IBPS PO / MT-XVI PET Admit Card 2026
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the Pre-Examination Training (PET) Admit Card for the Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (PO/MT) XVI Recruitment 2026.
Candidates who successfully submitted their applications for the IBPS PO/MT-XVI Recruitment 2026 and are eligible for Pre-Examination Training can now download their PET Admit Card through the official IBPS website.

The IBPS PO/MT-XVI recruitment drive is being conducted for 7,365 Probationary Officer / Management Trainee vacancies across participating public sector banks.
The online application process was completed in July 2026. Candidates should download their PET call letter and check the venue, reporting time and other instructions carefully.
IBPS PO / MT-XVI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | Common Recruitment Process for PO/MT-XVI |
| Post | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee |
| Total Vacancies | 7,365 |
| PET Admit Card | Released |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
| Prelims Result | September 2026 |
| Main Examination | October 2026 |
| Main Result | November 2026 |
| Official Website | IBPS |
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 01 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 26 July 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 26 July 2026
- Correction Window: 29–30 July 2026
- PET Admit Card: 10 August 2026
- PO Preliminary Examination: August 2026
- Preliminary Exam Result: September 2026
- PO Main Examination: October 2026
- Main Examination Result: November 2026
Candidates should regularly check the official IBPS website for any changes to the examination schedule.
IBPS PO / MT-XVI Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹850/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹175/- |
The fee was payable through the prescribed online payment methods during the application process.
Age Limit
The candidate’s age was calculated as on 01 July 2026.
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age relaxation for eligible reserved categories is applicable according to the IBPS PO/MT-XVI recruitment rules.
IBPS PO / MT-XVI Vacancy Details
A total of 7,365 vacancies have been announced for Probationary Officer / Management Trainee posts.
Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 2,936 |
| OBC | 2,015 |
| EWS | 721 |
| SC | 1,131 |
| ST | 562 |
| Total | 7,365 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institution.
Candidates who have already applied should ensure that they meet all the educational and other eligibility requirements specified in the official notification.
Participating Banks & Vacancy Details
The vacancies are distributed among participating public sector banks as follows:
| Participating Bank | Total Vacancies |
| Bank of Baroda | 1,900 |
| Bank of India | 500 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 1,100 |
| Canara Bank | 1,500 |
| Central Bank of India | 500 |
| Indian Bank | 650 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 550 |
| Punjab National Bank | 504 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 161 |
| Total | 7,365 |
How to Download IBPS PO / MT-XVI PET Admit Card 2026
Candidates eligible for Pre-Examination Training can download their PET call letter by following these steps:
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Go to the CRP PO/MT section.
- Find the link for PO/MT-XVI Pre-Examination Training Admit Card 2026.
- Click on the admit card download link.
- Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and password/date of birth.
- Submit the login details.
- Your PET Admit Card will appear on the screen.
- Download and print the call letter.
- Check the reporting time, venue and instructions carefully.
Important
Candidates should carry the required documents and a valid identity proof to the PET venue as instructed on the admit card.
IBPS PO / MT-XVI Selection Process
The recruitment process generally consists of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Final Selection / Provisional Allotment
Pre-Examination Training is intended for eligible candidates as per IBPS guidelines and is not itself a selection stage.
Candidates should refer to the official notification for the detailed examination pattern and selection rules.
IBPS PO Preliminary & Main Examination
Candidates should prepare for both stages of the examination.
Preliminary Examination
The preliminary examination generally tests candidates in areas such as:
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
Candidates who qualify for the preliminary examination are shortlisted for the Main Examination.
Main Examination
The Main Examination covers multiple sections, including areas related to:
- Reasoning
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- English Language
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness
The exact pattern and marks should be checked from the official IBPS PO/MT-XVI notification.
Documents Required for PET
Candidates should keep the following items ready as instructed:
- IBPS PO/MT-XVI PET Admit Card
- Valid photo identity proof
- Passport-size photograph, if required
- Other documents mentioned in the PET call letter
Candidates should carefully read all instructions printed on the admit card before attending the training.
IBPS PO / MT-XVI 2026 – Important Links
| Link | Status |
| Download PET Admit Card | Available |
| Download Official Notification | Available |
| Official IBPS Website | Available |
