IBPS SO Mains Admit Card 2026 Out: Call Letter for 1 November Exam

IBPS has released the call letter for the Online Main Examination of the Specialist Officers recruitment (CRP SPL-XVI, for vacancies of 2027-28). The mains exam is on 1 November 2026. You can download the call letter from 22 October to 1 November 2026.

On the same day IBPS published the prelims results and scores, the main exam information handout and a notice for shortlisted candidates. As per that notice, prelims marks are not carried forward: only marks obtained in the Online Main Examination are considered for provisional shortlisting for interviews and final merit listing.

1. Open the IBPS SO Mains call letter login page (also listed on the IBPS Specialist Officers XVI page).
2. Enter your Registration No / Roll No and Password or Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY), then the captcha.
3. Download and print the call letter. Note the date, reporting time and venue address printed on it.

Forgot your password? Use "Forgot Password?" on the login page.

IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer, Marketing Officer

Law Officer

Rajbhasha Adhikari

• All tests except Professional Knowledge are qualifying. The merit list is made on your Professional Knowledge score.
• Negative marking: 0.25 of the question's marks is cut for each wrong answer in the objective tests. No penalty for a blank question.
• The descriptive paper starts right after the objective test and is typed on the computer. No spellcheck; you can submit only after the full 30 minutes.
• Rajbhasha Adhikari candidates typing in Hindi need to know the Inscript or Remington (GAIL) keyboard layout.
• During the objective test, do not press any keyboard key; it locks the exam. To flag a problem in a question, use the on-screen "Report Question" button.

• Mains call letter with your photograph pasted on it. Without the pasted photo you will not be allowed in.
• The stamped prelims call letter.
• A stamped photocopy of a valid photo ID and the original ID. The ID must be valid on the exam day and the name must exactly match the call letter. Ration card and learner's driving licence are not accepted.
• Aadhaar card for biometric verification.
• Your right thumb impression and photograph are captured at the venue. Wash off any ink or mehndi and keep your fingers clean and dry; if your right thumb is injured, tell the centre staff at once. Not following these points can mean no entry.
• A ball-point pen. Rough sheets are given at the centre and must be handed back before you leave.
• If your name changed, the original gazette notification, marriage certificate or affidavit.
• Scribe users: the printout of the online scribe declaration form and the required medical certificate; the scribe brings their original 10th, 12th or degree certificate. See the handout for all scribe rules.
• Your signature must not be in capital letters.

Late comers are not allowed. Do not leave your seat unless allowed. Calculators, phones, books, notes and other electronic devices are banned. Unfair means, sitting in another seat or misbehaviour can cancel your candidature and lead to debarment. If a technical problem forces a move or delay, candidates who refuse are rejected. No travelling allowance is paid. You can practise on the mock test link on the IBPS website. Queries and complaints: cgrs.ibps.in.

• IBPS notice for Online Main Exam candidates, 22 October 2026 (PDF)
• Information Handout for the Online Main Exam, CRP SPL-XVI (PDF, English)
• Mains call letter download (IBPS login)
• CRP SPL-XVI detailed notification (PDF)
• IBPS SO Mains 2026 exam date