The State Bank of India (SBI) is conducting the SBI PO Prelims 2025 Exam to recruit over 600 Probationary Officers (POs). The Shift 4 and Shift 5 of the exam concluded at 5:30 PM, and the exam analysis is now available.
SBI PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2025: Key Highlights
- Total Marks: 100
- Sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability
- Overall Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Good Attempts: Expected cutoffs will be available after analysis
- Student Reviews: Mixed responses with reasoning and quantitative sections being slightly challenging
SBI PO Prelims Shift Timings 2025
The exam is conducted in four shifts, and the detailed schedule is as follows:
| Event | Shift 1 | Shift 2 | Shift 3 | Shift 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handwriting Sample | 08:45 – 08:50 AM | 11:15 – 11:20 AM | 01:45 – 01:50 PM | 04:15 – 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 |
SBI PO Exam Day Guidelines 2025
🔹 Mandatory Documents:
✔ SBI PO Admit Card (with affixed photograph)
✔ Photocopy of a valid photo ID proof, stapled with the admit card
✔ Two additional passport-size photographs
🔹 Accepted Photo ID Proofs:
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Permanent Driving Licence
- Voter’s Card with photograph
- Bank Passbook with photograph
- ID proof issued by a Gazetted Officer/People’s Representative
- Valid College/University ID
- Aadhaar/E-Aadhaar with photograph
- Original Employee ID
⚠ Note: Ration Cards and Learner’s Driving Licenses are NOT accepted.
🔹 Exam Centre Guidelines:
✅ Admit Card Retention: It will be authenticated/stamped by exam officials and must be retained for the Mains Exam.
✅ Reporting Time: Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
✅ Stationery Allowed: Pencils, glue, eraser, ink stamp pad, and ballpoint pen.
🚫 Not Allowed: Books, calculators, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, handbags, eatables (except transparent water bottles).
Next Steps: SBI PO Mains 2025
Candidates who qualify Prelims will be eligible for the SBI PO Mains Exam. Stay tuned for cutoff updates and result announcements!