The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 for the Common Recruitment Process for Customer Service Associates (CRP CSA-XVI). The preliminary examination call letter was released on 1 October 2026 and is available through the official IBPS website and the designated call-letter portal.
Candidates who successfully registered for CRP CSA-XVI can now download their preliminary examination call letter using their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth. The official login page states that the call letter download facility will remain available from 1 October to 11 October 2026.
The IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 10 and 11 October 2026. Candidates should download their call letter in advance and check the examination date, reporting instructions, venue and other details printed on their individual call letter. The IBPS 2026-27 calendar confirms the 10 and 11 October schedule for CRP CSA-XVI.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026: Key Details
The current recruitment is officially designated CRP CSA-XVI, for recruitment of Customer Service Associates in participating public sector banks. IBPS’s official recruitment page lists the preliminary call letter among the updates dated 1 October 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Organisation | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Recruitment | CRP CSA-XVI |
| Post | Customer Service Associate |
| Commonly Known As | IBPS Clerk |
| Revised Vacancies | 11,663 |
| Admit Card | Preliminary Examination Call Letter |
| Admit Card Release Date | 01/10/2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 10 and 11 October 2026 |
| Download Mode | Online |
| Login Details | Registration No./Roll No. and Password/DOB |
| Call Letter Download Window | 01/10/2026 to 11/10/2026 |
| Official Website | ibps.in |
IBPS published an updated vacancy position for CRP CSA-XVI on 29 September 2026, taking the total to 11,663 vacancies. The official CRP CSA-XVI page also lists the 29 September corrigendum and updated vacancy notice.
IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026 Download Link
The IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 download link is active. Candidates can use their registration credentials to access the call letter.
Download IBPS Clerk Prelims Call Letter:
IBPS Clerk Prelims Call Letter 2026
The official login page confirms that candidates need to enter their Registration No./Roll No. and Password/DOB (DD-MM-YY).
Candidates should download the call letter before the examination rather than waiting until the final day. If the page is slow because of heavy traffic, the official portal advises candidates to retry after some time or during off-peak hours.
How to Download IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026
Candidates can download the call letter directly from the IBPS recruitment page or through the official call-letter link.
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP CSA-XVI section.
- Select the link for the Online Preliminary Examination Call Letter.
- You will be redirected to the official call-letter login page.
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number.
- Enter your Password or Date of Birth in the prescribed format.
- Enter the displayed captcha/security details, if required.
- Submit the login details.
- Your IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination call letter will appear on the screen.
- Download and save the call letter.
- Take a clear printout for the examination.
The official portal specifically confirms that Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth are the required login credentials.
What to Check on the IBPS Clerk Call Letter
Downloading the call letter is only the first step. Candidates should carefully check the information printed on their individual document.
Pay particular attention to:
- Candidate name
- Roll number or registration details
- Examination date
- Reporting time
- Examination shift
- Examination venue
- Centre address
- Candidate photograph
- Instructions for the examination
- Any specific documents or requirements mentioned by IBPS
The individual call letter should be treated as the final reference for the candidate’s examination centre and reporting instructions.
If any important information appears incorrect, candidates should follow the contact or grievance instructions provided by IBPS rather than making assumptions about the examination venue or timing.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Date 2026
The IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination for CRP CSA-XVI is scheduled on:
10 October 2026 and 11 October 2026
The official IBPS calendar lists these dates for the CSA-XVI Preliminary Examination.
The exact examination date, shift and reporting instructions applicable to an individual candidate should be checked on the downloaded call letter.
Candidates should therefore avoid relying only on general exam schedules circulating online. The date and venue printed on the candidate’s call letter are the details that matter for appearing in the examination.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination consists of three separately timed objective tests. The published IBPS clerical recruitment pattern provides for 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with a total test time of 60 minutes. Each section is separately timed for 20 minutes.
| Test | Questions | Maximum Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Candidates should note that the third section is Reasoning Ability, not Numerical Ability. The supplied draft repeated Numerical Ability for the third section, which has been corrected here.
The examination is separately timed, so candidates cannot freely transfer unused time from one section to another.
What Candidates Should Carry to the Exam Centre
Candidates should read the instructions printed on their individual call letter and the official examination information handout before appearing for the examination.
