- IBPS PO prelims admit card 2026 — live updates
- Is the IBPS PO prelims call letter released
- CRP PO/MT-XVI prelims exam pattern and negative marking
- IBPS PO 2026 vacancy bank wise breakup
- IBPS PO prelims exam date and important dates
- How to download IBPS PO prelims admit card 2026
- Which ID proof is valid at the IBPS PO exam centre
- What if the IBPS PO call letter is not downloading
- Important Links
The IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 has been live since 14 August 2026 on the official IBPS website for CRP PO/MT-XVI. The call letter covers the online preliminary examination scheduled for August 2026 against 7365 probationary officer and management trainee posts in the participating public sector banks, and it is downloaded with the registration number and date of birth or password.
IBPS PO prelims admit card 2026 — live updates
Is the IBPS PO prelims call letter released
The call letter is live and is the only document that carries a candidate’s exact date, shift and centre. IBPS never announces individual exam dates separately, so the download itself is the announcement.
| Admit card question | Current official position |
|---|---|
| Is the call letter out | Yes, released on 14.08.2026 |
| Which examination | Online preliminary examination, CRP PO/MT-XVI |
| Login credentials needed | Registration number with date of birth or password |
| Where the exam date appears | Printed on the call letter itself, not announced separately |
| Where to download it | Scroll to Important Links below and use the labelled direct link |
CRP PO/MT-XVI prelims exam pattern and negative marking
The three tests are separately timed, so time cannot be carried across sections. Note that the mark weight does not follow the question count, which is a detail many candidates get wrong.
| Prelims section | Questions, marks and time as printed in the notification |
|---|---|
| English Language test | 30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude test | 35 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability test | 35 questions, 40 marks, 20 minutes |
| Total prelims duration | 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes |
| Penalty for a wrong answer | 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question |
| Sectional qualifying rule | Each of the three tests must be cleared separately |
IBPS PO 2026 vacancy bank wise breakup
The figures below are from Annexure I as updated on 20 July 2026 and may include backlog vacancies for some banks. Two banks had still not reported at the time of that update.
| Participating bank | Total posts with SC, ST and OBC split |
|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda posts | 1900 total, SC 285, ST 142, OBC 513 |
| Canara Bank posts | 1500 total, SC 225, ST 112, OBC 405 |
| Bank of Maharashtra posts | 1100 total, SC 165, ST 82, OBC 297 |
| Indian Bank posts | 650 total, SC 122, ST 60, OBC 199 |
| Indian Overseas Bank posts | 550 total, SC 84, ST 41, OBC 148 |
| Punjab National Bank posts | 504 total, SC 76, ST 38, OBC 136 |
| Bank of India posts | 500 total, SC 75, ST 37, OBC 135 |
| Central Bank of India posts | 500 total, SC 75, ST 37, OBC 135 |
| Punjab and Sind Bank posts | 161 total, SC 24, ST 13, OBC 47 |
| UCO Bank and Union Bank | Vacancies not reported in this annexure |
| Grand total vacancies | 7365 posts, including 721 EWS and 2936 unreserved |
IBPS PO prelims exam date and important dates
IBPS publishes a tentative month-level schedule in the notification and confirms the exact date only on each candidate’s call letter. The stages after prelims are already mapped out.
| Recruitment milestone | Tentative schedule from the notification |
|---|---|
| Online registration window | 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 |
| Pre-examination training | August 2026 |
| Prelims call letter download | Released 14 August 2026 |
| Online preliminary examination | August 2026, exact date printed on the call letter |
| Preliminary result | September 2026 |
| Main examination | October 2026 |
| Provisional allotment | January 2027 |
How to download IBPS PO prelims admit card 2026
- Open the official IBPS website at ibps.in and go to the CRP PO/MT-XVI section on the notice board
- Click the online preliminary examination call letter link posted on 14 August 2026
- Enter your registration or roll number along with your date of birth or password
- Type the captcha shown on the screen and submit the login form
- Check your name, photograph, exam date, reporting time and centre address on the call letter before saving it
- Download the information handout from the same page and read it before the exam day
- Take a clear printout, paste a recent photograph on it and carry one more identical photograph to the centre
Which ID proof is valid at the IBPS PO exam centre
The name on the identity document must match the name on the call letter exactly. Candidates who changed their name need supporting proof in original, and two commonly carried documents are specifically rejected.
