IBPS Official · Published 16 Jan 2026Tentative Dates
IBPS Exam Calendar 2026–27PSBs & RRBs — Complete Schedule
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the tentative calendar for Common Recruitment Processes (CRP) covering all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks for 2026-27. This includes CRP PO/MT-XVI, SPL-XVI, CSA-XVI for PSBs and CRP RRBs-XV for Officers and Office Assistants.
3
PSB Exams
PO · SO · Clerk
3
RRB Exams
Scale I · II/III · OA
22 Aug
First Exam
IBPS PO Prelims 2026
30 Jan
Last Exam
RRB OA Mains 2027
All Key Dates at a Glance
| Date | Event | Category |
|---|---|---|
| IBPS PO/MT-XVI Prelims | PSB | |
| IBPS SO (SPL-XVI) Prelims | PSB | |
| IBPS PO/MT-XVI Mains | PSB | |
| IBPS Clerk (CSA-XVI) Prelims | PSB | |
| IBPS SO (SPL-XVI) Mains | PSB | |
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Prelims | RRB | |
| IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims | RRB | |
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale I, II & III Mains | RRB | |
| IBPS Clerk (CSA-XVI) Mains | PSB | |
| IBPS RRB Office Assistant Mains | RRB |
PSBs — CRP PO/MT-XVI, SPL-XVI & CSA-XVI
Common Recruitment Process for Public Sector Banks covering Probationary Officers, Specialist Officers, and Customer Service Associates (Clerks).
IBPS PO
Probationary Officers / Management Trainees
CRP PO/MT-XVI
Preliminary Exam
Main Examination
IBPS SO
Specialist Officers
CRP SPL-XVI
Preliminary Exam
Main Examination
IBPS Clerk
Customer Service Associates (Clerk)
CRP CSA-XVI
Preliminary Exam
Main Examination
| Post | Preliminary Exam | Main Examination |
|---|---|---|
| IBPS POProbationary Officers / Management Trainees | ||
| IBPS SOSpecialist Officers | ||
| IBPS ClerkCustomer Service Associates (Clerk) |
RRBs — CRP RRBs-XV
Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks — the 15th edition (CRP RRBs-XV) covering Officer Scale I, II & III, and Office Assistants (Multipurpose).
| Post | Preliminary Exam | Main / Single Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Scale ICRP RRBs-XV | Main Examination | |
| Officer Scale II & IIICRP RRBs-XV | Not Applicable | Single Examination |
| Office Assistants (Multipurpose)CRP RRBs-XV | Main Examination |
Officer Scale II & III do not have a separate Preliminary Exam — they appear directly in a Single Examination on 20th December 2026.
Registration Process & Documents Required
- •Registration is online mode only via ibps.in. There is a single registration for both Preliminary and Main examinations, wherever applicable.
- •A live photograph (via webcam or mobile) must be captured and uploaded at the time of application.
- •Signature must be clearly visible and NOT in capital letters.
| Document | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photograph | 20–50 KB · JPEG · Recent passport-size colour photo |
| Signature | 10–20 KB · JPEG · Clearly visible, NOT in capitals |
| Thumb Impression | 20–50 KB · JPEG |
| Handwritten Declaration | 50–100 KB · JPEG · As per format in the notification |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the IBPS PO 2026 exam date?
IBPS PO/MT-XVI Preliminary Examination is scheduled on 22nd and 23rd August 2026. The Main Examination is on 4th October 2026.
When is the IBPS Clerk 2026 exam date?
IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA-XVI) Preliminary Examination is on 10th and 11th October 2026. The Main Examination is on 27th December 2026.
When is the IBPS SO 2026 exam date?
IBPS Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) Preliminary Examination is on 29th August 2026 and the Main Examination is on 1st November 2026.
When is the IBPS RRB 2026 exam?
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Prelims: 21–22 November 2026, Mains: 20 December 2026. Officer Scale II & III Single Exam: 20 December 2026. Office Assistant Prelims: 6th, 12th & 13th December 2026, Mains: 30 January 2027.
Is the IBPS 2026-27 calendar tentative?
Yes. IBPS published this as a Tentative Calendar on 16 January 2026. IBPS reserves the right to change exam dates based on administrative reasons, court orders, or government advisories. Always verify at ibps.in before applying.
What documents are required for IBPS registration?
Candidates must upload: Photograph (20–50 KB JPEG), Signature (10–20 KB JPEG), Thumb impression (20–50 KB JPEG), and Handwritten declaration (50–100 KB JPEG). A live photograph via webcam or mobile phone is also required at the time of application.
What is CRP PO/MT-XVI?
CRP stands for Common Recruitment Process. CRP PO/MT-XVI is the 16th edition of the IBPS Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers and Management Trainees across participating Public Sector Banks (PSBs).
What is the difference between CSA and Clerk in IBPS?
CSA (Customer Service Associates) is the new official designation for what was previously called IBPS Clerk. The exam is the same — CRP CSA-XVI replaces CRP Clerks-XVI in IBPS's naming convention.
Important Notes
- This calendar is tentative. IBPS reserves the right to change exam dates on the basis of administrative reasons, court orders, or government advisories.
- Detailed notifications — including eligibility, vacancies, syllabus, and fee details — will be published separately on ibps.in. Candidates should visit the official website regularly.
- The registration window and admit card dates will be announced in the detailed notification for each exam. Set reminders well in advance as IBPS registration windows are typically short (7–10 days).
- CSA (Customer Service Associates) is the updated designation for what was previously known as IBPS Clerk. CRP CSA-XVI = IBPS Clerk 2026.
Official Reference
🏛️IBPS Official Website — ibps.inVisit for detailed notifications, registration links, and admit card downloads
Source: IBPS Tentative Calendar of Online CRP for PSBs & RRBs (2026-2027), published 16 January 2026 by the Director, IBPS. Content reproduced for reference; always verify at ibps.in.