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Upcoming Bank Exams 2026, Check Complete list, Notification and Syllabus

Complete list of IBPS, SBI, RBI notifications, exam dates, eligibility, syllabus, and latest updates. Stay updated with all banking exams in one place.

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Latest Update: Candidates preparing for government Banking jobs should stay updated and start early preparation. Check the complete list of upcoming bank exam dates 2026 below.
πŸ“‹ Upcoming Bank Exams 2026

Upcoming Bank Exams 2026 are highly anticipated by lakhs of aspirants aiming for government banking jobs in India. Candidates preparing for exams like IBPS PO, Clerk, RRB, SBI PO, and RBI should stay updated with notifications, exam dates, eligibility, and syllabus.

Every year, banking exams are conducted nationwide, offering excellent career opportunities in public sector banks. Candidates are advised to begin preparation early and track all updates regularly.

πŸ“… Upcoming Bank Exams 2026 β€” Schedule

The official Bank Exam Calendar 2026 will be released soon by conducting authorities like IBPS, SBI, and RBI. Below is the expected schedule:

ExamRegistration DatesExam DatesStatus
JAIIB 20262nd to 28th February 20263rd, 9th, 10th and 17th May 2026Closed
CAIIB 20264th to 24th March 202631st May, 7th, 13th, 14th & 21st June 2026Open
RBI Assistant 202616th Feb – 10th Mar 2026Prelims: 11th Apr | Mains: 7th Jun 2026Closed
IDBI Junior Asst Manager 20268th to 19th March 2026Online Exam: 12th April 2026Closed
SBI CBO 2026May 2026To be announcedUpcoming
SBI PO 2026July 2026Prelims & Mains: TBAUpcoming
IBPS PO 2026July 2026Prelims: 22–23 Aug | Mains: 4th Oct 2026Upcoming
IBPS SO 2026July 2026Prelims: 29th Aug | Mains: 1st Nov 2026Upcoming
SBI Clerk 2026August 2026Prelims & Mains: TBAUpcoming
IBPS RRB 2026August 2026PO Prelims: 21–22 Nov | Clerk: 6–12 Dec 2026Upcoming
IBPS Clerk 2026August 2026Prelims: 10–11 Oct | Mains: 27th Dec 2026Upcoming
RBI Grade B 2026September 2026Prelims & Mains: TBAUpcoming
SBI Apprentice 2026TBATBAUpcoming
IDBI Executive 2026TBATBAUpcoming
SIDBI Recruitment 2026TBATBAUpcoming
IDBI SO Recruitment 2026TBATBAUpcoming
πŸ›‘οΈ Upcoming Insurance Exams 2026
ExamRegistration DatesExam DatesStatus
SEBI Grade A30th Oct – 28th Nov 2025Prelims: 10 Jan | Mains: 28 Feb 2026Done
OICL AO3rd – 18th Dec 2025Prelims: 10 Jan | Mains: 28 Feb 2026Done
OICL AssistantTBATBAUpcoming
NICL AOTBATBAUpcoming
NICL AssistantTBATBAUpcoming
NIACL AOTBATBAUpcoming
NIACL AssistantTBATBAUpcoming
🏦 Bank Exams List 2026 β€” All Exams

The Bank Exams List 2026 includes major exams conducted by IBPS, SBI, RBI, and other bodies. Stay updated with the latest notifications and apply on time.

βœ… Bank Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Bank Exam 2026 eligibility generally requires graduation from a recognized university. Age limit is 20–30 years (varies by exam). Candidates must meet nationality and category-based criteria as per official notifications.

Exam NameQualificationAge Limit
IBPS PO, IBPS SOGraduation in Relevant field20–30 years
IBPS Clerk, RBI AssistantGraduation in Relevant field20–28 years
IBPS RRBGraduation in Relevant field18–44 years
SBI PO, RBI Grade BGraduate / Post Graduation in Relevant field21–30 years
SBI ClerkGraduation in Relevant field21–28 years

⚠️ Always verify eligibility from the official notification before applying.

