🎫 The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the admit card for the Mains examination of the Probationary Officer / Management Trainees-XVI (PO/MT-XVI) recruitment 2026.
Candidates who cleared the preliminary exam — the result of which was declared on 23 September 2026 — can now download their hall ticket ahead of the Main exam scheduled in October 2026.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Download the Admit Card
- Important Links
Overview
The IBPS Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for Probationary Officers / Management Trainees-XVI is being conducted for 7,365 posts across 9 participating public sector banks, including Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank and others.
The preliminary exam was held in August 2026. With the pre-exam result now out, shortlisted candidates can download the Mains admit card from the IBPS website. The Main examination will be held in October 2026, and the Mains result is expected in November 2026.
Vacancy Details
A total of 7,365 Probationary Officer / Management Trainee posts are on offer. The category-wise breakup is as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 2,936 |
| OBC | 2,015 |
| EWS | 721 |
| SC | 1,131 |
| ST | 562 |
| Total | 7,365 |
Bank-wise vacancies include Bank of Baroda (1,900), Canara Bank (1,500), Bank of Maharashtra (1,100), Indian Bank (650), Bank of India (500), Central Bank of India (500), Indian Overseas Bank (550), Punjab National Bank (504) and Punjab & Sindh Bank (161).
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India.
- Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026): Minimum 20 years, maximum 30 years. Upper age relaxation applies for reserved categories as per IBPS examination rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 01/07/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 26/07/2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 26/07/2026 |
| Correction Window | 29–30/07/2026 |
| PET Admit Card | 10/08/2026 |
| Pre Exam Date | August 2026 |
| Pre Result Declared | 23/09/2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | Available now |
| Mains Exam Date | October 2026 |
| Mains Result | November 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹175 |
The fee was payable through online or offline modes.
How to Download the Admit Card
- Go to the official IBPS website (www.ibps.in).
- Open the CRP PO/MT-XVI 2026 section and click the “Mains Admit Card” link.
- Enter your registration number / roll number and date of birth or password.
- Submit the details and download your hall ticket.
- Take a printout and carry it to the exam centre along with a valid photo ID.
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