SBI PO Shift Timings 2023 for Mains: Check Reporting Time & Instructions
State Bank of India Probationary Officer Exam 2024 ( SBI PO )
Exam On - 8 Mar '25
SBI PO 2023 mains exam is conducted in a single shift. Candidates who have cleared the prelims exam will appear for the mains exam. Check here SBI PO shift timings.
SBI PO Shift Timings
SBI PO Shift Timings 2023: State Bank of India (SBI) will conduct the mains exam of SBI PO 2023 on December 5, 2023. The mains exam will be conducted in a single shift for candidates who qualified the prelims exam. The prelims exam of SBI PO was conducted in four shifts-9 AM to 10 AM, 11.30 am to 12.30 pm, 2 pm to 3 pm and 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm. SBI PO exam duration for the prelims exam was one hour with sectional timings of 20 minutes. SBI PO reporting time for Shift 1 was 8 am whereas it was 10.30 am for Shift 2. The reporting time for Shift 3 was 1 pm whereas it was 3.20 pm for Shift 4. In this article we have discussed SBI PO shift timings for prelims and mains exams, reporting time, general instructions for exam and many more.
SBI PO Shift Timings 2023 for Prelims
SBI PO exam is conducted for the recruitment of candidates to the post of Probationary Officers/Management Trainee. The prelims exam is conducted in various shifts for all the registered candidates. Candidates appearing for the exam must check below the SBI PO shift timings.
| Event | Shift 1 | Shift 2 | Shift 3 | Shift 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handwriting Sample |
8:45 to 8:50 am |
11:15 to 11:20 am |
01:45 to 01:50 pm |
04:15 to 04:20 pm |
| Exam Start Time |
09:00 am |
11:30 am |
02:00 pm |
04:30 pm |
| Exam End Time |
10:00 am |
12:30 pm |
03:00 pm |
05:30 pm |
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SBI PO Shift Timings 2023 for Mains
SBI PO mains exam is conducted for the qualified candidates of the prelims exam. The mains exam is either conducted in two shifts or a single shift depending on the number of candidates. SBI PO shift timing for the mains exam is given below.
| Shift | SBI PO Mains Timing |
| Shift 1 |
8.30 AM to 12 PM |
SBI PO Reporting Time
SBI PO reporting time is usually an hour before the exam. The reporting time is mentioned on the admit card. Candidates must reach the exam centre as per SBI PO reporting time. The reporting time for the prelims and is given below. SBI PO mains reporting time is 12.30 pm.
SBI PO Reporting Time for Prelims
| Shift | SBI PO Reporting Time |
|---|---|
| Shift 1 |
8 am |
| Shift 2 |
10.30 am |
| Shift 3 |
1.00 pm |
| Shift 4 |
3.30 pm |
SBI PO Exam Pattern 2023
SBI PO exam pattern for prelims comprises 100 objective questions from English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. The carries a total of 100 marks. The duration of the prelims exam is one hour (20 minutes for each section). SBI PO mains exam comprises both objective and descriptive tests. The total marks allotted to the mains exam are 250. The duration of the test is 3.5 hours with sectional timings. The Phase 3 exam comprises psychometric test, interview and group exercise and interview. The group exercise and interview carry 50 marks.
SBI PO Shift Timings 2023: General Instructions
The exam day guidelines for SBI PO 2023 exam are given below:
- Date, time and venue address of the examination given in the SBI PO admit card
- SBI PO admit card should be brought with candidates to the examination venue along passport-size photograph pasted on it
- No use of calculators (separate or with watch), books, notebooks or written notes, cell phones (with or without camera facility), or any other electronic device will be allowed during the examination.
- Take the call letter with a photograph affixed on it, a photocopy of photo identity proof stapled with it and the same (currently valid) photo ID in original
- Candidates should take a ball-point pen
- Sheet of paper will be provided at the exam centre
- Any stationery item such as textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner, Any communication device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band etc.
- Other items such as goggles, handbags, hair pin, hair band, belt, cap, watch/wrist watch, camera, Any metallic item,
- Any eatable item opened or packed, water bottle (only transparent water bottle is allowed)
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The 8th Pay Commission was approved by the centre recently. Students had the query whether there will changes in the SBI PO salary due to the 8th Pay Commission. There will be no changes ine salary structure since the salary structure of SBI PO operates independently of Central Pay Commission's reco
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Category | Total |
|---|---|
Vacancy | 2000 |
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SBI PO vacancies 2023 are given below.
| Category | SC | ST | OBC* | EWS^ | GEN | Total | VI# | HI# | LD# | d & e# @ |
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Current Vacancy | 300 | 150 | 540 | 200 | 810 | 2000 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Backlog Vacancy | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | - | 16 |
Total Vacancy | 300 | 150 | 540 | 200 | 810 | 2000 | 20 | 36 | 20 | 36 |
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While writing any problem related to SBI PO application form, candidates should not forget to write the registration number, mobile number and email ID. In case of application failure or any error message, the examination authority will require the screenshot of the error in JPG, GIF format or as
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Beginner-Level 4
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After successful registration, the registration number and password are displayed. Candidates are advised to note down the same carefully and preserve it. If you do not preserve it, you will not be able to Re-Print the Application and download
the Call Letter, results etc.
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At times due to poor internet connectivity SBI PO application form page takes time to load. Therefore, if you are not able to get the pages for registration immediately, please retry after a gap of 15 minutes or during off-peak hours in the night.
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The window to edit SBI PO application form 2024-25 is available till January 16, 2025. Candidates can edit the details entered in the application form within the prescribed deadline. After this, the examination authority will not entertain any requests for editing of application form.
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