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IBPS Probationary Officer / Management Trainees PO / MT-XVI 16th Recruitment 2026 PET Admit Card 2026

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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS Probationary Officer / Management Trainees PO / MT-XVI 16th Recruitment 2026 PET Admit Card 2026 on 10 Aug 2026. Download it from the Important Links using your registration number and date of birth.

Organisation:
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Total posts:
7,365
Apply from:
01 Jul 2026
Last date:
26 Jul 2026
Exam date:
August 2026
Admit card:
10 Aug 2026
Age limit:
20 to 30 years as on 01 Jul 2026
Qualification:
Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized Board in India
Fee:
General / EWS / OBC candidates pay ₹850 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Online / Offline Fee Mode Only)
Mode:
Online

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, IBPS, has released the PET admit card for its 16th Probationary Officer and Management Trainee recruitment, PO/MT-XVI 2026, which covers 7365 vacancies.

Applications were accepted from 1 July to 26 July 2026, with the exam fee payable by the same date and a correction window on 29 and 30 July 2026. The preliminary exam is set for August 2026, and the PET admit card is available from 10 August 2026, ahead of the pre exam admit card due before the exam itself. The preliminary result is expected in September 2026, the mains exam in October 2026, and its result in November 2026. Candidates must be aged between 20 and 30 years, and pay an application fee of 850 rupees for General, EWS and OBC candidates or 175 rupees for SC, ST and PH candidates, online or offline.

The 7365 posts are open to candidates with a bachelor's degree in any stream, and are split as 2936 for unreserved, 2015 for OBC, 721 for EWS, 1131 for SC and 562 for ST candidates. Candidates preparing for the preliminary exam should download the PET admit card in time and watch for the mains schedule to follow.

Important Dates

Important dates
EventDate
Application Begin
Last Date for Apply Online
Pay Exam Fee Last Date
Correction Date29 – 30 July 2026
IBPS PO Pre Exam DateAugust 2026
PET Admit Card
Pre Admit Card AvailableBefore Exam
Pre Result AvailableSeptember 2026
IBPS PO Mains Exam DateOctober 2026
IBPS PO Mains Result AvailableNovember 2026

Application Fee

Application fee by category
CategoryFee
General / EWS / OBC₹850
SC / ST / PH₹175

Pay the Exam Fee Through Online / Offline Fee Mode Only

Age Limit

Age limit
LimitAge
Minimum Age20 Years
Maximum Age30 Years

Vacancy Details

Total: 7365 Post
Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Probationary Officers (PO) / Management Trainee MT7,365Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized Board in India

Category-wise Vacancy

Probationary Officers (PO) / MT 16th Exam 2026
UROBCEWSSCSTTotal
2,9362,0157211,1315627,365

How to Download the Admit Card

  1. 1Open the "Download Admit Card" link on this page to reach Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)'s admit card portal for this exam.
  2. 2Log in with your registration number and date of birth, or whatever credentials the portal asks for.
  3. 3Check every detail on the admit card (name, photo, exam centre and reporting time) as soon as it downloads, since correcting an error close to the exam date is often difficult.
  4. 4Print a physical copy; a phone screenshot isn't accepted at most exam centres.
  5. 5Carry the admit card along with a valid original photo ID to the exam centre, since most centres turn away candidates who show up without both.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I download this admit card?

Use the "Download Admit Card" link on this page to reach Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)'s admit card portal, then log in with your registration number and date of birth.

When is the exam?

The exam is scheduled for August 2026, as per the Important Dates section on this page. Always cross-check the date printed on your own admit card, since it's the authoritative source.

What should I carry to the exam centre?

Carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid original photo ID, since most exam centres turn away candidates who arrive without both.