IBPS Exam Calendar 2026 – Check PO, Clerk, SO & RRB Schedule

About the Recruitment

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released its official IBPS Exam Calendar 2026, providing tentative dates for various recruitment examinations. This annual calendar is crucial for candidates aspiring to join public sector banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) as it outlines the schedule for Probationary Officer (PO), Clerk, Specialist Officer (SO), and RRB exams. The calendar helps candidates plan their study and application strategy well in advance for the upcoming recruitment cycles.

IBPS Exam Schedule 2026-27

The IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27 details the preliminary and main examination dates for all major recruitment drives. Candidates can refer to the table below for a quick overview of the key exam dates for PO, Clerk, SO, and RRB posts.

IBPS Exam	Prelim Exam Date	Mains Exam Date
IBPS PO	22 & 23 August 2026	4 October 2026
IBPS SO	29 August 2026	1 November 2026
IBPS Clerk	10 & 11 October 2026	27 December 2026
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (PO)	21 & 22 November 2026	27 December 2026
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II & III	Not applicable (direct mains)	27 December 2026
IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk)	6 & 12 December 2026	30 January 2027

IBPS PO Exam Dates 2026

The IBPS PO 2026 notification has been released, and the preliminary examination is scheduled for late August 2026, followed by the main exam in October 2026.

Event	Date
IBPS PO Notification 2026	30 June 2026
Online Application Starts	1 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	26 July 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET) Call Letter	1st week of August 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET)	11–16 August 2026
IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card	2nd week of August 2026
IBPS PO Prelims Exam	22 & 23 August 2026
IBPS PO Prelims Result	September 2026
IBPS PO Mains Admit Card	4th week of September 2026
IBPS PO Mains Exam	4 October 2026
Interview	November/December 2026
Final Result	January 2027

IBPS Clerk Exam Dates 2026

The application window for IBPS Clerk CRP CSA XVI opens on 1 August 2026. The preliminary exam is set for October 2026, and the main exam for December 2026.

Event	Date
IBPS Clerk Notification 2026	27 July 2026
Online Application Starts	1 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	21 August 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET) Call Letter	September 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET)	September 2026
IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card	1st week of October 2026
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam	10 & 11 October 2026
IBPS Clerk Prelims Result	November 2026
IBPS Clerk Mains Admit Card	December 2026
IBPS Clerk Mains Exam	27 December 2026
Final Result / Provisional Allotment	January–March 2027

IBPS SO Exam Dates 2026

The IBPS SO exam schedule for CRP SPL XVI has been announced. The preliminary examination is scheduled for late August 2026, and the main examination will be held in November 2026.

Event	Date
IBPS SO Notification 2026	30 June 2026
Online Application Starts	1 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	26 July 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET) Call Letter	2nd week of August 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET)	Mid-August 2026
IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card	3rd week of August 2026
IBPS SO Prelims Exam	29 August 2026
IBPS SO Prelims Result	September 2026
IBPS SO Mains Admit Card	October 2026
IBPS SO Mains Exam	1 November 2026
Interview	November/December 2026
Final Result / Provisional Allotment	January 2027

IBPS Registration Dates 2026

IBPS has announced the registration dates for PO, SO, and Clerk recruitment. The registration dates for RRB exams will be updated once the official notification is released.

IBPS Exam	Registration Dates
IBPS PO 2026	1 July to 26 July 2026
IBPS SO 2026	1 July to 26 July 2026
IBPS Clerk 2026	1 August to 21 August 2026

Documents Required for IBPS Exams

Candidates must carry specific essential items to the exam centre as per the official notification.

• Printed copy of the IBPS Admit Card 2026
• A valid original Photo ID Proof (as accepted by IBPS)
• Any additional document mentioned specifically on the admit card

For exact, category-specific document requirements, candidates should always refer to the instructions printed on their own admit card.

How to Download IBPS Admit Card 2026

Follow these steps to download your IBPS Admit Card:

1. Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
2. Click on the relevant admit card link (PO, Clerk, SO or RRB Prelims or Mains).
3. Enter your registration number/roll number and date of birth.
4. Submit the details to view your admit card.
5. Download and take a clear printout for the exam day.

IBPS Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates appearing for any IBPS 2026 exam should adhere to the following guidelines:

• Reach the examination centre early to complete the entry process.
• Carry a printed copy of the IBPS Exam Admit Card.
• Carry a valid original Photo ID Proof.
• Check the exact exam centre address in advance.
• Follow all instructions given by exam staff.
• Do not carry prohibited items inside the examination hall.
• Sit only on the seat assigned to you.
• Follow the instructions printed on the admit card.

Important Dates

For a comprehensive list of all important dates related to IBPS PO, Clerk, SO, and RRB exams, please refer to the detailed table provided in the "Important Dates" section above.

Important Links

Link	Purpose
IBPS Official Website	Official portal for IBPS updates