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IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 Released: Download Link, Exam Dates, and Shift Timings

Published on: 15 Aug 2026, 07:38 AM

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the admit card for the Probationary Officer (PO) preliminary examination 2026 on August 14, 2026. Candidates who applied for the recruitment drive can now download their call letters from the official IBPS website, ibps.in. The preliminary exam is scheduled to be held on August 22 and 23, 2026, in four shifts each day.

This recruitment drive aims to fill 7,565 Probationary Officer vacancies across participating banks. The IBPS PO is one of the most sought-after banking jobs in India, offering a promising career in the public sector banking system. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card to the examination centre, along with a valid photo identity proof. The admit card contains crucial details such as the exam date, venue, reporting time, and shift.

How to Download the IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card

Follow these simple steps to download your call letter:

1. Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
2. Click on the “CRP-PO/MT” section.
3. Select “Recruitment Process for Probationary Officer CRP PO/MT CRP-XVI”.
4. Click on “Prelims Call Letter for IBPS CRP PO/MT CRP-XVI”.
5. Enter your registration number or roll number and password or date of birth.
6. Enter the captcha code and submit the details.
7. Your IBPS PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen.
8. Download and save the call letter, and take a printout for future reference.

Candidates are advised to check all the details printed on the admit card carefully. In case of any discrepancy, they should contact the IBPS helpline immediately. It is also important to note that the admit card will not be sent by post; candidates must download it online.

IBPS PO Prelims 2026: Exam Shift Timings

The preliminary examination will be conducted in four shifts on each exam day. The reporting time and exam schedule for each shift are as follows:

Shift 1: Reporting at 8:00 AM; Exam from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Shift 2: Reporting at 10:30 AM; Exam from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Shift 3: Reporting at 1:00 PM; Exam from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Shift 4: Reporting at 3:30 PM; Exam from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Candidates must report at the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the designated reporting time. The exact reporting time and shift are mentioned on the individual admit cards. It is essential to follow the instructions provided by the exam authorities to avoid any last-minute inconvenience.

The IBPS PO prelims exam consists of three sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. Candidates who qualify in the prelims will be eligible to appear for the main examination. The final selection will be based on the performance in the main exam and the interview round.

For the latest updates and notifications, candidates are advised to regularly check the official IBPS website. With the admit card now available, aspirants should focus on their preparation and ensure that they are well-versed with the exam pattern and syllabus.

Source: NDTV

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