The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released its tentative exam calendar for the 2025-26 recruitment cycle . This annual calendar provides a detailed roadmap for exams conducted for various positions in Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) , including PO , Clerk , SO , Officer Scale I, II, III , and Office Assistants .
This announcement allows candidates to plan ahead with precision and begin preparations for one of the most competitive exams in the government job sector.
Key Highlights of IBPS Calendar 2025-26
#
Organization : Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)Posts Covered : PO, Clerk, Specialist Officer (SO), Officer Scale I/II/III, Office Assistants, Customer Service Associates (CSA)Selection Process : Preliminary, Main & Interview (Varies by post)Application Mode : Online onlyOfficial Portal : www.ibps.in
Important Exam Dates: IBPS Calendar 2025-26
#
IBPS RRB Exam 2025 (CRP RRBs-XIV)
Stage Post Exam Dates Preliminary Officer Scale I 27 July, 2 & 3 August 2025 Preliminary Office Assistant 30 August, 6 & 7 September 2025 Single Exam Officer Scale II & III 13 September 2025 Mains Officer Scale I 13 September 2025 Mains Office Assistant 9 November 2025
IBPS PO Exam 2025 (CRP PO/MT-XV)
Stage Dates Preliminary 4, 5 & 11 October 2025 Mains 29 November 2025
IBPS SO Exam 2025 (CRP SPL-XV)
Stage Dates Preliminary 22 & 23 November 2025 Mains 4 January 2026
IBPS Clerk Exam 2025 (CRP Clerk-XV)
Stage Dates Preliminary 6, 7, 13 & 14 December 2025 Mains 1 February 2026
Eligibility Criteria
#
The eligibility requirements vary slightly for each post, but the general criteria are as follows:
1. Nationality
Indian citizen or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan
Tibetan refugee settled in India before 1st January 1962
Persons of Indian origin who have migrated from select countries
2. Educational Qualification
PO/Clerk/SO/Office Assistant : A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized universitySO : Specialized degrees like B.Tech, MBA, LLB, CA depending on the roleOfficer Scale II & III : Requires work experience and a relevant degree in specialized areas
3. Age Limit (As on date mentioned in notification)
PO/Clerk/SO : 20 to 30 yearsOffice Assistant : 18 to 28 yearsOfficer Scale I : 18 to 30 yearsOfficer Scale II : 21 to 32 yearsOfficer Scale III : 21 to 40 yearsRelaxation for reserved categories as per Govt. norms
Selection Procedure
#
Each recruitment post has its own selection mechanism:
PO/SO : Preliminary Exam → Mains Exam → InterviewClerk/Office Assistant : Preliminary Exam → Mains Exam (No Interview)Officer Scale II & III : Single Level Exam → Interview
Application Process: How to Apply
#
Visit the IBPS official website : www.ibps.in Click on the respective exam link (PO/Clerk/SO/RRB).
Register using your email and mobile number.
Fill in your personal, educational, and communication details.
Upload:
Photograph (20–50 KB)
Signature (10–20 KB)
Thumb Impression (20–50 KB)
Handwritten Declaration (50–100 KB)
Live Photograph (using webcam or phone camera)
Pay the application fee online using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, etc.
Submit and download the confirmation page.
IBPS 2025 Application Fees (Expected)
#
General/OBC : ₹850/-SC/ST/PWD : ₹175/-
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
#
1. Preliminary Exam
Reasoning Ability Quantitative Aptitude English Language Duration: 1 hour total
Objective type
2. Mains Exam
Includes sections on:
General/Economy/Banking Awareness
Computer Aptitude
English/Hindi Language
Data Interpretation & Analysis (for PO & SO)
Duration: 2–2.5 hours
3. Interview
Only for selected posts like PO, SO, Officer Scale II & III
Conducted by participating banks/organizations
Salary Details (Approximate)
#
Post Monthly Salary (Approx.) Clerk ₹28,000 – ₹32,000 PO ₹52,000 – ₹55,000 SO ₹52,000 – ₹60,000 Officer Scale I ₹55,000 – ₹60,000 Officer Scale II ₹65,000 – ₹75,000 Officer Scale III ₹75,000 – ₹85,000 Office Assistant ₹25,000 – ₹30,000
Documents Required for Application
#
Scanned photo and signature
Thumb impression
Handwritten declaration (format available in official notification)
Live photograph
Valid ID proof (Aadhar/PAN/Passport/etc.)
Tips for Aspirants
#
Follow the calendar and set a preparation timeline.
Keep documents ready in advance.
Regularly visit the IBPS website for notification updates.
Practice mock tests and previous year papers.
