The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is expected to release its exam calendar for 2026 very soon. This calendar will list important dates for various bank recruitment exams. Students who want to work in public sector banks or regional rural banks in India should check the official IBPS website, ibps.in , for this update.
The IBPS Calendar 2026 will include revised exam dates for Probationary Officer (PO), Clerk, Specialist Officer (SO), and Regional Rural Bank (RRB) positions. IBPS usually publishes this calendar in January each year. This means the 2026 calendar could be available at any time now.
What is the IBPS Calendar?
The IBPS Calendar is a yearly plan that shows when different bank exams will happen. It includes dates for applying online, preliminary exams, and main exams for various posts. It helps students plan their study schedule and prepare for the recruitment process.
For example, in 2025 , the exam dates were:
| Exam Type | Preliminary Exam Dates (2025) | Main Exam Date (2025) |
| IBPS Clerk | October 4, 5, and 11 | November 29 |
| IBPS PO | August 17, 23, and 24 | October 12 |
The upcoming IBPS Calendar 2026 will give similar dates for the new recruitment cycle. It will cover the full schedule for:
- IBPS PO (Probationary Officer)
- IBPS Clerk
- IBPS SO (Specialist Officer)
- IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Banks) - Officer Scale I, II, III and Office Assistant
How to Download the IBPS Calendar 2026
Once released, students can download the calendar from the official IBPS website. It will be in PDF format . Follow these simple steps to download it:
- Step 1: Visit the official IBPS website: ibps.in .
- Step 2: On the homepage, look for a section related to the "IBPS Calendar" or "Annual Calendar".
- Step 3: Click on the link that says " IBPS Calendar 2026-27 PDF ".
- Step 4: The calendar will open on your screen. It will show all the exam and registration dates.
- Step 5: Download the PDF file and save it on your device for future use and reference.
Recent Updates from IBPS
Before the calendar release, IBPS recently announced other important results. The final results for the IBPS PO 2025 and IBPS SO 2025 exams were declared today. These results are for candidates who appeared in the previous selection cycle.
In 2025 , IBPS released notifications to fill a total of 13,217 vacancies . These jobs were for Probationary Officers, Clerks, and Specialist Officers. They were available in various public sector banks and regional rural banks across India. The IBPS Calendar 2026 will provide details for the next set of recruitment drives, giving many more students a chance to join the banking sector.
Students should regularly check the IBPS website for the latest updates on the IBPS Calendar 2026 release.
