The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has issued the PET Admit Card for the CRP PO/MT-XVI recruitment. Candidates who registered for the Probationary Officer / Management Trainee recruitment can now access their pre-examination training admit card through the official IBPS portal.
The recruitment drive is being conducted for 7,365 vacancies. The online application process began in July, with the registration deadline later extended to July 26, 2026. IBPS also provided a short correction window from July 29 to July 30, 2026.
The PET admit card was made available on August 10, 2026. Candidates who are eligible for pre-examination training should download their hall ticket and carefully check the information mentioned on it.
| Recruitment Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Recruitment | CRP PO/MT-XVI |
| Position | Probationary Officer / Management Trainee |
| Vacancy | 7,365 |
| PET Admit Card | Released |
| PET Admit Card Date | August 10, 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
| Official Website | IBPS |
Important Dates
The recruitment schedule released for IBPS PO MT XVI includes the following important events:
- Online Application Begins: July 1, 2026
- Last Date to Register: July 26, 2026 (Extended)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: July 26, 2026
- Application Correction: July 29–30, 2026
- PET Admit Card: August 10, 2026
- Preliminary Examination: August 2026
- Result: To be announced
Candidates should regularly check the official IBPS portal for the detailed examination schedule and subsequent updates.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹175 |
Age Eligibility
Candidates were required to meet the prescribed age conditions as of July 1, 2026.
- Minimum age: 20 years
- Maximum age: 30 years
Relaxation in the upper age limit is available to eligible candidates according to the applicable IBPS recruitment rules.
Total Vacancies
The CRP PO/MT-XVI recruitment has been announced for 7,365 posts. Candidates should consult the detailed recruitment notification for the applicable participating banks, category-wise vacancies and other post-related information.
How to Download the PET Admit Card
Candidates eligible for pre-examination training can obtain their admit card online:
- Visit the official IBPS website.
- Open the CRP PO/MT-XVI section.
- Look for the PET Admit Card link.
- Enter the required registration/login details.
- Submit the information.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download the document and keep a copy for the training process.
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What’s Next After PET?
The next major stage mentioned in the recruitment schedule is the IBPS PO MT preliminary examination, which is scheduled for August 2026. Candidates should continue preparing for the examination and keep checking the official IBPS website for the exact examination schedule, admit card release and further recruitment announcements.
Important Reminder
The PET admit card and the examination admit card are separate recruitment documents. Candidates should download the appropriate document for the stage in which they are participating and should not rely on unofficial websites for examination dates or login information.
The recruitment is being conducted under CRP PO/MT-XVI, with a total of 7,365 vacancies. Applicants are advised to retain their registration details throughout the recruitment process, as these details may be required for accessing future updates, admit cards and results.
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