πŸ† Bank Jobs 2026 β€” Selection Process

The selection process typically includes Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview or Language Proficiency Test depending on the post. Final selection is based on merit.

Exam NameSelection Stages
IBPS PO Β· SBI PO Β· IBPS SO Β· IBPS RRB PO Β· SBI SOPrelims β†’ Mains β†’ LPT β†’ Interview
IBPS Clerk Β· RBI Assistant Β· SBI Clerk Β· IBPS RRB ClerkPrelims β†’ Mains β†’ LPT
RBI Grade BPhase 1 β†’ Phase 2 β†’ Interview
IBPS RRB Scale II & III Β· IDBI JAM Β· PNB SOSingle Exam β†’ Interview
πŸ“– Bank Exam 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Bank exams are conducted in CBT mode. The syllabus typically covers the following subjects:

Subject / SectionKey TopicsMarks
Reasoning / AptitudePuzzles, Syllogism, Series, Coding-Decoding, DirectionsAs per pattern
Quantitative AptitudeNumber System, Simplification, Data Interpretation, AlgebraAs per pattern
English LanguageReading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Cloze TestAs per pattern
General AwarenessCurrent Affairs, Static GK, Banking AwarenessAs per pattern
Professional KnowledgeSubject-specific (for SO posts)As per pattern
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Public Sector Banks

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1Allahabad BankKolkata
2Andhra BankHyderabad
3Bank of BarodaVadodara
4Bank of IndiaMumbai
5Bank of MaharashtraPune
6Canara BankBangalore
7Central Bank of IndiaMumbai
8Corporation BankMangalore
9Dena BankMumbai
10Indian BankChennai
11Indian Overseas BankChennai

 

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12Oriental Bank of CommerceNew Delhi
13Punjab National BankNew Delhi
14Punjab & Sind BankNew Delhi
15Syndicate BankManipal
16State Bank of IndiaMumbai
17Union Bank of IndiaMumbai
18United Bank of IndiaKolkata
19UCO BankKolkata
20Vijaya BankBangalore
21IDBI Bank Ltd.Mumbai
22India Post Payments BankNew Delhi
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🏦 Bank Exams 2026: Complete List of Upcoming Banking Exams

Bank Exams 2026 cover a wide range of recruitment drives conducted by IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD, SEBI, and several other public sector banks and financial institutions. Every year, lakhs of candidates appear for these exams to secure government banking jobs. Below is the complete list of all major banking and financial sector exams in 2026.

ExamConducting BodyPost LevelVacanciesQualificationStatus
JAIIB 2026IIBFIn-service BankersOpenWorking in a bank
RBI Assistant 2026RBIClerical~450Graduation
SBI CBO 2026SBICircle Based OfficerTBAGraduation
SBI PO 2026SBIProbationary Officer~2,000Graduation
IBPS PO 2026IBPSProbationary Officer~3,500Graduation
IBPS SO 2026IBPSSpecialist Officer~1,000Graduation (relevant)
SBI Clerk 2026SBIJunior Associate~8,000Graduation
IBPS RRB 2026IBPSPO + Clerk (RRBs)~10,000+Graduation
IBPS Clerk 2026IBPSClerical Cadre~6,000Graduation
RBI Grade B 2026RBIOfficer Grade B~200Graduation / PG
SBI Apprentice 2026SBIApprentice~8,500Graduation
NABARD Grade A & B 2026NABARDOfficer~160Graduation / PG
SEBI Grade A 2026SEBIOfficer Grade A~120Graduation / PG
LIC AAO 2026LICAsst Administrative Officer~300Graduation
IDBI Executive 2026IDBI BankExecutiveTBAGraduation
SIDBI Grade A 2026SIDBIAssistant Manager~100Graduation / PG
πŸ”— Bank Exams 2026 Apply Online (Direct Application Link)

Use the direct links below to apply online for each banking exam. Links become active once the official notification is released. We update all apply links as soon as they go live β€” bookmark this page.

