IBPS PO & SBI PO 2026 Important Dates & Exam Calendar
Complete exam calendar for IBPS PO 2026 and SBI PO 2026 — notification dates, registration, admit card, prelims, mains, interview, and result dates.
IBPS PO 2026 — Expected Dates
Note: Exact dates are announced by IBPS through official notification at ibps.in. The dates below are estimated based on the pattern of previous years.
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | August 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | August 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | September 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | October 2026 (1 week before exam) |
| Preliminary Exam | October 2026 |
| Prelims Result | November 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | November 2026 |
| Main Exam | November 2026 |
| Mains Result | December 2026 |
| Interview | January-February 2027 |
| Final Result | March 2027 |
| Provisional Allotment | April 2027 |
SBI PO 2026 — Expected Dates
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | September-October 2026 |
| Online Registration | October 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | October 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | November 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | November-December 2026 |
| Prelims Result | December 2026 |
| Main Exam | January 2027 |
| Mains Result | February 2027 |
| Group Exercise & Interview | February-March 2027 |
| Final Result | March-April 2027 |
Complete Banking Exam Calendar 2026-2027
If you're preparing for Bank PO, you should apply for ALL these exams since the syllabus overlaps significantly.
| Exam | Notification | Prelims | Mains |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBI Clerk | November 2025 | January 2026 | February 2026 |
| IBPS RRB PO | June 2026 | August 2026 | September 2026 |
| IBPS RRB Clerk | June 2026 | August 2026 | October 2026 |
| IBPS PO | August 2026 | October 2026 | November 2026 |
| SBI PO | September 2026 | November 2026 | January 2027 |
| IBPS Clerk | August 2026 | October 2026 | January 2027 |
| IBPS SO | November 2026 | December 2026 | January 2027 |
| RBI Assistant | November 2026 | February 2027 | March 2027 |
| RBI Grade B | February 2027 | March 2027 | May 2027 |
| NABARD Grade A | May 2027 | July 2027 | August 2027 |
Application Fees
IBPS PO 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹175 |
SBI PO 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹125 |
Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
How to Apply — Step-by-Step
IBPS PO
- Visit ibps.in during registration window
- Click "CRP PO/MT" → "Click here to apply"
- Register with email and mobile number
- Fill personal details, education, work experience
- Upload photo (20-50 KB, JPG) and signature (10-20 KB, JPG)
- Select exam center preferences (3 choices)
- Pay application fee online
- Print confirmation page
SBI PO
- Visit sbi.co.in/careers during registration window
- Click "Apply Online" under PO recruitment
- Register and fill details
- Upload photo and signature
- Select exam center
- Pay fee and submit
Important Tips
- Set calendar reminders for notification dates — registration windows are typically 2-3 weeks
- Apply to ALL exams you're eligible for — the ₹750-850 fee is negligible compared to the opportunity
- Keep documents ready: Passport-size photo, signature scan, educational certificates
- Choose exam centers wisely — pick cities where you can easily travel and stay
- Download admit card as soon as it's available — don't wait till last day
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