IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 (CRP PO/MT-XVI) Released

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the call letter for the IBPS PO Preliminary Examination 2026 under CRP PO/MT-XVI. The admit card (hall ticket) was released on 14 August 2026 on the official website. Candidates who have applied for the Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) posts must download and keep a printout ready to carry to the exam hall.

This recruitment is part of the Common Recruitment Process (CRP PO/MT-XVI) for the recruitment cycle indicated for 2027–28, with a total of 7365 vacancies (indicative). The application process is online only, and the overall selection will be conducted in stages: Prelims, Mains, Personality Test, Interview, and Provisional Allotment. The preliminary examination is scheduled in August/September 2026 (as per the official notification), with the preliminary call letter download and result expected in August and September 2026 respectively.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The recruitment is for Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee (MT) posts under CRP PO/MT-XVI. The total number of vacancies is 7365 (indicative). The notification also mentions 11 participating banks for the recruitment process. The bank-wise breakup is referenced through official vacancy documents, but the bank-wise vacancy numbers are not provided in the supplied text.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a degree (graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. The candidate must have a valid mark sheet/degree certificate proving graduate status at the time of registration, and the graduation percentage must be indicated while applying online. The final result must have been declared on or before 21 July 2026.

Age Limit

The age limit is 20 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026. Candidates must be born between 02.07.1996 and 01.07.2006 (both dates inclusive).

Age relaxation is applicable as follows: SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years relaxation; Persons with Benchmark Disabilities get 10 years relaxation; and Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers with a minimum of 5 years of military service get 5 years relaxation.

Application Fee

Payment is online only. The available payment modes include Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, UPI, and Mobile Wallets. Any bank transaction charges, if applicable, must be borne by the candidate.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website of IBPS: www.ibps.in.
2. On the homepage, click the “CRP PO/MT” section.
3. Select “Click Here to Apply Online for CRP-Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (CRP-PO/MT-XVI)”.
4. Click “Click Here for New Registration” and enter basic details such as name, email, and mobile number.
5. After registration, note the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated (these are also sent via SMS/Email).
6. Log in and fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully.
7. Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, left thumb impression, hand-written declaration, SSC/SSLC/10th standard or equivalent certificate, and a live photograph captured via webcam or mobile phone.
8. Indicate your order of preference for Participating Banks. The order of preference cannot be changed later.
9. Pay the application fee/intimation charges online.
10. Click “Complete Registration”. After this step, no changes are possible.
11. Download and print the system-generated application form and fee receipt for your records. Do not send the printed copy to IBPS.

Salary & Pay Scale

In addition to the basic pay, additional allowances and perquisites are payable as per the rules of the Participating Bank in force from time to time.

Selection Process

The selection process for CRP PO/MT-XVI includes five stages. First, candidates appear for the Online Preliminary Examination, which is an objective test and is qualifying in nature. Second, the Online Main Examination is conducted with objective plus descriptive components; marks obtained in this stage count toward final merit. Third, a Personality Test is conducted in a self-report format; it is mandatory for interview eligibility and is non-qualifying, and the results are shared with the interview panel. Fourth, an Interview is conducted by the Participating Banks, coordinated by the Nodal Bank in each State/UT. Fifth, Provisional Allotment is made based on merit-cum-preference and the actual vacancies reported by banks.

Final merit is based on Main Exam and Interview marks in an 80:20 weightage ratio. The minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 40% for general category candidates, and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.

Eligible candidates should download their admit card from the official IBPS website and ensure they are prepared for the preliminary examination schedule announced for August/September 2026. Keep your printout handy and follow the instructions on the call letter before the examination date.