IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026
IBPS CRP CSA XVI (Clerk) Examination 2026
Conducted by: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026 – CRP CSA XVI Prelims & Mains Call Letter
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | IBPS CRP CSA XVI (Clerk / Junior Associate) Preliminary & Main Examination 2026 |
| Organising body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), Mumbai |
| Exam cycle / CRP number | CRP CSA XVI (Clerks’ Recruitment, 2026 cycle) |
| Post(s) | Clerk / Customer Support & Banking Assistant (Junior Associate) in participating public sector banks |
| Total vacancies (indicative) | As per the official CRP CSA XVI notification (state / bank-wise details on ibps.in) |
| Admit card status | Expected – call letters are generally uploaded on ibps.in about 2–3 weeks before the Prelims |
| Admit card release date | Not announced yet – check ibps.in as per the examination calendar |
| Exam date(s) | Prelims and Mains held as per the IBPS annual examination calendar |
| Selection stages | Preliminary Examination | Main Examination (no interview for Clerks; local language proficiency test applies where relevant) |
| Official website | www.ibps.in |
Admit card timeline for IBPS Clerk XVI 2026
IBPS conducts the clerk recruitment every year under the Common Recruitment Process (CRP). The annual examination calendar pins down the months for both stages. Historically, the Prelims call letter is activated in the candidate login two to three weeks before the exam, and the exam city intimation slip appears about a week before that.
| Event | Indicative date |
|---|---|
| Detailed CRP CSA XVI notification on ibps.in | As per IBPS annual examination calendar |
| Online application submission period | Around three weeks from notification |
| Exam city / centre intimation slip | Usually 7–10 days before Prelims |
| Prelims call letter release | Expected 2–3 weeks before Prelims exam |
| Preliminary examination | As per calendar; exact date on individual call letter |
| Prelims result | Within a few weeks of Prelims |
| Mains call letter release | Expected 2–3 weeks before Mains |
| Main examination | As per calendar |
| Provisional allotment / next stage | After Mains result |
How to download the IBPS Clerk call letter from ibps.in
The IBPS Clerk admit card is a login-based document. IBPS does not send it by post or email. Keep your Registration Number and password from the application confirmation SMS / e-mail handy.
- Visit the official IBPS website www.ibps.in and open the CRP CSA XVI recruitment page.
- Click the "Download of Call Letter for Online Preliminary Examination" link (or the Main exam link later).
- You will reach the secure candidate login page.
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number and your Password (or Date of Birth).
- Type in the captcha and click Login.
- The call letter will appear on screen with your exam centre, reporting time and instructions.
- Download the PDF and print it in advance.
- Cross-check your name, date of birth, category and photograph against the application details.
- For any discrepancy, raise a query with the IBPS helpdesk without delay.
Official admit card links
IBPS Clerk examination pattern
Preliminary Examination (qualifying)
| Section | Questions | Maximum marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Main Examination (score counted for final selection)
| Section | Questions | Maximum marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 190 | 160 minutes |
Both stages have sectional cut-offs and a common overall cut-off, with provision for negative marking. There is no interview for the Clerk post; the Main exam score decides the merit. Candidates must also satisfy the local language requirement for the state they applied for, since proficiency in the local language is mandatory unless they have passed it in Class X or XII.
Important exam day instructions
- Bring two printed copies of the call letter in A4 size.
- Carry an original photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, PAN, driving licence) and one photocopy.
- Carry a recent passport-size photograph matching the one uploaded in the application.
- Reach the centre before the reporting time printed on the call letter.
- No mobile phones, smart watches, calculators or Bluetooth devices inside the hall.
- Notes, books and loose papers are not permitted; rough sheets are provided.
- Complete biometric verification if asked by the centre staff.
What to do if the IBPS Clerk admit card is not yet released
If the call letter link has not appeared yet, that is normal. IBPS activates the download link only two to three weeks before the exam. Keep visiting the CRP CSA XVI page on ibps.in periodically and don’t rely on unofficial sources. Save the Registration Number and password from your confirmation SMS/email, since these are mandatory for login.
If you see "download link not available yet" on the login page, it simply means IBPS has not released the letter; try again later. Avoid downloading the hall ticket from forwarded files or Telegram channels, where fake PDFs with wrong centre details keep circulating. When the window opens and the page feels slow due to lakhs of simultaneous users, retry after a while or try a different browser.
While waiting, you can keep an eye on the IBPS exam calendar for the Prelims and Mains months, and bookmark the CRP page so that the link becomes visible the moment it goes live.
FAQs about IBPS Clerk admit card
Q: What credentials do I need to download the IBPS Clerk call letter?
A: The Registration Number or Roll Number plus the password (or date of birth) noted at the time of applying. These were shared with you in the confirmation SMS and e-mail after submitting the application.
Q: Is the call letter sent by post?
A: No, IBPS uploads the call letter only on ibps.in. Candidates download and print it themselves.
Q: The PDF is not opening after login. What now?
A: Try a different browser, clear cache, allow pop-ups and ensure you have an updated PDF reader. If it still fails, call the IBPS helpdesk number listed in the notification.
Q: My photograph on the call letter looks unclear. Will it cause a problem?
A: Report it to IBPS at once with a scanned copy of your photograph and application. An unclear photograph or a mismatch with the ID proof can complicate verification at the centre.
Q: How do I know the exam centre before the full admit card is out?
A: IBPS first publishes the exam city / centre intimation slip on the candidate login. Check that, then confirm the final address on the full call letter.
Q: What happens if I reach the centre after the reporting time?
A: Entry is closed well before the exam start time and late candidates are not admitted. Plan travel considering local traffic and report early.
Disclaimer: All schedules, vacancy figures and dates on this page are indicative and based on the IBPS examination calendar and past CRP cycles. The actual call letter, release timing and exam venue are published only on ibps.in. Please verify every detail from the official IBPS website before the exam.