ExamVacanciesLast DateApply Link
RBI Assistant 2026 ~450Mar 10, 2026 Closed
SBI PO 2026 ~2,000Jul 2026 Notify Me
IBPS PO 2026 ~3,500Jul 2026 Notify Me
IBPS SO 2026 ~1,000Jul 2026 Notify Me
SBI Clerk 2026 ~8,000Aug 2026 Notify Me
IBPS Clerk 2026 ~6,000Aug 2026 Notify Me
IBPS RRB 2026 ~10,000+Aug 2026 Notify Me
RBI Grade B 2026 ~200Sep 2026 Notify Me
NABARD Grade A & B 2026 ~160Jun 2026 Notify Me

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πŸ“… Bank Exams 2026 Dates (Latest Exam Schedule)

The following exam dates are based on official notifications and IBPS Calendar 2026–27. Status badges update automatically based on today's date.

ExamRegistration DatesPrelims DateMains DateStatus
JAIIB 2026Feb 2 – 28, 20263, 9, 10, 17 May 2026β€”
RBI Assistant 2026Feb 16 – Mar 10, 2026Apr 11, 2026Jun 7, 2026
SBI CBO 2026May 2026TBATBA
SBI PO 2026Jul 2026TBATBA
IBPS PO 2026Jul 2026Aug 22–23, 2026Oct 4, 2026
IBPS SO 2026Jul 2026Aug 29, 2026Nov 1, 2026
SBI Clerk 2026Aug 2026TBATBA
IBPS RRB PO 2026Aug 2026Nov 21–22, 2026Dec 27, 2026
IBPS RRB Clerk 2026Aug 2026Dec 6–12, 2026Jan 30, 2027
IBPS Clerk 2026Aug 2026Oct 10–11, 2026Dec 27, 2026
RBI Grade B 2026Sep 2026TBATBA

* Dates marked TBA are tentative. Official dates will be confirmed via ibps.in and sbi.co.in.

πŸŽ‚ Bank Exams 2026 Age Limit (Category-wise Relaxation Details)

The age limit for bank exams varies by post and conducting body. Age is typically calculated as of 1st of the month of notification. Significant relaxations are available for reserved category candidates.

Post-wise Age Limit

ExamMinimum AgeMaximum Age (General)
IBPS PO, IBPS SO, SBI PO20 years30 years
IBPS Clerk, RBI Assistant20 years28 years
SBI Clerk20 years28 years
IBPS RRB (Office Asst + Scale I)18 years28 / 30 / 32 / 40 years (post-wise)
RBI Grade B21 years30 years
NABARD Grade A21 years30 years
SEBI Grade A21 years30 years
SBI Apprentice20 years28 years

Category-wise Age Relaxation

CategoryAge RelaxationNotes
Scheduled Caste (SC)+5 yearsApplicable for all bank exams
Scheduled Tribe (ST)+5 yearsApplicable for all bank exams
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)+3 yearsValid OBC-NCL certificate required
Persons with Disability (PwD)+10 years+15 for SC/ST PwD; +13 for OBC PwD
Ex-Servicemen+5 yearsActual years of service + 3 years
Widows / Divorced WomenUp to 35 years+38 for OBC; +40 for SC/ST
Regular Employees of Nationalised Banks+5 yearsSubject to satisfying other conditions

⚠️ Age relaxation rules differ slightly between IBPS, SBI, and RBI notifications. Always confirm from the official notification PDF.

πŸ’Ό Bank PO Exams 2026 (IBPS PO, SBI PO & More)

Bank PO (Probationary Officer) exams are among the most competitive and sought-after banking recruitment drives in India. PO posts offer excellent career growth, salary, and job security. Below is a complete overview of all Bank PO exams in 2026.

