SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 LIVE: Check Shift-Wise Paper Difficulty Level, Good Attempts and More

Based on the overall easy-to-moderate difficulty level and good attempts (65-72) reported across all four shifts on Day 1, experts estimate the SBI Clerk Prelims cut off to be moderately higher than previous years. State-wise expected cut off ranges: General category candidates may need around 68-75 marks, OBC 65-72, SC/ST 55-62, and EWS 62-70, though these figures may vary once Day 2 shifts are also analyzed and official category-wise reservation data is factored in. Candidates are advised to wait for further updates before finalizing expectations, as cut off also depends on total vacancies, number of candidates appearing, and normalization process across shifts.

With all 4 shifts of Day 1 concluded, the overall difficulty level remained easy to moderate throughout the day. Candidates found Shift 3 and 4 slightly easier compared to the morning shifts, as per collective feedback.

Based on candidates' feedback, the overall good attempts for the 4th shift ranged between 65-72 out of 100. Section-wise, English saw 22-25, Numerical Ability 20-23, and Reasoning Ability 24-27 good attempts on average.

As per candidates' initial feedback, the overall difficulty level of the 4th shift was easy to moderate. Reasoning Ability and English were manageable, while Numerical Ability was slightly time-consuming for some aspirants appearing in this shift.

The 4th shift of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 has concluded at 5:30 PM. With this, all four shifts for the day have been successfully completed. Candidates are now sharing their feedback on the overall difficulty level.

The 4th shift of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 is in its final stretch, with only 30 minutes remaining before it concludes at 5:30 PM. Candidates are now focusing on revising their attempted questions and finishing the remaining sections.

The overall difficulty level of the 3rd shift of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam analysis 2026 was easy to moderate as per the initial feedback of the candidates who appeared for the exam. 

The 4th shift of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 has started and will end at 5:30 PM.

Questions on reading comprehension that were based on festivals in the English section of the SBI Clerk Prelims Paper 2026. Questions were also asked on the cloze test, and para jumbles were also asked. Questions on antonyms and synonyms were also asked. Questions on sentence-based questions were also asked. 

The types of questions asked in the reasoning section of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 were as follows:-

1. Questions on meaningful words were asked, along with number-based pair formation, syllogism, and Chinese coding.

2. Questions on alphanumeric questions, blood relations, direction and distance-based questions, weekday-based puzzles, parallel-row puzzle, and order and sequence-based puzzle.

The types of questions asked in the quantitative reasoning section of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 were as follows:-

1. Questions from the missing number series were asked

2. Questions from simplification topics and line graph-based DI were also asked. 

3. Questions on tabular DI were also asked in the 3rd shift of the exam. 

4. One caselet DI was also asked in the exam, the remaining questions were asked from Airthmetic topics like, Simple Interest and Compound interest, Profit and Loss, mixture, etc.

The 4th shift of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 will start at 4:30 PM. The reporting time for the fourth shift of the exam starts at 3:30 PM. 

The third shift of the SBI Clerk Prelims exam 2026 on September 26 has come to an end at 3:00 PM. 

The third shift of Day 1 of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 will end at 3:00 PM, which is less then 10 minutes from now.

In the 2nd shift of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026, the types of questions asked in the Reasoning section are as follows:-

1. Sequence-based puzzles ( around 5 questions)

2. Questions from month-based and date-based puzzles were also asked in the exam.

3. Questions from square-based puzzles were also asked. 

Questions in the quantitative ability section of the SBI Clerk Prelims exam were asked from the following topics:-

1. Simplification, number series, bar graph, tabular Data Interpretation.

2. Some questions for the arithmetic section as well, such as percentages, around 14 questions.

3. Questions on time, speed, and distance, and age-based questions as well.

As per the first feedback of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 the 2nd shift was rated between easy to moderate. 

The 2nd shift of the SBI Clerk Prelims has been completed at 12:30 PM. Exam analysis for the 2nd shift will be based on the first candidate feedback.

Only last 30 minutes remain for the second shift of the SBI Clerk Prelims 2026. The exam will be over at 12:30 PM.

Candidates should attempt questions carefully and avoid unnecessary guessing of answers in the exam. If a question is unclear or takes too much time, they can move to the next question according to their exam strategy. Accuracy and time management are important while attempting the SBI Clerk Preliminary Examination, as the number of questions is huge compared to the time allotted for the exam.

The overall difficulty level of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 was between Easy and Moderate, provided the candidate had practised diligently. The overall good number of attempts for this paper is between 66 and 74, provided the attempts are accurate.

In the English section of the SBI Clerk Prelims 2026, the types of questions asked were as follows:-

1. Questions from Reading comprehension were asked.

2. Questions on sentence-based errors, word swap, fill in the blanks, phrase and sentence replacement, and para jumbles.

In the Quantitative Aptitude section of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026, the types of questions asked were as follows:-

1. In the Speed Maths section, a few questions were asked on simplification.

2. Line Graph and Tabular DI questions were also asked. 

3. Some Questions from the arithmetic section were also asked, such as ratio and proportion, distance, speed, and time. 

The types of questions asked in the Reasoning section of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 were as follows:-

1. Questions on seating arrangement

2. Questions were asked from box-based puzzles.

3. Month-wise and day-based puzzle questions were also asked.

4. Questions on Syllogism, inequalities, and odd one out questions.

5. Questions on direction were also asked, as well as questions on Word formation.

6. Questions on word series and meaningful word, etc.

The SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 first shift of the first day opens with English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning.

The 2nd shift for the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 will start at 11:30 AM. The reporting time for the 2nd shift is 10:30 AM. Candidates are advised to revise the exampattern before appearing for the exam.

The first shift of the first day of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 is now over, the exam analysis will start once the candidates start leaving the exam centre.

The SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 of shift 1 of First day will be over in the next 10 minutes.

Candidates should check the exam day guidelines mentioned on the SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card for the documents required at the examination centre. Keep the admit card, valid identity proof, and any other specified items ready. Checking everything before leaving home can help candidates avoid unnecessary stress during the entry process.

Before the exam starts, candidates are advised to use their revision time to revisit important formulas instead of going into details. Focusing on some important topics like percentage, profit and loss, averages, ratio and proportion, simplification, and number series will be helpful, because one or two questions are asked from any of the above-mentioned topics. A quick revision can also help candidates recall the formulas or the shortcuts they have already practised.

Candidates are advised to check the details printed on their SBI Clerk Prelims admit card. The call letter will include important information such as the examination date, shift, reporting time, and exam centre address. Read all the instructions carefully and follow all the instructions carefully which are mentioned in the official admit card.

The shift 1 of the first day of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 has started at 9:00 AM and will conclude at 10:00 AM.

Candidates appearing for the SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 exam should check their exam centre, reporting time, and shift before leaving home to reach the exam centre before the gate closing time. The exam will be conducted online. Candidates should keep their admit card and required documents ready to avoid any last-minute problems at the exam centre. Keep in mind that once the gate closes, no entry will be allowed under any circumstances.