Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the PO/MT-XVI Pre-Examination Training (PET) admit card 2026 for eligible candidates registered for the Probationary Officer and Management Trainee recruitment process. Applicants can download the hall ticket from ibps.in using their registration credentials; the total number of vacancies will be confirmed through the detailed recruitment notification or subsequent vacancy update.
Candidates should note that PET is a preparatory programme and not a qualifying stage of the recruitment examination. The admit card contains the training schedule, reporting instructions and other candidate-specific information.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer/Management Trainee (PO/MT-XVI) |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced/confirmed by IBPS |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | PET schedule as printed on the admit card; PO examination date TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must rely on the date and reporting time mentioned on their individual PET call letter. Any change in the schedule will be published through the official IBPS portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Applicants should possess a valid degree certificate or mark sheet showing that they completed graduation by the eligibility cut-off date.
- The percentage obtained in graduation must be entered accurately during online registration.
- Candidates appearing in the final year of graduation must satisfy the result declaration requirements prescribed in the detailed notification.
Age Limit
- The standard age requirement for IBPS PO recruitment is generally 20 to 30 years as on the notified cut-off date.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under government rules.
- The exact date of birth range and category-wise relaxation should be checked in the PO/MT-XVI notification.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ₹850, inclusive of applicable intimation charges.
- SC, ST and PwBD candidates: ₹175 as intimation charges.
- Bank transaction or payment gateway charges, where applicable, must be paid by the applicant.
- Candidates should verify the final fee and category rules in the detailed notification before making payment.
Selection Process
The IBPS PO/MT-XVI recruitment process is expected to consist of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination: An online objective test generally covering English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. Candidates must clear the prescribed sectional and overall cut-offs.
- Main Examination: Shortlisted candidates take the online main examination, which normally includes objective sections and a descriptive English test.
- Interview and Final Allotment: Candidates qualifying in the main examination are called for an interview. Final selection is based on the prescribed weightage of main examination and interview marks, followed by provisional allotment and document verification.
The Pre-Examination Training is not part of the merit-based selection process. Attendance in PET does not provide any additional marks or guarantee qualification in the preliminary examination.
How to Apply
The application window may already be closed for candidates who have received the PET call letter. Registered applicants can follow these steps to access the admit card:
- Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
- Open the section for CRP PO/MT available on the homepage.
- Select the link for Online Pre-Examination Training Call Letter for CRP PO/MT-XVI.
- Enter the registration number or roll number and password or date of birth in the login fields.
- Complete the security verification and submit the details.
- Check the candidate’s name, PET date, session, training mode and instructions displayed on the call letter.
- Download the admit card and save a clear PDF copy. Take a printout if physical reporting is required.
- Keep the registration details and a valid photo identity document ready. Candidates unable to log in should use the password recovery option or contact the IBPS candidate support facility.
Applicants should not wait until the final day to download the hall ticket, as heavy traffic may slow down the portal. Discrepancies in personal details should be reported promptly through the official helpdesk.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the IBPS PO MT XVI PET admit card 2026 available?
Yes. Registered and eligible candidates can download the PET call letter through the login facility on ibps.in.
2. What credentials are required to download the PET hall ticket?
Candidates generally need their registration number or roll number and password or date of birth.
3. Is PET mandatory for selection as an IBPS Probationary Officer?
No. PET is a preparatory facility for eligible candidates and is not an examination or merit stage. Candidates must separately qualify in the preliminary examination, main examination and interview.
