The IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 for CRP PO/MT-XVI has been released on 14 August 2026 by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).
Candidates appearing for the Probationary Officer/Management Trainee Preliminary Examination can now download their call letter from the official IBPS website using their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
The IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026 is scheduled for 22 and 23 August 2026 across 8 shifts, while the current indicative vacancy count stands at 7,565 posts
IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI) – Overview |
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| Call Letter Released 14 August 2026 — Prelims Exam on 22 & 23 August 2026 | 7,565 PO/MT Posts | |
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| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment Name | Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees — CRP PO/MT-XVI (IBPS PO 2026) |
| Admit Card Status | Released on 14 August 2026 — Link Active on www.ibps.in |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) |
| Total Vacancies | 7,565 (Revised, Indicative) — For Financial Year 2027-28 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 22 & 23 August 2026 (8 Shifts Total) |
| Application Mode | Online Mode Only (Registration Closed) |
| Participating Banks | 11 Public Sector Banks |
| Job Location | All India (Posting as per Participating Bank Requirements) |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 — Release Details |
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| Admit Card Release Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Download Availability | Till 23 August 2026 (Last Exam Day) — recommended to download well before the exam day |
| Login Credentials Required | Registration Number / Roll Number + Password / Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY) + Captcha |
| Format of Call Letter | Downloadable PDF — carries Roll No., Registration No., Exam Date, Shift, Reporting Time, Centre Name & Address, Candidate Photo, and Exam-Day Instructions |
How to Download IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026
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IBPS PO 2026 Important Dates
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Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)
Age Relaxation |
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| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers (min. 5 yrs. military service) | 5 Years |
Education Qualification & Nationality |
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| Requirement | Details |
| Educational Qualification (as on 21.07.2026) | A degree (graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government; final result must have been declared on or before 21.07.2026 |
| Nationality | Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee (arrived before 1 Jan 1962), or a person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan/Burma/Sri Lanka/specified East African countries with intent to permanently settle in India (Eligibility Certificate from GoI required) |
Application Fee |
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| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175/- (inclusive of GST) |
| All Other Candidates (General/OBC/EWS) | ₹850/- (inclusive of GST) |
IBPS PO 2026 Vacancy — Revision Timeline (Added Insight) |
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| Stage | Vacancy Count & Date |
| Initial Notification (30 June/1 July 2026) | 6,715 (Indian Bank, UCO Bank & Union Bank of India yet to report figures) |
| First Revision (20 July 2026) | 7,365 |
| Second Revision (1 August 2026 — UCO Bank added 200 posts) | 7,565 (Current) |
| Note: Vacancies are indicative and may be revised further via corrigendum. This is one of the largest IBPS PO recruitment drives in recent years — over 11 lakh candidates have reportedly applied, which is why the Prelims exam is being conducted over 2 days in 8 shifts. | |
11 Participating Banks — IBPS PO CRP PO/MT-XVI
Note: Bank preference is entered by the candidate at the time of application itself and cannot be changed later. Final bank allotment is done by IBPS based on merit, category, bank preference order, and vacancy availability at the time of provisional allotment in January 2027. |
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Selection Process 2026
Important Points
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IBPS PO 2026 Salary & Pay Scale |
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| Component | Details |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480–2000/7–62,480–2340/2–67,160–2680/7–85,920 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹48,480/- |
| Estimated In-Hand Salary | Approx. ₹74,000 – ₹76,000/- per month (varies by posting location & allowances) |
| Additional Allowances | DA, HRA, CCA, and other perquisites as per each Participating Bank’s applicable rules |
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026 |
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| Subject | Questions / Marks / Duration |
| English Language | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 Questions | 40 Marks (Revised — Increased) | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark per Wrong Answer (no penalty for unattempted questions) |
| Note (Revised Pattern 2026): Reasoning Ability now carries 40 marks (up from the earlier pattern), while Quantitative Aptitude carries 30 marks — a notable shift in weightage from previous IBPS PO cycles. Each section is separately timed. | |
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2026 (Revised) |
