Updated 22 August 2026: The IBPS Probationary Officer / Management Trainee preliminary examination under CRP PO/MT-XVI is scheduled for 22 and 23 August 2026. IBPS’s official call-letter portal shows that preliminary-exam call letters can be downloaded through 23 August 2026.
If your exam is today or tomorrow, use only the reporting time, venue and instructions printed on your own call letter. Do not assume that another candidate’s shift details apply to you.
IBPS PO prelims 2026 key dates
| Exam | CRP PO/MT-XVI Preliminary Examination |
|---|---|
| Prelims dates | 22 & 23 August 2026 |
| Call-letter download opened | 14 August 2026 |
| Call-letter download closes | 23 August 2026 |
How to download the IBPS PO call letter
- Open the official IBPS PO/MT-XVI call-letter page.
- Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth as requested.
- Download the call letter and read every instruction.
- Print a clear copy and keep the required identity proof ready.
Important links
| Download call letter | IBPS PO/MT-XVI Call Letter |
|---|---|
| IBPS official website | IBPS |
Exam-day checklist
- Printed call letter.
- Original valid photo ID and any photocopy required by the call-letter instructions.
- Reach the venue before the reporting time printed on your admit card.
- Do not carry prohibited electronic items.
- Read all identity verification and photograph/signature instructions before leaving home.
Last-minute preparation
Avoid trying to learn entirely new topics immediately before the exam. Review your strongest shortcuts, common calculation errors, time allocation and section strategy. Accuracy and disciplined question selection are usually more useful than attempting every question.
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FAQs
When is IBPS PO Prelims 2026?
The official IBPS calendar schedules CRP PO/MT-XVI prelims for 22 and 23 August 2026.
Can I still download the call letter?
The official login page shows call-letter download closure on 23 August 2026.
What login details are required?
IBPS says candidates can use Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth as specified on the login page.
Where do I check my reporting time?
Your individual call letter is the controlling source for reporting time, shift and venue.
Disclaimer
Exam arrangements can vary by candidate and centre. Always follow your individual IBPS call letter and official IBPS instructions over any third-party summary.