What are IBPS Clerk shift timings?

Check exam timings below: Prelims: Shift 1: 9-10 am Shift 2: 11:30 am-2:30 pm Shift 3: 2 pm-3 pm Shift 4: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. Mains exam: Single shift

Is there any probation period for IBPS PO?

Yes, candidates selected for the post of IBPS PO will be on probation for two years. During probation, the performance of candidates is assessed. They need to undergo training in the various branches. On successful completion of training, candidates are confirmed to the position of Probationary Officers. During the probation period, candidates are trained on various banking services. They are also required to undergo certain banking courses. The basic salary of IBPS PO is INR 48,480. Besides the salary, candidates are also entitled to various perks and benefits.

IBPS Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Check Complete Exam Schedule Here

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2026

21 Nov '26 - 22 Nov '26

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 17:51 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Manager – Editorial

The Institute of Banking released IBPS Calendar 2026 on January 16. IBPS dates highlight the important events related to the exam such as the issue of admit card, application form, result, cut off, etc. Candidates must keep the IBPS exam dates handly so that they do not miss any events related to the exam.

IBPS PO (Probationary Officers/Management Trainee)	IBPS Clerk
IBPS RRB (Officers Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose)	IBPS SO (Specialist Officers)

Table of contents

IBPS Exam Calendar 2026
IBPS 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
IBPS Dates FAQs 2025

IBPS Exam Calendar 2026

The IBPS calendar was released for the year 2026 on January 16, 2026, by IBPS. The exam calendar comprises tentative dates for IBPS PO, Clerk, SO, and IBPS RRB. The calendar is released in PDF format. IBPS conducts the IBPS PO, Clerk, SO, and RRB Exams every year to recruit staff assistants and officers in different Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).

Also Read:

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern & Syllabus	IBPS PO Exam Pattern & Syllabus
IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern & Syllabus	IBPS SO Exam Pattern & Syllabus

IBPS 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IBPS 2024 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
21 Nov ' 26 - 22 Nov ' 26	IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2026
06 Dec ' 26 - 13 Dec ' 26	IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam 2026
20 Dec ' 26	IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam 2026
30 Jan ' 27	IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam 2026
27 Dec ' 27	IBPS Clerk 2026 Mains

Dates	Past Exam Dates
10 Oct ' 26 - 11 Oct ' 26	IBPS Clerk 2026 Prelims
04 Oct ' 26	IBPS PO 2026 Mains Exam
22 Aug ' 26 - 23 Aug ' 26	IBPS PO 2026 Prelims Exam
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IBPS Dates FAQs 2025

Refer below FAQs

Q: When IBPS Clerk 2025 exam held?

The prelims exam was held on October 4, 5. The Mains exam was conducted on November 29. Both the exams were conducted online. Final selection is done based on the mains exam.

Q: When IBPS SO 2025 exam will be conducted?

The prelims exam for IBPS SO 2025 was conducted on November 22 and 23, 2025. The Mains exam for IBPS SO 2025 was conducted on January 4, 2026.

Q: When IBPS RRB 2025 exam was conducted?

IBPS RRB PO prelims exam was conducted on November 22 and 23, 2025. The preliminary exam of IBPS RRB 2025 for Office Assistant was conducted on December 5, 7, 13 and 14, 2025. The mains exam for IBPS RRB PO 2025 was conducted on December 28, 2025. The mains exam for IBPS RRB Clerk will be conducted on February 1, 2025. The single online exam as per IBPS RRB Exam Dates 2025 was conducted on December 28, 2025.