Upcoming Bank Exams 2026 is the complete calendar of government and public sector banking examinations scheduled through the year, covering every major recruitment conducted by IBPS, SBI, RBI, IDBI Bank, SIDBI, Union Bank of India, LIC HFL, Punjab and Sind Bank and IIBF. Securing a bank job has remained one of the most sought-after career options in India for more than a decade, and lakhs of aspirants appear for exams such as IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IBPS RRB, SBI PO, SBI Clerk, SBI CBO, SBI Apprentice, RBI Assistant and RBI Grade B every year.
BANK
EXAMS
GOVERNMENT BANKING SECTOR
IBPS | SBI | RBI | SIDBI | IDBI | IIBF
All India Bank Recruitment Examinations
EXAM CALENDAR
2026
UPCOMING BANK EXAMS
Bank Exam Calendar 2026Mode of Application: Online
UPCOMING BANK EXAMS 2026
FULL LIST OF GOVT BANKING JOBS, REGISTRATION & EXAM DATES
Securing a bank job in the banking sector has been one of the most sought-after career streams for more than a decade. Lakhs of aspirants appear for bank exams like IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS RRB, SBI PO and RBI Grade B to get placed in one of the reputed banks of the country every year.
These bank exams are conducted at a national level throughout the year. Candidates who aspire for a banking career must be aware of all the banking exams and start preparing. Here is the exhaustive list of all the upcoming bank exams in 2026.
These bank exams are conducted at a national level throughout the year. Candidates who aspire for a banking career must be aware of all the banking exams and start preparing. Here is the exhaustive list of all the upcoming bank exams in 2026.
EXAMS LISTED
19
(Govt / PSU Banks)
APPLICATION MODE
ONLINE
MAIN CONDUCTING BODIES
IBPS / SBI / RBI
EXAM LEVEL
National
EXAM YEAR
2026
(Jan – Dec)
1. UPCOMING GOVT BANK EXAMS 2026
| Exam Name | Registration Dates | Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|
| SBI PO 2026 | 18th June to 8th July 2026 | Prelims- 1st and 2nd August 2026 Mains- 12th September 2026 |
| IBPS PO 2026 | 1st to 26th July 2026 | Preliminary Exam: 22nd & 23rd August 2026 Mains Exam: 4th October 2026 |
| IBPS SO 2026 | 1st to 26th July 2026 | Preliminary Exam: 29th August 2026 Mains Exam: 1st November 2026 |
| IBPS RRB 2026 | September 2026 | Preliminary Examination: PO- 21st and 22nd November 2026 Clerk- 6th and 12th December 2026 Mains Examination Date: PO- 27th December 2026 Clerk- 30th January 2027 |
| IBPS Clerk 2026 | 1st to 28th August 2026 | Preliminary Exam Date: 10th and 11th October 2026 Mains Exam Date: 27th December 2026 |
| SBI CBO 2026 | Online Exam- — | |
| SBI Clerk 2026 | 11th to 31st August 2026 | Online Exam- — |
| SIDBI Recruitment 2026 | Online Exam Date: — Interview Date: — |
|
| SBI Apprentice 2026 | 19th May to 8th June 2026 | Online Exam- 11th July 2026 |
| RBI Grade B 2027 | Preliminary: — Mains: — |
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| Union Bank of India Apprentice 2026 | 29th April to 19th May 2026 | 7th June 2026 |
| LIC HFL Junior Assistant 2026 | 16th to 30th April 2026 | 6th June 2026 |
| Punjab and Sind LBO 2026 | 31st March to 20th April 2026 | Examination Date: 10th May 2026 |
| RBI Assistant 2026 | 16th February to 10th March 2026 | Preliminary Exam Date: 11th April 2026 Mains Exam Date: 7th June 2026 |
| IDBI Junior Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 | 8th to 19th March 2026 | Online Exam Date: 12th April 2026 |
| IDBI Executive Recruitment 2026 | Online Exam Date: — | |
| IDBI SO Recruitment 2026 | 25th March to 8th April 2026 | Online Exam Date: — |
| JAIIB 2026 | 10th to 31st August 2026 | Examination Date: 1st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th November 2026 |
| CAIIB 2026 | 1st to 21st September 2026 | Examination Date: 6th, 12th, 13th, 20th, 27th December 2026 |
2. KEY HIGHLIGHTS
| Topic | : Upcoming Bank Exams 2026 | Category | : Government / PSU Bank Jobs |
| Exams Listed | : 19 | Application Mode | : Online |
| Exam Level | : National Level | Exam Year | : 2026 (Jan – Dec) |
3. MAJOR EXAM CONDUCTING BODIES
- IBPS – IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO and IBPS RRB (PO & Clerk)
- SBI – SBI PO, SBI Clerk, SBI CBO and SBI Apprentice
- RBI – RBI Assistant and RBI Grade B Officer
- IDBI Bank – Junior Assistant Manager, Executive and Specialist Officer
