Bank Exam Calendar 2026: IBPS, SBI Dates & PDF Download

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) and State Bank of India (SBI) are the biggest recruiters for banking aspirants. The highly anticipated Bank Exam Calendar 2026, SBI, IBPS Exam Dates & Notifications schedule is the most crucial document for millions of students. With the release of the IBPS Calendar 2026-27, aspirants can now plan their preparation for RRB, PO, Clerk, and SO exams. This article provides the complete schedule, direct PDF download links, and expected dates for upcoming SBI exams.

Bank Exam Calendar 2026 – Overview

Below is the consolidated overview of the major banking exams scheduled for the financial year 2026-27.

Organization	IBPS, SBI, RBI
Exam Calendar	Bank Exam Calendar 2026, SBI, IBPS Exam Dates & Notifications
Posts Included	PO (Probationary Officer), Clerk, SO, Office Assistant
IBPS Calendar Status	Released (January 16, 2026)
SBI Notification Status	Upcoming (Feb-March 2026)
Exam Mode	Online (CBT)
Official Websites	ibps.in

Bank Exam Calendar 2026 Download Link / Direct Link

The IBPS has officially released its tentative annual calendar. Candidates can download the PDF to check the exact dates for Prelims and Mains.

Here are the direct links:

• Download IBPS Calendar 2026-27 PDF: [Click Here]
• SBI Clerk 2026 Notification (Expected Soon): [Click Here]
• SBI PO 2026 Notification: [Click Here]

Important Dates (IBPS & SBI Schedule)

Based on the official IBPS Calendar 2026 and trends for SBI, here is the tentative schedule aspirants must follow.

IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Banks) 2026 Dates

• Office Assistants & Officer Scale I (Prelims): August 2, 8, 9, 16, 2026
• Officer Scale II & III (Single Exam): September 2026
• Officer Scale I (Mains): September 2026
• Office Assistants (Mains): October 2026

IBPS Clerk & PO 2026 Dates

• IBPS Clerk Prelims: August 23, 29, 30, 2026
• IBPS Clerk Mains: October 2026
• IBPS PO Prelims: October 3, 4, 10, 2026
• IBPS PO Mains: November 2026
• IBPS SO Prelims: December 2026

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Expected SBI Exam Dates 2026

• SBI Clerk Notification: Feb/March 2026
• SBI PO Notification: September 2026

How to Download Bank Exam Calendar 2026 (Step-by-Step)

Follow these steps to download the official schedule from the IBPS website:

1. Visit the official website of IBPS: ibps.in.
2. On the homepage, Click on the scrolling link that says “Tentative Calendar of Online CRP for RRBs & PSBs 2026-27”.
3. A new PDF file will open in your browser.
4. Check the dates for CRP RRB-XV, CRP Clerk-XVI, and CRP PO/MT-XVI.
5. Click on the download icon to save the Bank Exam Calendar 2026 PDF.
6. Print the calendar and paste it near your study table.

Details Mentioned on Bank Exam Calendar 2026

The calendar is a concise document, but it contains vital information:

• Name of the Examination (RRB, Clerk, PO, SPL).
• Preliminary Exam Dates.
• Main Examination Dates.
• Process of Registration (Online Mode Only).
• Disclaimer regarding administrative changes.

Required Documents for Application

When the notifications indicated in the Bank Exam Calendar 2026 are released, you will need the following to apply:

• Valid Email ID & Mobile Number.
• Scanned Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm).
• Scanned Signature (Black Ink).
• Left Thumb Impression.
• Hand-Written Declaration (Format available in notification).
• Graduation Marksheets/Degree.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is the IBPS Calendar 2026 released? Ans: Yes, IBPS usually releases the annual calendar in mid-January. The 2026 calendar is now available on ibps.in.

Q2: When will SBI Clerk 2026 Notification come? Ans: The SBI Clerk 2026 notification is expected to be released in February or March 2026.

Q3: What are the dates for IBPS RRB 2026 Prelims? Ans: The IBPS RRB Prelims for Clerk and PO are scheduled for August 2026.

Q4: Is there any change in the syllabus for Bank Exams 2026? Ans: As of now, there is no official update regarding syllabus changes. It follows the standard pattern of English, Reasoning, and Quant.

Q5: Will NRA CET be applicable for Bank Exams in 2026? Ans: The IBPS Calendar 2026 has been released for individual exams. Unless specified otherwise by the government later, the exams will be conducted by IBPS as per the current schedule.

Q6: Can final year students apply for Bank Exams 2026? Ans: Yes, providing they can produce their final mark sheet/degree by the date specified in the respective detailed notification (usually the date of document verification).

Q7: What is the age limit for IBPS PO 2026? Ans: The age limit is typically 20 to 30 years for General category candidates.

Q8: When is the IBPS PO 2026 Exam? Ans: IBPS PO Prelims are scheduled for October 2026.

Q9: How many vacancies are expected in SBI PO 2026? Ans: While exact numbers come with the notification, SBI usually releases around 2000 vacancies for Probationary Officers annually.

Q10: Is the calendar tentative or final? Ans: The IBPS calendar is “Tentative,” meaning dates can be changed due to administrative exigencies, but they are generally followed strictly.

Disclaimer: Source: Official Notification via ibps.in and sbi.co.in. Dates are tentative and subject to change by the conducting bodies. We are an information portal.