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Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb IBPS RRB PO<\/a><\/span> \u00bb RRB PO Shift Timings 2025<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

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The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)<\/strong> will conduct the RRB PO (Officer Scale-I) Exam 2025<\/strong> 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<\/strong> to plan their exam day smoothly and avoid last-minute stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RRB PO Exam Dates 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the IBPS calendar, the RRB PO 2025 exam<\/strong> will be conducted as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage<\/strong><\/th>Exam Date (Tentative)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Prelims<\/strong><\/td>22nd & 23rd November 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Mains<\/strong><\/td>28th December 2025<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The admit card will contain your exact shift timing, reporting time, and venue details<\/strong>, so make sure to download it well before the exam date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RRB PO Prelims Shift Timings 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The RRB PO Prelims exam is conducted in multiple shifts<\/strong> across different centres. Based on previous years\u2019 patterns, here\u2019s an overview of the expected shift timings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shift<\/strong><\/th>Reporting Time<\/strong><\/th>Exam Start Time<\/strong><\/th>Exam End Time<\/strong><\/th>Exam Duration<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Shift 1<\/strong><\/td>08:00 AM<\/td>09:00 AM<\/td>09:45 AM<\/td>45 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Shift 2<\/strong><\/td>10:30 AM<\/td>11:30 AM<\/td>12:15 PM<\/td>45 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Shift 3<\/strong><\/td>01:00 PM<\/td>02:00 PM<\/td>02:45 PM<\/td>45 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Shift 4<\/strong><\/td>03:30 PM<\/td>04:30 PM<\/td>05:15 PM<\/td>45 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The exact timings may vary slightly depending on your centre and will be printed on your admit card<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RRB PO Prelims Exam Pattern and Duration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Section<\/strong><\/th>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/th>Marks<\/strong><\/th>Duration<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Reasoning Ability<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>45 minutes (overall)<\/td><\/tr>
Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td>80<\/strong><\/td>80<\/strong><\/td>45 minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Prelims exam is qualifying in nature, and candidates shortlisted here move on to the Mains stage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RRB PO Mains Shift Timings 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The RRB PO Mains Exam<\/strong> is generally conducted in one or two shifts<\/strong>. Below is the expected schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shift<\/strong><\/th>Reporting Time<\/strong><\/th>Exam Start Time<\/strong><\/th>Exam End Time<\/strong><\/th>Duration<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Shift 1<\/strong><\/td>08:00 AM<\/td>09:00 AM<\/td>12:00 PM<\/td>2 hours<\/td><\/tr>
Shift 2<\/strong><\/td>01:00 PM<\/td>02:00 PM<\/td>05:00 PM<\/td>2 hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The total duration<\/strong> of the RRB PO Mains exam is 120 minutes (2 hours)<\/strong>, excluding the time taken for instructions and verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important Exam Day Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To ensure a smooth experience on exam day, keep the following in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Carry your RRB PO Admit Card 2025<\/strong> and a valid photo ID proof<\/strong> (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time<\/strong> \u2014 entry usually closes 15\u201320 minutes before the exam starts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Bring one additional photograph<\/strong> (same as uploaded in the application form).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Biometric verification and frisking<\/strong> may take extra time \u2014 don\u2019t arrive late.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Carry only essential items \u2014 pen, admit card, photo ID, and simple transparent water bottle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Electronic gadgets, calculators, watches, or notes are strictly prohibited<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Follow all COVID or security protocols<\/strong> as mentioned on your admit card.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n