{"id":88208,"date":"2026-08-21T01:51:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T20:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=88208"},"modified":"2026-08-21T01:55:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T20:25:54","slug":"ibps-so-shift-timings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-so-shift-timings\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS SO Shift Timings 2026, Reporting Time &amp; Exam Day Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-so-shift-timings\/#IBPS_SO_Prelims_Exam_2026\" >IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-so-shift-timings\/#IBPS_SO_Prelims_Shift_Timings_2026\" >IBPS SO Prelims Shift Timings 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-so-shift-timings\/#General_Instructions_for_IBPS_SO_Candidates\" >General Instructions for IBPS SO Candidates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-so-shift-timings\/#Items_Not_Allowed_in_IBPS_SO_Exam_Hall\" >Items Not Allowed in IBPS SO Exam Hall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-so-shift-timings\/#In-Candidate_Registration_Process_for_IBPS_SO\" >In-Candidate Registration Process for IBPS SO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-so-shift-timings\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The IBPS SO Prelims 2026 will be conducted on 29 August 2026 under the CRP SPL-XVI recruitment. The IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 was released on 20 August 2026. Candidates can check their allotted shift, reporting time, exam centre, and exam-day instructions on the admit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ibps-so-prelims-exam-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Prelims_Exam_2026\"><\/span>IBPS SO Prelims Exam 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IBPS SO CRP SPL-XVI recruitment process has several important stages, and candidates should keep track of the dates related to the Preliminary Examination. The admit card has already been released, and the Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 29 August 2026. The key dates are given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Notification Release<\/strong><\/td><td>30 June 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prelims Admit Card Release<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>20 August 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prelims Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>29 August 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prelims Result<\/strong><\/td><td>September\/October 2026 (Expected)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-so-admit-card\/?ref=conttm-ibps-so-shift-timings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download IBPS SO Admit card 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ibps-so-prelims-shift-timings-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IBPS_SO_Prelims_Shift_Timings_2026\"><\/span>IBPS SO Prelims Shift Timings 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IBPS SO Prelims 2026 is expected to be conducted in two shifts on 29 August 2026. Based on the previous shift schedule, the expected timings are given below. Candidates must check their admit card for the final shift and reporting time allotted to them. Candidates should reach the examination centre well before the reporting time mentioned on their admit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Shift<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shift 1<\/td><td>10:00 AM to 12:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shift 2<\/td><td>2:00 PM to 4:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-general-instructions-for-ibps-so-candidates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Instructions_for_IBPS_SO_Candidates\"><\/span>General Instructions for IBPS SO Candidates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should carefully follow the instructions mentioned on the admit card and carry all the documents required for entry into the examination centre. They should reach the venue before the reporting time and cooperate with the examination staff during the verification process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carry a printed copy of the IBPS SO Admit Card 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry a valid original photo ID proof and its photocopy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry a ballpoint pen as instructed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reach the examination centre before the reporting time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the instructions given by the examination staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Prep Articles<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-so-afo-practice-quiz\/?ref=conttm-ibps-so-shift-timings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO AFO Practice Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-so-it-officer-practice-quiz\/?ref=conttm-ibps-so-shift-timings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO IT Officer Practice Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-so-law-officer-practice-quiz\/?ref=conttm-ibps-so-shift-timings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Law Officer Practice Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-so-hr-officer-practice-quiz\/?ref=conttm-ibps-so-shift-timings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO HR Officer Practice Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-so-marketing-officer-practice-quiz\/?ref=conttm-ibps-so-shift-timings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Marketing Officer Practice Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/hindiblog\/ibps-so-rajbhasa-adhikari-practice-quiz\/?ref=conttm-ibps-so-shift-timings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Rajbhasha Adhikari Practice Quiz<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-so-prep-kit\/?ref=conttm-ibps-so-shift-timings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Prep Kit<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-items-not-allowed-in-ibps-so-exam-hall\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Items_Not_Allowed_in_IBPS_SO_Exam_Hall\"><\/span>Items Not Allowed in IBPS SO Exam Hall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should avoid carrying prohibited items to the examination centre, as these may not be permitted inside the examination hall. Mobile phones, electronic gadgets, study material, and other restricted belongings should be left outside the examination venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mobile phones and other electronic devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smartwatches, watches, Bluetooth devices, earphones, and fitness bands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calculators and other electronic gadgets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Books, notes, loose papers, and study material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bags and other unnecessary personal belongings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cameras and communication devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-candidate-registration-process-for-ibps-so\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In-Candidate_Registration_Process_for_IBPS_SO\"><\/span>In-Candidate Registration Process for IBPS SO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates will undergo registration and verification at the examination centre before entering the exam. A photograph may be captured at the centre and matched with the photograph submitted during the application process. Candidates will then be allotted their seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Free Exam Preparation PDFs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Download Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last 6 Months&#8217; Current Affairs in Hindi &amp; English<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/current-affairs\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly Current Affairs<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/monthly-current-affairs-pdf\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weekly Current Affairs<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/weekly-current-affairs\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daily Current Affairs<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/daily-current-affairs\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Banking and Financial Awareness<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/banking-and-financial-awareness\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>100 Important Banking Terms<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/important-banking-terms\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speed Math Kit<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/speed-math-kit\/?ref=conttm-english-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. What is the IBPS SO Prelims 2026 exam date?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. The IBPS SO Prelims 2026 is scheduled for 29 August 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. When was the IBPS SO Prelims Admit Card 2026 released?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. The admit card was released on 20 August 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. What are the expected IBPS SO Prelims shift timings?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. Based on the previous schedule, Shift 1 is expected from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Shift 2 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The admit card will confirm the final timings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4. What documents are required for the IBPS SO exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. Candidates should carry the printed admit card, original valid photo ID proof, its photocopy, and any other documents specified in the admit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5. What items are prohibited in the IBPS SO exam hall?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. 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