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Annual Recruitment Calendar 2026–2027

Officially sourced examination dates, recruitment-cycle timelines, month-by-month planning windows and employer links across banking, RBI, rural finance, insurance, SEBI and development finance. Verified facts and unannounced opportunities are deliberately separated.

IBPS · SBI · RRBsRBI · NABARD · SIDBIInsurance · SEBI · RegulatorsOfficial dates vs planning windows
Reviewed 13 November 202627 focused chapters

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01. How to Read the 2026–2027 Recruitment Calendar02. 2026–27 Master Exam-Date Table03. January 2026 — Published dates & preparation04. February 2026 — Recruitment watch & preparation05. March 2026 — Recruitment watch & preparation06. April 2026 — Published dates & preparation07. May 2026 — Published dates & preparation08. June 2026 — Published dates & preparation09. July 2026 — Published dates & preparation10. August 2026 — Published dates & preparation11. September 2026 — Published dates & preparation12. October 2026 — Published dates & preparation13. November 2026 — Published dates & preparation14. December 2026 — Published dates & preparation15. January 2027 — Official & expected16. February 2027 — Expected windows17. March 2027 — Expected windows18. April 2027 — Expected windows19. May 2027 — Expected windows20. June 2027 — Expected windows21. July 2027 — Expected windows22. August 2027 — Expected windows23. September 2027 — Expected windows24. October 2027 — Expected windows25. November 2027 — Expected windows26. December 2027 — Expected windows27. Official Recruitment Sources & Update Protocol
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01. How to Read the 2026–2027 Recruitment Calendar

This learning calendar separates exact notice dates, dates in official tentative calendars, month-only official windows, and periods without an announced date. An exam date is not the same as a recruitment opening; the recruiting authority may revise schedules.

Publication standard: “Not announced” means no supported date was found in the official sources reviewed as of 13 November 2026. It does not guarantee that the authority will not publish a date later. Calendar entries marked tentative may change.
Calendar fact Details and action
As-of date 13 November 2026
Official date Stated in a primary recruitment notice
Tentative date Subject to change under an official calendar
Month window Broad window, not a fixed exam day
Not announced No verified official date available
Best practice Check the detailed employer notification
Calendar caution: Do not turn a previous year’s exam month into a guaranteed 2027 date.
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02. 2026–27 Master Exam-Date Table

IBPS published its CRP schedule on 16 January 2026. The major public-sector bank and RRB dates below are tentative and subject to revision; individual recruitment notices control eligibility, exam stages, centres and final dates.

Recruitment / cycle Stage Published schedule Status
IBPS PO/MT-XVI Prelims 22–23 Aug 2026 Tentative (IBPS)
IBPS PO/MT-XVI Mains 4 Oct 2026 Tentative (IBPS)
IBPS SO-XVI Prelims / Mains 29 Aug / 1 Nov 2026 Tentative (IBPS)
IBPS CSA-XVI Prelims / Mains 10–11 Oct / 27 Dec 2026 Tentative (IBPS)
RRB Officer Scale I Prelims / Mains 21–22 Nov / 20 Dec 2026 Tentative (IBPS)
RRB Officers II/III Single examination 20 Dec 2026 Tentative (IBPS)
RRB Office Assistant Prelims / Mains 6, 12, 13 Dec 2026 / 30 Jan 2027 Tentative (IBPS)
RBI Grade B General 2026 Phase I / II 13 Jun / 25 Jul 2026 RBI notice
RBI Grade B DEPR/DSIM Phase I / II 14 Jun / 26 Jul 2026 RBI notice
SBI PO 2026 Prelims / Mains / Phase III Aug / Sep / Oct–Nov 2026 Month windows, tentative (SBI)
NABARD Grade A 2025 Mains carried into 2026 25 Jan 2026 NABARD 2025 advertisement
SEBI Grade A 2025 Phase I / II in 2026 10 Jan / 21 Feb 2026 SEBI 2025 advertisement
IBPS 2027–28 cycle Prelims / mains (planning estimate) PO & SO prelims Aug–Sep; CSA prelims Oct–Nov; RRB prelims Nov–Dec 2027 EXPECTED from 2026 pattern; not announced
Calendar fact Details and action
IBPS PO-XVI prelims 22–23 August 2026
IBPS SO-XVI prelims 29 August 2026
IBPS CSA-XVI prelims 10–11 October 2026
RRB Officer I prelims 21–22 November 2026
RRB OA prelims 6, 12 and 13 December 2026
RRB OA mains 30 January 2027
Calendar caution: The IBPS 2026–27 calendar extends into January 2027; this does not mean the 2027–28 calendar is released.
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03. January 2026 — Published dates & preparation

January 2026 includes 16 Jan: IBPS issued tentative CRP calendar for 2026–27 (Official published calendar).

