Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
IBPS SO 16th Prelims Admit Card 2026 Out | CRP SPL-XVI Call Letter
Specialist Officer (IT, AFO, Rajbhasha, Law, HR, Marketing) | Direct Download Link
Short Information
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 on 20.08.2026. Candidates who applied for the 1035 Specialist Officers Scale-I posts can now download their Phase-I Prelims Exam Call Letter from the official IBPS website.
The IBPS SO (CRP SPL-XVI) Prelims Exam 2026 is scheduled to be held on 29.08.2026. Candidates should download their admit card and check the exam center, reporting time, shift and other instructions carefully before the exam.
The IBPS SO (CRP SPL-XVI) Prelims Exam 2026 is scheduled to be held on 29.08.2026. Candidates should download their admit card and check the exam center, reporting time, shift and other instructions carefully before the exam.
Important Dates
- Application Begin: 01.07.2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 26.07.2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 26/07/2026
- Phase-I Admit Card: 20/08/2026
- Phase-I Preliminary Exam: 29/08/2026
- Phase-II Main Exam: 01/11/2026
- Admit Card: To be notified
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 850/-
- SC / ST / PwD: Rs. 175/-
- Payment Mode: Pay the examination fee online using Debit Card (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.
IBPS SO Age Limit (As on 01/07/2026)
Minimum Age: 20 Years | Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD/ Ex-Servicemen candidates as per IBPS SO Recruitment Rules.
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD/ Ex-Servicemen candidates as per IBPS SO Recruitment Rules.
Post-Wise Vacancy, Total 1035 Posts & Educational Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Posts | Educational Eligibility Required |
|---|---|---|
| I.T. Officer (Scale-I) | 376 | 4-year Engineering / Technology Degree in Computer Science / IT / Computer Applications / Electronics / Telecom OR Post Graduate Degree in CS/IT/Electronics OR DOEACC 'B' level Certificate. |
| Agricultural Field Officer (AFO) | 370 | 4-year Degree (Graduation) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Forestry, Agri. Engineering, or allied subjects. |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | 94 | Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the Degree level OR Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with Hindi and English at the Degree level. |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | 125 | Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) and enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council. |
| HR / Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | 60 | Graduate Degree along with a 2-year Full-time Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / HR / HRD / Social Work / Labour Law. |
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | 10 | Graduate Degree along with a 2-year Full-time MMS (Marketing) / MBA (Marketing) / PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM with specialization in Marketing. |
IBPS SO Selection Process
- Phase-I (Preliminary Examination)
- Phase-II (Main Examination)
- Interview
IBPS SO Prelims Exam Pattern Overview
For IT, AFO, HR/Personnel, and Marketing Officer Posts:
| Subject / Test | No. of Qs | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 Mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 Mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 Mins |
| Total | 150 | 125 Marks | 120 Mins (2 Hours) |
For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari Posts:
| Subject / Test | No. of Qs | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 Mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 Mins |
| General Awareness (with Special Reference to Banking Industry) | 50 | 50 | 40 Mins |
| Total | 150 | 125 Marks | 120 Mins (2 Hours) |
Documents to Carry on IBPS SO Exam Day
- Printed Copy of the IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026.
- Valid Original Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.).
- Photocopy, if specifically required in the call-letter instructions
- Any other documents specifically mentioned in the Admit Card.
Details Mentioned in Admit Card
After downloading the call letter, candidates should verify the following information:
- Candidate's Name
- Roll Number
- Registration Number
- Photograph and Signature
- Exam Date
- Reporting Time
- Examination Centre & Address
- Exam Shift
- Important Examination Instructions
How to Download IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026?
- Visit the Official IBPS Website - https://www.ibps.in/
- Open the Recruitment section.
- Find the "CRP Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI)" link.
- Click on the "IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card / Call Letter" link.
- Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
- Enter the security captcha code.
- Click on the Login/Submit button.
- Your IBPS SO Admit Card will appear on the screen.
- Download the admit card and take a clear printout for the examination.
Important Links
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Apply Online (Registration / Login) | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| IBPS Official Website | Official Website |