Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Quick Summary
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the Online Main Examination Call Letter for CRP PO/MT-XVI on 24 September 2026. Candidates who qualified in the preliminary exam can now download their IBPS PO Mains Admit Card from ibps.in. The online main examination will be conducted on 04 October 2026.
Job Location
All India
Salary / Pay Scale
Scale-I Officer Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920
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Full Information
Key Highlights
- Exam Authority: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Recruitment Stage: CRP PO/MT-XVI Online Main Examination
- Admit Card Release Date:
- Main Examination Date:
- Download Cut-Off Date:
- Official Portal: www.ibps.in
About IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has activated the call letter download link for the Online Main Examination for Probationary Officers and Management Trainees (CRP PO/MT-XVI) on .
Only candidates who attained the minimum qualifying cut-off marks in the Preliminary Examination are permitted to appear in the Main Exam on . The marks obtained in this examination carry crucial weightage (80%) in determining final recruitment into 11 participating public sector banks.
Important Dates
| Event Name | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Call Letter Download | |
| Closure of Call Letter Download Window | |
| Online Main Examination Date | |
| Main Exam Result & Interview Call Letters | November 2026 |
How to Download IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official IBPS website at www.ibps.in.
- Click on the prominent flashing link: "Online Main Examination Call Letter for CRP-PO/MT-XVI".
- On the login page, choose your language (English or Hindi).
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number.
- Enter your Password or Date of Birth (format: DD-MM-YY).
- Enter the Captcha image characters accurately and click "Login".
- Your IBPS PO Mains Admit Card will appear on the screen.
- Download the PDF and take multiple laser printouts for the examination venue.
Main Examination Pattern & Structure
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Allotted Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 Minutes |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| English Descriptive (Letter & Essay) | 02 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
Critical Documents Required on Exam Day
- IBPS PO Mains Admit Card with recent passport photo firmly pasted in the designated box.
- Preliminary Exam Call Letter previously verified and stamped by invigilators during the Prelims.
- Original Photo ID (PAN Card / Passport / Driving License / Voter's Card / Aadhaar Card with photo).
- One clear photocopy of the same Photo Identity proof stapled to the Mains Admit Card.
- Two additional identical passport-size photographs.
- One simple blue or black ballpoint pen.
Eligibility Criteria
Selection Process
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was the IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2026 released?
Ans: IBPS released the CRP PO/MT-XVI Main examination call letter on 24 September 2026.
Q: What is the date of the IBPS PO Main Examination 2026?
Ans: The online main examination will be held nationwide on 04 October 2026.
Q: How can I download the IBPS PO Mains Call Letter?
Ans: Visit ibps.in, click on CRP PO/MT-XVI Mains Admit Card, enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
Q: Is it compulsory to bring the Prelims call letter to the Mains exam?
Ans: Yes, candidates must bring the authenticated/stamped Preliminary Exam Call Letter along with the Mains Admit Card and a valid Photo ID proof.
Q: What is the exam pattern for IBPS PO Mains 2026?
Ans: The exam comprises 155 objective questions (200 marks) lasting 3 hours, plus an English Language descriptive writing test (25 marks, 30 minutes).
How to Download Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Admit Card 2026
- Scroll down to the "Some Useful Important Links" section.
- Click on the link "Download Admit Card".
- A new page will open, enter your Registration ID / Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Click on the "Submit" or "Login" button.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen, take a print out or save it as PDF.