IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-2027 (PO, Clerk, RRB, SO)
Overview of IBPS Calendar 2026-27
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released its tentative calendar for the year 2026-2027. This annual calendar is a critical document for all banking aspirants, outlining the schedule for major recruitment processes including CRP PO/MT-XVI, CRP SPL-XVI, and the new CRP CSA-XVI (Customer Service Associates) for Public Sector Banks, as well as CRP RRBs-XV for Regional Rural Banks.
According to the notification (dated 16.01.2026), the Preliminary examinations for PSB PO/MT are scheduled for August 2026, while RRB Exams are slated for November and December 2026. This year introduces the “Customer Service Associates (CSA)” designation, likely in place of the Clerical cadre, with exams in October and December 2026. Aspirants should note that the registration process will be strictly online.
Tentative Exam Dates 2026-27
Below is the detailed schedule extracted from the official IBPS Calendar. Dates are tentative and subject to change.
Timeline Analysis
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Eligibility Criteria
While the detailed eligibility criteria will be specified in the individual notifications for each exam (PO, Clerk/CSA, SO, RRB), the general expectations based on previous years are:
1. Educational Qualification
- PO/MT & CSA (Clerk): A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. of India.
- Specialist Officers (SO): A 4-year Degree (Graduation) in relevant Engineering/Technology or Post Graduate Degree in relevant fields.
- RRB Office Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- RRB Officer Scale I, II, III: Degree in relevant discipline with experience (for Scale II & III).
2. Age Limit (Tentative)
- PO/MT: 20 to 30 Years
- Clerk (CSA): 20 to 28 Years
- Officer Scale I (RRB): 18 to 30 Years
- Office Assistant (RRB): 18 to 28 Years
Note: Relaxation in upper age limit for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates is applicable as per Govt. rules.
Vacancy Details
The IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27 serves as a schedule and does not specify vacancy numbers. Vacancies are announced bank-wise and state-wise when the detailed notification for each specific exam (PO, RRB, Clerk/CSA, SPL) is released.
Historically, IBPS recruits for 10,000+ vacancies annually across all participating banks. Stay tuned to UgraeCafe for updates as soon as official notifications are out.
Current Vacancy Status
| Exam Name | Participating Banks | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| CRP PO/MT-XVI | Participating PSBs | To Be Announced |
| CRP RRBs-XV | Regional Rural Banks | To Be Announced |
| CRP CSA-XVI (Clerk) | Participating PSBs | To Be Announced |
| CRP SPL-XVI | Participating PSBs | To Be Announced |
Application Process & Requirements
The registration process will be strictly through online mode only. There will be a single registration for both Preliminary and Main examinations where applicable.
Documents Required for Upload
| Document | Specification / Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph of Applicant | 20 kb to 50 kb | .jpeg file |
| Signature of Applicant | 10 kb to 20 kb (NOT in CAPITAL LETTERS) | .jpeg file |
| Thumb Impression | 20 kb to 50 kb | .jpeg file |
| Handwritten Declaration | 50 kb to 100 kb (As per format) | .jpeg file |
| Live Photograph | Capture via webcam/mobile during application | Live Capture |
Note: Ensure the photograph uploaded is a recent passport colour picture and clearly visible. The signature should NOT be in capital letters.
Exam Pattern (Expected)
Based on standard IBPS procedures, the exams are conducted in two or three phases:
- Preliminary Exam: Objective type tests usually comprising English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. (For RRB: Reasoning and Numerical Ability).
- Main Exam: Detailed objective tests and descriptive test (for PO). Subjects include General/Banking Awareness, Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis, etc.
- Interview: Conducted for PO/MT, SO, and RRB Officers Scale I, II, III. No interview for Office Assistants and CSA (Clerks).
Syllabus & Topics
The standard syllabus for IBPS exams typically covers the following major sections. (Detailed syllabus will be in notification).
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | Puzzles & Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Input-Output. |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation (DI), Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Simplification/Approximation, Arithmetic (Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Time & Work, etc.). |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Para Jumbles, Fillers, Vocabulary. |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Financial Awareness, Static GK. |
| Computer Aptitude | Basic Hardware/Software, MS Office, Internet, Networking, DBMS, Computer Abbreviations. |
Selection Process
The selection process varies by post:
- PO/MT & SO: Prelims -> Mains -> Interview.
- Clerk (CSA) & Office Assistants: Prelims -> Mains. (Final selection based on Mains marks).
- RRB Officers: Prelims -> Mains -> Interview (Scale I). Single Exam -> Interview (Scale II & III).
Important Links
| Link Description | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Website (IBPS) | Visit Now |
| Download Calendar PDF 2026-27 | Download PDF |
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