IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2026 Released
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2026 for candidates who qualified in the preliminary examination conducted for the Probationary Officer and Management Trainee recruitment. The Mains call letter was issued on September 24, 2026, and candidates can download it through the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
The IBPS PO Mains examination under the Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers and Management Trainees XVI is scheduled to be conducted on October 4, 2026. Candidates who cleared the preliminary examination held on August 22 and 23 can now access their Mains call letter using their registration number or roll number along with their password or date of birth.
The recruitment is being conducted under CRP PO/MT XVI for Probationary Officer and Management Trainee posts in participating public sector banks. The latest vacancy figure for this recruitment cycle is 7,565 posts. IBPS has published updates and corrigenda related to the revised vacancy position on its official recruitment page.
IBPS PO Mains 2026 Important Dates
The IBPS PO preliminary examination was conducted on August 22 and 23, 2026. The preliminary examination result was declared on September 23, 2026. Candidates who qualified for the next stage can now download their Mains call letter.
The Mains admit card was released on September 24, 2026. The Mains examination is scheduled for October 4, 2026. The official IBPS examination calendar also lists October 4 as the scheduled date for the PO and Management Trainee Mains examination.
Candidates should check their individual call letters for the exact examination centre, reporting time, shift and other instructions. The details printed on the individual call letter will apply to the candidate appearing for the examination.
How to Download IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to download the IBPS PO Mains call letter.
First, visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
Open the CRP PO/MT section available on the website.
Select the CRP PO/MT XVI recruitment section.
Look for the link related to the PO and Management Trainee Mains call letter.
Enter the registration number or roll number in the required field.
Enter the password or date of birth as requested.
Submit the login details.
The IBPS PO Mains admit card will appear on the screen.
Check all the information printed on the call letter carefully.
Download the admit card and take a clear printout for the examination.
Candidates should avoid waiting until the last day to download the call letter. It is advisable to check the document well before the examination date so that any discrepancy can be reported through the appropriate IBPS channel in time.
Details to Check on the Call Letter
After downloading the IBPS PO Mains admit card, candidates should verify the information printed on it. The call letter generally contains the candidate's name, roll number, photograph, examination date, reporting time and examination centre details.
Candidates should also carefully read the examination-day instructions printed on the call letter. The centre address and reporting time should be checked before travelling to the examination venue.
If there is any discrepancy in the personal information or examination details, candidates should contact IBPS through the prescribed official communication channels.
Documents Required for IBPS PO Mains Exam
Candidates should carry the documents mentioned in their individual call letter and the applicable examination instructions.
The main documents generally required include the printed IBPS PO Mains call letter and a valid original photo identity proof. Candidates may also be required to carry a photocopy of the identity document and an additional recent photograph as specified in the examination instructions.
Candidates who qualified through the preliminary examination should also carefully retain the authenticated preliminary examination call letter and the related identity proof copy if the Mains examination instructions require them. IBPS examination instructions have previously required qualified candidates to produce the authenticated preliminary call letter along with the Mains call letter at the Mains examination. Candidates should follow the instructions printed on their current call letter and information handout.
Valid identity documents should be carried in the original form as specified by IBPS. Candidates should not depend only on a photocopy when an original identity document is required.
Candidates should also ensure that the photograph requirements mentioned in the call letter are followed. The exact requirements can be checked in the examination instructions issued by IBPS.
IBPS PO Mains Selection Process
The IBPS PO and Management Trainee recruitment process includes multiple stages. Candidates first appear for the Preliminary Examination. Those who qualify are shortlisted for the Mains Examination.
Candidates who qualify in the Mains stage are subsequently considered for the interview stage according to the recruitment process. The final selection process is conducted under the rules and conditions specified in the CRP PO/MT XVI notification.
The preliminary examination therefore serves as the screening stage for candidates to progress to the Mains examination. Candidates appearing for the Mains examination should focus on the instructions, syllabus and examination pattern specified by IBPS for CRP PO/MT XVI.
Candidates should also keep checking the official IBPS website for subsequent notifications concerning Mains results, interview schedules, document requirements and other recruitment updates.
IBPS PO 2026 Vacancy Details
The latest reported vacancy figure for CRP PO/MT XVI is 7,565 posts. IBPS has issued updates to the vacancy position during the recruitment process, including a corrigendum dated August 27, 2026. The official IBPS recruitment page provides the latest vacancy-related notices for the examination cycle.
Candidates should rely on the latest official vacancy notification rather than older recruitment information because the vacancy figure was revised during the application and recruitment process.
What Candidates Should Do Before the October 4 Exam
Candidates should download the Mains call letter as soon as possible and check the examination centre location. Those travelling to another city should plan their journey according to the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
It is also important to read all instructions on the call letter and information handout. Candidates should prepare the required original identity document, call letter and other documents before the examination day.
Candidates should not carry prohibited items to the examination centre. The instructions provided by IBPS regarding electronic devices, stationery and other permitted or restricted items should be followed carefully.
The Mains examination is scheduled for October 4, 2026. Candidates who have qualified in the preliminary examination should therefore ensure that they have successfully downloaded the call letter and are prepared to report to the allotted centre at the specified time.
IBPS has advised candidates to regularly check its authorised website for recruitment-related announcements. The official IBPS website remains the primary source for the latest call letter, examination instructions, results and subsequent recruitment updates.
