IBPS Exam Calendar 2026–27 Released: PO, Clerk, SO & RRB Exam Schedule
The IBPS Exam Calendar 2026–27, released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), outlines tentative exam dates for major banking exams like PO, Clerk, SO, and RRB. It helps banking aspirants plan their preparation well in advance and avoid last-minute stress.
📘 Introduction
The IBPS Exam Calendar 2026–27 is an official planning document released every year by IBPS to inform aspirants about the tentative schedule of banking recruitment exams.
It provides expected dates for Preliminary, Main, and Single-stage examinations, enabling candidates to prepare strategically for upcoming Public Sector Bank (PSB) and Regional Rural Bank (RRB) recruitments.
👉 All dates mentioned are tentative and subject to change.
🏦 About IBPS & Exams Covered
IBPS is the central recruitment body responsible for conducting banking exams for PSBs and RRBs across India.
Exams Included in IBPS Calendar 2026–27:
- IBPS PO / Management Trainee (MT)
- IBPS Clerk / Customer Service Associate (CSA)
- IBPS Specialist Officer (SO)
- IBPS RRB Officer Scale I
- IBPS RRB Officer Scale II & III
- IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk)
📊 IBPS Exam Calendar 2026–27 – Exam Schedules
🔹 IBPS PSB Exams Schedule
| Exam Name | Preliminary Exam Date | Main Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| IBPS PO / MT | 22 & 23 August 2026 | 4 October 2026 |
| IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) | 29 August 2026 | 1 November 2026 |
| IBPS Clerk / CSA | 10 & 11 October 2026 | 27 December 2026 |
🔹 IBPS RRB Exams Schedule
| Exam Name | Preliminary Exam Date | Main / Single Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| RRB Officer Scale I | 21 & 22 November 2026 | 20 December 2026 |
| RRB Officer Scale II & III | Not Applicable | 20 December 2026 |
| RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) | 6, 12 & 13 December 2026 | 30 January 2027 |
⭐ Key Highlights of IBPS Exam Calendar 2026–27
- 📝 Online Registration Only through IBPS portal
- 💻 Computer-Based Examinations for all stages
- 🔁 Single Registration for prelims + mains (where applicable)
- 📅 Tentative Dates Provided for effective planning
- ⚠️ Date Changes Possible due to administrative reasons
🎯 Why IBPS Exam Calendar Is Important for Aspirants
The IBPS calendar acts as a strategic roadmap for banking exam preparation:
- Helps create a realistic study timetable
- Enables parallel preparation for multiple banking exams
- Avoids clashes with SSC, PSU, Insurance & State PSC exams
- Keeps aspirants motivated and goal-oriented
📌 Important Instructions for Candidates
- Regularly check the official IBPS website for updates
- All exam dates are tentative
- Detailed notifications will include eligibility, syllabus & exam pattern
- Do not rely only on the calendar—stay updated till final notification
📚 Preparation Support & Reference (For Aspirants)
To maximize your IBPS preparation, combine the exam calendar with:
- Daily Current Affairs for banking awareness
- Weekly & Monthly Current Affairs revision
- Static GK for prelims & mains
- Latest Government Jobs updates
Trusted exam preparation platforms like JobsMe help aspirants stay exam-ready with structured content and timely updates.
🧾 One-Liner Points for Quick Revision
- IBPS Exam Calendar released for 2026–27
- Conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
- Covers PO, Clerk, SO & RRB exams
- All exams are online (CBT mode)
- Dates are tentative
- One-time registration for prelims & mains
- PSB & RRB exams included
- Helps avoid exam clashes
- Supports long-term preparation
- Essential for banking aspirants
🔔 Final Note
The IBPS Exam Calendar 2026–27 gives banking aspirants a valuable head start. Begin your preparation early, stay consistent, and keep tracking official updates to secure success in upcoming IBPS banking examinations.
👉 IBPS Exam Calendar 2026–27 – CLICK HERE
