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SBI Clerk Question Paper 2026 for Prelims Exam, Download 27 Sept MBT PDF

The SBI Clerk Question Paper 2026 for the regular recruitment is now available after the completion of the Prelims examination on 26 and 27 September 2026. The State Bank of India (SBI) is conducting the Junior Associate Preliminary examination for regular vacancies across multiple shifts.

The SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 is scheduled for 26 and 27 September 2026, with candidates appearing in different shifts on both days. The question paper and candidates’ responses can be reviewed after the examination, while the separate backlog recruitment exam was conducted earlier on 16 September 2026.

SBI Clerk Question Paper 2026

The SBI Clerk Memory Based Question Paper 2026 has been prepared using questions recalled by candidates after each shift. The shift-wise PDFs will help candidates check the questions asked in English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability, compare their attempts and understand the level of the paper.

Key Details

Exam
SBI Clerk Prelims 2026
Post
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
Regular Vacancies 7,680
Backlog Exam Date 16 September 2026
Exam Dates
26 and 27 September 2026
Exam Mode Online CBT
Question Paper Memory-Based
Total Questions 100
Total Marks 100
Sections
English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability
Duration 60 minutes
Shifts 4 shifts per day
PDF Status
To Be Updated After Exam

SBI Clerk Exam Question Paper 2026 Download Link

Exam Date Shift
English
Hindi
26 September 2026 Shift 1 Download Here Download Here
26 September 2026 Shift 2 Download Here Download Here
27 September 2026 Shift 1 Download Here Download Here

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 (26 September)

SBI Clerk Backlog Question Paper 2026 Download Link

Paper Download Link
SBI Clerk Backlog Prelims Question Paper 16 Sept 2026 (English) Download PDF
SBI Clerk Backlog Prelims Question Paper 16 Sept 2026 (Hindi) Download PDF

SBI Clerk Question Paper 2026 for Prelims Exam, Download 27 Sept MBT PDF_2.1

How to Download SBI Clerk Question Paper 2026?

Candidates can download the SBI Clerk Question Paper 2026 in PDF format by following the simple steps below.

  1. Visit the SBI Clerk Question Paper 2026 section on this page.
  2. Locate the SBI Clerk Prelims Question Paper 2026 table.
  3. Click on the “Download PDF” link against the required paper.
  4. The SBI Clerk Memory-Based Question Paper PDF will open on the screen.
  5. Download and save the PDF for practice and future reference.

How to Read Your Performance

After comparing your responses with the memory-based paper, divide your attempts into three categories:

  • Correct attempts: Questions you are confident about and expect to have answered correctly.
  • Doubtful attempts: Questions where you made an educated guess or were unsure between two options.
  • Unattempted questions: Questions that consumed time or appeared difficult during the examination.

SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 Exam Pattern

Section Questions Marks Time
English Language 30 30 20 minutes
Numerical Ability 35 35 20 minutes
Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 minutes
Total 100 100 60 minutes

SBI Clerk Shift Timings 2026

Shift Reporting Time Handwriting Sample Exam Time
Shift 1 8:00 AM 8:55–9:00 AM 9:00–10:00 AM
Shift 2 10:30 AM 11:25–11:30 AM
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Shift 3 1:00 PM 1:55–2:00 PM 2:00–3:00 PM
Shift 4 3:30 PM 4:25–4:30 PM 4:30–5:30 PM

What Candidates Should Do Now?

Candidates appearing on 26 or 27 September should not wait for the memory-based paper before revising. The question paper will be useful after the examination for performance analysis. Before the exam, focus on:

  • Revising frequently asked question types
  • Practising sectionally timed sets
  • Revising important arithmetic formulas
  • Reviewing reasoning puzzle approaches
  • Revising English grammar and vocabulary
  • Checking the admit card and reporting time
  • Reaching the examination centre well before the reporting time

FAQs

Where can I download the SBI Clerk Question Paper 2026 PDF?

Candidates can download the SBI Clerk Backlog Memory-Based Question Paper 2026 PDF from the download section provided above.

Is the SBI Clerk 2026 question paper officially released by SBI?

The PDFs available after the examination are memory-based reconstructions and should not be considered official SBI-issued question papers.

When is the SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 regular exam?

The regular SBI Clerk Prelims examination is scheduled for 26 and 27 September 2026.

What are the sections in SBI Clerk Prelims?

The examination has English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability.

How many questions are asked in SBI Clerk Prelims?

SBI Clerk Prelims consists of 100 questions for 100 marks.

What is the duration of SBI Clerk Prelims?

The total examination duration is 60 minutes, with 20 minutes allotted separately to each section.

Can regular candidates solve the SBI Clerk backlog paper?

Yes. The backlog memory-based paper can be used as an additional practice resource before or after the regular examination.

What is the SBI Clerk Prelims exam pattern?

There are 30 English Language questions, 35 Numerical Ability questions and 35 Reasoning Ability questions, making 100 questions for 100 marks.

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