ExamBankVacanciesSalarySelection ProcessExam Date
IBPS PO 202619 Public Sector Banks~3,500β‚Ή52,000–55,000/moPrelims β†’ Mains β†’ InterviewAug 22–23, 2026
SBI PO 2026State Bank of India~2,000β‚Ή77,000–82,000/moPrelims β†’ Mains β†’ InterviewTBA (Sep 2026)
IBPS RRB PO 2026Regional Rural Banks~5,000+β‚Ή35,000–40,000/moPrelims β†’ Mains β†’ InterviewNov 21–22, 2026
RBI Grade B 2026Reserve Bank of India~200β‚Ή1,07,000+/moPhase I β†’ Phase II β†’ InterviewTBA (Nov 2026)
NABARD Grade A 2026NABARD~100β‚Ή73,000–80,000/moPrelims β†’ Mains β†’ InterviewTBA (Aug 2026)
SEBI Grade A 2026SEBI~120β‚Ή1,00,000+/moPhase I β†’ Phase II β†’ InterviewTBA (Jan 2027)
SBI CBO 2026State Bank of IndiaTBAβ‚Ή63,000–68,000/moOnline Exam β†’ InterviewTBA (Jul 2026)

Bank PO roles are officer-grade positions with management responsibilities. Selected candidates undergo a 2-year probation period before confirmation. The job involves customer relationship management, credit appraisal, and branch operations.

πŸ“† Bank Exams 2026 Calendar (Upcoming Banking Exam Timeline)

Month-by-month banking exam calendar for 2026 β€” covering all major IBPS, SBI, RBI, and other bank exam activities from notification to result.

MonthActivityExam
Feb 2026Registration Opens & ClosesJAIIB 2026 Β· RBI Assistant 2026
Mar 2026Registration Closes Β· ExamCAIIB 2026 (Opens) Β· RBI Assistant Apply Closes
Apr 2026ExamRBI Assistant Prelims (Apr 11)
May 2026Notification Β· Registration Β· ExamJAIIB Exam (3,9,10,17 May) Β· SBI CBO Notification & Apply
Jun 2026Exam Β· NotificationCAIIB Exam (31 May–21 Jun) Β· RBI Assistant Mains (Jun 7) Β· NABARD Notification
Jul 2026Registration OpensSBI PO Β· IBPS PO Β· IBPS SO Apply Opens
Aug 2026Registration Opens Β· ExamSBI Clerk Β· IBPS Clerk Β· IBPS RRB Apply Opens Β· IBPS PO Prelims (22–23 Aug) Β· IBPS SO Prelims (29 Aug)
Sep 2026Notification Β· RegistrationRBI Grade B Notification & Apply Opens
Oct 2026ExamIBPS Clerk Prelims (10–11 Oct) Β· IBPS PO Mains (4 Oct)
Nov 2026ExamIBPS SO Mains (1 Nov) Β· IBPS RRB PO Prelims (21–22 Nov) Β· RBI Grade B Prelims
Dec 2026ExamIBPS Clerk Mains (27 Dec) Β· IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims (6–12 Dec)
Jan 2027ExamIBPS RRB PO Mains (27 Dec 2026) Β· IBPS RRB Clerk Mains (30 Jan 2027)
βœ… Bank Exams 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Qualification & Requirements)

Bank exam eligibility includes educational qualification, age limit, nationality, and sometimes language proficiency requirements. Below is a comprehensive overview of eligibility for all major bank exams 2026.

Educational Qualification

ExamQualification RequiredMinimum %
IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SOAny Graduation from recognised universityNo minimum %
SBI POAny Graduation from recognised universityNo minimum %
SBI ClerkAny Graduation + Local Language proficiencyNo minimum %
IBPS RRBAny Graduation; knowledge of local language mandatoryNo minimum %
RBI Grade BGraduation with 60% (Gen/EWS) / 55% (SC/ST/PwD)60% (Gen)
RBI AssistantAny Graduation from recognised universityNo minimum %
NABARD Grade A60% in Graduation (Gen) / 55% (SC/ST/PwD)60% (Gen)
SEBI Grade A60% in Graduation (Gen) / 55% (SC/ST/PwD)60% (Gen)
IBPS SO (Law Officer)LLB + Bar Council Enrolmentβ€”
IBPS SO (IT Officer)B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc (IT/CS)β€”

Other Eligibility Conditions

  • Nationality: Must be an Indian Citizen. Some posts accept citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees settled before 1962.
  • Language Proficiency: For IBPS RRB, SBI Clerk β€” proficiency in the local/official language of the state is mandatory.
  • Computer Literacy: Basic computer knowledge is preferred and tested in some exams (IBPS Clerk, SBI Clerk).
  • Work Experience: Some specialist posts (e.g., IBPS SO, RBI Grade B) may require 1–2 years of relevant work experience.

