IBPS PO Admit Card 2026: Current Status
IBPS PO 2026 runs in two stages, and each stage has its own call letter. The prelims call letter was issued ahead of the prelims, which was scheduled for 22 and 23 August 2026. The Mains call letter comes separately, for candidates who clear prelims, ahead of the Mains exam scheduled for 4 October 2026. Both are published only on ibps.in under the CRP PO/MT section. IBPS does not announce a release date in advance — the download link simply goes live, so check ibps.in directly rather than relying on forwarded release-date messages.
Key Dates for IBPS PO 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Prelims exam | 22 and 23 August 2026 |
| Prelims call letter | Issued ahead of the prelims |
| Mains exam | 4 October 2026 |
| Mains call letter | Before the Mains exam — watch ibps.in |
| Vacancies this cycle | 7,565 posts (revised up from 7,365) |
How to Download the IBPS PO Call Letter
The steps are the same for the prelims and the Mains call letter — only the link name changes:
- 1Go to ibps.in and open the CRP PO/MT (Probationary Officers) section.
- 2Click the call letter link for your stage — Online Preliminary Exam or Online Main Exam.
- 3Log in with your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth.
- 4Enter the captcha shown on screen and submit.
- 5Your call letter appears — download the PDF and print at least two copies.
Verify These Details the Moment You Download It
Errors on the call letter are fixable only if you catch them early. Check:
- 1Your name, photograph, and signature — they must match your application.
- 2Exam date and shift — prelims runs across multiple days and shifts, so read yours rather than assuming it matches a friend’s.
- 3Reporting time — it is well before the shift start time, and late entry is not allowed.
- 4Venue name and full address — locate it on a map the same day, and plan the route.
- 5The list of documents and items to bring, printed on the call letter itself.
What to Carry on Exam Day
Pack this the night before: the printed call letter, an original photo ID (the same identity proof category the notification specifies) plus a photocopy, passport-size photographs matching the one on your application, and anything else the call letter instructs. Electronic items, calculators, and study material are not allowed inside the centre.
Trouble Logging In?
If your password does not work, use your date of birth as the password variant the login page offers, or the forgot-password option with your registered email/mobile. The site slows down badly in the hours right after release — if it hangs, try early morning. If any detail on the call letter is wrong, contact the IBPS helpdesk through ibps.in immediately; do not wait until exam week.
Use the Wait Productively
The call letter tells you your shift; it does not raise your score. If you are waiting on the Mains call letter, the highest-value use of the gap is Mains preparation — the paper is longer, adds computer aptitude and banking awareness, and carries the whole weight of your selection. A timed full-length mock every alternate day, fully analysed, beats refreshing ibps.in.