IBPS PO Prelims 2026 Admit Card Out: Probationary Officer Preliminary Examination Call Letters Released, Exams to be Held in Four Shifts on August 22 and 23
Mumbai/New Delhi: A major and significant update has emerged for lakhs of youth aspiring to build a career in the banking sector. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the official admit cards (call letters) for the Preliminary Examination for Probationary Officer/Management Trainee (CRP PO/MT-XVI) posts. Candidates who have successfully applied for this prestigious recruitment can now download their admit cards by visiting the official IBPS website ibps.in. According to the announced schedule, this preliminary exam will be conducted across various designated exam centers nationwide on August 22 and August 23, 2026, in four shifts each day.
Let us examine a detailed, analytical, and point-by-point breakdown of the process to download the IBPS PO Prelims 2026 admit card, the exam shifts and schedule, and essential guidelines to be carried to the examination center.
Key Dates and Exam Schedule (Exam Schedule & Shifts)
According to the examination scheme released by IBPS, the preliminary exam has been scheduled for the final week of August.
Admit Card Release Date: Call letters have been made live on the portal starting August 14, 2026.
Exam Dates: The preliminary exam will be held on August 22, 2026, and August 23, 2026.
Daily Number of Shifts: The examination will be conducted in a total of four shifts each day, and candidates must report according to the slot allotted on their admit card.
Mains Examination: The main examination for candidates who clear the preliminary exam is scheduled for October 4, 2026.
Step-by-Step Download Process for the Admit Card
Candidates can download their admit cards by following the simple steps given below:
First, visit the official IBPS website www.ibps.in.
Click on the “CRP PO/MT” tab or the relevant recruitment link located on the left side of the homepage.
Next, click on the link reading “Download Online Prelims Exam Call Letter for CRP-PO/MT-XVI”.
A new login page will open where you must enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth (in DD-MM-YYYY format).
Carefully enter the Captcha Code displayed on the screen and click the Login button.
Your IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card will appear on the screen.
Print it out for future use and to carry to the examination center.
Important Details and Precautions on the Admit Card
After downloading the admit card, candidates must thoroughly check the information provided within it.
Personal Details: Verify the candidate's name, roll number, registration number, scanned photograph, and signature.
Exam Center and Time: Clearly check the exam venue, full address of the center, reporting time, and shift timing, as entry to the center is not permitted after the reporting time.
Error Rectification: If there is any discrepancy in the name or other details on the admit card, immediately contact the IBPS help desk or support portal.
Essential Documents to Carry to the Examination Center
It is mandatory to carry the following documents to enter the examination hall:
Copy of the Admit Card: A clear printed copy of the IBPS PO Prelims Call Letter.
Original Photo ID Proof: One original photo ID proof among a PAN card, Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, or driving license, along with its photocopy.
Passport Size Photographs: At least two recent passport-size color photographs matching the photo uploaded on the application form.
With the release of the IBPS PO Prelims 2026 admit cards, the final phase of exam preparation has commenced for candidates. Since the examination is scheduled to take place nationwide on August 22 and 23, all aspirants are advised to immediately download their admit cards from the official website ibps.in to avoid last-minute technical glitches and to evaluate the distance and travel time to their examination centers in advance.
