The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO Mains Admit Card 2026, also called the Phase II call letter, for the Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI). Candidates who qualified in the preliminary examination can now download their mains call letter from the official IBPS website at ibps.in. The admit card was released on 22 October 2026, and the mains examination is scheduled for 1 November 2026 (Sunday).
This page gives the complete overview, important dates, post-wise vacancies, step-by-step download process, documents to carry, and the official links.
IBPS SO Mains Admit Card 2026: Overview
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) |
| Posts | IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer (AFO), Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR / Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer (all Scale I) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,043 (revised) |
| Admit Card Status | Available |
| Admit Card Release Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 1 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Login Details Required | Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Preliminary Examination | 29 August 2026 |
| Prelims Result | 15 October 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card Released | 22 October 2026 |
| Mains Examination | 1 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Interview | Not yet announced |
Post-wise Vacancies (Revised)
| Post (Scale I) | Vacancies |
| IT Officer | 376 |
| Agricultural Field Officer | 370 |
| Law Officer | 125 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari | 102 |
| HR / Personnel Officer | 60 |
| Marketing Officer | 10 |
| Total | 1,043 |
How to Download the IBPS SO Mains Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
- Open the CRP Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) section on the homepage.
- Click the link for the Online Main Examination Call Letter.
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number and your Password or Date of Birth, along with the captcha code if shown.
- Submit the details and check your name, roll number, exam date, reporting time and centre address carefully.
- Download the call letter PDF and take a clear printout for the exam day.
No hard copy of the call letter is sent by post. Only prelims-qualified candidates can download the mains call letter.
Documents to Carry on the Exam Day
- A clear printout of the IBPS SO Mains call letter.
- One valid original photo identity proof, such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID or driving licence, along with a photocopy.
- The same recent colour photograph that was used in the application, to be pasted on the call letter if instructed.
- Reach the centre well before the reporting time printed on your call letter. Biometric verification may be carried out at the centre.
Important Links
Use only the official IBPS website to download your call letter. Do not share your registration number or password on any unofficial website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When was the IBPS SO Mains admit card 2026 released?
The mains call letter was released on 22 October 2026.
Q2. When is the IBPS SO Mains exam 2026?
The mains examination is scheduled for 1 November 2026 (Sunday).
Q3. How many vacancies are there in IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI?
There are 1,043 vacancies (revised) across the six Scale I specialist officer posts.
Q4. What details do I need to download the call letter?
Your Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth.
Q5. What comes after the mains exam?
Shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview, the date of which has not been announced yet.
Disclaimer: This website is not a government website and is not affiliated with IBPS. All information is for guidance only. Candidates must verify dates, centres and instructions from ibps.in and from their own call letter.