Calendar fact Details and action
16 Jan IBPS issued tentative CRP calendar for 2026–27 [IBPS]
Date policy Do not infer a date from previous years
Source check Use official recruitment notices
Preparation priority Review current official vacancies; build a target-exam shortlist
Employer watch IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD, SEBI, insurers
Candidate action Verify eligibility, application and result status
Published date / window Exam or activity Evidence status
16 Jan IBPS issued tentative CRP calendar for 2026–27 Official published calendar · IBPS
Calendar caution: This month contains official published dates; recheck revisions before acting.
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04. February 2026 — Recruitment watch & preparation

February 2026 includes no specific major examination date independently verified for this month from the official references used. This is not a claim that no recruitment occurred..

Calendar fact Details and action
Verified schedule No additional fixed date established in this source set
Date policy Do not infer a date from previous years
Source check Use official recruitment notices
Preparation priority Map required degree, age cutoff and language conditions
Employer watch IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD, SEBI, insurers
Candidate action Verify eligibility, application and result status
Calendar caution: Planning guidance only; no new unverified dates are asserted.
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05. March 2026 — Recruitment watch & preparation

March 2026 includes no specific major examination date independently verified for this month from the official references used. This is not a claim that no recruitment occurred..

Calendar fact Details and action
Verified schedule No additional fixed date established in this source set
Date policy Do not infer a date from previous years
Source check Use official recruitment notices
Preparation priority Prepare reasoning, quantitative aptitude and English baselines
Employer watch IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD, SEBI, insurers
Candidate action Verify eligibility, application and result status
Calendar caution: Planning guidance only; no new unverified dates are asserted.
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06. April 2026 — Published dates & preparation

April 2026 includes 29 Apr: RBI Grade B (General/DEPR/DSIM), 2026 applications opened (Official recruitment notice).

Calendar fact Details and action
29 Apr RBI Grade B (General/DEPR/DSIM), 2026 applications opened [RBI]
Date policy Do not infer a date from previous years
Source check Use official recruitment notices
Preparation priority Start banking awareness, ESI and current affairs revision
Employer watch IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD, SEBI, insurers
Candidate action Verify eligibility, application and result status
Published date / window Exam or activity Evidence status
29 Apr RBI Grade B (General/DEPR/DSIM), 2026 applications opened Official recruitment notice · RBI
Calendar caution: This month contains official published dates; recheck revisions before acting.
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07. May 2026 — Published dates & preparation

May 2026 includes 20 May, 18:00: RBI Grade B 2026 application deadline (Official recruitment notice).

Calendar fact Details and action
20 May, 18:00 RBI Grade B 2026 application deadline [RBI]
Date policy Do not infer a date from previous years
Source check Use official recruitment notices
Preparation priority Practice sectional tests, accurate form filling and documents
Employer watch IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD, SEBI, insurers
Candidate action Verify eligibility, application and result status
Published date / window Exam or activity Evidence status
20 May, 18:00 RBI Grade B 2026 application deadline Official recruitment notice · RBI
Calendar caution: This month contains official published dates; recheck revisions before acting.
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08. June 2026 — Published dates & preparation

June 2026 includes 13 Jun: RBI Grade B General Phase I (Official recruitment notice); 14 Jun: RBI Grade B DEPR/DSIM Phase I (Official recruitment notice); 18 Jun–8 Jul: SBI PO 2026 online applications (Official recruitment notice).

Calendar fact Details and action
13 Jun RBI Grade B General Phase I [RBI]
14 Jun RBI Grade B DEPR/DSIM Phase I [RBI]
18 Jun–8 Jul SBI PO 2026 online applications [SBI]
Preparation priority Add mock analysis and error logs; track official admit cards
Employer watch IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD, SEBI, insurers
Candidate action Verify eligibility, application and result status
Published date / window Exam or activity Evidence status
13 Jun RBI Grade B General Phase I Official recruitment notice · RBI
14 Jun RBI Grade B DEPR/DSIM Phase I Official recruitment notice · RBI
18 Jun–8 Jul SBI PO 2026 online applications Official recruitment notice · SBI
Calendar caution: This month contains official published dates; recheck revisions before acting.
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09. July 2026 — Published dates & preparation

July 2026 includes 25 Jul: RBI Grade B General Phase II (Official recruitment notice); 26 Jul: RBI Grade B DEPR/DSIM Phase II (Official recruitment notice).

