IBPS has unveiled the updated examination calendar for the 2025–26 cycle, providing a very important structure for candidates preparing major banking roles. Whether you are targeting posts like probationary officer, clerk, expert officer or RRB officer/assistant, the revised time now allows candidates to align their study plans with set exam dates. This update brings a sense of direction and certainty to thousands of banking expectations across the country.
IBPS revised calendar 2025 out
With the examinations to be held in the late 2025 and in the beginning of 2026, candidates can now focus their preparation and timely manner. IBPS exam cycle will begin IBPS PO Prelims Exam on 17 August 2025Whether you are preparing for RRB, Clerk, PO or Sleep Post, this calendar acts as a guide. Now what is needed is constant effort and disciplined preparation.
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Revised IBPS Exam Date 2025
IBPS has set a series of examinations 17 August 2025 to 1 February 2026, Start with IBPS PO Prelims And ending with IBPS RRB Clerk, IBPS PO, SO and CSA The examination will be conducted during the monsoon months, after which the RRB examination was later held in the year. This structured timeline will help candidates prioritize subjects on the basis of the exam which is coming forward. Here is the breakdown of the new program:
| Revised IBPS Exam Date 2025 | ||
| IBPS exam | Initial | Mains |
|---|---|---|
| RRB Officer Scale I | 22 and 23 November 2025 | 28 December 2025 |
| RRB office assistant | 6, 7, 13 and 14 December 2025 | 1 February 2026 |
| RRB Officer Scale II and III | No | 28 December 2025 |
| IBPS PO 2025 (Probation Officer) | 17, 23, 24 August 2025 | 12 October 2025 |
| IBPS So 2025 (Specialist) | 30 August 2025 | 9 November 2025 |
| IBPS Clerk 2025 (Customer Service Associate) | 4, 5, 11 October 2025 | 29 November 2025 |
IBPS revised calendar 2025 [PDF]: Click here to check
Revised month-wise IBPS exam schedule 2025
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the revised examination schedule for 2025, including major banking examinations like IBPS PO, Clerk, SO, and RRB (Officer and Assistant). With clearly distributed dates in months, candidates can plan their preparation more strategically. Below is a one -month war breakdown for all the upcoming IBPS recruitment exams.
| month | Dates | Exam and phase |
| August 2025 | 17, 23, 24 August 2025 | |
| 30 August 2025 | ||
| October 2025 | 4, 5, 11 October 2025 | |
| 12 October 2025 | IBPS PO Mains | |
| November 2025 | 9 November 2025 | IBPS then main |
| 22, 23 November 2025 |
IBPS RRB officer scale I prelims |
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| December 2025 | 6, 7, 13, 14 December 2025 |
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims |
| 28 December 2025 |
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Mains & Officer Scale II and III (Single) |
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| November 2025 | 29 November 2025 | |
| February 2026 | 1 February 2026 |
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Mains |
IBPS Revised Calendar Update: Important Points
One of this modified schedule is one of the major comments that IBPS Clerk Mains 2025 is scheduled for 29 November 2025, which gives sufficient time to the clerk aspirations between prelims and the main preparation for the second phase. Similarly, IBPS SO Mains is scheduled for 9 November 2025, which means that it has enough time to prepare deeply in special sections like HR, Marketing and Law. RRB Scale II and III Single Examination, being conducted on 28 December 2025, also gives a defined timeline to senior level candidates. These dates, when seen as part of a large examination cycle, help candidates to avoid preparation overlap and burnout.
Why IBPS Calendar 2025 has been reinstated
The IBPS calendar 2025 has been reinstated mainly due to the recent merger of several regional rural banks in May 2025. This major structural change has affected the recruitment process, especially the release of information and examination schedule for IBPS RRB examinations. To ensure smooth coordination between newly merged banks and recruitment testers, IBPS had to modify its calendar. This adjustment allows the organization to update the selection process and allocation processes to suit the new banking structure.
