IBPS SO Admit Card 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) released the admit card for the Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XVI) Preliminary Examination 2026 on August 20, 2026. Candidates who have successfully applied for this recruitment can now download their call letters.

To download the admit card, candidates must enter their registration number/roll number and password/date of birth. Important information regarding the exam will be provided on the admit card.

When will the IBPS SO Prelims Exam be held?

The IBPS SO Preliminary Examination will be conducted on August 29, 2026. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card and a valid photo identity proof to the exam center.

Details such as the exam center, reporting time, shift, and important instructions related to the exam will be mentioned on the admit card. Candidates should carefully read all this information before the exam.

**Details** | **Information**
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Organizing Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Exam | IBPS Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XVI)
Post | Specialist Officer (Scale-I)
Total Vacancies | 1,035
Admit Card | Released on August 20, 2026
Preliminary Exam | August 29, 2026
Main Exam | November 1, 2026
Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview
Official Website | ibps.in

**What is required to download the admit card?**
Candidates must keep the following information ready while downloading the call letter:

Registration Number or Roll Number
Password or Date of Birth
Captcha Code

Ensure you follow the format specified on the portal when entering the date of birth.

**What information will the admit card contain?**
After downloading the admit card, candidates should carefully verify all the information provided on it. Pay special attention to the following details:

Candidate's Name
Roll Number
Registration Number
Photograph and Signature
Category
Post Applied For
Date of Examination
Reporting Time
Shift Timing
Exam Center Address
Exam Center Code
Important Instructions

If any error is found in crucial information, the candidate should contact the concerned authority well in time.

Which documents must be carried to the exam center?
Candidates appearing for the exam must carry a valid photo identity proof along with their admit card. The required documents are as follows:

Document    What to carry?
Admit Card    Printed copy of the admit card
Original Photo ID Proof    Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, or other valid government photo ID
Copy of Photo ID    A self-attested photocopy of the same identity proof
Passport-size Photograph    Two recent photographs (if required by the admit card instructions)

What is the IBPS SO Prelims exam pattern?

The preliminary examination will consist of a total of 100 questions, and the total duration will be 80 minutes. Specific time limits are allotted for different sections.

Subject    Questions    Marks    Time
Reasoning    25    25    20 minutes
English Language    25    25    20 minutes
General Awareness (Banking Industry)*    25    25    20 minutes
Professional Knowledge**    25    50    20 minutes
Total    100    125    80 minutes

What points should be kept in mind on the day of the exam?
Candidates should carefully check the reporting time mentioned on the admit card before arriving at the exam center. It is advisable to reach the center ahead of time. Keep the following points in mind during the exam:

Carry a printed copy of the admit card.
Ensure you carry the original photo identity proof.
Do not carry mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, or other electronic gadgets.
Comply with the biometric verification and security screening process. Read all the instructions provided on the admit card before the exam.
Keep the verified call letter for the preliminary exam safe, as it may be required for subsequent stages of the recruitment process.

How to download the IBPS SO admit card?
Candidates can download their call letter by following the simple steps given below:

Visit the official IBPS website.
Open the 'CRP Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI)' section.
Click on the link for the IBPS SO Admit Card 2026.
Enter your registration number or roll number.
Enter your password or date of birth.
Enter the captcha code.
Click on 'Login'.
Download the admit card and keep a printed copy safe.

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