⚠️ Eligibility is finalized by the official notification. Always verify before applying.

πŸ“’ Upcoming Banking Exams 2026 (Latest Notifications & Updates)

Stay updated with the latest banking exam notifications, result announcements, admit card releases, and important updates. This section is updated regularly.

UpdateExamDateAction
πŸ”΄ Notification ReleasedCAIIB 2026Mar 4–24, 2026View Details β†’
πŸ”΄ Application OpenRBI Assistant 2026 β€” Apply ClosedFeb 16 – Mar 10, 2026View Details β†’
πŸ“… Notification ExpectedSBI CBO 2026May 2026View Details β†’
πŸ“… Notification ExpectedSBI PO 2026Jul 2026View Details β†’
πŸ“… Notification ExpectedIBPS PO 2026Jul 2026View Details β†’
πŸ“… Notification ExpectedIBPS SO 2026Jul 2026View Details β†’
πŸ“… Notification ExpectedSBI Clerk 2026Aug 2026View Details β†’
πŸ“… Notification ExpectedIBPS Clerk 2026Aug 2026View Details β†’
πŸ“… Notification ExpectedIBPS RRB 2026Aug 2026View Details β†’
πŸ“… Notification ExpectedRBI Grade B 2026Sep 2026View Details β†’
πŸ“… Notification ExpectedNABARD Grade A & B 2026Jun 2026View Details β†’
πŸ“… Notification ExpectedSEBI Grade A 2026Oct 2026View Details β†’
πŸ“„ Banking Exams 2026 Notification PDF (Download Official Notice)

The official notification PDF contains complete details of vacancies, eligibility, pay scale, exam pattern, application process, and important dates. Download from the links below or from the respective official websites.

πŸ’‘ We link directly to official notification PDFs from ibps.in, sbi.co.in, rbi.org.in, nabard.org, and sebi.gov.in.

πŸ—“οΈ Bank Exams 2026 Application Date (Registration Schedule Details)

Missing the application deadline means waiting an entire year for the next cycle. Below is the complete registration schedule for all bank exams 2026 β€” including opening date, closing date, and fee payment deadline.

ExamRegistration OpensRegistration ClosesFee Payment Last DateModification Window
JAIIB 2026Feb 2, 2026Feb 28, 2026Feb 28, 2026Feb 2–28, 2026
CAIIB 2026Mar 4, 2026Mar 24, 2026Mar 24, 2026Mar 4–24, 2026
RBI Assistant 2026Feb 16, 2026Mar 10, 2026Mar 10, 2026Mar 11–13, 2026
IDBI Jr Asst Manager 2026Mar 8, 2026Mar 19, 2026Mar 19, 2026β€”
SBI CBO 2026May 2026May 2026May 2026TBA
SBI PO 2026Jul 2026Jul 2026Jul 2026TBA
IBPS PO 2026Jul 2026Jul 2026Jul 2026TBA
IBPS SO 2026Jul 2026Jul 2026Jul 2026TBA
SBI Clerk 2026Aug 2026Aug 2026Aug 2026TBA
IBPS RRB 2026Aug 2026Aug 2026Aug 2026TBA
IBPS Clerk 2026Aug 2026Aug 2026Aug 2026TBA
RBI Grade B 2026Sep 2026Sep 2026Sep 2026TBA
πŸ’‘ Application Fee: IBPS exams β€” β‚Ή850 (Gen/OBC/EWS), β‚Ή175 (SC/ST/PwD/Women) Β· SBI exams β€” β‚Ή750 (Gen/OBC/EWS), β‚Ή0 (SC/ST/PwD) Β· RBI exams β€” β‚Ή450 (Gen/OBC/EWS), β‚Ή50 (SC/ST/PwD/Women)
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