IBPS PO 2020 Exam: New Exam Day Guidelines Issued Due to COVID-19

IBPS PO 2026 Prelims Exam

22 Aug '26 - 23 Aug '26

Deputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Aug 26, 2020 17:08 IST

In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, IBPS has issued new exam day guidelines. Read here complete IBPS PO 2020 new exam guidelines.

In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, IBPS has issued new exam day guidelines. It is mandatory to have Aarogya Setu app installed on the mobile phones of candidates. Wearing of masks is compulsory.

In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has issued new exam day guidelines for IBPS PO 2020 exam. According to the new guidelines, it is mandatory to have Aarogya Setu app installed on the mobile phones of candidates. Besides, candidates must wear masks, gloves and carry sanitiser along with them while appearing for the exam. Candidates are also required to maintain social distance between one another at the exam centre. The guidelines issued by the candidates are required to be followed strictly by them.

IBPS PO 2020 prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on October 3, 10 and 11, 2020. The mains exam will be held on November 28, 2020. In this article, we have discussed regarding IBPS PO 2020 new exam day guidelines issued due to COVID-19 in detail.

Latest Update:

IBPS PO 2020 admit card released

COVID-19 Pandemic: New Guidelines Issued

Before appearing for the exam, read the new guidelines below:

Reporting time

Different reporting time will be printed for a set of candidates
Candidate must report much before the reporting time to avoid crowding
Candidates must follow the time-slot mentioned on IBPS PO admit card
Entry into the exam venue will be provided based on the individual’s time slot only
Candidates should report atleast 15 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card

Lab Number and Roll Number

The roll number and lab number of candidates will not be displayed outside the exam venue
These will be informed to candidates individually at the time of entry and post verification of admit card and photo-identity proof

Items Allowed

Candidates will be permitted to carry only the following items to the IBPS PO exam centre.

Wearing of mask is compulsory
Gloves
Personal transparent water bottle
Personal hand sanitiser (50 ml)
Simple pen
Exam related documents such as admit card, ID card in original as well as its photocopy, etc
The admit card should be brought with the photocopy of the photo ID stapled with it
Original photo ID should be brought for verification

Social Distancing

Candidate should maintain a safe social distance with one another
Candidate should stand in the row as per the instructions provided at venue

Aarogya Setu App

Candidates must have installed Aarogya Setu app installed on their mobile phones
The Aarogya Setu app must show candidate’s risk factor
Candidates will have to display this status to the security guard at the entry into the exam venue
In case a candidate does not have a smartphone, they will have to bring in a signed declaration as per the format given in IBPS PO notification and show the same to the security guard
Candidates with moderate or high-risk status on Aarogya Setu will not be allowed entry
In case any of the responses in declaration suggest COVID-19 infection/symptoms, candidates will not be permitted inside the exam venue
After Aarogya Setu status is display at the entry gate, candidates are required to switch off their mobile phones and deposit it at the designated place

Temperature Check

The temperature of all candidates will be checked with the thermo guns at the entry point
In case, candidates have above normal temperature or display any symptoms will not be allowed

Candidate Registration

The registration of candidates will be done through photo capture
The photograph will be taken while the candidates are standing
Seat number will be given to candidates

Management of rough sheets and ID proofs

Rough sheets will be kept at the desk of each candidate
No additional sheets will be provided during the exam
Candidates must follow the instructions related to dropping the admit card with the ID proof in the boxes provided at the exit of lab/venue
Candidate must drop the rough sheets in the boxes provided at the exit of lab/venue while leaving
The drop-box for the rough sheets will be different from that of admit card box

Post Exam Monitoring

On completion of a shift, candidates should move out in an orderly manner
They will not be allowed to overcrowding at the entry gate or inside the exam venue

IBPS PO 2020 Exam Timings

The exam timings for prelims and mains exams are given below.

Prelims Exam

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

Mains Exam

Schedule	Shift 1	Shift 2
Exam Time	9.00 am to 12.30 pm	2.00 pm to 5.30 pm
Reporting Time	8.00 am	1.00 pm

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