Calendar fact Details and action
25 Jul RBI Grade B General Phase II [RBI]
26 Jul RBI Grade B DEPR/DSIM Phase II [RBI]
Source check Use official recruitment notices
Preparation priority Revise economy, regulation, insurance and finance concepts
Employer watch IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD, SEBI, insurers
Candidate action Verify eligibility, application and result status
Published date / window Exam or activity Evidence status
25 Jul RBI Grade B General Phase II Official recruitment notice · RBI
26 Jul RBI Grade B DEPR/DSIM Phase II Official recruitment notice · RBI
Calendar caution: This month contains official published dates; recheck revisions before acting.
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10. August 2026 — Published dates & preparation

August 2026 includes 22–23 Aug: IBPS PO/MT-XVI preliminary examination (IBPS tentative calendar); 29 Aug: IBPS Specialist Officers-XVI preliminary examination (IBPS tentative calendar); August: SBI PO preliminary examination (month window) (SBI notice: tentative).

Calendar fact Details and action
22–23 Aug IBPS PO/MT-XVI preliminary examination [IBPS]
29 Aug IBPS Specialist Officers-XVI preliminary examination [IBPS]
August SBI PO preliminary examination (month window) [SBI]
Preparation priority Time-box full-length mocks and check recruitment changes
Employer watch IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD, SEBI, insurers
Candidate action Verify eligibility, application and result status
Published date / window Exam or activity Evidence status
22–23 Aug IBPS PO/MT-XVI preliminary examination IBPS tentative calendar · IBPS
29 Aug IBPS Specialist Officers-XVI preliminary examination IBPS tentative calendar · IBPS
August SBI PO preliminary examination (month window) SBI notice: tentative · SBI
Calendar caution: This month contains official published dates; recheck revisions before acting.
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11. September 2026 — Published dates & preparation

September 2026 includes September: SBI PO main examination (month window) (SBI notice: tentative).

Calendar fact Details and action
September SBI PO main examination (month window) [SBI]
Date policy Do not infer a date from previous years
Source check Use official recruitment notices
Preparation priority Strengthen descriptive writing where a post requires it
Employer watch IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD, SEBI, insurers
Candidate action Verify eligibility, application and result status
Published date / window Exam or activity Evidence status
September SBI PO main examination (month window) SBI notice: tentative · SBI
Calendar caution: This month contains official published dates; recheck revisions before acting.
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12. October 2026 — Published dates & preparation

October 2026 includes 4 Oct: IBPS PO/MT-XVI main examination (IBPS tentative calendar); 10–11 Oct: IBPS CSA-XVI preliminary examination (IBPS tentative calendar); Oct–Nov: SBI PO psychometric / group exercise / interview (SBI notice: tentative).

Calendar fact Details and action
4 Oct IBPS PO/MT-XVI main examination [IBPS]
10–11 Oct IBPS CSA-XVI preliminary examination [IBPS]
Oct–Nov SBI PO psychometric / group exercise / interview [SBI]
Preparation priority Check official notifications and prepare category certificates
Employer watch IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD, SEBI, insurers
Candidate action Verify eligibility, application and result status
Published date / window Exam or activity Evidence status
4 Oct IBPS PO/MT-XVI main examination IBPS tentative calendar · IBPS
10–11 Oct IBPS CSA-XVI preliminary examination IBPS tentative calendar · IBPS
Oct–Nov SBI PO psychometric / group exercise / interview SBI notice: tentative · SBI
Calendar caution: This month contains official published dates; recheck revisions before acting.
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13. November 2026 — Published dates & preparation

November 2026 includes 1 Nov: IBPS Specialist Officers-XVI main examination (IBPS tentative calendar); 21–22 Nov: IBPS RRB-XV Officer Scale I preliminary examination (IBPS tentative calendar); 4–25 Nov: SBI specialist security cadre application window (separate recruitment) (Official application portal).

