IBPS has released the Exam Calendar for 2026-27 on 16 January 2026 covering all major bank recruitment exams including PO, Clerk (CSA), Specialist Officer (SO) and RRB exams.
🏦 IBPS PO (Probationary Officer / MT – CRP PO/MT-XVI)
- Prelims Exam: 22 & 23 August 2026
- Mains Exam: 4 October 2026
- Notification is typically released ~2 months before the prelims.
📝 IBPS Specialist Officer (SO – CRP SPL-XVI)
- Prelims: 29 August 2026
- Mains: 1 November 2026
(Exact notification often comes in early August)
📋 IBPS Clerk/Customer Service Associate (CSA – CRP CSA-XVI)
- Prelims: 10 & 11 October 2026
- Mains: 27 December 2026
(Official notification expected by August–September 2026)
🌾 IBPS RRB Exams (CRP RRBs-XV)
| Post | Exam Stage | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| RRB Officer Scale I | Prelims | 21 & 22 November 2026 |
| Mains | 20 December 2026 | |
| RRB Officer Scale II & III | Single Stage | 20 December 2026 |
| RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) | Prelims | 6, 12 & 13 December 2026 |
| (Mains follow later, typically late Dec–Jan) |
🗓 Expected Notification Windows (Typical Pattern)
IBPS usually releases official notifications ~6-8 weeks before prelims for each exam. Looking at the calendar:
- IBPS PO 2026 Notification: Likely July–August 2026
- IBPS SO 2026 Notification: Likely July–August 2026
- IBPS Clerk 2026 Notification: Likely August–September 2026
- IBPS RRB 2026 Notification: Likely August–September 2026
Candidates should watch the official IBPS site www.ibps.in for exact notification releases — this is where application links and PDFs are first published.
🧠 Preparation & Planning Tips
✅ Start PO & SO preparation early — since prelims are in August 2026.
✅ For Clerk & RRB, focus on basics and revision from September onwards.
✅ Keep documents (ID, photo, signature scans) ready before application windows open.
✅ Download official PDFs from ibps.in as soon as notifications release.
🔔 Recent IBPS News Highlights
Here are some recent updates around IBPS results and events that are relevant as of late January 2026:
- 📢 IBPS RRB Clerk Prelim Result 2026 has been declared — candidates can check their scores.
- 🎯 IBPS RRB PO Mains Result 2026 scorecards have been released for Officer Scale I/II/III.
Final Optinion
If you are also thinking of preparing for Govt exams, then this is the right time. Start today and be proud tomorrow, rather than enjoy today, and be miserable tomorrow
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