The State Bank of India (SBI) is conducting the SBI Clerk Exam 2026 on 26th and 27th September 2026 in multiple shifts. The exam is being conducted for 9766 vacancies for the Junior Associate post at SBI across various branches.
The SBI Clerk Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2026 is available here. The analysis is based on feedback shared by candidates who appeared in the shift and it covers the overall difficulty level, section-wise difficulty, questions asked, number of good attempts, and topic-wise distribution
SBI Clerk Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2026 (26 September)
The official SBI Clerk Prelims examination consists of 100 questions for 100 marks, with 30 questions from English Language and 35 questions each from Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. The total test duration is one hour. Since the SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 examination is scheduled for 26 and 27 September 2026, the actual difficulty level, questions asked, and good attempts has been updated here with candidates’ feedback.
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 – Highlights
- Exam Name: SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026
- Conducting Body: State Bank of India
- Post: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
- Exam Dates: 26 and 27 September 2026
- Exam Sequence: English ⇒ Numerical Ability⇒ Reasoning
- Exam Mode: Online
- Total Questions: 100
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability
- Number of Shifts: 4 shifts per day
SBI Clerk Shift 1 Difficulty Level 2026
The overall difficulty level of the SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 has been added below after analysing candidate feedback from all shifts. The difficulty level can vary slightly from one shift to another because different sets of questions are used.
| Section | Difficulty Level |
| English Language | Easy |
| Numerical Ability | Easy To Moderate |
| Reasoning Ability | Easy To Moderate |
| Overall | Easy To Moderate |
SBI Clerk Prelims Shift 1 Good Attempts
The SBI Clerk good attempts is estimated after analysing the number of questions candidates were able to solve accurately within the allotted time. Good attempts are not an official SBI figure and can vary according to the difficulty level of the particular shift.
| Section | Number of Questions | Good Attempts |
| English Language | 30 | 24-27 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 22-26 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 26-28 |
| Overall | 100 | 72-83 |
SBI Clerk Prelims Section-wise Analysis 2026
As there are three sections in the SBI Clerk Prelims exam, we have discussed the section-wise analysis for a deeper understanding.
SBI Clerk Reasoning Ability Analysis 2026
The Reasoning Ability section also contains 35 questions for 35 marks. The topic-wise analysis has been updated as per candidate feedback.
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Uncertain No. of Persons (Not more than 14 person)- North Facing | 3 |
| Box-based puzzle (8) (Independent) | 5 |
| Month and Day Based Puzzle (Sept to Dec) (5, 26), (4*2) | 5 |
| Box based (Number) (8 boxes) | 5 |
| Syllogism (3*2) | 3 |
| Inequalities (Non comma) | 3 |
| Direction- Distance | 3 |
| Pair Formation (word) | 1 |
| Word Series | 5 |
| Odd One Out | 1 |
| Number based (3 letters word) | 1 |
SBI Clerk English Language Analysis 2026
The English Language section carries 30 questions for 30 marks. The detailed topic-wise analysis has been shared here.
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Reading Comprehension (Cricketer named Ken’s story) | 8 |
| Phrase Replacement | 3-4 |
| Fill in the Blanks (Single fillers) | 3-4 |
| Sentence Based Error (5 sentences) | 4 |
| Word swap | 4 |
| Para Jumbles | 5 |
| Total | 30 |
SBI Clerk Numerical Ability Analysis 2026
The Numerical Ability section consists of 35 questions for 35 marks. The analysis includes the number and difficulty of questions asked from topics such as simplification, number series, arithmetic, data interpretation and quadratic equations.
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Simplification/Approximation | 11-12 |
| Data Interpretation (Table) (2 subjects: Eco/History) (5 rows, 2 columns) | 5 |
| Data Interpretation (Line-Graph) | 5 |
| Arithmetic (Simple) | 14-15 |
| Total | 35 |
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2026: Shift-Wise
The SBI Clerk Prelims exam will be conducted in four shifts each day. The shift-wise analysis will be updated based on the questions and candidate feedback received after each examination shift
| Exam Date | Shift | Analysis Link |
| 26 September 2026 | Shift 2 | Check Here |
| 26 September 2026 | Shift 3 | To be updated |
| 26 September 2026 | Shift 4 | To be updated |
| 27 September 2026 | Shift 1 | To be updated |
| 27 September 2026 | Shift 2 | To be updated |
| 27 September 2026 | Shift 3 | To be updated |
| 27 September 2026 | Shift 4 | To be updated |
SBI Clerk Shift Timings
The SBI Clerk Prelims Exam is scheduled to be conducted in four shifts. Each shift is 1 hour in duration, and candidates are required to report well in advance for the necessary verification and biometric processes. The detailed shift timings are given below:
| Shift | Exam Timing |
|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Shift 2 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Shift 3 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Shift 4 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The SBI Clerk Prelims examination consists of three sections. Candidates get a composite duration of 60 minutes to attempt the paper. Also, there is a negative marking of 0.25 or 1/4th mark for incorrect answers.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
What After SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026?
Candidates who qualify for the Prelims examination will be shortlisted for the Mains Examination. Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Examination based on their performance in the Prelims, with approximately 20 times the number of vacancies being considered for the next stage.
The Main Examination consists of 190 questions for 200 marks and includes General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude.
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