Having a clear idea of the Bank Exam Expected Schedule 2026-27 helps candidates plan preparation, revision, and mock tests in a structured way. IBPS, SBI, and RRB conduct the largest recruitment exams in the banking sector. The official notifications will be released separately, but the tentative exam schedule is now live. In this article, we will provide the complete details on the exam schedule. Read here for more details.
Bank Exam Expected Schedule 2026-27
The banking exam schedule generally starts in the middle of the year. Notifications start going live from June onwards. The schedule starts with preliminary exams, with the mains exam and interview being conducted in the latter half of the year. As per this year’s Bank exam expected Schedule 2026-27, the exams will start with SBI conducting its PO and Clerk Exam first, followed by IBPS (PO, SO, and Clerk), and lastly RRB (PO and Clerk). A detailed expected exam schedule has been provided below:
| Exam Month | Exam Body | Examination | Exam Stage | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | SBI | SBI PO 2026 | Preliminary Exam | 01-02 August 2026 |
| IBPS | IBPS PO 2026 | Preliminary Exam | 22-23 August 2026 | |
| IBPS | IBPS SO 2026 | Preliminary Exam | 23 August 2026 | |
| September 2026 | SBI | SBI PO 2026 | Main Examination | 12 September 2026 |
| SBI | SBI Junior Associate 2026 | Prelims (Shift 1) | 27 September 2026 | |
| October 2026 | SBI | SBI Junior Associate 2026 | Prelims (Shift 2) | 03 October 2026 |
| IBPS | IBPS PO 2026 | Main Examination | 04 October 2026 | |
| IBPS | IBPS Clerk 2026 | Preliminary Exam | 10-11 October 2026 | |
| November 2026 | IBPS | IBPS SO 2026 | Main Examination | 01 November 2026 |
| SBI | SBI Junior Associate 2026 | Main Examination | 07 November 2026 | |
| IBPS | IBPS Clerk 2026 | Main Examination | 14 November 2026 | |
| RRB | RRB Officer Scale I (PO) 2026 | Preliminary Exam | 21-22 November 2026 | |
| December 2026 | RRB | RRB Office Assistant 2026 | Preliminary Exam | 06-12 December 2026 |
| RRB | RRB Officer Scale I (PO) 2026 | Main Examination | 27 December 2026 | |
| RRB | RRB Scale II & III 2026 | Single Online Exam | 27 December 2026 | |
| January 2027 | RRB | RRB Office Assistant 2026 | Main Examination | 30 January 2027 |
SBI Exam Schedule 2026-27
The State Bank of India(SBI) conducts two major exams, SBI PO and SBI Clerk. Both these exams attract a large number of applicants, mainly due to the high number of vacancies. Refer to the table below for the expected bank schedule for the SBI Exam Schedule 2026-27:
| SBI Recruitment Exam | Stage of Examination | Tentative Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|
| SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2026 | Preliminary Exam | 01-02 August 2026 |
| SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2026 | Main Exam | 12 September 2026 |
| SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) 2026 | Prelims Exam | 27 September 2026 |
| SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) 2026 | Prelims Exam | 03 October 2026 |
| SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) 2026 | Main Exam | 07 November 2026 |
IBPS Exam Schedule 2026-27
IBPS conducts exams for multiple posts every year, with a huge number of vacancies. This schedule involves three exams: IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, and IBPS SO. Refer to the table below for the expected bank schedule for the IBPS Exam Schedule 2026-27:
| IBPS Examination | Exam Stage | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|---|
| IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2026 | Preliminary Exam | 22-23 August 2026 |
| IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) 2026 | Preliminary Exam | 23 August 2026 |
| IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2026 | Main Examination | 04 October 2026 |
| IBPS Clerk 2026 | Preliminary Exam | 10-11 October 2026 |
| IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) 2026 | Main Examination | 01 November 2026 |
| IBPS Clerk 2026 | Main Examination | 14 November 2026 |
RRB Exam Schedule 2026-27
The RRB exam will be conducted at the last stage of the Bank Exam expected schedule 2026-27. They will comprise the following exams, given in the table below:
| RRB Recruitment Exam | Stage of Exam | Tentative Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|
| RRB Officer Scale I (PO) 2026 | Preliminary Examination | 21-22 November 2026 |
| RRB Office Assistant 2026 | Preliminary Examination | 06-12 December 2026 |
| RRB Officer Scale I (PO) 2026 | Main Examination | 27 December 2026 |
| RRB Officer Scale II & III 2026 | Single Online Exam | 27 December 2026 |
| RRB Office Assistant 2026 | Main Examination | 30 January 2027 |
How Aspirants Should Use Bank Exam Expected Schedule 2026-27
The bank exam schedule helps candidates to plan their preparation accordingly. It is an effective tool for banking aspirants to plan out their study schedule and a daily timetable. Keep the following points in mind:
- Use the Bank Exam Expected Schedule 2026-27 to plan your full-year preparation.
- Divide your study plan into phases like concept building, practice, and revision.
- Start preparation with the SBI and IBPS exams as they will be conducted first.
- Set clear monthly and weekly targets based on expected exam months.
- Begin sectional mock tests at least three to four months before the first exams.
- Shift to full-length mock tests as per the expected timeline.


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