IBPS Will Release Answer Keys and Response Sheets for the First Time In 2026

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Finance Ministry has introduced some major reforms to simplify recruitment in the banking sector. These changes focus on exams for the State Bank of India (SBI), Nationalized Banks (NBs), and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), which are conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). These updates, announced by PIB Delhi on 11 December 2025, are aimed at increasing transparency and efficiency.

IBPS Will Release Answer Keys & Response Sheets for the First Time

For the first time, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will provide candidates with access to their answer keys and response sheets starting from the 2026-27 recruitment cycle. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and fairness in the examination process, allowing candidates to review their performance, verify their answers, and gain confidence in the accuracy of the results.

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What Has Changed in Banking Recruitment Results

In the past, RRB exams and results were declared before Nationalised Banks (NBs) and SBI, which often led to newly recruited employees moving from RRBs to NBs and then to SBI. This caused high staff turnover and operational challenges for banks. To address these issues, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has revised the result declaration process to make it more systematic, predictable, and transparent for candidates.

• New Result Order: SBI results will now be announced first, followed by NBs, and then RRBs.
• Officer vs Clerical: Officer-level results will come first, followed by clerical-level results in the same order.
• Transparency in Exams: Starting from the 2026-27 cycle, candidates will get login access to their answer sheets and correct answer keys, ensuring a fair and transparent process.

Transparency Boost in IBPS Exams

From the 2026-27 Common Recruitment Process, IBPS provides login access to response sheets and answer keys. This step ensures fairness in public exams. Candidates can verify their performance directly.​

Benefits Across the Board

The reforms enhance predictability for aspirants planning careers. Banks enjoy stable recruitment, lower attrition, and smarter workforce planning. Overall, the banking sector gains from reduced instability.​

Advantages for Candidates

The new recruitment reforms offer several benefits for candidates. They provide clear timelines, helping aspirants make well-informed career choices. The changes also reduce pressure to switch banks after joining, allowing candidates to settle into their roles confidently. Additionally, with direct access to exam response sheets and answer keys, candidates can verify their performance, ensuring transparency and trust in the selection process.