IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 Out: Download Prelims Call Letter

IBPS SO Admit Card 2026

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 for the CRP Specialist Officers-XVI recruitment. Candidates who successfully applied for the Specialist Officer recruitment can now download their Preliminary Examination Call Letter from the official IBPS website.

The IBPS SO Preliminary Exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on August 29, 2026. Candidates can download their admit card using their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.

The call letter and Online Preliminary Exam Information Handout are also available through the official IBPS portal. Candidates should carefully read all instructions mentioned in the call letter before appearing for the examination.

IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 Overview

Details	Information
Organization	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Recruitment	CRP Specialist Officers-XVI
Exam Name	IBPS Specialist Officer Preliminary Examination
Admit Card Release Date	August 20, 2026
Prelims Exam Date	August 29, 2026
Exam Mode	Online
Call Letter Mode	Online
Login Details	Registration/Roll Number & Password/Date of Birth
Official Website	ibps.in

IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 Latest Update

IBPS has activated the “Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter for CRP-SPL-XVI” link on its official website on August 20, 2026.

The admit card is available for candidates appearing for the Preliminary Examination for the following Specialist Officer Scale-I posts:

• IT Officer

• Agricultural Field Officer

• Rajbhasha Adhikari

• Law Officer

• HR/Personnel Officer

• Marketing Officer

Candidates can visit the official Specialist Officers-XVI page to download their call letter.

IBPS SO Important Dates 2026

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	July 1, 2026
Extended Last Date to Apply	July 26, 2026
Application Modification	July 29–30, 2026
Prelims Admit Card Release	August 20, 2026
IBPS SO Preliminary Exam	August 29, 2026

How to Download IBPS SO Admit Card 2026?

Candidates can download their IBPS SO Prelims Call Letter by following the steps given below:

1. Visit the official IBPS website.

2. Click on the CRP Specialist Officers section.

3. Open the Specialist Officers-XVI page.

4. Click on Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter for CRP-SPL-XVI.

5. Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number.

6. Enter your Password/Date of Birth.

7. Enter the required Security Code/Captcha.

8. Click on the Login button.

9. Your IBPS SO Preliminary Exam Call Letter will appear on the screen.

10. Download and take a clear printout of the admit card.

Candidates should download their call letter only from the official IBPS website. The admit card will not be sent through post.

Details to Check on IBPS SO Admit Card

After downloading the call letter, candidates should carefully check the following details:

• Candidate's Name

• Registration Number

• Roll Number

• Applied Specialist Officer Post

• Examination Date

• Reporting Time

• Examination Shift

• Exam Centre Name

• Complete Exam Centre Address

• Candidate's Photograph

• Required Documents

• Examination Instructions

The reporting time, shift and examination centre may vary from candidate to candidate. Therefore, candidates should follow the details mentioned on their individual call letter.

Documents Required at IBPS SO Exam Centre

Candidates should carry the documents mentioned in their call letter and examination instructions.

Generally, candidates should carry:

• Printed copy of IBPS SO Preliminary Exam Call Letter

• Photograph as instructed in the call letter

• Original valid Photo ID proof

• Photocopy of the same Photo ID

• Any additional document specifically mentioned in the call letter or Information Handout

The name mentioned on the Photo ID should match the name printed on the call letter.

Keep the IBPS SO Call Letter Safe

Candidates should keep their Preliminary Examination Call Letter and required ID documents safely after the examination.

Candidates who qualify for the next stage may be required to produce the relevant documents again. Therefore, candidates should follow all instructions given by IBPS regarding preservation of the call letter and documents.

IBPS SO Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026

The IBPS SO Preliminary Examination consists of 100 questions carrying a total of 125 marks.

The total duration of the examination is 80 minutes, with a separate time limit of 20 minutes for each section.

For Law Officer and Rajbhasha Adhikari

Subject	Questions	Marks	Time
English Language	25	25	20 Minutes
Reasoning	25	25	20 Minutes
General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry	25	25	20 Minutes
Professional Knowledge	25	50	20 Minutes
Total	100	125	80 Minutes

For IT Officer, AFO, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer

Subject	Questions	Marks	Time
English Language	25	25	20 Minutes
Reasoning	25	25	20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	25	25	20 Minutes
Professional Knowledge	25	50	20 Minutes
Total	100	125	80 Minutes

The English Language test will be available only in English. Other applicable tests will be available in English and Hindi.

IBPS SO Exam Negative Marking

Negative marking will be applicable in the online objective examination.

For every wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.

No marks will be deducted for questions that are left unanswered.

Candidates should therefore answer questions carefully and avoid making unnecessary guesses.

IBPS SO Information Handout 2026

IBPS has also released the Online Preliminary Exam Information Handout for CRP-SPL-XVI along with the call letter.

The Information Handout contains important instructions regarding the online examination, question types and examination procedure.

Candidates are advised to read the Information Handout carefully before appearing for the examination. However, the instructions and details mentioned in the individual call letter, particularly the reporting time and examination centre, should be followed.

IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 Important Links

Important Link	Link
IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 Download	Click Here
IBPS SO Admit Card Notice	Click Here
Official Website	ibps.in

Conclusion

The IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 has been released for the CRP Specialist Officers-XVI Preliminary Examination. Candidates can download their call letter from the official IBPS website using their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.

The IBPS SO Preliminary Examination will be conducted on August 29, 2026. Candidates should download their admit card early, verify all details and carefully follow the examination-day instructions mentioned in the call letter.

IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 FAQ

Q1. When was the IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 released?
The IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 was released on August 20, 2026.

Q2. When is the IBPS SO Preliminary Exam 2026?
The IBPS SO Preliminary Examination will be conducted on August 29, 2026.

Q3. How can I download the IBPS SO Admit Card 2026?
Candidates can download the admit card from the official IBPS website using their Registration/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.

Q4. What is the IBPS SO Prelims exam duration?
The total duration of the IBPS SO Preliminary Examination is 80 minutes.

Q5. How many questions are asked in IBPS SO Prelims?
A total of 100 questions are asked for 125 marks.

Q6. Is there negative marking in the IBPS SO exam?
Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Q7. Which posts are covered under IBPS SO Prelims 2026?
The exam covers IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer posts.

Q8. What details are required to download the IBPS SO Call Letter?
Candidates need their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth to log in and download the call letter.