IBPS 2025–26 revised calendar: New dates out for PO, SO, Clerk, and RRB recruitment

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the revised tentative calendar for the 2025–26 recruitment cycle. The updated schedule includes important exam dates for various posts in Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).

These posts include Probationary Officers (PO), Management Trainees (MT), Specialist Officers (SPL), Customer Service Associates (CSA), and officers/assistants in RRBs.

Updated IBPS CRP 2025 Exam Dates

Here is a summary of the revised dates for the Preliminary and Main/Single exams:

Post	Preliminary Exam Dates	Main/Single Exam Date
Probationary Officers / MT	17th, 23rd, 24th August 2025	12th October 2025
Specialist Officers	30th August 2025	9th November 2025
Customer Service Associates	4th, 5th, 11th October 2025	29th November 2025
RRB Officer Scale I	22nd, 23rd November 2025	28th December 2025
RRB Officer Scale II & III	Not Applicable	28th December 2025
RRB Office Assistants	6th, 7th, 13th, 14th December 2025	1st February 2026

Candidates can visit the official IBPS website to view the complete notification and calendar.

IBPS Application 2025: Key Guidelines

The application process will be held entirely online. Applicants will need to register once for both the Preliminary and Main exams (if applicable). During registration, candidates must upload the following:

• A passport-size photo
• Signature
• Thumb impression
• A handwritten declaration (as per guidelines)
• A live photo, taken using a webcam or mobile phone

All documents must be uploaded in the specified format and size. The live photo is a new step added for identity verification.

Stay Updated

Candidates should regularly check the official IBPS website for updates and detailed instructions. Applying carefully as per the guidelines is important to avoid any errors or rejection.

Inputs from TOI