Calendar fact Details and action
1 Nov IBPS Specialist Officers-XVI main examination [IBPS]
21–22 Nov IBPS RRB-XV Officer Scale I preliminary examination [IBPS]
4–25 Nov SBI specialist security cadre application window (separate recruitment) [SBI]
Preparation priority Prioritise live exam stages and result alerts
Employer watch IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD, SEBI, insurers
Candidate action Verify eligibility, application and result status
Published date / window Exam or activity Evidence status
1 Nov IBPS Specialist Officers-XVI main examination IBPS tentative calendar · IBPS
21–22 Nov IBPS RRB-XV Officer Scale I preliminary examination IBPS tentative calendar · IBPS
4–25 Nov SBI specialist security cadre application window (separate recruitment) Official application portal · SBI
Calendar caution: This month contains official published dates; recheck revisions before acting.
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14. December 2026 — Published dates & preparation

December 2026 includes 6, 12, 13 Dec: IBPS RRB-XV Office Assistant preliminary examination (IBPS tentative calendar); 20 Dec: IBPS RRB-XV Officer Scale I main & Officer Scale II/III single examination (IBPS tentative calendar); 27 Dec: IBPS CSA-XVI main examination (IBPS tentative calendar).

Calendar fact Details and action
6, 12, 13 Dec IBPS RRB-XV Office Assistant preliminary examination [IBPS]
20 Dec IBPS RRB-XV Officer Scale I main & Officer Scale II/III single examination [IBPS]
27 Dec IBPS CSA-XVI main examination [IBPS]
Preparation priority Consolidate preparation; review 2027 notification channels
Employer watch IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD, SEBI, insurers
Candidate action Verify eligibility, application and result status
Published date / window Exam or activity Evidence status
6, 12, 13 Dec IBPS RRB-XV Office Assistant preliminary examination IBPS tentative calendar · IBPS
20 Dec IBPS RRB-XV Officer Scale I main & Officer Scale II/III single examination IBPS tentative calendar · IBPS
27 Dec IBPS CSA-XVI main examination IBPS tentative calendar · IBPS
Calendar caution: This month contains official published dates; recheck revisions before acting.
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15. January 2027 — Official IBPS Date & Expected Windows

January 2027 includes 30 Jan: IBPS RRB-XV Office Assistant main examination (IBPS tentative calendar).

Calendar fact Details and action
30 Jan IBPS RRB-XV Office Assistant main examination [IBPS]
Date policy Do not infer a date from previous years
Source check Use official recruitment notices
Preparation priority Review current official vacancies; build a target-exam shortlist
Employer watch IBPS, SBI, RBI, NABARD, SEBI, insurers
Candidate action Verify eligibility, application and result status
Published date / window Exam or activity Evidence status
30 Jan IBPS RRB-XV Office Assistant main examination IBPS tentative calendar · IBPS
Calendar caution: This month contains official published dates; recheck revisions before acting.
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16. February 2027 — Expected Recruitment Windows

The following are indicative February 2027 recruitment windows inferred from earlier official recruitment cycles. They are NOT 2027 notifications, confirmed vacancies, application dates or examination schedules. Cycles may shift, be postponed or not occur in 2027.

Recruitment Expected month / stage (2027) Basis from previous cycle
IBPS next annual calendar Possible publication/review window: Jan–Feb 2027 IBPS issued its 2026–27 calendar in January 2026.
SBI PO (variable cycle) Potential prelims window: Feb–Mar 2027 only if recruitment is announced SBI PO 2024–25 prelims were held in March 2025; other cycles used August.
Status: EXPECTED MONTH ONLY — historical pattern; verify all 2027 dates with the issuing organisation before applying.
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17. March 2027 — Expected Recruitment Windows

The following are indicative March 2027 recruitment windows inferred from earlier official recruitment cycles. They are NOT 2027 notifications, confirmed vacancies, application dates or examination schedules. Cycles may shift, be postponed or not occur in 2027.

Recruitment Expected month / stage (2027) Basis from previous cycle
SBI PO (variable cycle) Possible prelims: Mar 2027 if a late-year notification follows the 2024–25 pattern SBI PO 2024–25 prelims took place in March 2025.
SBI Junior Associate Possible prelims: Feb–Mar 2027 if a December-style notice is issued The 2024–25 junior associate cycle held prelims in February 2025.
Status: EXPECTED MONTH ONLY — historical pattern; verify all 2027 dates with the issuing organisation before applying.
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18. April 2027 — Expected Recruitment Windows

The following are indicative April 2027 recruitment windows inferred from earlier official recruitment cycles. They are NOT 2027 notifications, confirmed vacancies, application dates or examination schedules. Cycles may shift, be postponed or not occur in 2027.

