Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the CRP PO/MT-XVI preliminary examination admit card 2026 for candidates seeking appointment as Probationary Officers and Management Trainees in participating public sector banks. Registered applicants can download their call letters from ibps.in using their registration credentials. The total number of vacancies will be confirmed through the detailed CRP PO/MT-XVI recruitment notification and participating bank-wise vacancy statement.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer/Management Trainee – CRP PO/MT-XVI |
| Total Vacancies | To be confirmed in the detailed notification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | 22 and 23 August 2026 (tentative; check call letter) |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must treat the date, reporting time, shift and examination centre printed on their individual admit card as final. IBPS may allot different shifts or centres depending on administrative requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India or possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Candidates should have a valid mark sheet or degree certificate confirming that they were graduates on the eligibility cut-off date specified in the detailed notification.
- The percentage entered in the online application should be calculated in accordance with the rules followed by the candidate’s university or institution.
- Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in the applicable local language may be relevant at the participating bank’s appointment stage.
Age Limit
- The standard age requirement for IBPS PO recruitment is generally 20 to 30 years as on the cut-off date stated in the notification.
- Relaxation is normally available to eligible reserved categories, including SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD and specified ex-servicemen, under government rules.
- Candidates must refer to the CRP PO/MT-XVI notification for the exact date used to calculate age and the documents required to claim relaxation.
Fees
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates: Generally ₹175, inclusive of intimation charges.
- All other candidates: Generally ₹850, inclusive of application and intimation charges.
- Bank transaction charges, where applicable, are payable separately. Candidates should verify the final category-wise fee in the official notification.
Selection Process
The IBPS PO/MT-XVI recruitment process is expected to include the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination: An online objective test covering English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. Candidates must meet the prescribed sectional and overall cut-offs.
- Main Examination: Shortlisted candidates appear for an online main examination comprising objective and descriptive components. The detailed test pattern will be provided in the recruitment notification or information handout.
- Interview and Provisional Allotment: Candidates qualifying in the main examination are called for an interview. Final scores are prepared using the notified weightage for the main examination and interview, followed by provisional allotment to participating banks.
How to Apply
The application process for the preliminary examination has already been completed. Registered candidates can download the admit card by following these steps:
- Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
- Open the section for CRP PO/MT on the homepage.
- Select the link for Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees-XVI.
- Click the preliminary examination call letter or online preliminary exam admit card link.
- Enter the registration number or roll number and password or date of birth in the login window.
- Complete the security verification and submit the details.
- Check the candidate’s name, photograph, examination date, reporting time, venue and instructions before downloading the admit card.
- Print a clear copy of the call letter and keep an additional copy for reference.
Candidates must carry the printed admit card, a valid original photo identity document and any other item specified in the call letter. They should reach the venue before the reporting time, as late entry may not be permitted. Any discrepancy in personal details should be reported through the official IBPS candidate support channel without delay.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the IBPS PO MT XVI prelims admit card 2026 available?
Yes. Registered candidates can download the preliminary examination call letter through the CRP PO/MT section of ibps.in.
2. What credentials are required to download the IBPS PO admit card?
Candidates generally need their registration number or roll number along with their password or date of birth.
3. Can the examination centre be changed after the admit card is issued?
Requests for a change in examination date, shift or centre are generally not accepted. Candidates should follow the venue and reporting instructions printed on their call letter.
