The State Bank of India conducted the SBI Clerk Backlog Exam on 16 September 2026 to fill 1538 specialized vacancies for SC, ST, and OBC candidates. This selection process, which focuses on Prelims and Mains without an interview, is a crucial milestone for aspirants. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the exam analysis for shifts 1 and 2.
Exam Difficulty and Performance Metrics
Both shifts were evaluated as Easy to Moderate, indicating a balanced paper that tested speed and accuracy. Candidates can refer to the following tables to understand how they fared compared to the overall performance trends.
| Section | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
| Numerical Ability | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
| English Language | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | Easy to Moderate | Easy to Moderate |
| Section | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 27–28 | 28-32 |
| Numerical Ability | 22–25 | 24-27 |
| English Language | 25–28 | 24-27 |
| Total | 74–81 | 76-86 |
Topic-Wise Distribution
Shift 1 Topics
- Reasoning: Box-Based Puzzle (5), Parallel Row (5), Day-Based (5), Comparison-Based (3), Mixed Series (5), Blood Relation (3), Inequalities (3), Syllogism (3), Meaningful Word (1), Odd One Out (1), Number-Based (1).
- English: Reading Comprehension (8), Error Detection (5), Column Based (1), Word Usage (1), Para Jumble (5), Phrase Replacement (3), Misspelt (4), Sentence Rearrangement (2).
- Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification (12), Table-Based DI (6), Bar Graph DI (3), Caselet DI (3), Arithmetic (11).
Shift 2 Topics
- Reasoning: Chinese Coding (5), Blood Relation (3), Circular Seating (5), Number Based (1), Month Based Puzzle (5), Inequality (4), Pair Formation (1), Flat-Floor Puzzle (5), Meaningful Word (1), Mix Series (5).
- English: Misspelt (5), Fillers (4), Reading Comprehension (7), Parajumble (5), Phrase Replacement (4), Error Detection (5).
- Quantitative Aptitude: Bar Graph DI (5), Wrong Number Series (5), Arithmetic (13), Simplification (12).
Next Steps for Candidates
If you have appeared for the exam, you can cross-verify your performance by checking the SBI Clerk Backlog Question Paper 2026. Following the conclusion of this backlog exam, focus your preparation on the upcoming SBI Clerk Regular Exam 2026, which is scheduled for 27 September and 3 October 2026.