IBPS Clerk 2026 important dates
Every date we track for IBPS Clerk in one place, from notification to the final stage. Each row is marked done, confirmed (from an official notice) or expected (an estimate).
✓ Data verified 4 Oct 2026
| Date | Event | Status | Reminder |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2026 | CRP CSA-XVI notification | Done | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Online application closes Some portals reported a late-August extension of the last date. | Done | |
| 29 Sept 2026 | Updated state-wise vacancies (corrigendum) State-wise annexure revised on 29.09.2026; summed total 11,663. | Done | |
| 10 Oct 2026 to 11 Oct 2026 | Preliminary exam Call letters posted on ibps.in on 1 October 2026; 10–11 October reported by exam-calendar compilations — your call letter shows the exact date and shift. | Expected | Add to Google Calendar |
| 5 Nov 2026 | Prelims result and scores Official tentative schedule places the result around October–November 2026. | Expected | Add to Google Calendar |
| 6 Dec 2026 | Main examination (merit-deciding) Official tentative schedule: mains call letters November 2026, exam December 2026. | Expected | Add to Google Calendar |
| 1 Feb 2027 | Local Language Proficiency Test (qualifying) Conducted after the mains, before joining; skipped with Class-10 language proof. | Expected | Add to Google Calendar |
| 15 Mar 2027 | Provisional Allotment Official tentative schedule says March 2027. | Expected | Add to Google Calendar |
Dates marked expected are estimates from the official notification's month-level tentative schedule and past cycles; IBPS confirms exact dates by notice on ibps.in.
Expected dates can move, and the exam body announces changes only on its own website (ibps.in). Add reminders for the confirmed dates and look at the official site again a few days before each one. For the 2026 cycle summary, see the IBPS Clerk guide.
IBPS Clerk important dates: FAQs
What are the important dates for IBPS Clerk 2026?
CRP CSA-XVI notification: 1 Aug 2026 (done). Online application closes: 21 Aug 2026 (done). Updated state-wise vacancies (corrigendum): 29 Sept 2026 (done). Preliminary exam: 10 Oct 2026 to 11 Oct 2026 (expected). Prelims result and scores: 5 Nov 2026 (expected). Main examination (merit-deciding): 6 Dec 2026 (expected). Local Language Proficiency Test (qualifying): 1 Feb 2027 (expected). Provisional Allotment: 15 Mar 2027 (expected).
Which IBPS Clerk dates are confirmed and which are only expected?
Dates marked confirmed come from an official notice. Dates marked expected are estimates based on how earlier cycles ran, and they can move. Check ibps.in for the official notice.