The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Online Preliminary Examination Call Letter (e-Admit Card) for CRP PO/MT-XVI on 14 August 2026 at the official portal ibps.in. The Prelims exam for Probationary Officer and Management Trainee posts across participating public sector banks is scheduled on 22 and 23 August 2026 – only 5 to 6 days away. Candidates who applied for CRP PO/MT-XVI can download their Prelims call letter by logging in at ibps.in with their Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth. The Prelims is an online objective test of 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes covering English Language (30 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (35 questions) and Reasoning Ability (35 questions), with 0.25 marks negative marking per wrong answer. The Prelims result will determine shortlisting for the Main Examination, which is the merit-determining stage for this recruitment.
Important Note: Three things every IBPS PO aspirant must do before reaching the exam centre on 22 or 23 August. First, download your call letter now and check your exam date and shift – Prelims is held across two days in multiple shifts. Your specific date and shift are printed on your call letter and you must appear only on that date and shift. Second, carry both the printed call letter and a valid original photo ID – entry to the exam hall is denied without both. The ID must carry your date of birth. Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport and Driving Licence are all valid. Third, each section has its own individual time limit within the 60-minute window – even though the total exam is 60 minutes, there are section-wise timers for English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. You cannot shift time from one section to another. Practice section-wise timed mock tests, not just full-paper mocks.
IBPS PO MT XVI Prelims Admit Card 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP PO/MT-XVI |
| Post | Probationary Officer (PO) and Management Trainee (MT) |
| Admit Card Released | 14 August 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Dates | 22 and 23 August 2026 |
| How to Download | Login at ibps.in with Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 1 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date (Extended) | 26 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 26 July 2026 |
| Correction Window | 29 to 30 July 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card Released | 14 August 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 22 and 23 August 2026 |
| Prelims Result | To be announced on ibps.in |
| Mains Exam | To be announced |
Prelims Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Each section has its own sectional time limit – you cannot carry over unused time to another section.
How to Download IBPS PO MT XVI Prelims Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official IBPS website – Click Here
- Go to the CRP PO/MT-XVI section on the homepage.
- Click “Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter for CRP PO/MT-XVI”.
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth.
- Enter the CAPTCHA code and click Login or Submit.
- Your call letter will appear on screen. Check all details carefully.
- Click Download and save the PDF.
- Print a clear copy and keep it safe for exam day.
Direct download link: Click Here
How to Retrieve a Forgotten Password
- Go to the admit card login page on ibps.in.
- Click “Forgot Password?”
- Enter your Registration Number and your registered mobile number or email ID.
- Submit – a new password will be sent to your registered email address.
Documents Required at the Exam Centre
- Printed copy of the IBPS PO MT XVI Prelims Admit Card (mandatory)
- Valid original photo identity proof with date of birth – Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence or similar
- Photocopy of the photo ID, if specifically instructed on the admit card
- Passport-size photograph matching the one uploaded during application, where required
Important Instructions
- Exam is on 22 and 23 August 2026 in multiple shifts. Check your specific date and shift on your individual call letter.
- Each section has a fixed time limit (20 minutes per section). You cannot move time across sections.
- Carry both the printed call letter AND original photo ID. Neither alone is sufficient for entry.
- Mobile phones and electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
- Report to the exam centre at the reporting time printed on your call letter – late candidates are typically not admitted.
- If you find a discrepancy on your admit card, contact IBPS immediately using the helpline number on the call letter.
- All updates including Prelims result and Mains exam dates are published only on ibps.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Prelims Admit Card (Direct Login) | Click Here |
| IBPS Official Website | Click Here |
IBPS PO MT XVI Prelims Admit Card 2026 – FAQs
Q1. When was the IBPS PO MT XVI Prelims Admit Card released?
✅ The CRP PO/MT-XVI Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter was released on 14 August 2026 at ibps.in. It is available for download now.
Q2. What are the IBPS PO Prelims exam dates?
✅ 22 and 23 August 2026 in multiple shifts. Your specific date and shift are printed on your individual call letter.
Q3. How do I download the admit card?
✅ Visit ibps.in, go to the CRP PO/MT-XVI section, click the Preliminary Exam Call Letter link, and log in with your Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth. Download and print the call letter.
Q4. What is the IBPS PO Prelims exam pattern?
✅ 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes total. Three sections with individual time limits: English Language (30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes), Quantitative Aptitude (35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes) and Reasoning Ability (35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes). Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
Q5. Are there section-wise time limits?
✅ Yes. Each of the three sections has a 20-minute timer. You cannot use leftover time from one section in another. Practice with section-wise timers, not just the overall 60-minute limit.
Q6. What documents must I carry to the exam?
✅ Printed call letter and a valid original photo ID with date of birth (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence). Entry is denied without both. A digital copy is not a substitute for the printed call letter.
Q7. I forgot my IBPS login password. What do I do?
✅ Click “Forgot Password?” on the admit card login page, enter your Registration Number and registered mobile or email ID, and a new password will be sent to your email.
Q8. What happens after the Prelims?
✅ IBPS announces the Prelims Result on ibps.in. Shortlisted candidates appear for the Main Examination, which is the merit-determining stage. Mains qualifiers proceed to an Interview. Final selection is based on Mains and Interview combined score.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to the Online Preliminary Examination Call Letter for CRP PO/MT-XVI released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) on 14 August 2026 at ibps.in. The Prelims exam is on 22 and 23 August 2026 in multiple shifts. The individual exam date and shift are printed on the candidate’s call letter. All further updates including Prelims result and Mains exam schedule are published only on ibps.in. All links above lead only to the official IBPS website and the official IBPS registration portal.
