At a Glance
- Total Vacancies
- 7,365
- Exam / Result Date
- 22 & 23 August 2026
- Conducting Body
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
- Eligibility
- Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognised university
- Salary
- Basic pay ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (as per participating bank pay scales), plus allowances
- Location
- All India
Quick Summary
IBPS released the PET call letter for CRP PO/MT-XVI 2026 on 10 August 2026 for SC/ST/OBC/Minority candidates who opted for pre-exam training. This is not your Prelims admit card — here's what actually changes and when your real hall ticket arrives.
IBPS released the Pre-Exam Training (PET) call letter for CRP PO/MT-XVI 2026 on 10 August 2026 at ibps.in. This call letter is for SC, ST, OBC, and Minority Community candidates who specifically opted for the free pre-exam training while applying — it is not the admit card for the actual Preliminary Examination, which is a separate document expected in the second week of August 2026 for the exam scheduled on 22 and 23 August 2026.
| Recruitment | IBPS Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (CRP PO/MT-XVI) 2026 |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| PET Call Letter Released | 10 August 2026 |
| Who It's For | SC/ST/OBC/Minority candidates who opted for pre-exam training |
| Total Vacancies | 7,365 |
| Preliminary Exam Dates | 22 & 23 August 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | Expected 2nd week of August 2026 (separate release) |
| Official Portal | ibps.in |
Source: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, official CRP PO/MT-XVI notice board, dated 10 August 2026.
PET Admit Card vs Prelims Admit Card — Don't Confuse the Two
This is the single most misunderstood part of this update, and getting it wrong can cost you real preparation time. What was released on 10 August 2026 is a call letter for Pre-Exam Training (PET) — an optional, free orientation programme IBPS conducts for SC, ST, OBC, and Minority Community candidates who ticked that option in their application form. It is not an exam; it is coaching-style guidance to help candidates from these groups prepare for the Preliminary Examination.
| Aspect | PET Call Letter (Released 10 Aug 2026) | Prelims Admit Card (Expected 2nd week Aug 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Who gets it | Only SC/ST/OBC/Minority candidates who opted in | Every candidate appearing for the exam |
| What it's for | Attending free pre-exam training sessions | Entry to the actual Preliminary Examination |
| Is it compulsory | No — entirely optional, opted for at application stage | Yes — mandatory to sit for the exam |
| Deadline to use it | Training sessions must be attended before 15 August 2026 | Carried to the exam centre on 22/23 August 2026 |
If you did not opt for pre-exam training in your application, this call letter simply does not apply to you — you do not need to download it, and its absence is not a cause for concern. Your actual admit card for the Preliminary Examination will be a separate release on ibps.in, and that is the one you must download, verify, and print for exam day.
How to Download the IBPS PO PET Call Letter 2026 – Step by Step
- Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
- Click on "CRP-PO/MT" and then "Recruitment Process for Probationary Officer CRP PO/MT CRP-XVI."
- Select the link for Pre-Exam Training (PET) Call Letter — do not confuse it with the Prelims Call Letter link.
- Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth along with the captcha.
- Download the call letter and note your training venue and schedule.
- Attend the training session before 15 August 2026, since it will not be repeated after this window.
IBPS PO/MT-XVI 2026 – Important Dates
| Stage | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application | 1 – 26 July 2026 | Closed |
| Application Correction Window | 29 – 30 July 2026 | Closed |
| Vacancy Revision Notice | 20 July 2026 | Issued |
| PET Call Letter (SC/ST/OBC/Minority) | 10 August 2026 | Released |
| Prelims Admit Card (All Candidates) | Expected 2nd week of August 2026 | Upcoming |
| Preliminary Examination | 22 – 23 August 2026 | Upcoming |
| Preliminary Result | September 2026 | Upcoming |
| Main Examination | October 2026 | Upcoming |
| Main Result | November 2026 | Upcoming |
IBPS PO/MT-XVI 2026 – Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 2,936 |
| OBC | 2,015 |
| EWS | 721 |
| SC | 1,131 |
| ST | 562 |
| Total | 7,365 |
Bank-wise Vacancy Distribution
Unlike a single-employer exam, IBPS PO/MT-XVI recruits for multiple public sector banks in one common process. Where you're eventually posted depends on your rank and preference, so it's worth knowing how the 7,365 posts are actually split before you start preparing.
| Bank | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 1,900 |
| Canara Bank | 1,500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 1,100 |
| Indian Bank | 650 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 504 |
| Bank of India | 500 |
| Central Bank of India | 500 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 161 |
Source: IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI official notification, Annexure I, along with the vacancy revision notice dated 20 July 2026.
IBPS PO/MT-XVI 2026 – Eligibility & Fee Snapshot
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university
- Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026): 20 to 30 years, with relaxation for reserved categories as per official rules
- Application Fee: ₹850 for General/EWS/OBC; ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
- Selection Process: Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Personality Test (non-qualifying, mandatory) → Common Interview → Provisional Allotment
IBPS PO/MT-XVI 2026 – Official Links
| Link | Portal |
|---|---|
| PET Call Letter Download | ibps.in |
| Prelims Admit Card (once released) | ibps.in |
| Official Notification (PDF) | ibps.in |
| Official IBPS Portal Homepage | ibps.in |
