IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 – Download Prelims Call Letter, Exam Date
IBPS SO ADMIT CARD
Download the call letter for the Specialist Officer exam.
Admit Card Release
The IBPS will issue the admit card for the Specialist Officer Preliminary Examination scheduled for 29 August 2026. The call letter is expected to be available in the third week of August 2026.
Eligibility and Application
Candidates must have successfully submitted their applications and paid the fee by 26 July 2026 to receive their admit card. Each stage of the recruitment process will have a separate call letter.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 125 | 80 minutes |
Documents Required
Candidates must bring a printed copy of the admit card and a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre. A recent passport-size photograph is also required.
Examination Centre Instructions
Candidates should arrive well before the reporting time indicated on the admit card, as entry will close at that time. Document verification and biometric capture will occur before the test.
Exam Centres in Assam
The exam will be conducted at various centres in Assam, including Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, and Tezpur.
Ensure your fingers are clean and free of any coatings before the thumb impression and photograph capture at the exam centre to avoid rejection.
Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited in the examination hall. There is no facility for safekeeping such items.
Candidates must keep the stamped Preliminary call letter as it is required for the Main Examination along with an authenticated photocopy of their identity proof.
Downloading the IBPS SO Admit Card 2026
- Step 1:Access the admit card download link provided in the Important Links section.
- Step 2:Select the CRP Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI) section on the new page.
- Step 3:Click on the link for the Preliminary Examination call letter.
- Step 4:Input your Registration Number or Roll Number, Password or Date of Birth, and the displayed captcha.
- Step 5:Review the call letter for accuracy, checking your name, photograph, exam date, shift, reporting time, and centre address.
- Step 6:Download the PDF and print at least two copies on A4 paper for the exam and your records.
- Step 7:If you forgot your password, use the retrieval option on the login page with your registered email ID and mobile number.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Apply End Date | 26 July 2026 |
| Correction Window | 29 to 30 July 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | August 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Prelims Result | September 2026 |
| Main Admit Card | October 2026 |
| Main Exam Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Interview | November/December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the IBPS SO Admit Card 2026 be released?
The Specialist Officer Preliminary call letter will be available 7 to 10 days before the exam. Given that the Preliminary Examination is set for 29 August 2026, the call letter is anticipated to be released in the third week of August 2026.
What is the IBPS SO Prelims exam date 2026?
The IBPS SO Preliminary Examination for CRP SPL-XVI is scheduled for 29 August 2026, while the Main Examination will take place on 1 November 2026.
What details are needed to download the IBPS SO call letter?
To download the IBPS SO call letter, you need your Registration Number or Roll Number and your Password or Date of Birth. If you have misplaced these, you can retrieve them using the option on the login page with your registered email ID and mobile number.
What is the IBPS SO Prelims exam pattern 2026?
The revised Preliminary Examination consists of 100 objective questions totaling 125 marks, to be completed in 80 minutes. Each of the four sections—English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude or General Awareness, and Professional Knowledge—has a 20-minute time limit. A penalty of 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Which documents must be carried to the IBPS SO exam centre?
Candidates must bring the printed call letter, a photocopy of their photo identity proof attached to it, and the original identity proof. Those using a scribe should also have the completed scribe form.
Can the IBPS SO exam centre or shift be changed after the call letter is issued?
No, IBPS does not allow any changes to the exam centre, date, shift, or venue once the call letter has been issued.
Should the Preliminary call letter be kept after the exam?
Yes, the Preliminary call letter should be retained as the invigilator will stamp and return it. Candidates who qualify must present this along with an authenticated photocopy of their identity proof for the Main Examination.
📋Job Summary
The IBPS will release the admit card for the Specialist Officer Preliminary Examination on 29 August 2026. A total of 1,035 vacancies are available. Candidates must ensure their applications were submitted successfully by 26 July 2026 to receive their call letters.