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All IBPS exam dates for 2026-27 in one place: PO Mains on 4 October, Clerk Prelims 10–11 October, SO Mains 1 November, RRB PO Prelims 21–22 November, RRB Clerk 6, 12 and 13 December, Clerk Mains 27 December.
IBPS published its tentative calendar for 2026-27 on 16 January 2026. With the PO Mains call letter out and the RRB registration extended, here is where each cycle stands as of 25 September 2026.
| Exam | Prelims | Mains | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO/MT-XVI | 22 & 23 Aug (held) | 4 Oct 2026 | Mains call letter released 24 Sep |
| Clerk (CSA-XVI) | 10 & 11 Oct 2026 | 27 Dec 2026 | Prelims call letter listed for September |
| SO (SPL-XVI) | 29 Aug (held) | 1 Nov 2026 | Prelims result awaited |
| RRB Officer Scale-I | 21 & 22 Nov 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 | Registration till 27 Sep |
| RRB Office Assistant | 6, 12 & 13 Dec 2026 | 30 Jan 2027 | Registration till 27 Sep |
| RRB Officer Scale II & III | Single exam: 20 Dec 2026 | – | Registration till 27 Sep |
IBPS published the Prelims result status on 23 September and released the Main call letter the next day. It can be downloaded until 4 October. The Mains has four objective tests (Reasoning, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English and Data Analysis, 200 marks in 160 minutes) plus a 30-minute descriptive paper (essay and comprehension) worth 25 marks. It runs for 3 hours 10 minutes in total, and IBPS advises you to expect about 4 hours at the venue.
Bring your authenticated/stamped Prelims call letter and a stamped copy of your ID proof along with the Mains call letter.
IBPS now calls the clerical post Customer Service Associate. The Prelims has 100 questions in 60 minutes: English (30), Numerical Ability (35) and Reasoning (35), each with a 20-minute sectional limit. You must clear the cut-off in all three. The notification lists September for the call letter, without an exact date.
For IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel and Marketing Officer posts. All Mains tests except Professional Knowledge are qualifying, so the merit list depends on your Professional Knowledge score alone. Put your preparation time there.
A corrigendum dated 21 September extended RRBs-XV registration to 27 September 2026. The Officer Scale-I Prelims has only 80 questions in 45 minutes: Reasoning (40 questions, 25 minutes) and Quantitative Aptitude (40, 20 minutes). The tests are offered in the languages listed for your state.
Last checked against these sources on 25 September 2026. Boards do change dates, so confirm on the official website before you travel or pay a fee.
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