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Upcoming Bank Exams 2026: Complete List, Expected Dates, Eligibility & Preparation Guide
If you are preparing for a banking career, 2026 is going to be a big year for bank exams in India. Major public sector banks, regional rural banks, and private banks are expected to release thousands of vacancies through exams like IBPS, SBI, RBI, and NABARD.
In this blog, you will find:
Complete list of upcoming bank exams 2026
Expected exam dates
Eligibility criteria
Selection process
How to prepare smartly
What to do now & what to avoid
This page is part of our 2026 exam calendar series.
See the complete list of Upcoming Government Exams 2026.
List of Upcoming Bank Exams 2026.
Below is the expected list of major bank exams to be conducted in 2026:
| Exam Name Post | Exam Notification | Exam Month |
| IBPS PO 2026 Probationary Officer | Aug–Sep 2026 | Sept-Oct 2026 |
| IBPS Clerk 2026 Clerk | Sep 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| IBPS SO 2026 Specialist Officer | July 2026 | Aug-Sept 2026 |
| SBI PO 2026 Probationary Officer | May-June 2026 | July -August 2026 |
| SBI Clerk 2026 Junior Associate | Aug-Sept 2026 | Oct-Nov 2026 |
| RBI Grade B 2026 Officer | Sept 2026 | |
| RBI Assistant 2026 Assistant | ||
| NABARD Grade A & B 2026 Officer | ||
| RRB PO & Clerk 2026 Officer / Office Assistant | Sept-Oct 2026 | Nov-Dec 2026 |
| Private Bank Exams PO / Clerk |
Expected Bank Exam Dates 2026 (Tentative)
Note: These dates are expected based on previous years. Official notification will confirm exact dates.
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Eligibility Criteria (Common for Bank Exams)
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
Age Limit
Minimum: 20 years
Maximum: 30 years
Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per rules
Nationality
Indian citizen
Selection Process for Bank Exams
Most bank exams follow a three-stage selection process:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview / Language Proficiency Test
For clerk posts, interview is usually not conducted.
Exam Pattern Overview
Prelims Exam
Reasoning Ability
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
Mains Exam
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
Data Analysis & Interpretation
General Awareness (Banking & Current Affairs)
English Language
Syllabus for Bank Exams 2026 (Brief)
Reasoning
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
Syllogism
Inequality
Blood Relation
Coding-Decoding
Quantitative Aptitude
Simplification
Number Series
Data Interpretation
Profit & Loss
Time & Work
English Language
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Error Detection
Para Jumbles
General Awareness
Banking & Financial Awareness
Current Affairs (last 6 months)
Static GK
How to Prepare for Bank Exams 2026
- Start Early
Begin preparation at least 10–12 months in advance for best results.
- Make a Study Plan
Daily: 4–6 hours
Weekly mock tests
Monthly revision
- Focus on Basics First
Clear concepts of:
Arithmetic
Reasoning logic
English grammar
- Practice Mock Tests
Improves speed & accuracy
Helps analyze weak areas
- Read Daily Current Affairs
Focus on banking, economy, RBI news
Revise monthly PDFs
What to Do Now (Important)
✔ Start basic preparation
✔ Choose one exam as main target
✔ Practice daily quizzes
✔ Follow previous year papers
✔ Improve typing & computer knowledge
What to Avoid
❌ Don’t wait for notification
❌ Don’t prepare without a plan
❌ Avoid too many books
❌ Don’t ignore mock test analysis
❌ Avoid studying without revision
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Why Choose Banking Career?
Job security
Good salary & promotions
Respectable career
Work-life balance
Opportunities to grow
Final Words
Bank exams 2026 will be highly competitive, but with proper planning, consistency, and smart preparation, cracking a bank job is absolutely possible.
Start today, stay disciplined, and success will follow.
FAQs – Upcoming Bank Exams 2026
Q1. When should I start preparing for bank exams 2026?
👉 Right now is the best time.
Q2. Can freshers apply for bank exams 2026?
👉 Yes, graduation is enough.
Q3. Which bank exam is easiest?
👉 Clerk exams are comparatively easier than PO exams.
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