IBPS Calendar 2026-27 Released: PO, SO, CSA & RRB Exam Dates (Prelims + Mains)
IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) has released the Tentative Calendar of Online CRP for PSBs & RRBs (2026–2027). This official calendar includes exam dates for:
IBPS PO/MT-XVI
IBPS SPL-XVI (SO)
IBPS CSA-XVI
IBPS RRBs-XV (Officer Scale I, II, III & Office Assistant)
In this post, you will get the complete exam schedule, important notes, and the official registration instructions.
IBPS Calendar 2026-27 Overview (Official)
As per the IBPS tentative calendar dated 16.01.2026, the online CRP schedule is declared for PSBs and RRBs recruitment.
IBPS PO Exam Date 2026 (PO/MT-XVI)
IBPS has announced both Prelims and Mains dates for PO recruitment.
IBPS PO Prelims 2026
✅ 22nd & 23rd August 2026
IBPS PO Mains 2026
✅ 4th October 2026
IBPS SO Exam Date 2026 (SPL-XVI)
The Specialist Officer exam includes prelims and mains.
H3: IBPS SO Prelims 2026
✅ 29th August 2026
H3: IBPS SO Mains 2026
✅ 1st November 2026
IBPS CSA Exam Date 2026 (Customer Service Associates CSA-XVI)
H3: IBPS CSA Prelims 2026
✅ 10th & 11th October 2026
H3: IBPS CSA Mains 2026
✅ 27th December 2026
IBPS RRB Exam Date 2026-27 (CRP RRBs-XV)
This section includes:
RRB Officer Scale I
RRB Officer Scale II & III
RRB Office Assistant
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Exam Dates
Prelims: ✅ 21st & 22nd November 2026
Mains: ✅ 20th December 2026
IBPS RRB Officer Scale II & III Exam Date
Scale II and III have no prelims.
Single / Main Exam: ✅ 20th December 2026
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Exam Dates
Prelims: ✅ 6th, 12th & 13th December 2026
Mains: ✅ 30th January 2027
IBPS Exam Dates 2026-27 (Quick Table)
| IBPS Exam | Prelims Date | Mains / Single Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| PO/MT-XVI | 22–23 Aug 2026 | 4 Oct 2026 |
| SO (SPL-XVI) | 29 Aug 2026 | 1 Nov 2026 |
| CSA-XVI | 10–11 Oct 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 |
| RRB Officer Scale I | 21–22 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 |
| RRB Officer Scale II & III | NA | 20 Dec 2026 |
| RRB Office Assistant | 6, 12, 13 Dec 2026 | 30 Jan 2027 |
(As per IBPS official tentative calendar.)
Process of Registration (As per IBPS)
IBPS has clarified:
Registration will be online mode only
There will be single registration for both prelims and mains, wherever applicable
Documents to Upload
Candidates must upload:
Photograph (20 kb to 50 kb, .jpeg)
Signature (10 kb to 20 kb, .jpeg)
Thumb impression (20 kb to 50 kb, .jpeg)
Handwritten declaration (50 kb to 100 kb, .jpeg)
Important Instructions
Photograph must be recent passport colour photo
Live photo capture is required at application time
Signature should be clearly visible & not in capital letters
Important Disclaimer (Must Read)
IBPS reserves the right to change exam dates and selection process due to administrative reasons, court orders, government advisories, etc.
FAQs – IBPS Calendar 2026-27
Q1. Is IBPS Calendar 2026-27 officially released?
Yes. IBPS released the official tentative calendar dated 16.01.2026 for CRP 2026–2027.
Q2. What is IBPS PO prelims exam date 2026?
IBPS PO prelims will be held on 22nd and 23rd August 2026.
Q3. What is IBPS SO mains exam date 2026?
IBPS SO mains exam date is 1st November 2026.
Q4. What is IBPS RRB Office Assistant mains exam date?
RRB Office Assistant mains will be on 30th January 2027.
Q5. Can IBPS change exam dates later?
Yes. IBPS may revise exam dates due to administrative/court/government advisories.
