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The IBPS RRB PO Shift Timings 2026<\/strong> are important for candidates appearing for the Officer Scale I Preliminary Examination on 21 and 22 November 2026. The exam will be conducted in four shifts each day. The reporting times are 8:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM. Each shift will have an exam duration of 45 minutes. Candidates should check their admit cards to confirm their exact shift, reporting time and exam centre. Read this blog to know the complete shift-wise schedule, exam duration and important exam-day instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IBPS RRB PO Prelims Shift Timings 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The IBPS RRB PO Preliminary Examination 2026 will take place on 21 and 22 November 2026. The exam will be held in four shifts each day to accommodate candidates at different exam centres. The IBPS RRB PO Prelims Shift Timings table below provides the shift-wise reporting time, exam start time and end time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shift<\/strong><\/td>Reporting Time<\/strong><\/td>Exam Timing<\/strong><\/td>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Shift 1<\/td>8:00 AM<\/td>9:00 AM \u2013 9:45 AM<\/td>45 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Shift 2<\/td>10:15 AM<\/td>11:15 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/td>45 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Shift 3<\/td>12:30 PM<\/td>1:30 PM \u2013 2:15 PM<\/td>45 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Shift 4<\/td>2:30 PM<\/td>3:30 PM \u2013 4:15 PM<\/td>45 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Important:<\/strong> The above is the published shift-wise schedule. Candidates must check their individual admit cards for their confirmed exam date, reporting time, gate-closing time and exam centre details. The official IBPS website provides the call letters for Officer Scale I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Date 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The IBPS RRB PO Officer Scale I Preliminary Examination will be conducted on 21 and 22 November 2026. The IBPS RRB PO shift timings will be mentioned on candidates’ call letters. Each candidate will be allotted one exam date and one shift, so they should check their admit cards carefully and reach the examination centre on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Details<\/strong><\/td>Dates \/ Information<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Exam Name<\/td>IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Recruitment Cycle<\/td>CRP RRBs-XV<\/td><\/tr>
Post<\/td>Officer Scale I<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Dates<\/td>21 and 22 November 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Mode<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Number of Shifts<\/td>4 per day<\/td><\/tr>
Admit Card Release<\/td>9 November 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Mains Exam Date<\/td>20 December 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Candidates can also check the IBPS RRB Exam Dates 2026<\/a> to know the complete schedule for PO, Clerk and Officer Scale II and III examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IBPS RRB PO Prelims Exam Duration 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The IBPS RRB PO Prelims exam duration is 45 minutes. The paper has two sections: Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude. There are 80 questions in total, carrying 80 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both sections have separate time limits. Candidates must complete each section within its allotted time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section<\/strong><\/td>Questions<\/strong><\/td>Marks<\/strong><\/td>Time Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Reasoning Ability<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>25 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>40<\/td>40<\/td>20 Minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>80<\/td>80<\/td>45 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Candidates should understand the IBPS RRB PO exam pattern<\/a> and practise solving questions within these time limits. Regular practice will help them improve their speed and accuracy before the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is There Negative Marking in IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, there is negative marking in the IBPS RRB PO Preliminary Examination 2026. For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks or one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no penalty for questions left unanswered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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