Key Facts – IBPS RRB PO Admit Card 2026
- Exam: IBPS RRB Officer Scale I (Probationary Officer) – CRP RRB-XV (2026-27)
- Admit Card: Released on 9 November 2026 – download now
- Prelims Exam: 21 and 22 November 2026 (online)
- Mains Exam: 20 December 2026
- Vacancies: 4,256 Officer Scale I posts (13,757 total in CRP RRB-XV)
- Official Website: ibps.in
- Download Mode: Online only – IBPS does not send the call letter by post or email
Good news for banking aspirants: the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS RRB PO Admit Card 2026 today, 9 November 2026, for the Officer Scale I Preliminary Examination. Candidates who applied for CRP RRB-XV can now download their prelims call letter from the official website ibps.in using their Registration/Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth. The prelims exam will be held on 21 and 22 November 2026, so download your admit card early and check every detail on it.
The admit card is a must-have document – no candidate can enter the exam hall without it. IBPS will not send it by post or email, so every candidate must download and print it themselves.
How to Download IBPS RRB PO Admit Card 2026
Follow these simple steps to download your Officer Scale I prelims call letter:
- Visit the official IBPS website – ibps.in.
- On the homepage, go to the CRP RRBs section.
- Click on the link Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter for CRP RRB-XV Officer Scale-I.
- Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth.
- Type the captcha code shown on the screen and click Login.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen. Download the PDF and take 2-3 printouts for the exam day.
Important Dates – IBPS RRB PO 2026 (CRP RRB-XV)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | 1 – 27 September 2026 (closed) |
| Application correction window | 7 – 8 October 2026 |
| Prelims admit card released | 9 November 2026 (OUT) |
| Prelims exam (Officer Scale I) | 21 – 22 November 2026 |
| Mains exam (Officer Scale I) | 20 December 2026 |
| Interview | To be announced (after Mains result) |
| Prelims result | To be announced |
IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The prelims exam is an online computer-based test of 80 questions for 80 marks, to be finished in 45 minutes. It has separate sectional timings.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 80 | 45 minutes |
There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The prelims exam is qualifying in nature – its marks are used only to shortlist candidates for the Mains exam and are not counted in the final merit list.
IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates who clear the prelims will appear for the Mains exam on 20 December 2026 – 200 questions for 200 marks in 120 minutes (2 hours).
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| English / Hindi Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
The selection process has three stages: Prelims, Mains, Interview. The interview carries 100 marks, and the final merit list is prepared on the basis of Mains + Interview marks. The recruitment covers 4,256 Officer Scale I vacancies across participating Regional Rural Banks, out of 13,757 total vacancies in CRP RRB-XV.
Details Mentioned on the Admit Card
Before the exam day, check every detail printed on your call letter:
- Candidate’s name and roll number
- Registration number
- Exam name and post name
- Exam date and shift timing
- Reporting time and gate closing time
- Exam centre name and address
- Candidate’s photograph and signature
- Important exam day instructions
If any detail is wrong, contact IBPS through the candidate grievance portal, cgrs.ibps.in, as soon as possible.
Exam Day – Keep in Mind
- Carry the printed admit card along with a valid photo ID proof.
- Reach the centre before the reporting time – late entry is not allowed.
- Do not carry mobile phones, calculators, smart watches or any electronic device inside the exam hall.
- Keep your registration number and password safe – you will need them again for the Mains call letter.
FAQs – IBPS RRB PO Admit Card 2026
1. Is the IBPS RRB PO admit card 2026 released?
Yes. IBPS released the Officer Scale I prelims admit card on 9 November 2026 at ibps.in. Candidates can download it from the CRP RRBs section of the official website.
2. What login details are needed to download the IBPS RRB PO admit card?
You need your Registration Number / Roll Number and your Password / Date of Birth, plus the captcha code shown on the login page.
3. What is the IBPS RRB PO prelims exam date 2026?
The Officer Scale I prelims exam will be held on 21 and 22 November 2026 in online mode at exam centres across India.
4. When is the IBPS RRB PO Mains exam 2026?
The Mains exam for Officer Scale I is scheduled for 20 December 2026. The Mains admit card will be released separately on ibps.in – its date has not been announced yet.
Source: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), ibps.in – CRP RRB-XV notification and exam calendar. Candidates should check the official website for the latest updates.