The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released its exam calendar for 2026-27. Preliminary examinations for Probationary Officers (PO) and Management Trainees (MT) are scheduled for August 22 and 23, 2026 . The main examination for these posts will occur on October 4, 2026 .
The full tentative schedule for IBPS recruitment 2026-27 is available for download on the official IBPS website, ibps.in. All registration processes for these exams will be conducted exclusively online.
Candidates must capture and upload a “live photograph” during the application process. This can be done using a webcam or a mobile phone. This requirement applies to both preliminary and main exam registrations.
Required Documents for Online Registration
Applicants must prepare specific documents in the prescribed format for online registration:
- Photograph of the Applicant: 20 kb to 50 kb in .jpeg file format.
- Signature of the Applicant: 10 kb to 20 kb in .jpeg file format.
- Thumb impression of the Applicant: 20 kb to 50 kb in .jpeg file format.
- Scanned Copy of handwritten declaration: 50 kb to 100 kb in .jpeg file format. The specific declaration format will be detailed in the respective official notification.
Public Sector Banks (PSBs) Exam Dates (CRP PO/MT-XVI, CRP SPL-XVI & CRP CSA-XVI)
The IBPS calendar lists the following dates for recruitment to Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (PO/MT), Specialist Officers (SPL), and Customer Service Associates (CSA) in Public Sector Banks:
| Post | Preliminary Examination Dates | Main Examination Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (PO/MT) | August 22, 23, 2026 | October 4, 2026 |
| Specialist Officers (SPL) | August 29, 2026 | November 1, 2026 |
| Customer Service Associates (CSA) | October 10, 11, 2026 | December 27, 2026 |
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Exam Dates (CRP RRBs-XV)
The exam schedule for Officer Scale I, II & III, and Office Assistants in Regional Rural Banks is as follows:
| Post | Preliminary Examination Dates | Main / Single Examination Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Scale I | November 21, 22, 2026 | December 20, 2026 |
| Officer Scale II and III | N/A (Single Examination) | December 20, 2026 |
| Office Assistants | December 6, 12, 13, 2026 | January 30, 2027 |
Candidates must refer to the official IBPS website for comprehensive details regarding eligibility, application procedures, and further updates on the 2026-27 recruitment cycle.