SBI Clerk 2nd Shift Analysis 2026, Check Today’s Difficulty Level and Good Attempts

SBI Clerk 2nd Shift Exam 2026 was successfully held on 26 September 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle. Candidates who appeared in the second shift can check the SBI Clerk 2nd Shift Exam Analysis 2026 for the section-wise review, questions asked, good attempts, and overall difficulty level. The overall difficulty level of the exam was Easy.

SBI Clerk 2nd Shift Analysis 2026

Difficulty level and good attempts are evaluated from candidate feedback and expert review. The SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims exam will be held on 26 and 27 September 2026 in four shifts on each day. The SBI Clerk Prelims paper has 30 questions on English Language, 35 on Numerical Ability and 35 on Reasoning Ability. The total time for the examination is 60 minutes (20 minutes for each section).

Key Details

Exam	SBI Clerk Prelims 2026
Recruitment	Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
Exam Date	26 September 2026
Shift	2nd Shift
Exam Timing	11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Duration	60 minutes
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Sections	English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability
Difficulty Level	Easy
Good Attempts	77-83
Negative Marking	0.25 mark for each wrong answer

What Happened in SBI Clerk 2nd Shift Today?

The SBI Clerk Prelims exam 2026 was conducted in the second shift from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM on 26 September 2026. Second shift reporting time was 10:30 a.m. Candidates were asked to attempt all three sections within their sectional time limits. The detailed analysis of the shift is based on:

Questions asked from each section
Difficulty level of individual sections
Number of questions that candidates could reasonably attempt
Time-consuming topics
Overall paper level

SBI Clerk Shift 2 Difficulty Level 2026

The difficulty level of the SBI Clerk 2nd Shift 2026 has been updated after reviewing candidate reactions and the questions reported from the examination.

Section	Difficulty Level
English Language	Easy
Numerical Ability	Easy
Reasoning Ability	Easy
Overall	Easy

SBI Clerk Shift 2 Good Attempts 2026

Good attempts for the second shift of the SBI Clerk Prelims conducted on 26 September 2026 have been updated in the give table below.

Section	Good Attempts
English Language	24-26
Numerical Ability	24-26
Reasoning Ability	29-31
Overall	77-83

SBI Clerk Shift 2 Section-Wise Analysis 2026

SBI Clerk Shift 2 Section-Wise Analysis 2026: English Language, Numerical Ability & Reasoning Ability. Review the important questions asked in the examination in each section.

English Language: Shift 2 Review

The English Language section consisted of 30 questions for 30 marks, with 20 minutes and was easy in difficulty. Candidates can check the topic-wise question distribution for Shift 2 in the table below.

Section	Number of Questions
Reading Comprehension (RC)	10
Fill in the Blanks	3
Correct/Incorrect	3
Phrase Replacement	4
Word Swap	2
Match the Column	1
Sentence Rearrangement	2

Numerical Ability: Shift 2 Review

The Numerical Ability section included 35 questions for 35 marks, and candidates get 20 minutes to solve this section. The questions were largely calculation-based, with Table DI and Bar Graph DI forming part of the Data Interpretation questions. The detailed Shift 2 review is updated in the table below.

Topic	Number of Questions
Table DI (Books and magazines sold by a library from Monday to Thursday)	5
Bar DI (Laptops sold by A, B, C and D)	5
Missing Number Series	2
Arithmetic Questions	10–12
Simplification	10–12

Reasoning Ability: Shift 2 Review

The Reasoning Ability section consists of 35 questions for 35 marks. Candidates have 20 minutes to attempt this section. The detailed Shift 2 review has been updated below.

Topic	Number of Questions
Straight Line Seating Arrangement – 11 persons	5
Date & Month-Based Puzzle	5
Square-Based Seating Arrangement – 8 persons, facing inside	5
Month-Based Puzzle – January to August	5
Blood Relation	—
Number Series-Based Questions	5
Syllogism	3
Miscellaneous	3–5

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FAQs

When was the SBI Clerk 2nd Shift Exam 2026 conducted?

The SBI Clerk 2nd Shift Prelims Exam 2026 was conducted on 26 September 2026.

What was the timing of SBI Clerk Shift 2 on 26 September 2026?

The second shift was conducted from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

What is the SBI Clerk 2nd Shift Difficulty Level 2026?

The difficulty level is currently TBA and will be updated after detailed candidate feedback and expert analysis.

What are the SBI Clerk Shift 2 Good Attempts 2026?

The good attempts are currently TBA. The range will be updated after analysing the questions and candidate feedback.

How many questions are asked in SBI Clerk Prelims 2026?

A total of 100 questions are asked: 30 from English Language, 35 from Numerical Ability and 35 from Reasoning Ability.

How much time is given for SBI Clerk Prelims?

Candidates get 60 minutes, with 20 minutes allotted separately to each section.

Is there negative marking in SBI Clerk Prelims 2026?

Yes. 0.25 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

Where can I check the SBI Clerk 2nd Shift Analysis 2026?

Candidates can check the detailed section-wise SBI Clerk Shift 2 Exam Analysis 2026, including difficulty level, good attempts and questions asked, on this page.

When will the SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims be conducted?

The regular SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 are being conducted on 26 and 27 September 2026 in four shifts each day.

Can I use the Shift 2 analysis to prepare for another SBI Clerk shift?

Yes. The shift-wise analysis can help candidates identify the topics and question types reported in the examination, although the difficulty and question distribution may vary between shifts.