IBPS PO Exam Day Guidelines 2025: Check Do's and Don'ts for Prelims (Aug 23)

Exam On - 22 Aug '26 - 23 Aug '26

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Updated on Aug 23, 2025 06:40 IST

IBPS PO 2025 Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on August 23 and 24. Candidates appearing for the exam need to follow the exam day guidelines laid down by the examination authority. Check here IBPS PO exam day guidelines related to the dress code, documents required, stationery items needed during the exam, and many more.

IBPS PO 2025 Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on August 23 and 24. Candidates appearing for the exam should follow the IBPS PO exam day guidelines released by the examination authority. Check here IBPS PO exam day guidelines related to the dress code, documents required, stationery items needed during the exam, and many more.

IBPS PO exam day guidelines 2025 for the prelims exam released by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). The IBPS PO Prelims exam 2025 is on August 23 and 24. The exam conducting body has formulated certain protocols for the exam. Candidates need to abide by the IBPS PO exam day guidelines such as dress code, documents required to carry, stationery items that are needed during the exam and many more. On this page, we have provided the exam day guidelines so that candidates get familiar with what to bring and what not to bring during IBPS PO exam.

Q: What is IBPS PO shift timing?

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

Q: Is there any probation period for IBPS PO?

Yes, candidates selected for the post of IBPS PO will be on probation for two years. During probation, the performance of candidates is assessed. They need to undergo training in the various branches. On successful completion of training, candidates are confirmed to the position of Probationary Officers. During the probation period, candidates are trained on various banking services. They are also required to undergo certain banking courses. The basic salary of IBPS PO is INR 48,480. Besides the salary, candidates are also entitled to various perks and benefits.

Q: How is the provisional allotment through IBPS PO exam done?

The provisional allotment is subject to the candidate fulfilling the criteria for Participating Banks and identity verification to the satisfaction of the allotted bank. This does not constitute an offer of employment. In case it is detected at any stage of the recruitment process that, the candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria his/her candidature/ chance in the process shall stand cancelled. IBPS PO final allotment is done based on the performance in the Mains exam and interview. As the provisional allotment will be made to participating banks on merit cum preference basis, once the provisional allotment is made, no request for change shall be entertained. Any request for change shall result in cancellation of candidature.

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The prelims exam consists of objective-type questions from Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language. The duration of the test is 60 minutes, candidates will get 20 minutes to solve each section. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. The mains exam is a mix of both objective and descriptive-type tests. The total marks allotted to the mains exam are 225.

Also Read: IBPS PO 2025 Prelims Exam Analysis Live Updates

IBPS PO Exam Day Guidelines

With IBPS PO 2025 a week ahead, here is a list of do’s and don’ts that candidates need to adhere to while appearing for the banking exam:

IBPS PO Admit Card

Candidates need to bring the printed copy of their IBPS PO admit card along with one photo-identity proof (original and photocopy)
Candidates need to paste their recent passport size photographs on it. Candidates need to bring one additional photograph
The prelims admit card will not be collected at the exam venue. However, it will be duly authenticated/stamped by the exam officials. Candidates need to retain the admit card and photo-identity proof. Those who will be called for the mains exam are required to produce the prelims admit card and photo-identity proof along with the mains call letter

Also Read: IBPS PO 2025 Revised Exam Pattern

Photo-Identity Proof

The accepted photo-identity proof is PAN Card/Passport/Permanent 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 Card/E-Aadhar Card with a photograph/Employee ID/Bar Council Identity card with the photograph)
Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License are not accepted as valid ID proof

Also Read: IBPS PO 2025 Syllabus

IBPS PO Exam Centre

The details regarding IBPS PO exam centres are mentioned on the admit card
Candidates must visit the exam centre one day before the exam to confirm the location
Late comers will not be allowed to enter the exam hall
Travelling allowance will not be provided to candidates

Items allowed inside exam hall

Candidates must bring ball-point pen, ink stamp pad, and glue

Items Not allowed inside exam hall

Items that are not allowed inside the exam hall are 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 such as mobile phone, bluetooth, earphones, microphone, pager, health band, etc. are not allowed
Other items, such as goggles, handbags, hair-pin, hair-band, belt, cap, etc. are not allowed
Watch/Wrist watch, the camera is not allowed
Any metallic item, eatable item opened or packed are not allowed
Candidates are advised not to wear ornaments such as rings, earrings, nose-pin, chains/necklaces, pendants, badges, brooch, etc.

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