IBPS Calendar 2026-27 Released
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Tentative Calendar of Online Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) for 2026–2027. The schedule includes important exam dates for various banking posts such as Probationary Officer (PO), Specialist Officer (SO), Customer Service Associates (CSA), Officer Scale I, II, III, and Office Assistants.
IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | IBPS CRP for PSBs & RRBs 2026–2027 |
| Posts | PO/MT, Specialist Officer, CSA, Officer Scale I, II, III, Office Assistant |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Banking Jobs |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.ibps.in |
IBPS PO / MT Recruitment 2026(CRP PO/MT-XVI)
The IBPS PO / Management Trainee (CRP PO/MT-XVI) recruitment is conducted to select candidates for Probationary Officer and Management Trainee posts in participating public sector banks. It is one of the most popular banking examinations in India and attracts lakhs of candidates every year.
IBPS PO Exam Date 2026
As per IBPS Calendar 2026-27, the IBPS PO Preliminary Examination will be held on 22nd and 23rd August 2026, while the Main Examination is scheduled for 4th October 2026. Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear in the main examination and further selection stages.
| Stage | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | 22nd and 23rd August 2026 |
| Main Examination | 4th October 2026 |
IBPS Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026
The IBPS Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XVI) recruitment is conducted for candidates who have professional qualifications in specific fields such as Information Technology, Law, Agriculture, HR, and Marketing. Specialist Officers are appointed in public sector banks to handle specialized banking functions.
IBPS Specialist Officer Exam Date 2026
As per IBPS Calendar 2026-27, the IBPS SO Preliminary Examination for 2026 will be conducted on 29th August 2026, while the Main Examination will take place on 1st November 2026. Candidates must qualify both stages of the exam to proceed in the recruitment process.
| Stage | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | 29th August 2026 |
| Main Examination | 1st November 2026 |
IBPS Customer Service Associates Recruitment 2026
The IBPS Customer Service Associates (CRP CSA-XVI) Recruitment 2026 is conducted to fill clerical level posts in public sector banks. Customer Service Associates are responsible for handling customer transactions, assisting customers, and managing routine banking operations at bank branches.
IBPS CSA Exam Dates 2026
As per IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27, the Preliminary Examination will be held on 10th and 11th October 2026, and the Main Examination is scheduled for 27th December 2026. Candidates who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the main examination.
| Stage | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | 10th and 11th October 2026 |
| Main Examination | 27th December 2026 |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Recruitment 2026
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Recruitment is conducted to select candidates for officer positions in Regional Rural Banks across India. These banks mainly serve rural and semi-urban areas and play an important role in rural banking services.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Exam Date 2026
As per IBPS Calendar 2026-27, the Preliminary Examination for Officer Scale I will be conducted on 21st and 22nd November 2026, while the Main Examination will be held on 20th December 2026. Candidates who qualify in the preliminary stage will be eligible to appear in the main examination.
| Stage | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | 21st and 22nd November 2026 |
| Main Examination | 20th December 2026 |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II and III Recruitment 2026
The IBPS RRB Officer Scale II and III recruitment is conducted for experienced candidates applying for senior officer posts in Regional Rural Banks. Unlike other posts, candidates applying for Officer Scale II and III appear directly in a single main examination without a preliminary exam.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II and III Exam Date 2026
As per the IBPS Calendar 2026-27, the examination for Officer Scale II and III will be conducted on 20th December 2026. Candidates who qualify in the examination will proceed to further stages of the recruitment process.
| Stage | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Single Examination | 20th December 2026 |
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Recruitment 2026
The IBPS RRB Office Assistant recruitment is conducted to select candidates for clerical posts in Regional Rural Banks. Office Assistants support daily banking operations, customer service, and administrative tasks in bank branches.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam Date 2026
As per the IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27, the Preliminary Examination will be held on 6th, 12th, and 13th December 2026, while the Main Examination is scheduled for 30th January 2027. Candidates must qualify both stages of the examination to be considered for final selection.
| Stage | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | 6th, 12th and 13th December 2026 |
| Main Examination | 30th January 2027 |
IBPS Online Registration Process
The registration process for IBPS recruitment exams will be conducted only through online mode. A single registration process will be used for both preliminary and main examinations wherever applicable.
Candidates must upload certain documents during the application process.
Documents Required for IBPS Registration
Candidates need to upload the following documents while filling out the online application form:
1. Photograph of Applicant
- File Size: 20 KB to 50 KB
- Format: JPEG
- The photograph should be a recent passport-size color photo and clearly visible.
2. Signature of Applicant
- File Size: 10 KB to 20 KB
- Format: JPEG
- The signature must be clear and not written in capital letters.
3. Thumb Impression
- File Size: 20 KB to 50 KB
- Format: JPEG
4. Handwritten Declaration
- File Size: 50 KB to 100 KB
- Format: JPEG
- The declaration format will be available in the detailed notification.
Additionally, candidates must upload a live photograph during the application process using a webcam or mobile phone.
Expected IBPS Notification Release Dates 2026-27
| Exam | Expected Notification Date |
|---|---|
| IBPS PO 2026 | June 2026 |
| IBPS SO 2026 | June / July 2026 |
| IBPS CSA (Clerk) 2026 | August 2026 |
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale I | July / August 2026 |
| IBPS RRB Office Assistant | July / August 2026 |
IBPS Participating Banks List
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts recruitment exams for Public Sector Banks (PSBs). Candidates selected through IBPS exams such as PO, SO, and CSA/Clerk are appointed in one of the participating banks based on their merit and preferences.
| Sl. No. | Bank Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bank of Baroda |
| 2 | Bank of India |
| 3 | Bank of Maharashtra |
| 4 | Canara Bank |
| 5 | Central Bank of India |
| 6 | Indian Bank |
| 7 | Indian Overseas Bank |
| 8 | Punjab National Bank |
| 9 | Punjab & Sind Bank |
| 10 | UCO Bank |
| 11 | Union Bank of India |
How to Download IBPS Calendar 2026
Candidates who want to check the complete exam schedule can easily download the IBPS Calendar 2026–2027 PDF from the official website. The calendar contains important exam dates for IBPS PO, Specialist Officer (SO), Customer Service Associate (Clerk), and RRB recruitment exams.
Follow the simple steps below to download the IBPS exam calendar:
- Visit the official website of Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- On the homepage, look for the “Latest Announcements” or “Important Notices” section.
- Find the link related to “Tentative Calendar of Online CRP for PSBs & RRBs (2026–2027)”.
- Click on the notification link.
- The IBPS Calendar 2026 PDF will open on your screen.
- Click the Download or Save button to download the PDF for future reference.
IBPS Calendar 2026-27 – Download
IBPS Calendar 2026 – FAQs
Q1. When will the IBPS PO 2026 exam be conducted?
As per the IBPS tentative exam calendar, the IBPS PO 2026 Preliminary Examination will be conducted on 22nd and 23rd August 2026, while the Main Examination is scheduled for 4th October 2026.
Q2. What is the exam date for IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) 2026?
The IBPS SO 2026 Preliminary Examination will be held on 29th August 2026, and the Main Examination will take place on 1st November 2026.
Q3. When will the IBPS RRB Office Assistant 2026 exam be conducted?
The IBPS RRB Office Assistant Preliminary Examination will be held on 6th, 12th, and 13th December 2026, and the Main Examination is scheduled for 30th January 2027.
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