IBPS PO 2026: calendar dates and Mains schedule
IBPS's tentative 2026–27 calendar lists PO/MT-XVI Prelims on 22–23 August and Mains on 4 October 2026. The listed Prelims dates are now past. Check the detailed recruitment notice and any amendments for the current schedule and your eligibility for the next stage.
Scan with your phone to install| EVENT | DATE | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims calendar dates (past) | 22–23 August 2026 | past |
| Mains calendar date | 4 October 2026 (tentative) | tentative |
| Results and later selection stages | Check official PO/MT-XVI notice | tentative |
Source: IBPS tentative calendar 2026–27 (PDF, 16 January 2026). Reviewed .
Check later notices on ibps.in before acting — schedules can change.
What to know about this cycle
- ✓The calendar reserves IBPS's right to change examination dates and the selection process. It does not confirm an individual candidate's result or call letter.
- ✓Keep banking-awareness revision alongside timed practice. Use the current PO/MT-XVI notification for the examination pattern and later selection stages.
IBPS PO dates — FAQ
The calendar lists Prelims on 22–23 August 2026 and Mains on 4 October 2026. These are tentative calendar entries, subject to later IBPS notices.
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