SBI PO Prelims Exam on Aug 1 and 2, 2026: Check Shift Timings, Reporting Time & Exam Day Guidelines
The SBI PO Prelims exam is schedule to be conducted on August 1 and 2, 2026 in four shifts on each day. Scroll down to know the SBI PO Prelims exam timings, shift timings, exam schedule, reporting time, and more.
SBI PO 2026 Prelims Shift Timings
SBI PO 2026: The State Bank of India is schedule to conduct the SBI PO Prelims exam 2026 on August 1 and 2 in four shifts on each day. The Prelims shift timings was released along with the admit card on the official portal. This year, the SBI PO prelims exam 2026 is being conducted for 1500 vacancies. SBI PO exam duration for prelims is 60 minutes. There are also sectional timings in the exam. Candidates must reach the exam centre early to avoid last minute hassle. Candidates can check below their shift timings, reporting time, exam time, etc.
SBI PO Shift Timings 2026 for Prelims
Candidates appearing for the SBI PO Prelims exam must check the shift timings and reporting time.
| Event | Shift 1 | Shift 2 | Shift 3 | Shift 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reporting time |
7:30 am |
10:15 am |
12:45 pm |
3:15 pm |
| Gate Closing time |
8:45 am |
11:15 am |
1:45 pm |
4:15 pm |
| Exam Start Time |
09:00 am |
11:30 am |
02:00 pm |
04:30 pm |
| Exam End Time |
10:00 am |
12:30 pm |
03:00 pm |
05:30 pm |
SBI PO 2026: Exam Day Guidelines
SBI PO exam day guidelines highlight details including items allowed and prohibited inside the exam centre, dress code, reporting time, exam timings, etc.
- The SBI PO admit card consists of the date, time and venue address of the examination.
- The hall ticket should be carried by the candidate to the examination venue along with the passport size-photograph pasted on it.
- Candidates can't use calculators, books, notebooks or written notes, cell phones or any other electronic device during the examination.
- Any stationery item can't be carried by the candidate at the examination hall such as textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner, Any communication device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band etc.
- Other items such as goggles, handbags, hair pin, hair band, belt, cap, watch/wrist watch, camera, Any metallic item also can't be carried.
- Any eatable item opened or packed, water bottle (only transparent water bottle is allowed).
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