The SBI PO Prelims 2026 exam is conducted on 1st and 2nd August 2026 in 4 different shifts on each day. The official SBI PO Prelims shift timings 2026 are 9 AM - 10 AM (First Shift), 11.30 AM - 12.30 PM (Shift 2), 2 PM - 3 PM (Shift 3), 4.30 PM - 5.30 PM (Shift 4).

SBI PO Prelims Exam Shift Timings 2026

• SBI PO 1st Shift Timings | Report - 8 AM | Exam - 9 AM to 10 AM
• SBI PO Prelims Shift 2 | Report- 10.30 AM | Exam - 11.30 AM to 12.30 PM
• SBI PO 3rd Shift Timings | Report- 1 PM | Exam - 2 PM to 3 PM
• SBI PO Prelims Shift 4 | Report- 3.30 PM | Exam - 4.30 PM to 5.30 PM

Candidates should carefully check their individual admit cards which they have downloaded from the official website for information of venue, reporting time, handwriting sample time, and exam start time details. Also, check the instructions carefully before appearing for the exam and carry the necessary documents without fail. Candidates should arrive at the exam venue at least 15 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on their admit card. The total time duration allotted for the Prelims exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).

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SBI PO Prelims Shift Timings 2026: Reporting Time, Handwriting Sample Session Time

Candidates appearing for the first time can check the detailed timeline of the events that take place during the exam day. Here are the key details of SBI PO prelims reporting time, handwriting sample time, exam starting time, and exam ending time shift-wise.

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SBI PO Prelims Exam Shift Timings 2026 (Slot-Wise)

• Candidates should report at least 15-20 minutes before the reporting time mentioned in their admit card to avoid last-minute rush or stress.
• Inside the exam hall after seating, candidates should fill in their handwriting sample in the box given in the admit card.
• The handwriting sample time is a 5-minute window before the start of the exam.
• The key SBI PO 2026 prelims slot timings are given in the table below.

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SBI PO Prelims Exam Duration 2026

SBI PO prelims exam time duration: The SBI PO prelims exam pattern was made available by the SBI through the official notification PDF.

• The SBI PO prelims exam duration is 60 minutes.
• The English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability comprise the SBI PO prelims exam.
• Prelims is of a qualifying nature.
• Objective-type questions comprise the SBI PO prelims.
• Total - 100 questions, 100 marks

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SBI PO Pre 2026 Shift Timings: Exam Instructions

Candidates can view information about their specific SBI PO prelims shift timings 2026, exam date, and location details on their admit card. Arrive at the exam location by the SBI PO exam time 2026. On the admit card, in addition to the shift timings, there are numerous instructions. Here are a few key instructions from the admit card.

Documents To Carry

• Prelims admit card with recent photo pasted in the box provided - Mandatory
• Photocopy of photo ID (currently valid) stapled with admit card - Mandatory
• Same photo ID in original - Mandatory

Instructions To Follow

• At least 15 minutes before the exam time, candidates should arrive at the exam venue.
• Latecomers are not allowed.
• Candidates are not permitted to leave the exam hall before the exam end time and/or permission to leave the hall is given by the test administrator.
• Photographs pasted in the call letter, uploaded, and captured live in the application form should match. Otherwise, not be allowed to appear.
• Through photo capture, registration will be done at the exam hall. Photo captured should match with photos in the admit card.
• There should not be any change in your appearance while appearing for the exam from the photos uploaded and captured live during the application process.
• Likewise, signature (not in CAPITAL LETTERS) should match exactly with the signature uploaded. Otherwise, not be allowed to take the exam.

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SBI PO 2026 Exam - Important Dates

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FAQs 

Q. When was the SBI PO 2026 prelims examination scheduled to be held?

A. The SBI PO prelims examination is scheduled to be held on the 1st and 2nd August 2026.

Q. In how many shifts will the SBI PO prelims examination be held?

A. The SBI PO prelims examination will be held in 4 shifts.

Q. What are the SBI PO prelims 1st shift timings 2026?

A. The SBI PO prelims 1st shift timings 2026 are 9 AM to 10 AM.

Q. What are the SBI PO 2026 prelims 2nd slot timings?

The 2nd slot timings of SBI PO 2026 are 11.30 AM to 12.30 PM.

Q. What are the SBI PO 3rd shift timings for prelims 2026?

The SBI PO 3rd shift timings for prelims 2026 are 2 PM to 3 PM.

Q. What are the SBI PO prelims 4th shift timings 2026?

The SBI PO prelims 4th shift timings 2026 are 4.30 PM to 5.30 PM.

Q. What is the SBI PO prelims Exam Duration 2026?

A. The SBI PO prelims Exam Duration is about 60 minutes.