The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released its official exam calendar for the year 2026. This calendar provides important dates for many competitive banking exams. Students planning to work in public sector banks and regional rural banks can now check the schedule for various posts like Probationary Officer (PO), Clerk, Specialist Officer (SO), and Regional Rural Bank (RRB) exams.
The IBPS Calendar 2026 is available on the official website, ibps.in . It lists the dates for both the preliminary (first stage) and main (second stage) examinations. This yearly release helps students plan their study schedules and application process in advance. The IBPS usually releases this calendar in January, and it has followed this pattern again for 2026.
IBPS Exam Dates 2026
Here are the key exam dates for the main IBPS recruitment tests in 2026:
| Exam Name | Exam Stage | Dates |
| PO/Management Trainee (MT) | Preliminary Exam | August 22, 2026 and August 23, 2026 |
| PO/Management Trainee (MT) | Main Exam | October 4, 2026 |
| Specialist Officers (SO) | Preliminary Exam | August 29, 2026 |
| Specialist Officers (SO) | Main Exam | November 1, 2026 |
| Clerk | Preliminary Exam | October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 |
| Clerk | Main Exam | December 27, 2026 |
| Regional Rural Bank (RRB) Officer Scale 1 | Preliminary Exam | November 21, 2026 and November 22, 2026 |
| Regional Rural Bank (RRB) Officer Scale 1 | Main Exam | December 20, 2026 |
| Regional Rural Bank (RRB) Officer Scale 2 and 3 | Main Exam | December 20, 2026 |
| Regional Rural Bank (RRB) Office Assistants | Preliminary Exam | December 6, 2026 , December 12, 2026 , and December 13, 2026 |
| Regional Rural Bank (RRB) Office Assistants | Main Exam | January 30, 2027 |
How to Download the IBPS Calendar 2026
Candidates can download the IBPS Calendar 2026 from the official website. The calendar is available in PDF format. Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official IBPS website: ibps.in .
- Look for the section related to the IBPS Calendar or annual schedule.
- Click on the link that says "IBPS Calendar 2026 PDF" or similar.
- The PDF file will open on your screen. It contains all the exam dates for PO, Clerk, SO, and RRB.
- Download and save this PDF file. Keep it safe for your future planning and reference.
The calendar includes not only the exam dates for preliminary and main exams but also details about the registration periods for each exam. It is important for all interested students to check this calendar to stay informed.
For the latest updates and announcements about these banking exams, students should regularly visit the official IBPS website. This will help them avoid missing any important information or changes.