Recruitment Expected month / stage (2027) Basis from previous cycle
RBI Grade B Possible recruitment advertisement: Apr–Sep 2027 RBI Grade B General 2026 applications opened in April; 2025 opened in September.
SBI PO Possible mains stage: Apr–May 2027 if prelims follow the March pattern SBI PO 2024–25 mains were scheduled April–May 2025.
Status: EXPECTED MONTH ONLY — historical pattern; verify all 2027 dates with the issuing organisation before applying.
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19. May 2027 — Expected Recruitment Windows

The following are indicative May 2027 recruitment windows inferred from earlier official recruitment cycles. They are NOT 2027 notifications, confirmed vacancies, application dates or examination schedules. Cycles may shift, be postponed or not occur in 2027.

Recruitment Expected month / stage (2027) Basis from previous cycle
RBI Grade B Possible application window: Apr–May 2027, if the 2026 sequence recurs RBI Grade B 2026 applications ran 29 Apr–20 May.
SBI PO Possible recruitment notice: May–Jul 2027 SBI PO 2025 and 2026 notices appeared in June.
Status: EXPECTED MONTH ONLY — historical pattern; verify all 2027 dates with the issuing organisation before applying.
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20. June 2027 — Expected Recruitment Windows

The following are indicative June 2027 recruitment windows inferred from earlier official recruitment cycles. They are NOT 2027 notifications, confirmed vacancies, application dates or examination schedules. Cycles may shift, be postponed or not occur in 2027.

Recruitment Expected month / stage (2027) Basis from previous cycle
RBI Grade B Possible Phase I: Jun–Jul 2027 if the 2026 cycle repeats RBI Grade B General Phase I took place 13 Jun 2026.
SBI PO Possible application window: Jun–Jul 2027 SBI PO 2025 and 2026 notifications appeared in June.
IBPS PO/MT / SO Possible notification/registration window: Jun–Jul 2027 Plan using the 2026 annual examination rhythm, not a guaranteed notice date.
Status: EXPECTED MONTH ONLY — historical pattern; verify all 2027 dates with the issuing organisation before applying.
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21. July 2027 — Expected Recruitment Windows

The following are indicative July 2027 recruitment windows inferred from earlier official recruitment cycles. They are NOT 2027 notifications, confirmed vacancies, application dates or examination schedules. Cycles may shift, be postponed or not occur in 2027.

Recruitment Expected month / stage (2027) Basis from previous cycle
RBI Grade B Possible Phase II: Jul–Aug 2027 if following 2026 RBI Grade B General Phase II was 25 Jul 2026.
SBI PO Possible prelims window: Jul–Aug 2027 if following 2025/26 SBI PO preliminary stages were in Jul–Aug 2025 and Aug 2026.
IBPS PO/MT / SO Possible registration period: Jul–Aug 2027 The preceding IBPS cycle scheduled prelims in August 2026.
Status: EXPECTED MONTH ONLY — historical pattern; verify all 2027 dates with the issuing organisation before applying.
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22. August 2027 — Expected Recruitment Windows

The following are indicative August 2027 recruitment windows inferred from earlier official recruitment cycles. They are NOT 2027 notifications, confirmed vacancies, application dates or examination schedules. Cycles may shift, be postponed or not occur in 2027.

Recruitment Expected month / stage (2027) Basis from previous cycle
IBPS PO/MT Expected prelims window: Aug–Sep 2027 The official 2026–27 calendar placed PO prelims on 22–23 Aug 2026.
IBPS SO Expected prelims window: Aug–Sep 2027 The official 2026–27 calendar placed SO prelims on 29 Aug 2026.
SBI Junior Associate Possible notification/registration: Aug–Sep 2027 SBI Clerk notifications were issued in August 2025 and 2026.
Status: EXPECTED MONTH ONLY — historical pattern; verify all 2027 dates with the issuing organisation before applying.
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23. September 2027 — Expected Recruitment Windows

The following are indicative September 2027 recruitment windows inferred from earlier official recruitment cycles. They are NOT 2027 notifications, confirmed vacancies, application dates or examination schedules. Cycles may shift, be postponed or not occur in 2027.

