SBI Clerk 2nd Shift Exam Analysis 2026, (26 September) Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

The SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 2nd Shift held on 26 September has been conducted successfully. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check the detailed analysis of the paper, including the section-wise difficulty level, questions asked, and expected good attempts. Based on the initial feedback from candidates, the paper is being reviewed across English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability

SBI Clerk 2nd Shift Exam Analysis 2026

This Analysis 2026 cover the questions asked in English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability, along with the expected good attempts. It will help candidates understand the nature of questions asked in the shift and compare their attempts with the expected range. The detailed topic-wise review is provided below.

SBI Clerk Prelims 2nd Shift Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

The overall difficulty level of the SBI Clerk Prelims 2nd Shift on 26 September 2026 has Easy to Moderate. The difficulty level can vary from one section to another depending on the types of questions and their calculation or solving time.

Sections	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
English Language	Easy to Moderate	23-25
Numerical Ability	Easy to Moderate	25-28
Reasoning Ability	Easy to Moderate	27-30
Overall	Easy to Moderate	76-84

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, 2nd Shift: Reasoning Ability

The Reasoning Ability section consisted of 35 questions. The topic-wise SBI Clerk Prelims 2nd Shift analysis is provided below.

Topic	Number of Questions
Square Based Seating Arrangement (Middle outside and Corner Inside, 8 Persons)	5
Month Date Based Puzzle	5
Certain Number Puzzle	3
Square Based Puzzle	5
Syllogism	3
Inequality	3
Odd One Out	1
Blood Relation	3
3 Digit Number Series	5
Number Based	1
Pair Formation	1
Total	35

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, 2nd Shift: Numerical Ability

The Numerical Ability section included 35 questions. Candidates can check the topic-wise distribution of questions asked in the 2nd Shift below.

Topic	Number of Questions
Simplification	9-10
Missing Number Series	4
Bar Graph DI	5
Tabular DI	5
Arithmetic (Train, Mensuration, Time & Work, Partnership, Average, Age Etc)	11-12
Total	35

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, 2nd Shift: English Language

The English Language section consisted of 30 questions. The questions asked in the SBI Clerk Prelims 2nd Shift on 26 September 2026 are listed below.

Topic	Number of Questions
Reading Comprehension (Lemon Shop Related)	10
Para Jumble (Author Based)	5
Error Detection	5
Word Arrangement	3
Match the Column	4
Phrase Replacement	3
Total	30

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FAQs

What was the difficulty level of SBI Clerk Prelims 2nd Shift on 26 September 2026?

The overall difficulty level of the SBI Clerk Prelims 2nd Shift on 26 September 2026 has easy to moderate based on candidate feedback.

What were the expected good attempts for the SBI Clerk 2nd Shift?

The expected good attempts for the 2nd Shift are 76–84 questions. The section-wise range was 23–25 in English, 25–28 in Numerical Ability, and 27–30 in Reasoning Ability.

How many questions were asked in SBI Clerk Prelims 2026?

A total of 100 questions were asked in the SBI Clerk Prelims examination, with 30 questions from English Language, 35 from Numerical Ability, and 35 from Reasoning Ability.

What types of questions were asked in Numerical Ability?

The Numerical Ability section included simplification, missing number series, Bar Graph DI, Tabular DI, and arithmetic questions based on topics such as train, mensuration, time and work, partnership, average, and age.

Will the SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 difficulty level be the same in all shifts?

Not necessarily. The difficulty level and question types can vary slightly across shifts. The overall level is assessed after considering the questions asked and candidate feedback from each shift.