The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 for CRP PO/MT-XVI on 14 August 2026. Candidates who registered for the IBPS PO/MT-XVI recruitment can now download their Prelims Call Letter using their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
According to the official IBPS call-letter portal, the download window has started on 14 August 2026 and will remain open until 23 August 2026. Candidates should download their call letter as early as possible and carefully check their examination date, reporting time, shift and examination centre.
The IBPS PO Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 22 and 23 August 2026. The official IBPS examination calendar confirms these dates, while the exact shift and reporting details for each candidate are provided on the individual call letter.
The IBPS PO Recruitment 2026 is being conducted under CRP PO/MT-XVI for Probationary Officer and Management Trainee posts in participating public sector banks.
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Note: The original CRP PO/MT-XVI notification announced 6,715 vacancies. IBPS later issued a corrigendum regarding updated vacancies on 20 July 2026. Candidates should refer to the latest official vacancy notice (7,565) for the current vacancy position. (IBPS)
IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 released on 14 August 2026
IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 Download Link
The IBPS PO Prelims Call Letter 2026 is now available through the official IBPS call-letter portal.
Candidates can download their IBPS PO Prelims Call Letter by following these steps:
Step 1: Open the Official Call Letter Portal
Visit the official IBPS PO/MT-XVI call-letter login page.
Step 2: Select the Login Language
Select Hindi or English as available on the login page.
Step 3: Enter Login Details
Enter your:
Registration Number or Roll Number
Password or Date of Birth
The official call-letter login page uses these credentials.
Step 4: Enter the Captcha
Enter the captcha displayed on the screen.
Step 5: Click Login
Click the Login button to access your call letter.
Step 6: Check Your Details
Your IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen.
Check your:
Name
Photograph
Roll Number
Exam Date
Shift
Reporting Time
Examination Centre
Centre Address
Step 7: Download and Print
Download the call letter and take a clear printout for the examination day.
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Date 2026
The IBPS PO Preliminary Examination is scheduled for:
22 August 2026 and 23 August 2026
The official IBPS calendar confirms these dates. (IBPS)
Candidates should not assume their examination date or shift. The exact date, shift and reporting time assigned to each candidate should be checked on the individual call letter.
Important
Your admit card is the final source for your personal examination details. Check it carefully immediately after downloading.
IBPS PO Prelims Shift Timings 2026
The examination is conducted in four shifts on both days. Candidates must reach the centre 60 minutes before the exam starts. Gates close 30 minutes before the exam.
Table
Shift
Reporting Time
Exam Timing
Duration
Shift 1
8:00 AM
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
60 Minutes
Shift 2
10:30 AM
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
60 Minutes
Shift 3
1:00 PM
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
60 Minutes
Shift 4
3:30 PM
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
60 Minutes
Important: Your exact shift and centre are printed o
What Details Should You Check on the Admit Card?
After downloading the call letter, candidates should verify:
Candidate name
Photograph
Signature
Registration/Roll Number
Examination date
Shift
Reporting time
Gate closing time, if mentioned
Examination centre name
Complete centre address
Centre code
Other instructions printed on the call letter
If you notice any discrepancy, contact IBPS through its official grievance mechanism rather than making assumptions about the correction process.
Documents to Carry for IBPS PO Prelims
Candidates should carefully follow the document instructions printed on their individual call letter.
Generally, candidates should be prepared to carry:
Printed IBPS PO Admit Card
Original valid photo ID proof
Photocopy of the required ID, if instructed
Recent passport-size photographs, if required by the call-letter instructions
Additional documents/certificates where specifically applicable
Important
Do not rely on a generic document list if your call letter contains different or additional instructions. The instructions printed on your individual call letter should be followed.
What Not to Carry to the Exam Centre
Candidates should avoid carrying prohibited electronic or study-related items into the examination centre.
Do not carry items such as:
Mobile phones
Smartwatches
Bluetooth or other electronic devices
Calculators, unless specifically permitted
Notes and books
Other prohibited items mentioned in the call letter
Candidates should read the exam-day instructions printed on their call letter before leaving for the examination centre.
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The Preliminary Examination consists of three sections:
Section
Questions
Marks
Duration
English Language
30
30
20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude
35
30
20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability
35
40
20 Minutes
Total
100
100
60 Minutes
The preliminary examination is conducted as an online test with separate time limits for the three sections.
Candidates should check the latest official notification and their call-letter instructions for the applicable examination rules.
Candidates preparing for other Probationary Officer examinations can also check the SBIPO Recruitment 2026 for the latest recruitment details and examination updates.
What After IBPS PO Prelims?
Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination will move to the next stage of the IBPS PO/MT-XVI selection process.
The official IBPS calendar schedules the Main Examination for 4 October 2026.
Candidates should therefore download their call letter now, appear for the Preliminary Examination on the date mentioned on their admit card and continue preparing for the Main Examination.
IBPS PO Admit Card 2026 – Important Instructions
Before going to the examination centre, candidates should:
Download the admit card well before the closing date.
Check the examination date and shift.
Check the complete centre address.
Note the reporting and gate-closing time mentioned on the call letter.
Arrange the required original ID proof.
Carry the documents specifically mentioned in the call letter.
Reach the examination centre well before the reporting time.
Follow all instructions printed on the call letter.
What If the IBPS PO Admit Card Download Page Is Not Opening?
Heavy traffic can sometimes make an examination call-letter page slow or temporarily inaccessible.
If you experience a delay:
Wait for a few minutes and try again.
Check your internet connection.
Try another browser.
Avoid repeated login attempts with incorrect credentials.
Try again during a less busy period.
Use the official IBPS grievance mechanism if the problem continues.
Do not use unofficial websites to enter your Registration Number, Password or Date of Birth.
Candidates looking for another major banking recruitment can also check the IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2026 for the latest vacancy and examination updates.
IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 : FAQs
When was the IBPS PO Admit Card 2026 released?
The IBPS PO/MT-XVI Prelims Call Letter was released on 14 August 2026.
What is the last date to download the IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card?
According to the official call-letter portal, the download window closes on 23 August 2026.
When is the IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2026?
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 22 and 23 August 2026.
How can I download the IBPS PO Admit Card?
Visit the official IBPS PO/MT-XVI call-letter portal and log in using your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
What should I check after downloading the admit card?
Check your name, photograph, roll number, examination date, shift, reporting time and examination centre address carefully.
Can I change my IBPS PO exam centre or shift?
Candidates should not assume that the centre or shift can be changed after the call letter has been generated. The centre and shift printed on your individual call letter should be treated as final unless IBPS officially announces otherwise.
When is the IBPS PO Mains Exam 2026?
The IBPS PO/MT-XVI Main Examination is scheduled for 4 October 2026. (IBPS)
Disclaimer
This article is based on the official IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI recruitment information, the official IBPS examination calendar and the official call-letter portal. The call-letter portal shown by the user confirms that the download window commenced on 14 August 2026 and closes on 23 August 2026. Candidates should always follow the instructions printed on their individual call letter and verify any subsequent changes on the official IBPS website.
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