Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Pre‑Examination Training (PET) Admit Card 2026 for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees XVI (CRP PO/MT‑XVI). Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities who opted for PET can now download their admit card from the official IBPS website – ibps.in. 

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Latest Updates – IBPS PO/MT XVI 

• 10/08/2026 – PET Admit Card released for Pre‑Examination Training. [Click here] 

• 28/07/2026 – Edit/Correction Form Notice published. [Click here] 

• 22/07/2026 – Last Date Extended Notice issued. [Click here] 

• 20/07/2026 – Vacancy Increase Notice released. [Click here] 

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IBPS PO MT 16th Recruitment 2026 – Overview 

• Organisation: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) 

• Post Name: Probationary Officers/Management Trainees XVI 

• Total Vacancies: 7365 (6715 + 650) 

• Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University (result declared on/before 21.07.2026) 

• Job Location: Across India 

• Application Mode: Online 

• Last Date to Apply: 26/07/2026 

• Official Website: ibps.in 

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Vacancy Details 

• Probationary Officers/Management Trainees (CRP PO/MT‑XVI) – 7365 posts 

• Qualification: Graduation in any discipline (Govt. recognized) 

• Age Limit: 20–30 years (as on 01.07.2026) 

• SC/ST: +5 years 

• OBC (NCL): +3 years 

• PwBD: +10 years 

• Ex‑Servicemen: +5 years 

• Pay Scale: Basic ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 plus allowances & perks as per bank rules 

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Selection Process 

• Preliminary Exam – Objective test (100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes). 

• Main Exam – Objective + Descriptive (200 marks + 25 marks). 

• Personality Test – Mandatory but non‑qualifying. 

• Interview – 100 marks; minimum qualifying marks 40% (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD). 

• Final Allotment – Based on merit cum preference (Main Exam 80% + Interview 20%). 

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Application Fees 

• SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175/- (inclusive of GST) 

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹850/- (inclusive of GST) 

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Important Dates 

• Apply Online Start: 01/07/2026 

• Last Date to Apply (Extended): 26/07/2026 

• Fee Payment Last Date: 26/07/2026 

• Edit Window: 29–30 July 2026 

• PET Training: August 2026 

• Prelims Exam: August 2026 

• Prelims Result: September 2026 

• Main Exam: October 2026 

• Main Result: November 2026 

• Interview: Nov–Dec 2026 

• Provisional Allotment: January 2027 

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How to Apply 

1. Visit ibps.in and click on CRP PO/MT link. 

2. Select Apply Online for CRP PO/MT‑XVI. 

3. Register as a new candidate and note down your Registration Number & Password. 

4. Upload scanned photo, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and required certificates. 

5. Capture and upload a live photo via webcam/mobile. 

6. Fill details carefully, verify, and submit. 

7. Pay application fee online (₹175/- for SC/ST/PwBD; ₹850/- for others). 

8. Print the e‑receipt and application form for future reference. 

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Important Links 

• Download PET Admit Card [Click here] 

• Apply Online [Click here] 

• Edit/Correction Notice [Click here] 

• Vacancy Increase Notice [Click here] 

• Official Notification [Click here] 

• Official Website [Click here] 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – IBPS PO MT PET Admit Card 2026 

Q1. When was the IBPS PO MT PET Admit Card 2026 released?  

👉 The PET Admit Card was released on 10 August 2026. 

Q2. Who can download the PET Admit Card?  

👉 Candidates from SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities who opted for Pre‑Examination Training (PET) under CRP PO/MT‑XVI are eligible. 

Q3. How many vacancies are available in IBPS PO MT Recruitment 2026?  

👉 A total of 7365 vacancies (6715 + 650) are available for Probationary Officers/Management Trainees XVI. 

Q4. What is the educational qualification required?  

👉 Candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University. The result must be declared on or before 21 July 2026. 

Q5. What is the age limit for IBPS PO MT 2026?  

👉 Age should be between 20–30 years (as on 01 July 2026). Relaxations: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs, Ex‑Servicemen +5 yrs. 

Q6. What is the selection process for IBPS PO MT 2026?  

👉 The process includes: 

• Preliminary Exam (Objective Test) 

• Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive) 

• Personality Test 

• Interview 

• Final Provisional Allotment based on merit cum preference. 

Q7. What is the application fee?  

👉 ₹175/- (SC/ST/PwBD) and ₹850/- (General/OBC/EWS), inclusive of GST. 

Q8. How can I download the IBPS PO MT PET Admit Card 2026?  

👉 Visit ibps.in, go to the CRP PO/MT section, and click on the Download PET Admit Card link. Enter your Registration Number and Password to access the admit card. 

Q9. What are the important exam dates for IBPS PO MT 2026?  

👉 Prelims: August 2026, Mains: October 2026, Interview: Nov–Dec 2026, Provisional Allotment: January 2027. 

Q10. Where can I check official notices and updates?  

👉 All updates including admit card, corrigendum, vacancy increase, and edit window notices are available on the IBPS official website – ibps.in.