IBPS Calendar 2026-27 Released: Check Exam Dates for PO, Clerk, SO & RRB

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS Calendar 2026–27 in PDF format on www.ibps.in. Aspirants targeting upcoming banking opportunities can now check the detailed schedule covering examinations spanning from August 2026 to January 2027. This schedule encompasses major recruitment processes including IBPS PO 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI), IBPS SO 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI), IBPS Clerk 2026 (CRP CSA-XVI), and IBPS RRB PO 2026 (CRP-RRBs-XV).

Candidates should note that the released IBPS Calendar PDF is tentative, and IBPS reserves the right to modify exam dates according to administrative requirements. A total of 11 major nationalized banks participate in IBPS PO, Clerk, and SO examinations. However, note that the State Bank of India (SBI) administers its own independent recruitment process and does not fall under the IBPS umbrella. Additionally, exactly 43 Regional Rural Banks participate in the IBPS RRB selection process.

IBPS Exam Calendar 2026–27 Schedule

The complete breakdown of preliminary and main exam dates, along with registration windows, is tabulated below:

Registration Process for IBPS Exams

Registration for all IBPS exams is conducted strictly online. Follow these steps carefully to complete your application:

1. Complete the registration online only at www.ibps.in (there is a single registration for both the IBPS Preliminary and Main Examination 2026).
2. Pay the required application fees online (only applications submitted with the fee will be accepted).
3. Remember your registration number for the further recruitment process.
4. Upload the required documents (Photograph, Signature, Thumb impression, Scanned Copy of handwritten declaration) as specified in the advertisement.

IBPS 2026 Documents Required and Sizes

Ensure your scanned files comply precisely with the specified dimensions and file formats:

Participating Banks in IBPS Exams

The following nationalized banks participate in the centralized recruitment programs:

• Bank of Baroda
• Bank of India
• Bank of Maharashtra
• Canara Bank
• Central Bank of India
• Indian Bank
• Indian Overseas Bank
• Punjab & Sind Bank
• Punjab National Bank
• UCO Bank
• Union Bank of India

Next Steps for Candidates

Once you have reviewed the schedule and planned your preparation timeline according to the IBPS Calendar 2026-27, keep track of upcoming notification releases. Ensure you complete your online applications before the respective deadlines. After applying successfully, download your admit cards prior to the exam dates, verify your allotted exam center, and prepare your travel logistics well in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Do IBPS releases IBPS Exam Calendar every year?

Ans. Yes, IBPS consistently publishes its annual exam calendar at the beginning of the year to streamline all major banking examinations.

Q2. Is IBPS Calendar 2026 Out?

Ans. Yes, the official IBPS Exam Calendar 2026 has been successfully published on the official website of IBPS.

What are IBPS PO Exam Dates?

The IBPS PO Prelims exam is officially scheduled for 22nd and 23rd August 2026, while the Main examination is set to be held on 4th October 2026.

Q4. Is IBPS Calendar once releases is final?

Ans. No, IBPS retains the absolute right to alter exam dates based on prevailing operational scenarios and administrative requirements.

Q5. What is IBPS RRB PO Exam Date 2026?

The IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2026 has been officially announced to take place on 21st and 22nd November 2026.