The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is set to release the IBPS RRB PO Admit Card 2026 for the Officer Scale I Preliminary Examination under CRP RRBs XV. The call letter is expected to go live today, 8 November 2026, on the official website ibps.in. Candidates who applied for the 4,256 Officer Scale I (PO) vacancies in Regional Rural Banks across India can download it using their registration number and password or date of birth.
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The IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2026 will be held on 21 and 22 November 2026 in online CBT mode. The admit card is a mandatory document. No candidate will be allowed into the exam centre without a printed call letter and a valid photo ID.
IBPS RRB PO Admit Card 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Exam Name | Common Recruitment Process for RRBs (CRP RRBs XV) |
| Post | Officer Scale I (Probationary Officer) |
| Vacancies | 4,256 (UR 1,752; OBC 1,139; SC 627; EWS 420; ST 318) |
| Admit Card Status | Expected today (8 November 2026) |
| Prelims Exam Dates | 21 and 22 November 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 20 December 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Login Details | Registration No./Roll No. and Password/Date of Birth |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
IBPS RRB PO 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Prelims admit card | 8 November 2026 (expected) |
| Prelims exam | 21 and 22 November 2026 |
| Prelims result | To be announced |
| Mains admit card | To be announced |
| Mains exam | 20 December 2026 |
| Interview | To be announced |
IBPS RRB PO Admit Card 2026 Download Link
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| IBPS RRB PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 | Link will be active soon at ibps.in |
| IBPS RRB PO Information Handout (Prelims) | To be released along with the admit card |
Note: Use only the official IBPS website to download your call letter. Ignore unofficial or “backend” links shared on social media.
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How to Download IBPS RRB PO Admit Card 2026
Follow these steps to download your prelims call letter:
- Go to the official IBPS website, ibps.in.
- Click on the “CRP RRBs” tab on the homepage.
- Select “Common Recruitment Process – Regional Rural Banks Phase XV”.
- Click on “Download Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter for Officer Scale I”.
- Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY).
- Enter the captcha code and click Login.
- Your IBPS RRB PO Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen.
- Check all the details carefully, then download it and take two clear printouts on A4 paper.
Forgot your registration number or password? Use the “Forgot Registration Number” or “Forgot Password” link on the login page. Details will be sent to your registered email ID and mobile number.
Details Mentioned on the IBPS RRB PO Admit Card 2026
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Candidate details | Name, father’s/mother’s name, date of birth, gender, category |
| Exam identifiers | Roll number, registration number, password |
| Post | Officer Scale I (RRB PO) |
| Exam schedule | Exam date, reporting time, gate closing time, exam time |
| Venue | Exam centre name and full address |
| Verification | Candidate’s photograph, signature, space for left thumb impression and invigilator’s signature |
| Instructions | Exam day rules and COVID or hygiene guidelines, if any |
IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
- Negative marking: 1/4 (0.25) mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
- Sectional timing: Each section has its own time limit, and you cannot switch between sections.
- Language: English or Hindi.
- The prelims is qualifying. Its marks are not added to the final merit, but you must clear both the sectional and overall cut-offs to reach the mains.
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
- Printed IBPS RRB PO Admit Card 2026
- Original valid photo ID: Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID, driving licence or an employee ID card. The name on it must match the call letter.
- A photocopy of the same photo ID
- One recent passport-size photograph, the same as the one uploaded in the application
Exam Day Guidelines
- Reach the centre well before the reporting time printed on the call letter. Late entry is not allowed after the gate closes.
- Paste a passport-size photograph on the call letter in the space provided, if asked.
- Do not carry mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, bags or study material.
- Follow the biometric verification and frisking process at the centre.
- Sign and put your thumb impression on the call letter only in front of the invigilator.
- Read the on-screen instructions carefully before starting the test.
What to Do If There Is a Mistake on the Admit Card?
Check every detail as soon as you download the call letter. If you find an error in your name, photo, signature, date of birth, category or exam centre:
- Note the mistake and take a screenshot of the call letter.
- Contact IBPS through the candidate grievance or helpdesk link on ibps.in.
- Keep your registration slip and fee payment receipt ready as proof.
- Download the corrected call letter once IBPS confirms the change.
IBPS RRB PO Selection Process 2026
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1: Preliminary Exam | Online CBT, 80 marks, qualifying |
| Stage 2: Main Exam | Online CBT, 200 marks (scheduled for 20 December 2026) |
| Stage 3: Interview | 100 marks, conducted by the nodal RRBs with NABARD and IBPS |
| Final Merit | Mains and interview in an 80:20 ratio, followed by provisional allotment and document verification |
What Next After the Prelims Admit Card?
- Revise smartly: Focus on high-weightage topics like puzzles and seating arrangement in Reasoning, and simplification, number series and data interpretation in Quant.
- Take mock tests: Attempt at least one full prelims mock every day to improve speed within the sectional timing.
- Plan for the mains: The mains is on 20 December 2026, less than a month after the prelims, so start preparing for General Awareness, Financial Awareness, English and Computer Knowledge in parallel.
IBPS RRB PO Admit Card 2026: FAQs
Q1. When will the IBPS RRB PO Admit Card 2026 be released? The prelims call letter is expected on 8 November 2026 at ibps.in.
Q2. When is the IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam 2026? The prelims exam is scheduled for 21 and 22 November 2026.
Q3. What login details are needed to download the admit card? Your registration number or roll number, and your password or date of birth.
Q4. Will IBPS send the admit card by post? No. Candidates must download and print the call letter from the official website.
Q5. Which documents should I carry to the exam centre? The printed admit card, an original photo ID with a photocopy, and a recent passport-size photograph.
Q6. How many vacancies are there for IBPS RRB PO 2026? 4,256 Officer Scale I vacancies.
Q7. Is there negative marking in the IBPS RRB PO prelims? Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
Q8. When is the IBPS RRB PO Mains 2026? The mains exam is scheduled for 20 December 2026.
