IBPS PO Admit Card 2025: Download Link, Exam Dates, Syllabus, Exam Day Guidelines & Preparation Tips

IBPS PO Admit Card 2025 Released — Definitive Guide for Aspirants (Download admit card, Exam Day, Strategy & Next Steps)

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) Preliminary Exam Admit Card on 14 August 2025. Candidates who registered for CRP-PO/MT-XV should download their hall ticket immediately from the official IBPS portal and carefully verify all details.

Snapshot — What Every Aspirant Must Know Right Now

• Admit Card Release: 14 August 2025

• Prelims Exam Dates: 17, 23 & 24 August 2025 (check your admit card for your exact shift)

• Total Vacancies (CRP-PO/MT-XV): 5,208 posts

• Download Portal: ibps.in — login using registration number & password/DOB

Why This Admit Card Matters

The admit card is more than just an entry ticket — it contains your exam centre, reporting time, shift, photograph, and signature. Even minor mismatches (incorrect spelling, wrong DOB format, or unclear photograph) can cause issues or lead to denial of entry. Check everything thoroughly and take immediate action if you find an error.

Quick Download: Step-by-Step (With Troubleshooting)

1. Visit ibps.in and go to the CRP-PO/MT-XV section.

2. Click the link for "Download Call Letter / Admit Card for IBPS PO Preliminary Examination 2025".

3. Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth, solve the captcha, and click login.

4. Download the PDF, verify details, save a copy, and print at least two colour or black-and-white copies on A4 paper.

5. If you cannot login: clear browser cache, try incognito mode, switch to another browser, and ensure the DOB format is DD-MM-YYYY. If issues persist, contact the IBPS Helpdesk.

What to Verify on Your Admit Card

• Full name (exactly as on your photo ID)

• Registration & roll numbers

• Exam date, reporting time, and shift

• Exam centre address & centre code

• Photograph and signature clarity

• Category, DOB, and special instructions (if applicable)

Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre

• Printed admit card (original; softcopy usually not accepted)

• Original valid photo ID — Aadhaar (masked UID allowed), PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence

• One recent passport-size photograph (same as uploaded)

• If applicable: scribe form & PWD certificate

Exam Timing, Reporting & Late Entry Rules

Your admit card will mention reporting and gate-closing times — arrive 60–90 minutes before reporting time. Most centres close entry 30 minutes before the exam begins. Late entry is generally not allowed, so plan extra travel time.

Selection Process Overview

Exam Pattern

Prelims: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes. Sections — English Language (30 Q/30 M), Quantitative Aptitude (35 Q/35 M), Reasoning Ability (35 Q/35 M). Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.

Mains: Objective sections include Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Banking Awareness, English, Data Analysis & Interpretation. Descriptive section (Essay/Letter) — 25 marks.

Syllabus Highlights

English Language

• Reading Comprehension

• Fillers, Para-jumbles, Error Spotting

• Cloze test, Vocabulary, Phrase replacement

Quantitative Aptitude & Data

• Arithmetic (Profit-Loss, Time & Work, Ratio, Percentages)

• Number Systems, Algebra, Simplification

• Data Interpretation: Tables, Charts, Caselets

Reasoning Ability

• Seating Arrangement, Puzzles

• Syllogism, Inequality, Input-Output

• Blood Relations, Direction Sense

General / Banking Awareness

• Budget, RBI Monetary Policy, Banking Terms

• Current Affairs (6–12 months)

• Committees, Reports, Financial Schemes

Last-Minute Prep Plan (7–10 Days)

1. 2 full mock tests every alternate day; analyze mistakes.

2. 30–45 min focused drills on weak sections.

3. Revise formula sheets, vocabulary lists, current affairs notes.

4. For Mains: practise 2 essays & 4 letters in timed settings.

5. Maintain a regular sleep schedule.

Exam-Day Dos & Don’ts

Do

• Carry two printed admit cards & one ID proof.

• Reach early and stay calm.

• Read instructions carefully.

• Attempt easy questions first.

Don’t

• Don’t carry electronic devices.

• Don’t argue with invigilators.

• Don’t waste too much time on one question.

Common Admit Card/Login Issues

• Forgot registration number: Check confirmation email/SMS or use recovery option.

• Invalid credentials: Verify DOB format, password case, and spacing.

• Server busy: Try off-peak hours, incognito, or another browser.

• Wrong details: Contact IBPS Helpdesk with proof.

IBPS Helpdesk

For technical or admit-card issues, contact IBPS via details on ibps.in. Keep your registration number, DOB, and screenshots ready.

Vacancy & Bank-Wise Allocation

CRP-PO/MT-XV has 5,208 vacancies across participating banks. Final bank-wise lists will be published in the vacancy notice.

Cut-off Trends & Normalization

IBPS uses normalization to ensure fairness across multiple shifts. Prelims cut-offs are both sectional and overall. Past trends show high competition in Reasoning & Quant sections.

Post-Prelims Timeline

1. Answer key & response sheet — 1–2 weeks after exam.

2. Prelims result — within 3–4 weeks.

3. Mains exam — around 1–2 months after prelims.

4. Interview & final allotment — as per official notification.

Important Dates

FAQs

Q: My name is misspelt on the admit card. What should I do?
A: Email IBPS Helpdesk with scanned application and ID proof.

Q: Can I appear at a different exam centre?
A: No, the centre is fixed by IBPS and cannot be changed.

Q: Is a colour printout necessary?
A: Colour is recommended for clarity, but clear B/W prints are accepted at most centres.

Q: Is the admit card same as PET call letter?
A: No, PET call letters are separate and issued earlier if applicable.

Preparation Checklist for This Week

• Daily mental maths drills

• 1–2 reasoning puzzle sets

• 1 RC + vocabulary practice

• Banking current affairs review

• Mock tests + analysis

Day Before Exam Plan

1. Morning: Quick formula and DI practice

2. Afternoon: Mock review & current affairs

3. Evening: Relax, sleep early, keep admit card & ID ready

Official Download Link

Final Note for Aspirants

1. Download & verify your admit card now.

2. Plan travel and arrive early on exam day.

3. Follow your revision plan calmly.

4. Post-exam: download response sheet and raise objections if needed.