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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the revised exam calendar for the year 2025–26, giving lakhs of government job aspirants a fresh timeline to prepare for Clerk, PO, SO, and RRB exams. This year, the schedule has undergone significant reshuffling, including earlier IBPS PO prelims and delayed RRB exams—changing the preparation dynamics for candidates across India.
Here’s everything job aspirants need to know and how to realign their strategy as per the updated schedule.
Key Changes in the Revised IBPS Exam Calendar
- IBPS PO Prelims will now be conducted in August 2025, making it the first major exam in the cycle.
- IBPS Clerk and SO Exams will follow in October and November respectively.
- IBPS RRB Officer Scale I & Assistant Exams are shifted to November and December, with mains extending into 2026.
Key Exam Dates (Revised)
| Post | Stage | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) | Prelims | 17, 23, 24 August 2025 |
| Mains | 12 October 2025 | |
| IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) | Prelims | 30 August 2025 |
| Mains | 9 November 2025 | |
| IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Assoc.) | Prelims | 4, 5, 11 October 2025 |
| Mains | 29 November 2025 | |
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale I | Prelims | 22–23 November 2025 |
| Mains | 28 December 2025 | |
| IBPS RRB Officer Scale II & III | Single Exam | 28 December 2025 |
| IBPS RRB Office Assistant (Clerk) | Prelims | 6, 7, 13, 14 December 2025 |
| Mains | 1 February 2026 |
How Job Aspirants Should Prepare Based on the Revised Schedule
1. Start PO Preparation Immediately
With PO Prelims set for August, focus on Quant, Reasoning, and English now. Solve previous years’ papers and take mock tests to build speed and accuracy.
2. Use RRB Delay to Your Advantage
RRB exams are postponed to year-end. Use this time to build a solid base in General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Regional Language (if applicable).
3. Prepare Simultaneously for Clerk & SO
Clerk and SO syllabi overlap in many topics. Use October to fine-tune your Data Interpretation, Banking Awareness, and Professional Knowledge (for SO).
4. Plan Monthly Study Goals
Create a study timetable focusing on different exams each month. Allocate:
- June–July: IBPS PO prep
- August–September: SO subject knowledge + revision
- October–November: Clerk mock tests + RRB theory
5. Enroll in Online Test Series
Mock tests are essential, especially with tighter gaps between prelims and mains. Choose platforms that offer exam-specific series and detailed performance analysis.
📥 How to Download the Revised Calendar
- Visit www.ibps.in
- Click on “CRP Calendar 2025–26” under Latest Notifications.
- Download the official PDF with complete exam timelines.
The revised IBPS calendar for 2025–26 brings clarity and urgency for serious aspirants. With PO exams advancing and RRB exams delayed, it’s time to prioritize, plan, and perform. A smart study plan aligned with the calendar can be the difference between selection and rejection.