- Other Institutions – SIDBI, Union Bank of India Apprentice, LIC HFL Junior Assistant, Punjab and Sind Bank LBO
- IIBF – JAIIB and CAIIB certification examinations
- State Cooperative Banks also release recruitment notifications during the year
4. KEY EXAM DATES TO REMEMBER
| RBI Assistant 2026 Registration | : | 16th February to 10th March 2026 |
| SBI PO 2026 Registration | : | 18th June to 8th July 2026 |
| IBPS PO & SO 2026 Registration | : | 1st to 26th July 2026 |
| IBPS Clerk 2026 Registration | : | 1st to 28th August 2026 |
| SBI Clerk 2026 Registration | : | 11th to 31st August 2026 |
| IBPS RRB 2026 Registration | : | September 2026 |
| JAIIB 2026 Registration | : | 10th to 31st August 2026 |
| CAIIB 2026 Registration | : | 1st to 21st September 2026 |
5. GENERAL SELECTION PROCESS
Preliminary Exam
➤
Mains Exam
➤
Interview
➤
Final Merit List
- Most bank exams such as IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS RRB, SBI PO and RBI Assistant follow a Preliminary plus Mains pattern.
- Clerical cadre posts generally have no interview round, while officer cadre posts include an interview.
- Candidates must check the individual exam notification for the exact eligibility criteria, vacancies, selection process, exam pattern and syllabus.
6. BANK EXAMS PREPARATION TIPS
- Go through the latest exam pattern and syllabus of the target bank exam before starting preparation.
- Build a strong base in Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and English Language as these sections are common to almost all bank exams.
- Read newspapers daily and revise current affairs, banking awareness and static general knowledge regularly for the Mains exam.
- Attempt sectional tests, previous year question papers and full-length mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Practise with a timer since all bank exams are conducted online with sectional time limits.
- Analyse every mock test, note down weak topics and revise them before the next attempt.
- Keep track of the registration dates of each exam so that no application window is missed.
7. FAQs
Which are the major upcoming bank exams in 2026?
The major upcoming bank exams in 2026 include SBI PO, SBI Clerk, SBI CBO, SBI Apprentice, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IBPS RRB, RBI Assistant, RBI Grade B, IDBI Executive, IDBI SO, IDBI Junior Assistant Manager, SIDBI, Union Bank of India Apprentice, LIC HFL Junior Assistant, Punjab and Sind Bank LBO, JAIIB and CAIIB.
When will the SBI PO 2026 registration start?
The SBI PO 2026 registration is scheduled from 18th June to 8th July 2026, with the Prelims exam on 1st and 2nd August 2026 and the Mains exam on 12th September 2026.
What are the IBPS PO 2026 exam dates?
The IBPS PO 2026 Preliminary Exam is scheduled on 22nd & 23rd August 2026 and the Mains Exam on 4th October 2026. Registration runs from 1st to 26th July 2026.
When is the IBPS Clerk 2026 exam?
The IBPS Clerk 2026 Preliminary Exam is scheduled on 10th and 11th October 2026 and the Mains Exam on 27th December 2026. The application window is from 1st to 28th August 2026.
What are the RBI Assistant 2026 important dates?
RBI Assistant 2026 registration is from 16th February to 10th March 2026. The Preliminary Exam is on 11th April 2026 and the Mains Exam is on 7th June 2026.
When will the IBPS RRB 2026 exam be conducted?
IBPS RRB 2026 registration is expected in September 2026. The Preliminary Exam for PO is on 21st and 22nd November 2026 and for Clerk on 6th and 12th December 2026, while the Mains Exam for PO is on 27th December 2026 and for Clerk on 30th January 2027.
How can candidates apply for bank exams in 2026?
All the listed bank exams are conducted in online mode and candidates must apply online on the official website of the respective organisation such as IBPS, SBI, RBI, IDBI or IIBF within the given registration dates.
8. IMPORTANT LINKS
| IBPS Official Website | ibps.in |
| SBI Careers | sbi.co.in/careers |
| RBI Opportunities | rbi.org.in |
| IDBI Bank Careers | idbibank.in |
| IIBF (JAIIB / CAIIB) | iibf.org.in |
Note : The exam and registration dates mentioned above are as per the latest available exam calendar and are subject to change. Candidates are advised to visit the official website of the respective bank or institution for the detailed notification, eligibility criteria, vacancies, exam pattern and syllabus.🌐ibps.in | sbi.co.in | rbi.org.in