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| Subject | Questions / Marks / Duration / Medium |
| Reasoning | 40 Questions | 60 Marks | 45 Minutes | English & Hindi |
| General/Economy/Banking/Digital/Financial Awareness (incl. RBI circulars) | 50 Questions | 60 Marks | 35 Minutes | English & Hindi |
| English Language | 40 Questions | 20 Marks | 35 Minutes | English Only |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 Questions | 60 Marks | 45 Minutes | English & Hindi |
| Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension) | 2 Questions | 25 Marks | 30 Minutes | English Only |
| Total | 170 Objective Questions + Descriptive Paper | 200 Marks | 160 Minutes |
| Note (Revised Pattern 2026): Number of objective questions in Mains has been increased from 145 to 170 with modified marks distribution across sections; the Descriptive Paper structure remains unchanged. A new Personality Test stage has been added after the Mains result — a mandatory, non-qualifying self-report assessment before the Interview. | |
IBPS PO Prelims 2026 — Exam Day Shift Schedule |
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| Detail | Information |
| Exam Days | 22 & 23 August 2026 (2 Days) |
| Total Shifts | 8 Shifts (4 Shifts per Day) |
| Reporting Time | At least 60 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on individual call letter |
| Shift/Centre Allotment | Mentioned individually on each candidate’s admit card — no two candidates need have the same shift/centre |
| Note: Since over 11 lakh candidates have reportedly applied this cycle, the exam has been spread across 2 days and 8 shifts to manage the large volume — candidates should rely only on the schedule mentioned on their own call letter, not on general shift-timing guesses. | |
Documents & Items to Carry on Exam Day (Added Insight)
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Documents Required at Interview / Document Verification Stage
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IBPS PO 2026 Last-Minute Preparation Tips (Added Insight)
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important links |
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| Download Prelims Admit Card (CRP PO/MT-XVI) | click here (Active — Login with Registration No. & DOB) |
| Download Official Detailed Notification PDF | click here |
| Download Updated Vacancy Annexure (7,565 Posts) | click here |
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FAQs — IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026
Q1. When was the IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 released?
The IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card (Call Letter) for CRP PO/MT-XVI was released on 14 August 2026 on the official website, www.ibps.in.
Q2. When is the IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026?
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 22 and 23 August 2026, conducted online across 8 shifts (4 shifts per day) due to the very high number of applicants.
Q3. How can I download my IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card?
Visit www.ibps.in, go to the “CRP PO/MT” section, click on the Prelims call letter download link, and log in using your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth along with the captcha code.
Q4. What details are mentioned on the IBPS PO admit card?
The call letter carries the Roll Number, Registration Number, exam date, allotted shift, reporting time, exam centre name and address, candidate’s photograph, and exam-day instructions.
Q5. How many total vacancies are there in IBPS PO 2026?
The vacancy count has been revised twice — from an initial 6,715 to 7,365, and then to 7,565 (current, indicative) after UCO Bank added 200 more posts on 1 August 2026.
Q6. What is the IBPS PO Prelims exam pattern for 2026?
100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes across three sections: English Language (30 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (30 marks), and Reasoning Ability (40 marks — revised and increased from the earlier pattern).
Q7. Do Prelims marks count towards the final IBPS PO merit list?
No. Prelims is purely a qualifying stage. Only Mains and Interview marks (combined in an 80:20 ratio) count towards the final merit list.
Q8. What documents should I carry to the IBPS PO Prelims exam centre?
A printed copy of the admit card (2–3 copies recommended), a valid original photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, or Voter ID — Ration Card and Learner’s Licence are not accepted), and any items specifically instructed on the call letter.
Q9. Is there a new stage added to the IBPS PO selection process in 2026?
Yes, a Personality Test has been introduced after the Mains result — a mandatory, non-qualifying self-report assessment conducted before the Interview stage.
Q10. What is the negative marking scheme in IBPS PO Prelims 2026?
0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the objective sections; there is no penalty for questions left unattempted.
Q11. What is the starting salary for IBPS PO 2026?
The starting basic pay is ₹48,480/-, with an estimated in-hand monthly salary of approximately ₹74,000–76,000, depending on posting location and applicable allowances.
Q12. When is the IBPS PO Mains Exam 2026?
The Online Main Examination is scheduled for 4 October 2026, following the revised pattern of 170 objective questions plus a descriptive paper, for a total of 200 marks.
Q13. Till when will the admit card download link remain active?
The call letter download link is expected to remain active until 23 August 2026, the last day of the Prelims exam — candidates are advised to download it well in advance rather than waiting till the last day.
