IBPS PO Mains 2026: Recruitment for 7,565 posts; Mains exam admit card released; 1/4 mark to be deducted for incorrect answers..
IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the admit card for the next stage of the Probationary Officer (PO) and Management Trainee (MT) recruitment examination 2026. Candidates who have cleared the IBPS PO preliminary examination can now download their call letters to appear for the mains examination.
The IBPS PO Mains admit card 2026 was released on September 24. Candidates can download their admit cards by visiting the official IBPS website, ibps.in. Under this recruitment drive, candidates will be selected for the posts of Probationary Officer and Management Trainee through the CRP PO/MT-XVI process. The recruitment process comprises a preliminary examination, a main examination, and an interview. The total number of vacancies updated for this recruitment drive stands at 7,565.
How to download the IBPS PO Mains admit card?
First, candidates must visit the official IBPS website, ibps.in. On the website's homepage, the link for 'CRP/PO-MTs XVI' will be visible. After clicking on this, select the link for the online call letter for the main examination. Next, the candidate must enter their registration number or roll number and password or date of birth. Then, fill in the captcha code displayed on the screen and submit the details. Upon logging in, the IBPS PO Mains Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen. Candidates should download it, take a printout, and keep it safe. It is mandatory to carry the call letter to the examination center on the day of the exam. Objective Test Worth 200 Marks in Mains Exam
The IBPS PO Mains exam will be conducted online and will feature an objective test worth 200 marks. This test will assess candidates' preparation across various subjects. Questions will be asked from sections covering Reasoning, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and General/Economy/Banking/Digital/Financial Awareness. The section on General, Economy, Banking, Digital, and Financial Awareness will also include information related to RBI circulars. Therefore, for candidates preparing for the Mains exam, it is crucial to be well-versed not only in general banking knowledge but also in current topics related to the economy, digital and financial awareness, and RBI circulars.
Marks Deducted for Incorrect Answers
The IBPS PO Mains objective test will include negative marking. For every incorrect answer, one-fourth (1/4) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted; however, no marks will be deducted if a candidate leaves a question unattempted. Consequently, candidates must devise a strategy while solving the exam that takes into account the distinction between correct and incorrect answers.
The Mains: The Next Stage for Preliminary Exam Qualifiers
The IBPS PO recruitment process comprises the preliminary examination, followed by the main examination and the interview stage. Candidates who succeeded in the preliminary exam held on August 22 and 23 have now advanced to the next phase of the selection process. Candidates should first download their 'Mains' call letter and carefully review the exam-related details mentioned therein. Subsequently, they must focus on subject-wise preparation for the main examination scheduled for October
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