Latest update — 16 October 2026
The official IBPS calendar covers the 2026–27 examination session. The calendar’s CSA XVI preliminary dates, 10–11 October, have passed; RRB XV Office Assistant Main falls on 30 January 2027. A calendar does not reopen a closed application.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Source issue date | 16 January 2026 |
| CSA XVI prelims in calendar | 10–11 October 2026 |
| SO XVI Main in calendar | 1 November 2026 |
| RRB XV Office Assistant Main in calendar | 30 January 2027 |
The IBPS 2026–27 tentative calendar covers public-sector-bank CRPs and Regional Rural Bank recruitments. The table below is based on the official calendar issued 16 January 2026. Examination-specific revisions and call letters take precedence.
Planning your preparation
Work backward from the stage you are eligible to take. Reserve time for full-length tests, error review and the subjects needed at the next stage. Keep the notification, amendments, application acknowledgement and call letter in one dated folder. Check for a revised timetable before making non-refundable travel arrangements.
IBPS examination dates
| Recruitment | Preliminary examination | Main/single examination |
|---|---|---|
| PO/MT XVI | 22–23 August 2026 | 4 October 2026 |
| Specialist Officers XVI | 29 August 2026 | 1 November 2026 |
| Customer Service Associates XVI | 10–11 October 2026 | 27 December 2026 |
| RRB XV Officer Scale I | 21–22 November 2026 | 20 December 2026 |
| RRB XV Officer Scale II/III | Not applicable | 20 December 2026 |
| RRB XV Office Assistants | 6, 12 and 13 December 2026 | 30 January 2027 |
How to use this calendar
Identify the recruitment and stage before putting a date in your study plan. CSA is the Customer Service Associate recruitment commonly searched as IBPS Clerk. RRB here means Regional Rural Banks, not Railway Recruitment Boards. Officer Scale II and III use the single-examination column rather than an Officer Scale I preliminary date.
Dates that need separate verification
The calendar is not an application notice, vacancy statement, result announcement or personal call letter. Obtain registration deadlines, eligibility cut-off dates, fees and document specifications from the relevant notification on IBPS. Your actual reporting time and venue come from your call letter.
Which “RRB” do you mean?
On this page RRB means Regional Rural Banks under IBPS. It does not mean Railway Recruitment Boards. Railway exam notices follow separate CEN numbers and must not be planned from this banking calendar.
Choose the correct banking guide
Use the IBPS Clerk / CSA hub for that recruitment, or the IBPS PO guide for officers. The IBPS RRB guide covers Regional Rural Banks. Do not transfer an exam date, eligibility rule or application status between these recruitments.
Official sources
Calendar transcription rechecked on 16 October 2026. The PO/MT XVI Main date in this calendar is 4 October 2026. Later recruitment-specific amendments take precedence. Preparation advice is Shiksha Niketan editorial guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Does this page replace my official candidate instructions?
No. Use the notice and individual communication for your exact cycle and stage.
Can a calendar or old result prove that a new application is open?
No. An explicit current recruitment notice and its application dates are required.