IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2026 Out (CRP PO/MT-XVI) – How to Download
In short: IBPS released the Online Main Exam call letter for CRP PO/MT-XVI on ibps.in on 24 September 2026, a day after the Prelims result status (23 September 2026). Qualified candidates can download it with their registration number and password or date of birth. The notification lists October 2026 (tentative) for Mains.
Overview
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
|---|---|
| Total Posts | 7565 |
| Main exam (objective) | 170 questions, 200 marks, 160 minutes |
| Descriptive paper | 2 questions (essay and comprehension), 25 marks, 30 minutes |
| Negative marking | 1/4 (0.25) of the marks per wrong answer |
Important Dates
| Prelims result status | 23 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Mains call letter released | 24 September 2026 |
| Online Main exam | October 2026 (tentative) – exact date on call letter |
| Mains result | November 2026 (tentative) |
| Personality test / Interview | November / December 2026 (tentative) |
Key facts about the admit card
IBPS is recruiting Probationary Officers / Management Trainees (PO/MT) for public sector banks through CRP PO/MT-XVI. The updated list dated 27-08-2026 shows 7,565 indicative vacancies for 2027-28 (Union Bank of India did not report vacancies). The Prelims result status came out on 23 September 2026, and the Mains call letter followed on 24 September 2026.
Mains exam pattern
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | 45 min |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 50 | 60 | 35 min |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 35 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | 45 min |
| Descriptive (essay + comprehension) | 2 | 25 | 30 min |
The objective part has 170 questions for 200 marks. The descriptive paper is in English. You must clear the cut-off in each test and also reach a minimum total score.
On exam day
- The Mains exam lasts 3 hours 10 minutes, but with checks and formalities you may be at the venue for 4 hours or more.
- Candidates arriving after the reporting time on the call letter will not be allowed in.
- Bringing the stamped Prelims call letter is compulsory.
- Carry one extra photograph (the same one pasted on the call letter).
What next?
Candidates who clear Mains will be called for a Personality Test (non-qualifying but compulsory) and then an interview. Provisional allotment is tentatively scheduled for January 2027.
This is not a government website. Check ibps.in for the final details.
How to Apply
- Open the CRP PO/MTs-XVI page on ibps.in.
- Click "Online Main Exam Call Letter for CRP-PO/MTs-XVI".
- Enter your registration number and password or date of birth.
- Download the call letter and information handout and take a clear printout.
- Candidates using a scribe should fill in scribe details and download the scribe declaration form separately.
Important Links
| Mains call letter download | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Prelims result status | Click Here |
| IBPS CRP PO/MTs-XVI page | Click Here |
| Detailed Notification PDF | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the IBPS PO Mains admit card 2026 released?
The Online Main Exam call letter for CRP PO/MT-XVI was released on ibps.in on 24 September 2026.
When is the Mains exam?
The notification gives October 2026 as the tentative month. Your exact date, shift and centre are printed on your call letter.
What should I carry to the exam centre?
The Mains call letter, the stamped Prelims call letter (with the stamped ID copy) and an original photo ID with the same name as on the call letter.
Will the call letter be sent by post?
No. No hard copy is posted; you must download it from ibps.in.
⚠️ This is not a government website. We simplify information from official sources. Always verify on the official website before applying.