SBI PO Prelims 2026 on August 1 & 2: Check Reporting Time, Shift Timings and Exam Day Instructions
SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026 will be held on August 1 and 2 in four shifts. Check reporting time, shift-wise schedule, documents to carry and important exam day instructions.
SBI PO Prelims 2026 on August 1 & 2
SBI PO Exam 2026: State Bank of India will conduct SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Examination 2026 on August 1 and August 2, 2026. SBI PO prelims online exam will be held in four shifts each day for recruitment to 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies. Candidates appearing for examination must carefully check their reporting time, shift details, exam centre address and important instructions mentioned on their admit card.
SBI PO Prelims 2026 Reporting and Shift Timings
SBI PO Prelim exam will be conducted over two days. Candidates should report at centre well before reporting time mentioned on their admit card, as late entry is not permitted.
| Shifts |
Reporting Time |
Exam Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
8 AM |
9 to 10 AM |
| 2 |
10:30 AM |
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| 3 |
1 PM |
2 to 3 PM |
| 4 |
3:30 PM |
4:30 to 5:30 PM |
Documents to Carry on Exam Day of SBI PO Prelims 2026
Candidates must carry these documents to exam centre
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Printed copy of SBI PO Prelims Admit Card
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Original photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID or Driving Licence)
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Recent passport-size photographs, if mentioned in admit card instructions
SBI PO Prelims 2026 Exam Day Instructions
Candidates should follow these instructions when appearing for SBI PO exam
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Reach exam centre before reporting time
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Verify centre address in advance
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Carry only permitted documents
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Follow all instructions issued by invigilators
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Occupy only allotted seat
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Avoid carrying prohibited electronic gadgets or study materials inside exam hall
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