IBPS SO Mains Admit Card 2026 — Overview
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Online Main Exam Call Letter for CRP-SPL-XVI on its official website ibps.in on 22 October 2026. Candidates who qualified in the Preliminary Examination (result declared on 15 October 2026) for the Specialist Officer (Scale-I) posts can now download their mains call letter using their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth. The Main Examination will be held on 1 November 2026. Along with the call letter, IBPS has also published the prelims scores and the Information Handout for the Main Exam today. The call letter will not be sent by post — download and print it before the exam.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP-SPL-XVI — Specialist Officers (Scale-I) in 11 Public Sector Banks |
| Posts | IT Officer · Agricultural Field Officer · Rajbhasha Adhikari · Law Officer · HR/Personnel Officer · Marketing Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 1,035 (revised — updated vacancies notice dated 20 July 2026) |
| Preliminary Exam | 29 August 2026 |
| Prelims Result | 15 October 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card Release | 22 October 2026 |
| Main Exam Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Download Portal | ibps.in |
IBPS SO Vacancy Details 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI, Revised)
| Post (Scale-I) | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | 376 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 370 |
| Law Officer | 125 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 94 |
| HR/Personnel Officer | 60 |
| Marketing Officer | 10 |
| Total | 1,035 |
How to Download IBPS SO Mains Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official IBPS website: ibps.in
- Open CRP Specialist Officers and click on Specialist Officers XVI.
- Click on “Online Main Exam Call Letter for CRP-SPL-XVI” (posted 22 Oct 2026).
- Log in with your Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth (in dd-mm-yy format, e.g. 05-06-88), and enter the captcha shown.
- Your call letter will appear on screen — check your name, roll number, exam date, reporting time and venue carefully.
- Download the PDF and take a clear printout. Also read the Information Handout for Online Main Exam (English/Hindi) published on the same page.
Details Mentioned on the Call Letter
Candidate’s name and roll number · Post applied for · Exam date and session · Reporting time · Exam venue name and address · Photograph · Important exam-day instructions.
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
Printed call letter with a recent passport-size photograph affixed · One original photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving Licence / Passport) and a photocopy of the same · Additional passport-size photographs (as instructed in the Information Handout).
Unable to Download? Do This First
- Recheck your credentials against your application — as per the official IBPS FAQ, the call letter needs the Registration Number or Roll Number and the Password (received at registration) or Date of Birth in dd-mm-yy format.
- Use the “Forgot Password” option on the login page if you have forgotten your password (it was sent to your registered mobile number and email ID at application time).
- A mismatch can also mean unsuccessful registration/payment — verify your application status first, and use the Candidate Grievance Lodging and Redressal Mechanism linked on ibps.in if the problem continues.
Eligibility (snapshot — as per the CRP-SPL-XVI notification)
Age 20–30 years (as on 01 July 2026), with relaxation as per Government rules. Post-wise qualifications: IT Officer — B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc in CS/IT/Electronics & related fields; Agricultural Field Officer — 4-year degree in Agriculture/Horticulture and allied disciplines; Rajbhasha Adhikari — PG in Hindi with English (or Sanskrit) as a subject; Law Officer — LL.B enrolled with the Bar Council; HR/Personnel Officer — Graduate + 2-year full-time PG degree/diploma in HR/Personnel/IR; Marketing Officer — Graduate + 2-year full-time MMS/MBA (Marketing)/PGDBA or equivalent. Selection: Preliminary → Main Examination → Interview.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification (CRP-SPL-XVI) | 1 July 2026 |
| Online Applications | 1 – 26 July 2026 (extended) |
| Preliminary Examination | 29 August 2026 |
| Prelims Result Declared | 15 October 2026 |
| Mains Call Letter Released | 22 October 2026 |
| Main Examination | 1 November 2026 |
FAQs
Q. When was the IBPS SO Mains Admit Card 2026 released?
A. On 22 October 2026, on the official IBPS website ibps.in (CRP-SPL-XVI → “Online Main Exam Call Letter”).
Q. What is the IBPS SO Mains exam date 2026?
A. The Main Examination for CRP-SPL-XVI is on 1 November 2026, as per the IBPS Exam Calendar 2026-27.
Q. What do I need to download the call letter?
A. Your Registration Number or Roll Number, plus your Password or Date of Birth in dd-mm-yy format, on the login page at ibps.in.
Q. How many vacancies are there in IBPS SO Recruitment 2026?
A. 1,035 Specialist Officer (Scale-I) vacancies (revised), across IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer posts in 11 public sector banks.
Q. I forgot my password. How can I download the call letter?
A. Use the “Forgot Password” option on the login page, or log in with your Date of Birth (dd-mm-yy) where the portal allows it — the registration number and password were sent to your registered mobile number and email ID at the time of application.
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