The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the Tentative Calendar for Online CRP (Common Recruitment Process) for PSBs & RRBs 2026-2027 on January 16, 2026. This calendar outlines the prelims, mains/single exams for key banking recruitments in public sector banks (PO/MT, Specialist Officers, Clerks/CSA) and Regional Rural Banks (RRB Officers & Office Assistants).
These exams recruit for thousands of vacancies in Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (PO/MT), Specialist Officers (IT, Law, HR, Marketing, etc.), Clerks/Customer Service Associates, and RRB posts (Scale I, II, III Officers + Office Assistants/Multipurpose).
Key Highlights (Official as of Jan 2026):
- Calendar Release Date: January 16, 2026 (PDF available at ibps.in).
- Exam Cycle: 2026-2027 (vacancies for FY 2026-27).
- Registration: Online only; single registration for prelims + mains (where applicable). Detailed notifications expected in June-July 2026 for most exams.
- Process: Online prelims/mains + interview (for PO/SO Officers) or single exam (some scales) + provisional allotment.
- Note: Dates are tentative—check ibps.in regularly for updates, notifications, admit cards, and results.
IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-2027: Tentative Dates
| Exam / CRP | Preliminary Exam Dates | Main / Single Exam Dates | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS PO/MT (CRP PO/MT-XVI) | 22nd & 23rd August 2026 | 4th October 2026 | Followed by interviews (Nov-Dec 2026/Jan 2027 likely). |
| IBPS Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) | 29th August 2026 | 1st November 2026 | For specialist roles; prelims qualifying. |
| IBPS Clerk / Customer Service Associates (CRP CSA-XVI) | 10th & 11th October 2026 | 27th December 2026 | No interview; merit-based allotment. |
| IBPS RRB Officers Scale I (CRP RRBs-XV) | 21st & 22nd November 2026 | 20th December 2026 | Prelims qualifying; mains merit. |
| IBPS RRB Officers Scale II & III | – (No prelims) | 20th December 2026 (Single Exam) | Direct single exam. |
| IBPS RRB Office Assistants (Clerk) | 6th, 12th & 13th December 2026 | 30th January 2027 | Prelims qualifying; mains merit. |
Preparation Timeline Tips:
- PO & SO → Start now! Prelims in August 2026—focus on reasoning, quant, English, GK/current affairs (last 6 months priority).
- Clerk → October prelims—high speed & accuracy needed (similar to PO but no GK in prelims sometimes).
- RRB → Later slot (Nov-Dec)—good buffer for freshers targeting rural banking.
- Download official PDF from ibps.in (direct link: https://www.ibps.in/wp-content/uploads/IBPS_CALENDAR_2026-27_final.pdf).
- Application fees: Usually ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD), ₹850 (others)—online payment.
- Eligibility: Graduation (age 20-30/28/32 varies by post; relaxations apply).
Why This Calendar Matters:
- Plan your study schedule—e.g., finish basics by mid-2026, mocks from June onward.
- Avoid clashes—PO/SO prelims close together in August.
- Track current affairs from Jan 2026 for mains/GK sections.
FAQs (Updated):
- Is the calendar final? Tentative—IBPS can change dates; always verify on ibps.in.
- When will notifications come? Expected June-July 2026 for PO/Clerk/SO; slightly later for RRB.
- Vacancies? Indicative in notifications (thousands typically across posts).
- Official source? www.ibps.in — bookmark it!
Start your banking prep today—consistent effort with this schedule can land you a secure PSU bank job. Best wishes for IBPS 2026-2027!
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