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

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the shift timing for SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026 along with admit cards on the official careers portal for Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. Candidates can check their shift timing, reporting time, and exam centre, as these details vary from candidate to candidate.

The SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026 is being conducted for 1500 vacancies and is scheduled to be held in 4 shifts each day on 1st and 2nd August 2026, following the pattern SBI has used in previous cycles.

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

SBI is conducting the SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026 in 4 shifts. Check the complete shift-wise reporting time, gate closing time and exam timing here. The exact shift timing, reporting time, and gate closure time for each candidate are printed on the SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2026.

Shifts	Shift 1	Shift 2	Shift 3	Shift 4
Reporting Time	7:30 am	10:15 am	12:45 pm	3:15 pm
Gate Closing Time	8:45 am	11:15 am	1:45 pm	4:15 pm
Exam Starts	9 am	11:30 am	2 pm	4:30 pm
Exam Ends	10 am	12:30 pm	3 pm	5:30 pm

Guidelines to Follow on SBI PO Exam Day

Candidates appearing for the SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026 must follow these 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.