Recruitment Expected month / stage (2027) Basis from previous cycle
SBI Junior Associate Possible prelims: Sep–Oct 2027 SBI Clerk 2025 and 2026 examinations were scheduled for September.
SBI PO Possible mains: Sep–Oct 2027 if following the mid-year cycle SBI PO 2025/26 mains were scheduled in September.
RBI Grade B Alternative possible Phase I: Sep–Oct 2027 RBI Grade B General 2025 Phase I was in October, unlike June 2026.
Status: EXPECTED MONTH ONLY — historical pattern; verify all 2027 dates with the issuing organisation before applying.
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24. October 2027 — Expected Recruitment Windows

The following are indicative October 2027 recruitment windows inferred from earlier official recruitment cycles. They are NOT 2027 notifications, confirmed vacancies, application dates or examination schedules. Cycles may shift, be postponed or not occur in 2027.

Recruitment Expected month / stage (2027) Basis from previous cycle
IBPS PO/MT Expected mains: Oct–Nov 2027 The official 2026–27 calendar placed PO mains on 4 Oct 2026.
IBPS CSA Expected prelims: Oct–Nov 2027 The official 2026–27 calendar placed CSA prelims on 10–11 Oct 2026.
SEBI Grade A Possible recruitment notice: Oct–Dec 2027 (not an annual exam) SEBI Grade A 2025 advertisement opened 30 Oct 2025.
Status: EXPECTED MONTH ONLY — historical pattern; verify all 2027 dates with the issuing organisation before applying.
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25. November 2027 — Expected Recruitment Windows

The following are indicative November 2027 recruitment windows inferred from earlier official recruitment cycles. They are NOT 2027 notifications, confirmed vacancies, application dates or examination schedules. Cycles may shift, be postponed or not occur in 2027.

Recruitment Expected month / stage (2027) Basis from previous cycle
IBPS SO Expected mains: Nov–Dec 2027 The official 2026–27 calendar placed SO mains on 1 Nov 2026.
IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Expected prelims: Nov–Dec 2027 The official 2026–27 calendar placed RRB Officer I prelims on 21–22 Nov 2026.
SBI Junior Associate Possible mains: Nov–Dec 2027 SBI Clerk 2025 and 2026 mains were scheduled for November.
Status: EXPECTED MONTH ONLY — historical pattern; verify all 2027 dates with the issuing organisation before applying.
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26. December 2027 — Expected Recruitment Windows

The following are indicative December 2027 recruitment windows inferred from earlier official recruitment cycles. They are NOT 2027 notifications, confirmed vacancies, application dates or examination schedules. Cycles may shift, be postponed or not occur in 2027.

Recruitment Expected month / stage (2027) Basis from previous cycle
IBPS CSA Expected mains: Dec 2027–Jan 2028 The official 2026–27 calendar placed CSA mains on 27 Dec 2026.
IBPS RRB Officer Scales I–III Expected mains/single exams: Dec 2027–Jan 2028 The official 2026–27 calendar placed these stages on 20 Dec 2026.
IBPS RRB Office Assistant Expected prelims: Dec 2027; mains possibly Jan–Feb 2028 The official 2026–27 calendar placed OA prelims in December 2026 and mains on 30 Jan 2027.
Status: EXPECTED MONTH ONLY — historical pattern; verify all 2027 dates with the issuing organisation before applying.
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27. Official Recruitment Sources & Update Protocol

Use primary employer websites for exam dates, eligibility, admission cards, results, and cycle-specific corrections. Keep a source URL and publication date beside every date; an official general careers homepage is not proof that a vacancy is currently open.

Calendar fact Details and action
IBPS ibps.in
SBI sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
RBI opportunities.rbi.org.in
NABARD nabard.org
SEBI sebi.gov.in
Insurers & DFIs Check each institution’s careers page
  1. IBPS tentative calendar 2026–27 (PDF)
  2. IBPS CRP updates
  3. SBI official current openings
  4. SBI PO 2026 recruitment advertisement (PDF)
  5. RBI official careers
  6. RBI Grade B 2026 recruitment notice
  7. NABARD official careers
  8. NABARD Grade A 2025 notice (PDF)
  9. SEBI official recruitment
  10. SEBI Grade A 2025 recruitment notice (PDF)
  11. SIDBI
  12. IRDAI
  13. LIC
  14. PFRDA
  15. EXIM Bank
Calendar caution: Where a future date is missing, show Not announced rather than a projected exam date.

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