IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Dates (Prelims + Mains Schedule)

The IBPS Clerk 2026 Exam Dates will be released in the official annual calendar by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, which conducts recruitment for Clerical Cadre posts in Public Sector Banks across India.

Based on previous exam cycles, the expected IBPS Clerk 2026 schedule is as follows:

IBPS Clerk 2026 Prelims Exam Date

Expected: 10th and 11th October 2026

IBPS Clerk 2026 Mains Exam Date

Expected: 27th December 2026

Official Website: https://www.ibps.in

IBPS Calendar 2026: https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-2026-exam-calendar-official-prelims-and-mains-dates-notification-timeline-pdf-download-schedule-and-complete-strategy-guide

Candidates should regularly visit the IBPS official portal for final confirmation.

The IBPS Clerk 2026 recruitment process includes:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Mains Examination

There is no interview stage in IBPS Clerk recruitment. Final selection is based on Mains marks.

• 100 Questions
• 100 Marks
• 60 Minutes
• 3 Sections (English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning)
• Sectional timing applicable

• 155 Questions
• 200 Marks
• 120 Minutes
• 4 Sections
• Sectional timing applicable

IBPS Clerk is one of the most popular banking exams because:

• Recruitment in multiple Public Sector Banks
• Nationwide posting
• Attractive starting salary
• Promotion opportunities
• Government-backed job security