At a minimum, candidates should make sure they have the documents and items specifically required by IBPS and mentioned in their call letter.
A practical checklist is:
- Printed IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination call letter
- Valid photo identity proof as required by IBPS
- Any additional document specifically mentioned in the call letter
- Photograph or other supporting material only if specifically required by the instructions
Candidates should also avoid carrying prohibited electronic devices or other articles that are not permitted inside the examination centre.
CareerAlert24 Tip: Keep the printed call letter and required identity document ready the day before the examination. This avoids last-minute problems at the centre.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Day Preparation
The admit card contains the information candidates need to reach the correct centre, but candidates should still make a simple plan before examination day.
Check the Centre in Advance
If the examination venue is unfamiliar, check the route and approximate travel time before the exam date. Candidates appearing in a different city should plan their journey with additional time.
Check the Reporting Time
Do not assume that all candidates have the same reporting time. The reporting and examination timing applicable to you should be checked from your individual call letter.
Download the Call Letter Early
The official download window closes on 11 October 2026. Since the examination begins on 10 October, candidates appearing on the first day should download and print the document well in advance.
Read the Instructions
IBPS has also published an Information Handout for the Online Preliminary Examination for CRP CSA-XVI on 1 October 2026. Candidates should read it along with the call letter.
IBPS Clerk CSA-XVI Selection Process
CRP CSA-XVI is conducted through the online Preliminary and Main examinations. Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination and are shortlisted proceed to the Main Examination as per the recruitment process. The IBPS recruitment system is followed by provisional allotment to participating banks based on the applicable process.
For the current examination cycle, the IBPS calendar schedules the CSA-XVI Main Examination for 27 December 2026.
Candidates appearing for the Prelims should therefore focus on the current preliminary stage while keeping the subsequent Main Examination stage in mind.
CareerAlert24 Insight
The most important update for candidates today is not just that the call letter has been released, but that the recruitment should be referred to as CRP CSA-XVI.
The supplied information referred to CRP CSA-XV, but IBPS’s current official website clearly identifies the 2026 recruitment cycle as CRP CSA-XVI. The official page also records the 1 October 2026 release of the Online Preliminary Examination Call Letter.
Candidates should also use the revised vacancy figure of 11,663, which appears in IBPS’s updated vacancy notice dated 29 September 2026.
With the examination scheduled for 10 and 11 October, candidates should now move from application-related preparation to exam-day readiness. Downloading the call letter, checking the centre and reporting instructions, reading the information handout and arranging the required documents are the immediate practical steps.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Searching for the old CRP CSA-XV call letter instead of the current CRP CSA-XVI call letter.
- Using an unofficial admit-card link.
- Waiting until the examination date to download the call letter.
- Failing to check the individual reporting time and centre.
- Carrying prohibited electronic items to the examination centre.
- Assuming the shift timing from another candidate’s call letter.
- Ignoring the official Information Handout.
- Confusing the revised 11,663 vacancies with the earlier vacancy figure.
Important Links
- IBPS Official Website: Visit IBPS Official Website
- IBPS CRP CSA-XVI Page: View CRP CSA-XVI Updates
- IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026: Download Preliminary Examination Call Letter
- IBPS CSA-XVI Recruitment Portal: Open CRP CSA-XVI Portal
Conclusion
IBPS has released the Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 for CRP CSA-XVI on 1 October 2026. Candidates can download the call letter using their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 10 and 11 October 2026, so candidates should download the call letter early, verify the centre and reporting details, and read the official examination instructions before appearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. IBPS released the CRP CSA-XVI Online Preliminary Examination Call Letter on 1 October 2026.
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 10 and 11 October 2026.
The official call-letter portal shows the download window from 1 October to 11 October 2026.
Candidates can download it through the official IBPS CRP CSA-XVI call-letter portal using their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
The revised vacancy figure for CRP CSA-XVI is 11,663. IBPS published the updated vacancy information on 29 September 2026.
No. The current 2026 recruitment is CRP CSA-XVI. CRP CSA-XV relates to the previous recruitment cycle and its official page now carries later-stage updates.
The official call-letter portal says that heavy traffic can cause delays. Candidates can retry after a short interval or during off-peak hours.
