SBI PO Prelims Shift Timings 2026: Reporting Time, Exam Schedule & Guidelines

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the shift timings for the SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026 alongside the release of admit cards on its official careers portal under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. Applicants should carefully verify their specific shift timing, reporting time, and assigned exam center, as these details vary individually.

The SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026 aims to fill 1500 vacancies and is scheduled to be conducted across 4 shifts daily on August 1st and August 2nd, 2026, maintaining the established pattern from previous recruitment cycles.

SBI PO Prelims Shift Timings 2026 (Shift-Wise Table)

SBI is organizing the SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026 in 4 daily shifts. Check the comprehensive shift-wise reporting times, gate closure deadlines, and exam schedules here. The precise shift timing, reporting time, and gate closing time designated for each applicant are clearly printed on the SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2026.

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Guidelines to Follow on SBI PO Exam Day

All candidates appearing for the SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026 are strongly advised to adhere strictly to the following essential exam-day guidelines:

• Reach early: Report to the exam centre as per the reporting time on your admit card. Entry is not permitted after the gate closing time under any circumstances.
• Carry a printed admit card: A clear printout of the SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 is mandatory for entry.
• Valid photo ID proof: Carry an original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence) matching the details on your admit card.
• Passport-size photograph: Carry the number of photographs specified on your call letter for the attendance sheet.
• Prohibited items: Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, and any study material are strictly banned inside the exam hall.
• Biometric verification: Live photo capture, biometric attendance, and thumb impression will be taken before the exam begins.
• Locate your centre early: Visit your allotted exam centre a day in advance to avoid last-minute travel issues.
• Follow invigilator instructions: Strictly follow all instructions given by the exam supervisor and invigilator throughout the session.
• Sectional timing: Keep track of the 20-minute sectional time limit for each part of the paper.
• Preserve the admit card: Keep your admit card safe until the entire recruitment process — Prelims, Mains, and Phase III — is complete.