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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27 on its website ibps.in on 16 January 2026. This calendar contains the tentative exam schedule for major banking exams — including PO, Clerk (CSA), Specialist Officer (SO), and RRB posts. With this complete roadmap now available, aspirants can plan preparation, registration, revision, and mock tests effectively.
🗓️ 🔹 IBPS 2026–27 Important Exam Dates (Tentative)
🏦 1. IBPS PO (CRP PO/MT-XVI)
📌 Prelims Exam → 22 & 23 August 2026
📌 Main Exam → 4 October 2026
📌 Interview → To be announced after Mains results (usually Jan-Feb 2027)
📋 2. IBPS Clerk (CRP CSA-XVI)
📌 Prelims Exam → 10 & 11 October 2026
📌 Main Exam → 27 December 2026
📌 Interview → Not applicable (Clerk selection ends with Mains)
👨💼 3. IBPS Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XVI)
📌 Prelims Exam → 29 August 2026
📌 Main Exam → 1 November 2026
📌 Interview → (for some SO posts) after Mains — dates announced later
🌾 4. IBPS RRB Exams (CRP RRBs-XV)
🔹 Officer Scale I (RRB PO)
📌 Prelims → 21 & 22 November 2026
📌 Main → 20 December 2026
🔹 Officer Scale II & III
📌 Single Online Exam → 20 December 2026
🔹 Office Assistant (RRB Clerk)
📌 Prelims → 6, 12 & 13 December 2026
📌 Main → 30 January 2027
📌 Why This Calendar Matters
✔️ Helps you plan your preparation timeline well in advance
✔️ Enables effective revision & mock test scheduling
✔️ Avoids last-minute rush for applications and document uploads
✔️ Shows spacing between exams — great for multi-exam aspirants
✔️ Keeps track of Prelims → Mains → Interview flow
📥 How to Download Official IBPS Calendar PDF
Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in
Look for the link “IBPS Calendar 2026-27” in the Recent Updates section
Click to view & download the PDF
Save it for future reference and exam planning
📝 Preparation Tips After Calendar Release
✅ Make a month-wise study plan based on the earliest exam (PO/SO in Aug)
✅ Start with concept strength + basics, then speed + accuracy
✅ Schedule regular mock tests & analyze mistakes
✅ Keep an eye on notifications for application start and last dates
✅ Update documents (photo, signature, ID) as per IBPS specifications
💡 Pro Tip: Bookmark IBPS official website and set reminders for all important dates so you never miss a deadline!
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