IBPS PO Exam Centres 2025: Check List of Test Cities for Prelims & Mains

Travelling Allowance is not given to candidates in order to reach the IBPS PO exam centre. Candidates should go to the exam centre at their own expense. Candidates should bring ball-point pen, blue ink stamp pad and glue to the exam centre. Sheets of paper are provided which can be used for rough work or taking down the question number you would like to review at the end of the test before submitting your answers. After the test is over candidates must submit these sheets of paper by putting them in the designated drop box before leaving the venue. Candidates must write their registration number and roll no. on the rough sheets. 

IBPS PO prelims exam is conducted in four shifts -9 am to 10 am, 11.30 am to 12.30 pm, 2 pm to 3 pm, and 4 pm to 5 pm. IBPS PO Mains exam is conducted in two shifts- 9 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 5.30 pm. The shift timings of the prelims and Mains exams are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates need to appear for the exam as per their shift timings. Candidates reporting late to the exam centre will not be allowed to enter the exam hall. IBPS PO exam timings for prelims and mains exams are given below.

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Timings

Shifts	Timings
Shift 1	9 am to 10 am
Shift 2	11.30 am to 12.30 pm
Shift 3	2 pm to 3 pm
Shift 4	4 pm to 5 pm

IBPS PO Mains Exam Timings

Schedule	Shift 1	Shift 2
Exam Time	9 am to 12.30 pm	2 pm to 5.30 pm
Reporting Time	8 am	1 pm

You are required to correctly enter the pin code in IBPS PO application form since appointment letter and other important documents are send on the registered pin code. Errors in application forms can sometimes lead to issues during document verification. It is better that candidates must contact the examination authority directly to know about the specific impact of the error in the application form and if there is any way to correct it.

You should reach the IBPS PO exam centre early before the reporting time to complete the verification process. After you are given entry to the exam hall, you need to sit on the allotted system. After that, you need to login with the password as mentioned on the IBPS PO admit card. Before beginning with the test, you should read the instructions catefully. You are also supposed to write the handwriting sample. All the questions comprises multiple choices. Out of the five answers, only one is the correct answer. You have to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse click’ that alternative which you feel is appropriate/correct. The alternative/ option that you have clicked on will be treated as your answer to that question. There will be penalty for wrong answers marked by you. For every wrong answer marked by you, 1/4 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.

Along with the IBPS PO admit card, candidates need to bring the photo-identity proof such as PAN Card/Passport/Driving License/Voter’s Card/Bank Passbook with photograph/Photo Identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer (on official letterhead)/Photo Identity proof issued by a People’s Representative (on official letterhead)/Identity Card issued by a recognised
College/University/Aadhar/E-Aadhar Card with a photograph/Employee ID in original as well as a photocopy. Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License are not accepted as valid ID proof. In case of candidates who have changed their names are allowed only if they produce original Gazette notification/their original marriage certificate/affidavit in original. Candidates are allowed to carry ballpoint pen inside the exam hall.

In the IBPS PO exam, biometric date (Right thumb impression) will be captured twice at the examination venue i.e. before the start of exam and after completion of exam. The guidelines related to biometric verification are given below:

• If fingers are coated (stamped ink/mehndi/coloured.etc..), ensure to thoroughly wash them so that coating is completely removed before the exam day
• If fingers are dirty or dusty, ensure to wash them and dry them before the finger print (biometric) is captured
• Ensure fingers of both hands are dry. If fingers are moist, wipe each finger to dry them
• If the primary finger (Right thumb) to be captured is injured/damaged, immediately notify the concerned authority in
  the test centre

You are required to correctly enter the pin code in IBPS PO application form since appointment letter and other important documents are send on the registered pin code. Errors in application forms can sometimes lead to issues during document verification. It is better that candidates must contact the examination authority directly to know about the specific impact of the error in the application form and if there is any way to correct it.