Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the exam calendar for 2026 on its official website, ibps.in.
The IBPS PO/MT prelims examination has been tentatively scheduled for August 22 and 23 and the mains examination is tentatively scheduled for October 4.
| Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees (PO/MT) | Specialist Officers (SPL) | Customer Service Associates (CSA) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | August 22 and 23 | August 29 | October 10 and 11 |
| Main Examination | October 4 | November 1 | December 27 |
| RRBs - CRP RRBs-XV | Officer Scale I | Officer Scale II and III | Office Assistants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | November 21 and 22 | – | December 6, 12 and 13 |
| Main/ Single Examination | December 20 | December 20 | January 30, 2027 |
Registration for these exams will be online, and there will be a single registration for both Preliminary and Main examinations. Candidates will be required to upload the following documents, as specified in the notifications.
(1) Photograph of the Applicant – 20 kb to 50 kb in .jpeg file
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{{/usCountry}}(2) Signature of the Applicant – 10 kb to 20 kb in .jpeg file
(3) Thumb impression of the Applicant – 20 kb to 50 kb in .jpeg file
(4) Scanned Copy of handwritten declaration as per the format, which will be available in the respective notifications – 50 kb to 100 kb in .jpeg file
The uploaded photograph must be a recent passport-colour photo and clearly visible. Candidates will also be required to capture and upload their “live photograph” at the time of application, either by using a webcam or a mobile phone. The signature uploaded should be clearly visible and not in capital letters.
Candidates can visit the IBPS website for furter details.