⚠️ Short Information: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Pre-Examination Training (PET) Call Letter for CRP PO/MT-XVI on August 10, 2026 at ibps.in. SC/ST/OBC/Minority Communities candidates who opted for PET can download their call letter. Preliminary Examination is scheduled on August 22 & 23, 2026 and Mains Examination on October 4, 2026. Total Vacancies: 7,365 Posts.
| 📅 Important Dates | Date |
|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 26 July 2026 |
| PET Call Letter Released | 10 August 2026 |
| PET Training Period | 10 August – 15 August 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card (Expected) | 2nd Week of August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 22 & 23 August 2026 |
| Main Examination Date | 04 October 2026 |
| Interview / Personality Test | February 2027 (Tentative) |
| 💳 Application Fee | Fee Details |
|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 850/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / EXSM | Rs. 175/- (Reduced) |
| Payment Mode | Online – Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
| 🎂 Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026) | Age Criteria |
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| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| OBC Relaxation | 3 Years (Max 33 Years) |
| SC / ST Relaxation | 5 Years (Max 35 Years) |
| PwBD Relaxation | 10 Years (Max 40 Years) |
| 📋 Vacancy Details – CRP PO/MT-XVI | Total Posts |
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| Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (PO/MT) | 7,365 Posts |
| Participating Banks | 11 Public Sector Banks (Bank of Baroda, BOI, BOM, Canara, Central Bank, Indian Bank, IOB, PNB, Punjab & Sind, UCO, Union Bank) |
| Notification Release | 30 June 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 7,365 Posts |
| 🎓 Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India |
| Computer Knowledge | Working knowledge of computers is desirable |
| ⚡ Exam Pattern – CRP PO/MT-XVI | Stage Details |
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| Phase 1 – Preliminary Examination | English Language (30 Qs), Quantitative Aptitude (35 Qs), Reasoning Ability (35 Qs) – 1 hour, 100 Marks – Qualifying for Mains |
| Phase 2 – Mains Examination | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General Awareness, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation – 3 hours 30 min, 200+25 Marks |
| Phase 3 – Interview / Personality Test | 100 Marks (for shortlisted candidates after Mains) |
| Final Selection | Based on composite score of Mains (80%) + Interview (20%) |
📥 How to Download IBPS CRP PO MT XVI PET Call Letter 2026?
- Visit the official IBPS website: www.ibps.in or use the direct PET link below.
- Click on "CRP PO/MTs" section on the IBPS homepage.
- Select the link: "Pre-Examination Training (PET) Call Letter – CRP PO/MT-XVI".
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth / Password with captcha.
- Your PET Call Letter will appear – download and print the PDF.
- Carry the Call Letter and a valid Government Photo ID to the PET venue.
Q1. When was the IBPS CRP PO MT XVI PET Call Letter released?
The IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI PET (Pre-Examination Training) Call Letter was released on August 10, 2026 at ibps.in.
Q2. What is the total vacancy in IBPS CRP PO/MT XVI 2026?
The total vacancy for IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI is 7,365 posts across 11 participating public sector banks as per the updated notification dated July 20, 2026.
Q3. What are the IBPS PET training dates for CRP PO/MT-XVI?
The IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI Pre-Examination Training is scheduled from August 10 to August 15, 2026. Attendance is not mandatory but recommended for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Q4. What is the date of IBPS CRP PO/MT XVI Prelims and Mains Exam 2026?
Preliminary Examination: August 22 & 23, 2026. Mains Examination: October 4, 2026. Interview/Personality Test is expected in early 2027.
Q5. Who is eligible for IBPS CRP PO/MT-XVI PET training?
Only SC/ST/OBC/Minority community candidates who opted for PET during the application process are eligible. PET is a free training program provided by IBPS to help prepare for the exam.
Q6. What is the educational qualification for IBPS CRP PO/MT?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India. Final year students may also apply provisionally.
Q7. What is the final selection method for IBPS PO/MT XVI?
Final selection is based on a composite score: Mains Examination (80%) + Interview / Personality Test (20%). Both scores are combined for merit list preparation.
Q8. Where can I download the official IBPS CRP PO/MT XVI notification?