The State Bank of India is conducting the SBI Clerk Backlog Exam 2026 in multiple shifts, and 1st and 2nd shift exam is now over. Those who have appeared or yet to appear for the exam, can now check the complete analysis here which includes difficulty level, good attempts, and section-wise questions asked in the exam.
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 Today
SBI is conducting the Backlog vacancy recruitment exam for SC/ST/OBC candidates who applied for 1538 vacancies. The selection process includes Prelims and Mains, and no interview. Interested candidates candidates can check the analysis here as it will help in the upcoming exam. The SBI Clerk Regular Exam 2026 has been scheduled for 27th Sept and 3rd Oct 2026, so it will be really helpful for those applicants.
SBI Clerk Prelims Shift-wise Difficulty Level 2026
| Section | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
| Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
| Numerical Ability | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
| English Language | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
SBI Clerk Prelims Shift-wise Good Attempts 2026
| Section |
Shift 1
|
Shift 1
|
| Reasoning Ability | 27–28 | 28-32 |
| Numerical Ability | 22–25 | 24-27 |
| English Language | 25–28 | 24-27 |
| Total | 74–81 | 76-86 |
SBI Clerk Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2026: Section-wise
Like regular vacancies, the SBI Clerk Backlog exam pattern includes English, Quants, and Reasoning. The marking scheme is also the same. Candidates can check the questions asked in Shift 1 here.
Shift 1 Reasoning Section
| Topic |
Number of Questions
|
| Box-Based Puzzle | 5 |
| Parallel Row (5–5 Rows) | 5 |
| Day-Based (Monday to Sunday) | 5 |
| Comparison-Based Puzzle | 3 |
| Mixed Series | 5 |
| Blood Relation | 3 |
| Inequalities | 3 |
| Syllogism | 3 |
| Meaningful Word (Near, Earn) | 1 |
| Odd One Out (3 Letters) | 1 |
| Number-Based | 1 |
| Total | 35 |
Shift 1English Language Section
| Topic |
Number of Questions
|
Reading Comprehension (Bio Company: Shoe Manufacture)
|
8 |
| Error Detection (Traditional Based) | 5 |
| Column Based | 1 |
| Word Usage | 1 |
| Para Jumble | 5 |
| Phrase Replacement | 3 |
Misspelt
|
4 |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 2 |
Shift 1 Quantitative Aptitude
| Section | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Simplification | 12 |
| Table-Based DI (Cakes Baked, Cookies Baked) | 6 |
| Bar Graph DI (Number of Bags Sold) | 3 |
| Caselet DI (SI & CI) | 3 |
| Arithmetic | 11 |
| Total | 35 |
SBI Clerk Shift 2 Exam Analysis 2026
The Shift 2 exam is now over. The detailed analysis, including difficulty level, good attempts, and section-wise questions asked, has been updated on this page. Candidates appearing in later shifts are advised to check analysis here:
Shift 2 Reasoning Section
| Topics |
Number of Questions
|
| Chinese Coding | 5 |
| Blood Relation | 3 |
| Circular Seating Arrangement (Inside) | 5 |
| Number Based | 1 |
| Month Based Puzzle | 5 |
| Inequality | 4 |
| Pair Formation | 1 |
| Flat-Floor Based Puzzle (4 × 2) | 5 |
| Meaningful Word (Foul) | 1 |
| Mix Series | 5 |
| Total | 35 |
English Language Section
| Topics |
Number of Questions
|
| Misspelt | 5 |
| Fillers (Single/Double) | 4 |
| Reading Comprehension (Environmentalist- Elephant Conservation) | 7 |
| Parajumble | 5 |
| Phrase Replacement | 4 |
| Error Detection (Traditional Based) | 5 |
| Total | 30 |
Shift 2 Quantitative Aptitude Section
| Topics |
Number of Questions
|
| Bar Graph DI (Average-Based Questions) | 5 |
| Wrong Number Series | 5 |
| Arithmetic | 13 |
| Simplification | 12 |
| Total | 35 |
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