IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2025: Shift Timings, Duration, Pattern & Key Guidelines
IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2025 begins on August 23 & 24 in 4 shifts each day. Check IBPS PO shift timings, exam duration, pattern, and last-minute preparation tips here.
IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2025 will be conducted on August 23 and 24 in 4 shifts across multiple centers in India.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is set to begin the IBPS PO Prelims Exam 2025 tomorrow, i.e., August 23 and 24, across multiple centers in India. The exam will be conducted in 4 shifts each day to accommodate thousands of candidates. Aspirants must strictly follow the reporting time and guidelines mentioned on their admit cards to avoid last-minute issues.
IBPS PO Exam Shift Timings 2025
The IBPS PO exam will be conducted in 4 shifts on both days. Candidates must reach the exam venue well before the reporting time for frisking and verification.
The IBPS PO Prelims is being held to fill 5,208 vacancies in various public sector banks.
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Duration 2025
- Total Duration: 60 minutes (1 hour)
- Sections: 3 sections with equal time allocation
- Sectional timing: 20 minutes per section
- Candidates cannot switch between sections before the allotted time ends
IBPS PO Exam Pattern 2025
The prelims exam will be conducted in online mode and will have 100 multiple-choice questions divided into 3 sections.
Last-Minute Tips for IBPS PO Prelims 2025
- Revise important formulas, concepts, and shortcuts.
- Avoid starting new topics before the exam.
- Attempt questions you are confident about first.
- Avoid guesswork as 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Carry your IBPS PO admit card and valid ID proof to the exam hall.