IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 OUT For Prelims Exam Download Call Letter
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS, Mumbai) has officially released the Online Preliminary Examination Call Letter (Admit Card) for the Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) 2026-27 for 1,035 Specialist Officer (Scale-I) vacancies on 20 August 2026. The recruitment includes IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer (AFO), Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer. Candidates who applied can download their Prelims Admit Card online through ibps.in using their Registration Number and Password / Date of Birth. The online Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 29 August 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Release | August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Prelims Admit Card Released | 20 August 2026 (Out) |
| Online Prelims Exam Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Prelims Result Declaration | September / October 2026 |
| Online Mains Exam Date | 01 November 2026 |
Exam Summary
| Conducting Body | IBPS Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | CRP SPL-XVI (Specialist Officers) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,035 Posts (Scale-I) |
| Required Login | Registration No & Password / DOB |
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
- Printed Copy of IBPS SO Prelims Call Letter with passport photo affixed.
- Original Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License).
- Clear Photocopy of the Photo ID Proof stapled to the Call Letter.
- Two additional passport-size photographs (same as uploaded).
- Blue / Black ballpoint pen for rough sheets.
Important Exam Instructions
- Candidates must report at the test centre strictly as per the Reporting Time mentioned on the call letter.
- Biometric thumb impression, photo capture, and IRIS verification will be conducted at entry.
- Calculators, smartwatches, mobile phones, and bags are prohibited inside the test lab.
IBPS SO 2026: Specialist Cadres & Vacancy Overview (1,035 Posts)
| Specialist Cadre (Scale-I) | Educational Qualifications | Prelims Exam Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT Officer (Scale-I) | B.E. / B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc in CS / IT / Electronics | 29 August 2026 | Admit Card Out |
| Agricultural Field Officer (AFO) | 4-Year Degree (B.Sc) in Agriculture / Horticulture / Allied | 29 August 2026 | Admit Card Out |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale-I) | Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English / Sanskrit | 29 August 2026 | Admit Card Out |
| Law Officer (Scale-I) | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) + Bar Council Advocate | 29 August 2026 | Admit Card Out |
| HR / Personnel Officer (Scale-I) | Graduate + 2-Year Full-time PG Degree / MBA in HR / PM / IR | 29 August 2026 | Admit Card Out |
| Marketing Officer (Scale-I) | Graduate + 2-Year Full-time MMS / MBA (Marketing) / PGDBA | 29 August 2026 | Admit Card Out |
| Total Scale-I Specialist Officer Vacancies across Participating Public Sector Banks | 1,035 Posts | ||
How to Download IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 Online
- Visit the official portal of IBPS - ibps.in.
- Click on “CRP Specialist Officers → Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers XVI” on the homepage.
- Click on the link titled “Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter for CRP SPL-XVI”.
- You will be redirected to the candidate login window.
- Select your language (English / Hindi).
- Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY).
- Enter the security Captcha Code shown on screen and click “Login”.
- Your IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 will appear on screen.
- Check your name, roll number, shift timing, reporting time, and test centre address.
- Download the admit card PDF and print at least 2 clear copies to carry on 29 August 2026.
Important Links
Before Downloading Admit Card
Please verify the official website, exam date, reporting time, exam city, and required identity documents before visiting the exam center.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.