SBI PO Exam Schedule 2025: Examine Guidelines, Clothing Regulations, and Shift Details
State Bank of India (SBI) PO Prelims Exam 2025: Key Guidelines and Exam Details
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the Preliminary Examination for the Probationary Officers (PO) position, scheduled for August 2, 4, and 5, 2025. A total of 541 vacancies are up for grabs. The exam will be conducted online and will consist of four shifts: morning, late morning, afternoon, and evening.
Here are some essential guidelines for the SBI PO Prelims Exam 2025:
Admit Cards and Reporting Times
Candidates should carefully check their admit cards for the prescribed shift timing, as the SBI PO Prelims 2025 exam is conducted in four shifts on exam day. The shift timings along with reporting times are as follows:
- Shift 1: Reporting at 8:00 AM, Exam from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Shift 2: Reporting at 10:30 AM, Exam from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Shift 3: Reporting at 1:00 PM, Exam from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Shift 4: Reporting at 3:30 PM, Exam from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Candidates must arrive well before the reporting time to complete entry formalities. Latecomers will not be permitted to take the test. Admit cards for the SBI PO prelims exam have been announced and can be downloaded from July 25 to August 5, 2025.
Documents and Rough Sheets
Aspirants must submit the documents like Rough Sheets and Scribe Declaration Form (if applicable) before leaving the Lab/Venue. Candidates' signatures on the admit card should tally with the signature uploaded. Applicants' registration will be done through photo capture at the exam venue.
Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates should carry their admit card and valid ID proof as mentioned in the notification. Follow the specified dress code and instructions given by exam authorities at the centre (details may be available on the official website or admit card). Electronic devices like mobile phones, calculators, or smartwatches are generally not allowed inside the exam hall.
Adhere to COVID-19 protocols if applicable at the exam centre. Candidates should refer strictly to the guidelines printed on their admit card as these contain official reporting times and other directives specific to their exam centre.
Exam Pattern and Prohibited Items
The SBI PO exam pattern includes 40 questions for the English Language (100 marks, 20 minutes), 30 questions for Quantitative Aptitude (20 minutes), and 30 questions for Reasoning Ability (20 minutes). Using Books, Notes, Calculators, Cell Phones, Slide rulers, Notebooks or written notes is strictly prohibited in the exam hall.
Candidates should attach a recent passport-size photograph (same as provided in the online application form) in the provided space of the admit card and carry it with them along with 2 additional photographs (to be pasted on Attendance sheets) and photo identity proof to the test centre.
Selection Process and Additional Information
The selection process for the SBI PO 2025 includes three phases: Preliminary Examination, Main examination, and Psychometric Test, Group exercise & Interview. Candidates are advised to go through the SBI PO exam day guidelines to maintain decorum in the exam centre.
The State Bank of India has released the "Acquaint Yourself Booklet" for the PO prelims exam, containing exam day instructions, paper pattern, marking scheme, and sample questions. Candidates should carry their stationery, such as ballpoint pen, to the exam hall. Candidates should not leave their seat unless they are permitted.
Candidates are reminded to follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth and successful exam experience. For more information, visit the official SBI website.
Finance-related documents such as Rough Sheets and Scribe Declaration Form (if applicable) must be submitted before leaving the Lab/Venue during the SBI PO Prelims Exam 2025. The SBI PO Prelims Exam 2025 selection process also involves business-related aspects like the Main Examination and Interview, highlighting the importance of education-and-self-development in preparing for such exams.
