SBI PO Exam Day Guidelines 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI) is all set to conduct the SBI PO Prelims exam on August 2, 4 & 5. SBI PO prelims exam day guidelines have been released. SBI PO exam day guidelines highlight the dos and don’ts related to the exam. Read below for more details on SBI PO mains exam day guidelines 2025.
SBI PO Exam Day Guidelines: The State Bank of India (SBI) released SBI PO mains exam day guidelines 2025. Candidates appearing for the SBI PO 2025 exam should adhere to the exam day guidelines laid down by the examination authority. SBI PO prelims admit card 2025 is available now. Candidates must carry two passport-size photographs to paste in the admit card.
SBI PO exam day guidelines highlight details such as items allowed and prohibited inside the exam centre, dress code, reporting time, exam timings, etc. Candidates need to strictly follow the SBI PO exam day guidelines released by SBI in the exam centre. In this article, we have explained in detail the SBI PO 2025 exam day guidelines.
Also Read: SBI PO 2025 Shift Timings
- SBI PO Exam Day Guidelines 2025
- SBI PO Exam Day Guidelines Related to Dress Code
- SBI PO Shift Timings
SBI PO Exam Day Guidelines 2025
Candidates can check below SBI PO exam day guidelines released by SBI.
Important Points Related to SBI PO Admit Card
- Candidates must bring SBI PO admit card along with their photograph affixed on it and a photocopy of photo identity proof stapled with it. Candidates must also bring two additional photographs
- The accepted photo identity proofs are PAN Card/Passport/Permanent Driving Licence/Voter’s Card with photograph/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 /Valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognised College / University / Aadhar / E-aadhar Card with a photograph / Employee ID in original
- Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License are not accepted as valid ID proof
- Candidates reporting without two additional photographs will not be allowed to appear for the examination. Candidates must bring glue for pasting photos on attendance sheets
- The photograph affixed on the admit card should match the one uploaded in the online application form, failing which, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam
- Candidates need to bring the authenticated SBI PO prelims admit card to the exam centre. Along with the prelims admit card, candidates need to carry the mains admit card. Without the prelims admit card, candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam
- Candidates called for the mains exam need to bring the authenticated prelims admit and ID proof alongwith the mains admit card to the exam centre
Reporting Time & Late Entry
- Candidates must report at the SBI PO exam centre 15 minutes before the reporting time
- Latecomers will not be allowed to take the test. Candidates will not be permitted to leave the examination hall till the exam is over
Registration at Exam Centre
- Registration at the exam venue will be done through photo capture. Photo captured will be matched with the photo uploaded by candidates in the application (As printed in the call letter)
- The signature of candidates should tally with the one uploaded during registration. In case of any discrepancy, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the examination
Items Allowed Inside the Exam Centre
Candidates must bring stationery such as pencils, glue, eraser, ink stamp pad, and ballpoint pen with them to the examination hall
Items Not Allowed Inside the Exam Centre
- Any stationery items 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 are not allowed
- Any communication device such as bluetooth, earphones, microphone, pager, health band, etc. is not allowed
- Other items such as goggles, handbags, hair-pin, hair-band, belt, cap, Any watch/wristwatch, camera, any metallic item, any eatable item opened or packed, water bottle (only transparent water bottle is allowed), etc. are not allowed
- After displaying the health status through Aarogya Setu app, candidates are required to switch off their mobile phones and deposit them at the designated location
- Candidates are advised to avoid wearing ornaments such as rings, earrings, nose-pin, chains/necklaces, pendants, badges, brooch, etc.
SBI PO Exam Day Guidelines Related to Dress Code
Candidates are advised to follow the following dress code:
- Candidates must wear light clothes which cannot be used for hiding any instruments or communication devices
- Candidates need to wear half sleeves but not have big buttons or any badge, brooches, etc.
- Candidates must wear slippers/sandals and not shoes
- Candidates wearing customary/religious dresses should report at the centre at least 20 minute prior to the reporting time for proper checking
SBI PO Shift Timings
SBI PO prelims exam will be conducted in four shifts. The mains exam is conducted in two shifts.
SBI PO Prelims Shift Timings
| Event | Shift 1 | Shift 2 | Shift 3 | Shift 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handwriting Sample |
8:45 to 8:50 am |
11:15 to 11:20 am |
01:45 to 01:50 pm |
04:15 to 04:20 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 Mains Shift Timings
| Shifts | SBI PO Mains Timing |
|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
8:30 AM to 12 PM |
| Shift 2 |
2 PM to 5:30 PM |

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Student Forum
Answered 3 hours ago
The SBI PO admit card 2026 will be released on the SBI careers portal officially at sbi.co.in. It will be released online and is a mandatory to carry at the examination centre by the candidate.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 hours ago
The SBI PO application form 2026 is expected to be released in May-June at sbi.co.in. Candidates need to apply online and pay the required fees.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 hours ago
The SBI PO notification 2026 is expected to be released in May-June at sbi.bank.in. The exam is conducted once in a year for the posts of Probationary Officers. It has the details about the examination including the important dates, syllabus, pattern, application process, and more.
J
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
SBI PO interview is conducted for candidates who qualifies the Mains exam. The interview carries questions related to the educational qualification background hobbies current affairs etc. It basically asseses the personality of candidates.
B
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The Reasoning section forms the most necessary part of the SBI PO exam. This section can be prepared by practising the past years papers. Candidates must also attempt mock tests.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
SBI PO English section comprises Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Cloze Test, etc. Candidates can solve questions from these chapters by improving vocabularly and grammar. They should read the editorial of the newspaper.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
SBI PO result is announced online. Candidates does not get any email intimation regarding the declaration of the result. The direct links to download the results for different stages of recruitments are provided on this page. Candidates can access these by logging with the required credentials.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
SBI PO result for different stages is announced within one month after the exam is conducted. The result is announced online. Candidates can download it by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the result is not sent by post.
J
Contributor-Level 7