed to prepare effectively.
