Brief Information

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has officially released the IBPS PO/MT XVI Mains Admit Card and Preliminary Score Card for candidates who appeared in the preliminary exam held on 23 August 2026. This national-level recruitment drive fills 7,365 Probationary Officer and Management Trainee positions across 11 participating public sector banks. Aspirants can now check their section-wise marks and download their call letters using their registration number and date of birth to prepare for the Mains examination scheduled for October 2026.

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Application Fees

Online payment options included Debit Cards (RuPay, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, and Mobile Wallets. Bank transaction charges were payable by the candidate wherever applicable. Application fees once remitted are non-refundable.

Cut-Off Marks & Merit List Details

Candidates qualifying for the Mains examination must satisfy both sectional minimum marks and overall cut-off thresholds determined through equi-percentile equi-variance normalization across test shifts.

Eligibility & Age Criteria

• Age Limit (calculated as on 01/07/2026): Minimum 20 years and maximum 30 years. Age relaxations apply to reserved categories under official government norms.
• Educational Qualification: A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
• Pay Scale: Basic pay structure is Rs. 48,480 - 2000/7 - 62,480 - 2340/2 - 67,160 - 2680/7 - 85,920, with applicable allowances.

Bank-Wise & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

(Note: NR indicates vacancies were Not Reported at the time of publication.)

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Examination: Objective screening test comprising 100 questions (English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability) for shortlisting candidates.
2. Mains Examination: Objective testing (200 marks) followed by a Descriptive test (25 marks) evaluating English essay and letter writing skills.
3. Common Interview: Coordinated by IBPS and conducted by participating financial institutions for candidates clearing the Mains cutoff.
4. Final Merit & Allotment: Combined score calculated from Mains marks and Interview performance in an 80:20 ratio, followed by document scrutiny and medical checkups at allotted banks.

How to Check IBPS PO Probationary Officer XVI Mains Admit Card 2026 | Pre Score Card

1. Go to the official IBPS portal at ibps.in and click on the "CRP PO/MT" section.
2. Select the notification link for "Online Mains Exam Call Letter for CRP-PO/MT-XVI" or "Score Display of Preliminary Examination for CRP-PO/MT-XVI".
3. Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number along with your Password or Date of Birth (format: DD-MM-YYYY), followed by the visual verification captcha code.
4. Click on "Login" to access the dashboard, view your section-wise and category-wise cut-off scores, and verify your Mains reporting schedule.
5. Save the score card PDF and print at least two crisp physical copies of your Mains admit card on A4 paper for identity verification at the examination venue.

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