SBI PO 2025 Exam Begins Today: Check Prelims Exam Shift Timings, Exam Day Guidelines, and More

The SBI PO Exam 2025 begins on March 8, 2025, with prelims scheduled to be conducted in four shifts. Candidates going to attempt the exam must carry their admit card, ID proof, and photos and follow exam day guidelines. The exam consists of three sections: English, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning ability, each with a 20-minute duration.

Mar 8, 2025, 10:54 IST
SBI PO Exam 2025
SBI PO Exam 2025

SBI PO Exam 2025 Starts Tomorrow: The SBI PO Prelims Exam 2025 is set to commence tomorrow, March 8, 2025, marking the start of the highly anticipated SBI PO Prelims 2025. This year, the exam will be conducted in four shifts across multiple dates: March 8, 16, and 24, 2025. Candidates going to attempt the examination must be well-prepared with their exam strategy, necessary documents, and a clear understanding of the SBI PO Exam Day Guidelines to ensure a smooth experience. Below, we’ve outlined everything you need to know about the SBI PO Prelims Exam, including shift timings, exam duration, and important instructions.

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SBI PO Exam 2025: Key Highlights

The SBI PO Prelims 2025 exam will be conducted on March 8, 16, and 24, 2025 in four different shifts across various exam centres in the country.  As the SBI PO exam 2025 starts tomorrow, aspirants must know that the online preliminary exam comprises objective papers for 100 marks. This exam duration will be 1 hour for three sections, i.e., English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. The complete SBI PO exam key highlights are discussed below for the reference of candidates.

SBI PO Exam 2025: Key Highlights

Exam Dates

March 8, 16, and 24, 2025

Exam Mode

Online (Computer-Based Test)

Exam Duration

1 hour (60 minutes)

Total Marks

100

Sections

English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability

SBI PO Exam 2025 Shift Timings

The SBI PO Prelims 2025 will be conducted in four shifts each day. Candidates must reach the exam centre as per the timings mentioned in their admit card. Here are the detailed SBI PO shift timings:

Shifts

Reporting Time

Handwriting Sample

Exam Start Time

Exam End Time

1

8.00 AM

8.55 AM to 9.00 AM

9.00 AM

10.00 AM

2

10.30 AM

10.25 AM to 11.30 AM

11.30 AM

12.30 PM

3

1.00 PM

1.55 PM to 2.00 PM

2.00 PM

3.00 PM

4

3.30 PM

4.25 PM to 4.30 PM

4.30 PM

5.30 PM

SBI PO Exam Pattern 2025

The SBI PO preliminary examination consists of subjects such as English language, quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability and The number of questions asked from each subject will be 40, 30 and 30, respectively. The total duration of the examination will be 60 minutes, where each section will have a sectional timing of 20 minutes. Check the table below for SBI PO exam pattern 2025.

Subject

Duration

Number of Questions

English Language

20 minutes

40

Quantitative Aptitude

20 minutes

30

Reasoning Ability

20 minutes

30

Total

60 minutes

100

SBI PO Exam Day Guidelines 2025: Do’s & Don'ts

As the SBI PO exam 2025 starts tomorrow, aspirants must revise all covered topics, prioritise high-weightage chapters and follow all the exam-related instructions. Here are the detailed SBI PO Exam 2025 Day Guidelines discussed below for the reference of the candidates.

Do’s

  • Carry your SBI PO Admit Card 2025, a valid photo ID proof (original and photocopy), and two passport-sized photographs (same as uploaded in the application form).
  • Make sure that your signature matches the one uploaded during the application process.
  • Try to reach early at the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned in the admit card, as latecomers will not be allowed to enter the exam centre
  • Listen carefully to the invigilator’s instructions and complete the handwriting sample as directed.

Don’ts

  • Do not carry electronic devices like mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, or any study material or any prohibited item.
  • Candidates must remain seated until the exam concludes and the invigilator permits them to leave.
  • Any form of misconduct or cheating will lead to immediate disqualification.

SBI PO Prelims 2025: Last Minute Tips

With the SBI PO Exam 2025 just around the corner and scheduled to start from March 8, here are some last-minute tips to help candidates perform best in the examination

  • Focus on high-weightage topics in each section, such as simplification, number series, and seating arrangement.
  • Solve memory-based question papers and take online mock tests to improve time management.
  • Avoid going through new topics and start revising what you’ve already prepared.
  • Plan earlier that which section to attempt first in order to maximise efficiency.
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