IBPS Clerk Shift Timings 2026: Prelims, Mains Schedules & Exam Day Guidelines

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will soon conduct the IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination 2026 to shortlist eligible candidates for the mains exam for Customer Service Associate (CSA) and Clerk positions. The IBPS Clerk Prelims exam will be held on 10th and 11th October 2026 across 4 daily shifts. Aspirants appearing for the test must verify their allotted shift timings to ensure timely arrival at the designated exam center.

IBPS Clerk Shift Timings 2026

IBPS Clerk Exam 2026 is a computer-based test conducted in two phases: Prelims and Mains. Candidates can appear for the preliminary exam according to the official shift timings allocated by the examining authority. Aspirants can easily check comprehensive details regarding shift schedules, reporting times, gate closing times, and exam durations via their respective IBPS Clerk Admit Card 2026.

IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift Timings 2026

The IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam will be conducted in four shifts at multiple centers nationwide. Each shift has a total duration of 1 hour (60 minutes). Knowing the IBPS Clerk Prelims shift timings in advance enables candidates to seamlessly plan their final preparation, travel arrangements, and arrival schedules.

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IBPS Clerk Mains Shift Timings 2026

Typically, the IBPS Clerk Mains exam is conducted in a single shift, though it may be scheduled across two shifts depending on the total volume of registered candidates.

IBPS Clerk Exam Day Guidelines

1. Candidates must carry a photocopy of the IBPS Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 with their photographs affixed thereon
2. Candidates need to paste their photographs on their call letter and carry more photographs to the examination venue
3. Along with the admit card, candidates must bring photo identity proof (Such as PAN Card/ Passport/ Permanent Driving License/ Voter’s Card with photograph/Bank Passbook with photographs/Aadhaar Card/ E-Aadhaar Card with a photograph/ Employee ID). Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License will not be accepted as valid ID Proof.
4. Candidates should ascertain the exact location of the venue well in advance of the date of the examination
5. Candidates have to carry a ballpoint pen with them to the examination hall.
6. Candidates are advised not to bring any of the banned items to the exam centre as arrangements and safekeepting can not be assured.
7. Mobile phones, smartwatches, bags, calculators, and other electronic devices are prohibited inside the exam centre.