The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS Calendar 2026–27, providing aspiring banking professionals with the tentative schedule for major examinations in the upcoming recruitment cycle. This annual calendar is an essential resource for candidates preparing for various competitive exams such as Probationary Officer (PO), Clerical (Customer Service Associate/Clerk), Specialist Officer (SO), and Regional Rural Bank (RRB) vacancies.

The announcement of the IBPS Calendar was made on January 16, 2026 on the official IBPS website (ibps.in), and it contains key dates for preliminary and main examinations scheduled between August 2026 and January 2027. For aspirants, these dates act as a roadmap to plan their study schedules, application timelines, and revision strategies well in advance.

Key Exam Dates in IBPS Calendar 2026–27

The IBPS Calendar highlights exam dates across various recruitment categories:

Probationary Officer (PO):

Prelims: August 22 & 23, 2026

Mains: October 4, 2026

Specialist Officer (SO):

Prelims: August 29, 2026

Mains: November 1, 2026

Clerical (Customer Service Associate):

Prelims: October 10 & 11, 2026

Mains: December 27, 2026

Regional Rural Banks (RRB):

Officer Scale I Prelims: November 21 & 22, 2026

Officer Scale I Main: December 20, 2026

Office Assistant Prelims: December 6, 12 & 13, 2026

Office Assistant Main: January 30, 2027

Officer Scale II & III (Single Exam): December 20, 2026

These schedules present a consolidated view of the major stages of the IBPS recruitment process and offer candidates the clarity they need to align preparation efforts, mock tests, and revision plans accordingly.

Why IBPS Exam Calendar Matters

The release of the IBPS Calendar marks the formal commencement of the recruitment timeline for the year. By providing tentative dates for different exams and stages, the calendar helps candidates:

Plan preparation timelines in advance

Manage multiple exam preparations simultaneously

Track important dates for applications, admit cards, and results

Gauge workload and required study strategy ahead of time

Since all dates are provisional and subject to confirmation via official notifications and PDFs released by IBPS, candidates are advised to visit the official website regularly for updates and official announcements.

Exam Preparation Tips

With the calendar in hand, aspirants should begin structured preparation that includes:

Understanding the exam pattern and syllabus for each post

Practising previous year question papers

Taking mock tests for time management

Staying updated on application start dates and eligibility criteria

The IBPS Calendar 2026–27 serves as a crucial tool enabling thousands of aspirants across India to prepare effectively for one of the most competitive recruitment cycles in the banking sector.