The IBPS PO 2026 Exam Calendar is the official recruitment schedule released annually by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) outlining:

• Notification release date
• Online application start & last date
• Prelims exam date
• Mains exam date
• Interview phase
• Final provisional allotment timeline

It is the foundation of IBPS PO 2026 preparation.

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

Candidate Login Portal:
https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/

Based on previous cycles (CRP PO XIII, XIV, XV), the IBPS PO 2026 calendar is expected in:

January – February 2026

IBPS usually publishes the annual banking exam calendar at the beginning of the year.

Based on trend analysis:

Prelims: August – September 2026
Mains: October – November 2026
Interview: January – February 2027
Final Result: March – April 2027

IBPS maintains consistent scheduling patterns.

Stage | Expected Timeline
Calendar Release | Jan–Feb 2026
Notification Release | July 2026
Online Registration | July–Aug 2026
Prelims Exam | Aug–Sept 2026
Prelims Result | Sept 2026
Mains Exam | Oct–Nov 2026
Mains Result | Nov–Dec 2026
Interview | Jan–Feb 2027
Final Allotment | Mar–Apr 2027

1. Visit https://www.ibps.in/
2. Click on “CRP PO/MT”
3. Select “Tentative Exam Calendar”
4. Download the PDF

Always rely on official IBPS website.

Year | Prelims | Mains | Final Result
2023 | September | October | April 2024
2024 | October | November | April 2025
2025 | August | October | March 2026

Trend Summary:

• Prelims consistently Aug–Oct
• Mains within 30–60 days
• Final result around March–April

This predictability gives strategic advantage.

Stage 1: Prelims (Qualifying)
Stage 2: Mains (Merit-based)
Stage 3: Interview
Stage 4: Final Provisional Allotment

Section | Questions | Marks | Time
English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min
Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min

Section | Questions | Marks | Time
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 min
Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 min
General Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 min
English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 min
Descriptive | 2 | 25 | 30 min

Month 1–2
Concept building

Month 3–4
Prelims mock phase

Month 5
High-intensity mock + Mains focus

Month 6
Revision + GA consolidation + Descriptive practice

Calendar-based preparation improves consistency.

• Waiting for notification
• Ignoring Mains
• Not tracking current affairs
• Starting mocks too late
• Not analyzing previous year trend

Below are high-intent Google queries:

When will IBPS PO 2026 notification release?
Expected July 2026.

What is IBPS PO 2026 prelims date?
Likely Aug–Sept 2026.

When is IBPS PO 2026 mains exam?
Expected Oct–Nov 2026.

Is IBPS PO conducted every year?
Yes, under CRP cycle.

What is CRP PO XVI?
CRP PO XVI refers to IBPS PO 2026 recruitment cycle.

How many months needed for IBPS PO 2026 preparation?
6–8 months recommended.

Does IBPS PO calendar change?
Dates are tentative but usually stable.

Is interview compulsory in IBPS PO?
Yes.

What is expected vacancy in IBPS PO 2026?
Based on trend, around 3000–5000 (subject to official notification).

Where to check IBPS official updates?
https://www.ibps.in/

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