Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2026 for candidates who qualified in the preliminary examination. The call letter is available through the official website for the Probationary Officer/Management Trainee recruitment examination, while the final number of participating bank-wise vacancies should be verified from the detailed CRP PO/MT-XVI notification.
Candidates must download their admit cards online and check the reporting time, examination centre, shift and important instructions. No hard copy is normally sent by post.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer/Management Trainee (PO/MT) |
| Total Vacancies | To be confirmed from the detailed CRP PO/MT-XVI notification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | July 2026 |
| Last Date | July 2026 |
| Exam Date | October 4, 2026 (Mains, tentative) |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should treat the examination date and schedule printed on their individual call letters as final. IBPS may allot different reporting times or examination centres depending on administrative requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- The qualifying degree result must have been declared on or before the cut-off date specified in the recruitment notification.
- Candidates should enter the percentage or equivalent grade exactly as shown in their degree certificate or marksheets.
- Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in the applicable local language may be relevant for appointment, depending on the participating bank's requirements.
Age Limit
- The usual minimum age for IBPS PO recruitment is 20 years.
- The usual maximum age is 30 years, calculated on the cut-off date mentioned in the notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is generally available to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under government rules.
- Candidates must produce valid category and age-relaxation documents during verification or interview.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ₹850, including intimation charges, based on the standard IBPS PO fee structure.
- SC, ST and PwBD candidates: ₹175 as intimation charges.
- Bank transaction or payment gateway charges may apply.
- Candidates should verify the exact fee in the detailed 2026 notification, as the amount may be revised.
Selection Process
The IBPS PO recruitment process generally consists of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination: An online objective test used to shortlist candidates for the Main examination. Preliminary marks are generally not included in the final merit score.
- Main Examination: Shortlisted candidates take objective and descriptive tests covering reasoning, banking awareness, data analysis, English language and related areas. Candidates must obtain the required sectional and overall scores.
- Interview and Final Allotment: Candidates qualifying in the Main examination are invited for an interview. Final selection is prepared using the prescribed weightage of Main examination and interview marks, followed by provisional allotment to participating banks.
How to Apply
The application window is expected to have closed before the release of the Main call letter. Registered candidates can follow these steps to download the admit card:
- Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in using a secure browser.
- Open the section titled CRP PO/MT on the homepage.
- Select the link for Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees-XVI.
- Click on the IBPS PO Mains Call Letter 2026 download link.
- Enter the registration number or roll number and the password or date of birth in the specified format.
- Complete the captcha verification and submit the login details.
- Check the candidate's name, photograph, roll number, exam date, reporting time, shift and venue printed on the call letter.
- Download the PDF and print at least two clear copies for examination-day use.
- Carry the printed admit card, an original valid photo identity document and any additional documents listed in the instructions.
- Contact the official IBPS helpdesk promptly if the call letter contains an error or cannot be downloaded.
Candidates are advised to visit the examination centre in advance, particularly if it is located in another city. Electronic devices, calculators, study material and prohibited personal items should not be taken inside the venue.
Important Links
FAQs
Is the IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2026 available offline?
No. Candidates must download the call letter online from the official IBPS website using their registration credentials.
What details are required to download the IBPS PO call letter?
Candidates generally need their registration number or roll number and password or date of birth.
What should candidates carry to the Main examination centre?
Candidates should carry a printed admit card, an original valid photo ID, photocopies or photographs if instructed, and any other document specified on the call letter.
