SBI Clerk Question Paper 2026 for Backlog Vacancy Exam, Download MBT PDF

The State Bank of India conducted the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 for backlog vacancies on 16 September 2026. The examination was held only for those candidates who applied for the 1,538 backlog vacancies for the Junior Associate post.

SBI Clerk Question Paper 2026

Candidates who appeared for the exam can now use the SBI Clerk Question Paper 2026 PDF to review the questions asked in the examination. The memory-based paper is particularly useful for checking the overall difficulty level, identifying topics asked in each section and estimating the expected good attempts. The PDF will provide a section-wise idea of the questions asked in English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability.

SBI Clerk Backlog Question Paper 2026 Download Link

The SBI Clerk Backlog Question Paper 2026 PDF is the quickest way to revisit the questions asked in the 16 September examination.

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SBI Clerk Backlog Prelims Question Paper 2026	TBU

How to Download SBI Clerk Question Paper 2026?

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

Visit the SBI Clerk Question Paper 2026 section on this page.
Locate the SBI Clerk Backlog Prelims Question Paper 2026 table.
Click on the “Download PDF” link against the required paper.
The SBI Clerk Memory-Based Question Paper PDF will open on the screen.
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

Difficulty Level and Good Attempts

Section	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
English Language	TBA	TBA
Numerical Ability	TBA	TBA
Reasoning Ability	TBA	TBA
Overall	TBA	TBA

Can the SBI Clerk Backlog Question Paper Help Regular-Vacancy Candidates?

Yeah. Candidates who are appearing in the regular-vacancy Prelims can use SBI Clerk Backlog Question Paper 2026 as a useful practice resource. Both the recruitment drives have a similar basic structure of a Preliminary Examination with 100 questions for 100 marks each in English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability with 20 minutes allotted to each section.

Quick Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	SBI Clerk Prelims 2026
Post	Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
Recruitment	Backlog/Special Recruitment Drive
Total Backlog Vacancies	1,538
Exam Date	16 September 2026
Exam Mode	Online CBT
Question Paper Type	Memory-Based
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Sections	English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability
Negative Marking	1/4 mark
PDF	SBI Clerk Memory-Based Question Paper 2026

FAQs

When was the SBI Clerk Backlog Prelims Exam 2026 conducted?

The SBI Clerk Prelims examination for backlog vacancies was conducted on 16 September 2026.

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.

How many questions were asked in SBI Clerk Prelims?

The SBI Clerk Prelims examination consists of 100 questions carrying 100 marks.

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

The memory-based question paper is compiled using questions recalled by candidates after the examination. It should not be treated as the official question paper issued by SBI.

What are the sections in the SBI Clerk Prelims exam?

The three sections are English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability.

When was the SBI Clerk backlog exam held?

The backlog vacancy Prelims examination was held on 16 September 2026.

How many backlog vacancies are available in SBI Clerk 2026?

SBI announced 1,538 backlog vacancies under its Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Associate posts.

Can the SBI Clerk backlog question paper help regular-vacancy candidates?

Yes. Candidates appearing for the regular SBI Clerk Prelims can use the memory-based backlog paper to practise similar concepts, understand the question mix and assess the level of the examination.