RRB PO Shift Timings 2025, Reporting Time and Exam Duration

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will conduct the RRB PO (Officer Scale-I) Exam 2025 to recruit candidates for various Regional Rural Banks across India. With the exam approaching, candidates must be aware of the RRB PO shift timings, reporting time, and exam duration to plan their exam day smoothly and avoid last-minute stress.

RRB PO Exam Dates 2025

According to the IBPS calendar, the RRB PO 2025 exam will be conducted as follows:

Stage	Exam Date (Tentative)
Prelims	22nd & 23rd November 2025
Mains	28th December 2025

The admit card will contain your exact shift timing, reporting time, and venue details, so make sure to download it well before the exam date.

RRB PO Prelims Shift Timings 2025

The RRB PO Prelims exam is conducted in multiple shifts across different centres. Based on previous years’ patterns, here’s an overview of the expected shift timings:

Shift	Reporting Time	Exam Start Time	Exam End Time	Exam Duration
Shift 1	08:00 AM	09:00 AM	09:45 AM	45 minutes
Shift 2	10:30 AM	11:30 AM	12:15 PM	45 minutes
Shift 3	01:00 PM	02:00 PM	02:45 PM	45 minutes
Shift 4	03:30 PM	04:30 PM	05:15 PM	45 minutes

The exact timings may vary slightly depending on your centre and will be printed on your admit card.

RRB PO Prelims Exam Pattern and Duration

Section	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning Ability	40	40	45 minutes (overall)
Quantitative Aptitude	40	40
Total	80	80	45 minutes

The Prelims exam is qualifying in nature, and candidates shortlisted here move on to the Mains stage.

RRB PO Mains Shift Timings 2025

The RRB PO Mains Exam is generally conducted in one or two shifts. Below is the expected schedule:

Shift	Reporting Time	Exam Start Time	Exam End Time	Duration
Shift 1	08:00 AM	09:00 AM	12:00 PM	2 hours
Shift 2	01:00 PM	02:00 PM	05:00 PM	2 hours

The total duration of the RRB PO Mains exam is 120 minutes (2 hours), excluding the time taken for instructions and verification.

Important Exam Day Instructions

To ensure a smooth experience on exam day, keep the following in mind:

1. Carry your RRB PO Admit Card 2025 and a valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, etc.).
2. Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time — entry usually closes 15–20 minutes before the exam starts.
3. Bring one additional photograph (same as uploaded in the application form).
4. Biometric verification and frisking may take extra time — don’t arrive late.
5. Carry only essential items — pen, admit card, photo ID, and simple transparent water bottle.
6. Electronic gadgets, calculators, watches, or notes are strictly prohibited.
7. Follow all COVID or security protocols as mentioned on your admit card.

Key Takeaways

• The RRB PO Prelims 2025 will likely be held on 22nd & 23rd November 2025 in four shifts per day.
• The Mains exam will be held on 28th December 2025 in one or two shifts.
• Reporting time is 1 hour before the exam begins — arrive early to avoid disqualification.
• Always double-check timings on your admit card, as they may differ for different exam centres.

Final Tip

Plan your travel route, keep documents ready, and reach your centre early. Proper rest and time management on exam day can help you perform confidently and calmly.

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