IBPS SO Mains: Download admit card now for Nov 1, 2026 exam

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) today, October 22, 2026, released the Mains admit card for the Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XVI) recruitment examination 2026. Candidates who qualified in the preliminary examination can now download their hall tickets from the official website, ibps.in.

This release marks the next stage of the recruitment process, which aims to fill a total of 1,035 Specialist Officer vacancies across various participating banks. The Mains examination is scheduled to take place on November 1, 2026, at examination centres located across the country.

Downloading the IBPS So Mains Admit Card

To download the IBPS SO Mains admit card 2026, candidates are required to use their login credentials, which include their registration number or roll number, along with their date of birth or password. The admit card is an essential document for entry into the examination centre, and candidates must carry a printed copy of it.

Plus the printed admit card, candidates must also bring a valid photo ID to the examination centre. Any discrepancies found in personal information or examination details on the admit card should be reported to IBPS through the appropriate official channels.

1. Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
2. Click on the link for “CRP Specialist Officers (CRP SPL-XVI)”.
3. Locate and click on the link for “Download Mains Admit Card for Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XVI)”.
4. Enter your registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.
5. Verify the details and download the admit card.
6. Print a copy of the admit card for the examination.

Key Dates and Recruitment Process Overview

The IBPS SO recruitment process for 2026 commenced with the release of the official notification on July 1, 2026. The online application window was open from July 1 to July 26, 2026. The preliminary examination was conducted on August 29, 2026, and its results were declared on October 15, 2026.

The overall selection process for Specialist Officers involves three stages: a Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination, and an Interview. Candidates who successfully clear the Mains examination will proceed to the interview stage. The recruitment drive covers various posts, including IT Officer, Agricultural Field Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Law Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, and Marketing Officer (Scale I).

Vacancy Details and Application Fees

The recruitment drive aims to fill 1,035 Specialist Officer vacancies across 11 participating banks. The vacancies are distributed among various specialist roles, with IT Officer and Agricultural Field Officer having the highest numbers. The initial notification had 745 vacancies, which were later revised to 1,035.

The application fee for General, OBC, and EWS candidates was Rs. 850, while SC, ST, and PWD candidates paid Rs. 175. The basic salary for an IBPS SO ranges from ₹48,480 to ₹85,920, with an in-hand salary typically between ₹55,000 and ₹60,000.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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