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 |
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.
- Visit the SBI Clerk Question Paper 2026 section on this page.
- Locate the SBI Clerk 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 |
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











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