The Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance has introduced new steps to make bank recruitment faster, better organized, and more transparent for exams conducted by IBPS. These changes apply to hiring for SBI, Nationalised Banks, and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).

Why the system is being changed

Until now, IBPS usually held RRB exams first, followed by exams for Nationalised Banks and then SBI. Results also came out in the same order. Because of this, many candidates who got selected for RRBs later left and joined Nationalised Banks or SBI when those results came out. This created a lot of staff movement and difficulties for the banks.

What the government has decided

• After studying the issue, DFS asked the IBA to follow a clear and uniform sequence for declaring results. Also, within each category, officer exam results will come before clerical exam results.
• SBI results will be released first
• Results of Nationalised Banks will come next
• Regional Rural Banks results will come last

This new order will help candidates choose their preferences without confusion and make quicker, better-informed decisions.

How candidates and banks benefit

• Candidates will know the sequence of results in advance
• Decision-making becomes easier
• Banks will face fewer resignations from new recruits
• Recruitment planning will be more stable and predictable

Important transparency update from IBPS

Starting from the 2026–27 recruitment cycle , IBPS will allow candidates to log in and view their own answer sheets and the official answer keys. This move is aimed at increasing fairness and openness in the exam process.

Click here for the official notice