| Identity document | Accepted at the examination venue |
|---|---|
| PAN card or passport | Accepted in original with a photocopy |
| Aadhaar or e-Aadhaar | Accepted when it carries a photograph |
| Permanent driving licence | Accepted, but a learner’s licence is not |
| Voter card or bank passbook | Accepted when it carries a photograph |
| College or university ID | Accepted when issued by a recognised institution |
| Ration card | Not accepted for this selection process |
| After a change of name | Original gazette notification, marriage certificate or affidavit required |
What if the IBPS PO call letter is not downloading
Most download failures trace back to credentials rather than to the server. Work through the checks below before assuming the link is broken.
| Download problem | What usually fixes it |
|---|---|
| Login credentials rejected | Use the registration number from the application, not the fee receipt number |
| Forgot registration number | Recover it from the same login page using your registered email or mobile |
| Page fails during peak hours | Retry later, since the link stays open until the examination |
| Details printed wrongly | Raise it through the IBPS grievance redressal portal without delay |
| Candidate needs a scribe | Complete the scribe declaration form hosted on the IBPS scribe portal |
Important Links
| Resource | Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Download IBPS PO Prelims Call Letter | Download preliminary call letter |
| Download Detailed Notification PDF | Download CRP PO/MT-XVI notification |
| Download Updated Vacancy Annexure PDF | Download bank wise vacancy list |
| IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI Official Page | Open the official PO/MT-XVI page |
| IBPS Official Website | ibps.in |
| More Sarkari Naukri updates | Latest Sarkari Naukri 2026 updates |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the IBPS PO prelims admit card 2026 released?
14 August 2026. IBPS published the online preliminary examination call letter for CRP PO/MT-XVI on its official website on that date, along with the information handout in English and Hindi.
How many vacancies are there in IBPS PO 2026?
7365 posts across the participating public sector banks, as per Annexure I updated on 20 July 2026. The indent is for the year 2027-28 and is described by IBPS as indicative.
Which bank has the highest IBPS PO vacancy this year?
Bank of Baroda with 1900 posts, followed by Canara Bank with 1500 and Bank of Maharashtra with 1100. UCO Bank and Union Bank of India have not reported vacancies.
What is the IBPS PO prelims exam pattern for CRP PO/MT-XVI?
Three separately timed tests over 60 minutes: English Language with 30 questions for 30 marks, Quantitative Aptitude with 35 questions for 30 marks, and Reasoning Ability with 35 questions for 40 marks. The total is 100 questions for 100 marks.
Is there negative marking in the IBPS PO preliminary exam?
Yes. One fourth, or 0.25, of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in the objective tests, and this applies to both the preliminary and the main examination.
Do I have to clear each section separately in prelims?
Yes. Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing the minimum cut-off marks decided by IBPS before being considered for the overall shortlist.
What documents should I carry to the IBPS PO exam centre?
The printed call letter with a photograph pasted on it, one additional identical photograph, a valid photo identity in original and a photocopy of it. Ration cards and learner's driving licences are not accepted.
Which photo identity proofs are accepted by IBPS?
PAN card, passport, permanent driving licence, voter's card with photograph, bank passbook with photograph, Aadhaar or e-Aadhaar with photograph, employee ID, Bar Council identity card, a college or university identity card, or a photo identity issued by a gazetted officer on official letterhead.
Is the preliminary call letter collected at the exam centre?
No. The preliminary call letter is not collected. It is authenticated and stamped by the centre staff, and the candidate must retain it with the stamped ID copy because it has to be produced again at the main examination.
When is the IBPS PO prelims result expected?
September 2026 as per the tentative schedule in the detailed notification. The main examination call letter also falls in September 2026 and the main exam in October 2026.
What was the application fee for IBPS PO 2026?
Rs. 850 inclusive of GST for all candidates other than SC, ST and PwBD, and Rs. 175 inclusive of GST for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Bank transaction charges were borne by the candidate.
What is the age limit for IBPS PO 2026?
20 to 30 years as on 1 July 2026, meaning a candidate must have been born not earlier than 2 July 1996 and not later than 1 July 2006, both dates inclusive, before applicable relaxations.
Is biometric verification done at the IBPS PO exam?
Yes. Thumb impression and photograph capture are done at the centre, and refusal to participate in biometric verification can lead to cancellation of candidature. Candidates are advised to hold a valid Aadhaar for the process.
How long is the IBPS PO main examination?
3 hours and 10 minutes in total, covering 170 objective questions for 200 marks across four sections plus a 30-minute descriptive paper of two questions carrying 25 marks.