The IBPS PO Admit Card 2026 has been released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for candidates appearing in the Preliminary Examination under CRP PO/MT-XVI. The Prelims Call Letter is now available for candidates who successfully applied for the Probationary Officer (PO) and Management Trainee (MT) recruitment, and applicants can download it through the official IBPS website using their Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth or Password.
As per the latest examination schedule, the IBPS PO Preliminary Exam 2026 will be conducted on 22 and 23 August 2026, while the Main Examination is scheduled for 4 October 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for vacancies in participating Public Sector Banks, with the vacancy figure revised from the original notification through an official corrigendum.
Candidates should download their call letter before the examination and carefully check the exam date, shift, reporting time, examination centre, photograph, roll number and exam-day instructions printed on it. The individual admit card will contain the final centre and shift details, so candidates should follow the information mentioned on their own call letter rather than relying only on the general exam schedule. The uploaded draft also identifies the call letter release date as 14 August 2026 and the Prelims dates as 22–23 August 2026.
IBPS PO Admit Card 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI) – Overview |
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| Prelims Call Letter Out — Download for 7,565 Probationary Officer/Management Trainee Posts | Exam on 22 & 23 August 2026 | |
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| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees — CRP PO/MT-XVI |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) |
| Total Vacancies | 7,565 (Revised, Indicative) — For Financial Year 2027-28 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 14 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Prelims Exam Date | 22 & 23 August 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 04 October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Credential Required for Login | Registration Number & Date of Birth / Password |
| Participating Banks | 11 Public Sector Banks |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
IBPS PO Admit Card 2026 – What’s This Update About? |
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IBPS PO Salary 2026; In-Hand Salary, Pay Scale, Allowances, Job Profile, Promotions & Career Growth
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| The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Prelims Admit Card / Call Letter for candidates who registered under CRP PO/MT-XVI for the recruitment of Probationary Officer (PO) and Management Trainee (MT) posts. The call letter has been available for download from 14 August 2026, 5:00 PM onward at the official website ibps.in. The Preliminary Examination will be conducted on 22 and 23 August 2026 across multiple shifts. Candidates can download their call letter using their IBPS PO registration number and date of birth or password. | |
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Important Dates 2026
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IBPS PO 2026 Prelims Shift Timings |
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| Shift | Reporting Time / Exam Timing |
| Shift 1 | Reporting 8:00 AM | Exam 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Shift 2 | Reporting 10:30 AM | Exam 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Shift 3 | Reporting 1:00 PM | Exam 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Shift 4 | Reporting 3:30 PM | Exam 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
| Note: Your exact allotted shift, reporting time and exam centre will be printed on your individual admit card — always follow the timing mentioned there, not the general schedule above. | |
Direct Link to Download IBPS PO Admit Card 2026 |
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How to Download IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 — Step by Step
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Forgot Registration Number or Password? How to Retrieve
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What Details Are Mentioned on the IBPS PO Admit Card 2026?
Candidates should check all these details carefully right after downloading the call letter — if there is any discrepancy in the name, photograph, category, or exam centre, it should be reported to IBPS through the official channels without delay. |
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Documents Required at the Exam Centre
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IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 OUT; Download Call Letter for 7,565 Posts
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IBPS PO Exam Day Guidelines 2026
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IBPS PO 2026 Vacancy Details |
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| Category | Approx. Vacancies |
| Total (Revised, including UCO Bank’s additional 200 posts) | 7,565 |
| Note: The vacancy count is approximately 29% higher than the previous cycle. Bank-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup is indicative and subject to change as per requirements reported by participating banks — always verify the latest figures from the official IBPS notification. | |
IBPS PO 2026 Eligibility Criteria |
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| Criteria | Details |
| Educational Qualification | A degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government |
| Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026) | 20 to 30 years (born not earlier than 02.07.1996 and not later than 01.07.2006) |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 years | OBC (NCL): 3 years | PwBD: 10 years | Ex-Servicemen: 5 years |
IBPS PO 2026 Selection Process
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IBPS PO 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern |
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| Subject | Questions / Marks / Duration |
| English Language | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 1 Hour |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark deducted per Wrong Answer |
| Note: Prelims marks are purely qualifying — they are not added to the final merit list. Candidates must clear the individual sectional cut-off as well as the overall cut-off. | |
IBPS PO 2026 Mains Exam Pattern (Revised)The Mains pattern for the 2026 cycle has been revised — the number of objective questions has increased from 145 to 170, with corresponding changes in the marks distribution across sections. The Descriptive Test remains unchanged. |
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| Component | Details |
| Objective Test | 170 Questions (Revised from 145) covering Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 200 Marks |
| Descriptive Test | English Writing (Letter & Essay type) | 25 Marks |
| Total | 225 Marks (200 Objective + 25 Descriptive) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark deducted per Wrong Answer (Objective section only) |
| Note: Since section-wise question/marks breakup for the revised 170-question pattern can vary slightly by source, always cross-check the exact split against your official Mains call letter or the detailed CRP PO/MT-XVI notification PDF closer to the Mains exam. | |
IBPS PO 2026 Syllabus Highlights |
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| Section | Key Topics |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Inequality, Computer Fundamentals & MS Office Basics |
| Quantitative Aptitude / Data Analysis | Data Interpretation, Simplification, Quadratic Equations, Number Series, Arithmetic Problems, Data Sufficiency |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | Current Affairs, Banking Terms, RBI Policies, Government Schemes, Financial Awareness |
| Descriptive Test | Essay Writing, Letter Writing (Formal/Informal) on current and banking-related topics |
IBPS PO 2026 Salary & Pay Scale |
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| Component | Details |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹48,480/- |
| Full Pay Scale Notation | ₹48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920 |
| Estimated In-Hand Salary | Approx. ₹74,000 – ₹76,000/- per month (varies by posting location) |
| Additional Allowances | Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Medical Benefits, and other perquisites as per the allotted bank’s rules |
IBPS PO Previous Year Cut Off Trend (General Category) |
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| Stage / Year | Approx. Cut Off |
| Prelims 2025 (Out of 100) | ~49.21 |
| Mains 2025 (Scaled score, out of 225) | ~75.75 |
| Note: These are approximate figures from the previous (2025) cycle for reference only. The 2026 cut-offs will depend on exam difficulty, the revised 170-question Mains pattern, total applicants, and the higher vacancy count — actual cut-offs may vary and should be confirmed from the official IBPS result notice. | |
IBPS PO 2026 Preparation Strategy for the Prelims (22–23 August)
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IBPS PO Admit Card 2026 – FAQsQ1. Is the IBPS PO Admit Card 2026 released? Q2. What is the IBPS PO Prelims Exam Date 2026? Q3. How can I download the IBPS PO Call Letter 2026? Q4. What details are mentioned on the IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card? Q5. What documents should I carry along with the admit card? Q6. How many vacancies are there in IBPS PO 2026? Q7. When is the IBPS PO Mains Exam 2026? Q8. What is the IBPS PO in-hand salary? |
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