IBPS RRB PO admit card 2026: photo, ID and what to carry
IBPS posted the CRP RRBs-XV Officer Scale I preliminary call letter on ibps.in on 9 November 2026. Download it with your registration number and password or date of birth, paste a photo on it, carry one identical extra photo and a photo ID with the same name as your application. News reports give 21 and 22 November for prelims.
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The IBPS RRB PO (Officer Scale I) preliminary call letter is downloaded from ibps.in with your registration number and password or date of birth. IBPS listed the Officer Scale I call letter and the information handout under CRP RRBs-XV on 9 November 2026. News reports put the prelims on 21 and 22 November 2026, but IBPS prints the date, shift and venue on your own call letter, so go by that.
The CRP RRBs-XV notification (1 September 2026) gave November or December 2026 as the window for downloading preliminary call letters and for the exam. It also says no hard copy of the call letter is sent by post or courier. If an SMS or a message in a group says otherwise, ignore it.
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How to download the IBPS RRB PO admit card
- Open ibps.in and go to the CRP RRBs section.
- Click the Online Preliminary Exam Call Letter link for CRP-RRBs-XV, Officer Scale I.
- Enter your registration number and your password or date of birth.
- Download the PDF, check your name, photo, centre and shift, and print it on A4.
- Also download the information handout from the same page and read it once.
Only the Officer Scale I link was listed on 10 November 2026. If you also applied as an Office Assistant, check ibps.in again for that call letter, and download one for every application you made.
What the notification says to bring
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Call letter | Printed, photo pasted |
| Extra photo | One, same as the pasted one |
| Photo ID | Original, name same as the call letter and application |
| ID photocopy | Submitted with the call letter |
| Aadhaar | Valid card advised |
Source: CRP RRBs-XV notification, ibps.in (2026).
The notification is blunt about the photo: a candidate reporting without a photo pasted on the call letter, or without one additional photo identical to it, will not be allowed to appear. Use the same picture you uploaded in the form.
Photo ID and name problems
The photo ID must show exactly the same name as the call letter. The notification lists PAN card, passport, permanent driving licence, voter card with photograph, bank passbook with photograph, a student ID from a recognised college or university, Aadhaar or e-Aadhaar with photograph, employee ID and a few others. A ration card and a learner's driving licence are not accepted.
If you have changed your name, the notification allows it only with the original Gazette notification, original marriage certificate or an original affidavit. For queries and complaints it names the grievance portal cgrs.ibps.in. Raise a name problem there before the exam, not at the gate.
Thumb impression and biometric check
At different stages your photograph and biometric data, right thumb impression or otherwise, may be captured and verified. The photo taken at the centre is matched with the photo you uploaded or captured live in the application, and the notification says not to change your appearance from it. Refusing the biometric capture can lead to cancellation of candidature.
Wash off any ink or mehndi before the exam day, and dry your fingers before the scan. If the right thumb is injured or damaged, tell the centre staff at once; the notification says other fingers may be captured. It also advises candidates to hold a valid Aadhaar card, since online Aadhaar verification may be done at different stages.
Exam centre: can it be changed?
The centre, venue address, date and time are printed on the call letter. The notification states that no request for a change of examination centre will be entertained, and that IBPS may cancel or add centres. So plan the journey and a day-before stay from your call letter instead of waiting for a change.
After the prelims
The prelims call letter is not collected at the venue. It is authenticated or stamped by the centre staff, and you must keep it safely along with the stamped copy of your ID proof. You bring both again for the main exam, and without them you will not be allowed to appear. The notification advises keeping about 8 copies of the photo you uploaded, since later stages need it.
Checklist before you leave home
- Call letter printed with the photo pasted (not stapled over your face).
- One extra copy of the same photo.
- Original photo ID plus a photocopy.
- Hands clean and dry for the biometric scan.
- Venue, shift and reporting time read from your own call letter.
Upload sizes for the application form are in the IBPS RRB photo and signature size guide and the form-stage list in the RRB 2026 uploads checklist. If a picture is rejected as too large, see how to get a file into a fixed KB range.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the IBPS RRB PO admit card out?
Yes for Officer Scale I: ibps.in listed the preliminary call letter for CRP-RRBs-XV on 9 November 2026. News reports give 21 and 22 November for the exam; confirm the date on your own call letter.
When will the IBPS RRB PO admit card 2026 be released?
The notification only gave November or December 2026 for the call letter download. For Officer Scale I, IBPS has already posted it. Office Assistant call letters should be checked on ibps.in.
Which is the official website to download the RRB PO admit card?
Only ibps.in. The notification states that call letters are downloaded from the official IBPS website and that no hard copy is posted or couriered.
Is the RRB clerk admit card the same as the RRB PO admit card?
No. Officer Scale I and Office Assistant are separate posts with their own call letters, and on 10 November 2026 only the Officer Scale I link was listed. If you applied for both, download both.
Do I need to carry a photo with the admit card?
Yes. Paste a photo on the call letter and carry one extra photo identical to it. Without them you will not be allowed to appear, as per the notification.
What if the name on my admit card is different from my ID?
The ID must carry exactly the same name as the call letter and application. If they differ, raise it on cgrs.ibps.in before the exam day.
My exam centre is far from home. Can it be changed?
The notification says no request for a change of examination centre will be entertained. The centre is printed on your call letter, so plan your travel from it.
Sources
- IBPS CRP RRBs-XV notification (1 September 2026) (checked 2026-11)
- IBPS CRP-RRBs-XV page (call letter and information handout, 9 Nov 2026) (checked 2026-11)
- IBPS official website (checked 2026-11)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.