The IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 has been released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection on 1 October 2026 for the Customer Service Associate (CSA) recruitment under CRP CSA-XVI. Candidates who applied for the 11,403 CSA (Clerk) posts can now download their hall tickets from the official website ibps.in - the call letter is available from 1 to 11 October 2026. The preliminary examination is scheduled for 10 and 11 October 2026 in multiple shifts, and no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall without the admit card. Candidates must download the hall ticket using their registration number or roll number along with their password or date of birth, verify every detail printed on it - name, photograph, signature, exam centre address and reporting time - and carry a clear printed copy to the exam centre, since digital copies of the hall ticket are strictly prohibited inside the hall.

Quick Overview

How to download the IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026?

1. Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in.
2. On the homepage, click the link titled "Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter for CRP-CSA-XVI".
3. A login window opens - enter your Registration Number or Roll Number along with your Password or Date of Birth.
4. Fill in the captcha/security code as shown and click Submit.
5. Your IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 admit card appears on the screen - check all details carefully.
6. Download the hall ticket and take 2-3 clear printouts - only a hard/physical copy is allowed inside the examination hall.

What details are printed on the IBPS Clerk admit card?

• Candidate's name, gender, category, photograph and signature.
• Registration number / roll number and password reference.
• Exam centre name and complete address, exam date, shift and reporting time.
• Instructions for the examination day, including documents to carry and items prohibited in the hall.
• Candidates should report any discrepancy in these details to IBPS well before the exam date.

What is the IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 exam pattern?

The preliminary examination is a 60-minute online test of 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks, divided into three sections:

Candidates must qualify in each of the three sections by securing the section-wise cut-off marks decided by IBPS, and must also secure the required overall score to be shortlisted for the Online Main examination, the second stage of the IBPS Clerk selection process.

What is CRP CSA-XVI?

CRP CSA-XVI is the 16th edition of the Common Recruitment Process through which IBPS recruits Customer Service Associates (Clerks) for participating public sector banks. The process has two stages: the preliminary examination on 10-11 October 2026, for which this admit card is issued, and the Online Main examination for prelims-qualified candidates. Final allotment to banks is made on the basis of mains performance.

What comes after the IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026?

Candidates who clear the IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 - securing both the sectional and overall cut-offs - are shortlisted for the Online Main examination, the second stage of the selection process. Only prelims-qualified candidates can appear for the mains, and the final allotment is based on mains performance. With the mains held a few weeks after the prelims, aspirants should continue their preparation alongside downloading the admit card: revise quantitative aptitude and reasoning shortcuts, practice English comprehension, and take timed mock tests matching the 60-minute prelims pattern.

What documents should candidates carry to the IBPS Clerk exam?

• Printed admit card - the call letter downloaded from ibps.in (digital copies are strictly prohibited).
• One original photo identity proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, passport or driving licence) along with a photocopy.
• A passport-size photograph (preferably the same as uploaded in the application).
• Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time printed on the admit card; late entry is not permitted.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When was the IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 released?

The IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 for the Customer Service Associate examination (CRP CSA-XVI) was released on 1 October 2026 and is available for download till 11 October 2026.

Q. When is the IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 exam?

The IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 examination for 11,403 Customer Service Associate posts is scheduled for 10 and 11 October 2026 in multiple shifts.

Q. How many posts are there in IBPS Clerk 2026?

The IBPS Clerk 2026 recruitment under CRP CSA-XVI will fill 11,403 Customer Service Associate (Clerk) posts in participating banks.

Q. How can I download the IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026?

Candidates can download the IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 from ibps.in by clicking the Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter for CRP-CSA-XVI link and logging in with their registration number or roll number plus password or date of birth and the captcha.

Q. What is the exam pattern of IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026?

The IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 is a 60-minute online test of 100 objective questions for 100 marks: English Language (30), Numerical Ability (35) and Reasoning Ability (35), with sectional and overall cut-offs to qualify for the mains.

Q. Is a digital copy of the IBPS Clerk admit card allowed?

No. Only a printed (hard/physical) copy of the IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 is allowed inside the examination hall; digital copies of the hall ticket are strictly prohibited.

Q. What documents should I carry with the IBPS Clerk admit card?

Along with the printed IBPS Clerk admit card, candidates must carry one original photo identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID, passport or driving licence) with a photocopy, and a passport-size photograph.

Q. What details are printed on the IBPS Clerk Prelims admit card?

The IBPS Clerk Prelims admit card carries the candidate's name, gender, category, photograph, signature, registration/roll number, exam centre address, exam date, shift, reporting time and examination-day instructions.

Q. What comes after the IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026?

Candidates who qualify the IBPS Clerk Prelims 2026 - clearing both sectional and overall cut-offs - are shortlisted for the Online Main examination, the second stage of the IBPS Clerk selection process.

Q. What is CRP CSA-XVI in IBPS Clerk 2026?

CRP CSA-XVI is the Common Recruitment Process (16th edition) through which IBPS is recruiting Customer Service Associates (Clerks) in 2026; the preliminary examination under it is held on 10 and 11 October 2026.

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying or downloading any document. For daily job alerts, results, admit cards, answer keys and syllabus updates, keep following Job Ready Portal.

Last updated: 05 October 2026