IBPS Releases Probationary Officer Prelims Hall Tickets for 2026

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has released the admit cards for the regional rural bank preliminary examinations for probationary officer posts. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website at ibps.in until November 22, 2026.

Exam Details

The preliminary examination is scheduled for November 22, 2026. The test paper will feature objective-type multiple-choice questions covering two sections: Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. Students will face 80 questions worth a total of 80 marks within a time limit of 45 minutes.

Venue Timing

While the test duration is 45 minutes, candidates should expect to spend about 110 minutes at the test center. This total duration covers entry formalities, system login, identity verification, reading instructions, and final exit procedures.

Vacancy Breakdown

This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 13,745 vacancies across participating banks. The breakdown includes 8,222 posts for Office Assistant, 4,256 posts for Officer Scale I, 1,047 vacancies for Officer Scale II, and 220 posts for Officer Scale III.

Context

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection exams are among the largest public sector recruitment tests in India, drawing lakhs of banking aspirants every year. Clearing these preliminary rounds is the first step toward securing jobs across regional rural banks nationwide.