SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 में चार complete memory-based papers के कुल 400 questions को question-type और topic-wise groups में map किया गया है। Analysis का उद्देश्य English Language, Numerical Ability और Reasoning Ability में बार-बार आने वाले patterns, average questions और preparation priority को समझना है।
इस analysis में 22 February 2025 Shift 2, Shift 3, Shift 4 और 27 February 2025 Shift 1 शामिल हैं। प्रत्येक paper में 100 questions—English के 30, Numerical Ability के 35 और Reasoning Ability के 35 questions—रहे।
What You Will Find
4 analysed memory-based papers का topic-wise weightage, paper-wise distribution, repeated question formats, difficulty trend और preparation order।
4 analysed memory-based papers का topic-wise weightage, paper-wise distribution, repeated question formats, difficulty trend और preparation order।
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern Snapshot
| Section | Questions / Time |
|---|---|
| English LanguageReading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and rearrangement | 30 Questions20 Minutes |
| Numerical AbilitySimplification, arithmetic, number series and data interpretation | 35 Questions20 Minutes |
| Reasoning AbilityPuzzles, seating arrangement, series, syllogism and miscellaneous reasoning | 35 Questions20 Minutes |
| TotalObjective online preliminary examination | 100 Questions60 Minutes |
Source Note: SBI पुराने shift-wise question papers आधिकारिक PDF के रूप में जारी नहीं करता। यह analysis candidates’ recall से तैयार complete memory-based papers पर आधारित है; इसे official question paper न माना जाए।
SBI Clerk English Language Topic-Wise Weightage
चार papers के 120 English questions में Reading Comprehension सबसे स्थायी block रहा। Cloze Test और grammar/vocabulary formats भी हर paper में पर्याप्त संख्या में मिले।
| Topic & Main Question Types | Avg. Questions / Paper |
|---|---|
| Reading ComprehensionMain idea, inference, vocabulary, fillers and statement-based questions | 8–9 Questions33 questions in 4 papers |
| Grammar & Error CorrectionError detection, phrase replacement and correct sentence | 7–8 Questions29 questions in 4 papers |
| Vocabulary, Usage & Word SwapWord usage, spelling, fillers, rearranged words and contextual vocabulary | 6–7 Questions26 questions in 4 papers |
| Cloze TestContext, grammar and vocabulary-based blanks | 5–6 Questions23 questions in 4 papers |
| Sentence Arrangement & MatchSentence rearrangement, para sequence and match-the-column | About 2 Questions9 questions in 4 papers |
▶View Detailed English Language AnalysisPaper-wise trend और preparation focus
120Total Questions
30Per Paper
Easy–ModerateObserved Level
Paper-wise dominant pattern
| 22 Feb S2 | 22 Feb S3 | 22 Feb S4 | 27 Feb S1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RC + Cloze | RC + Grammar | RC + Usage | RC + Cloze |
- हर paper में एक Reading Comprehension set आया; सामान्यतः 7–9 questions।
- Cloze Test 5–6 questions का stable scoring block रहा।
- Error detection और phrase replacement मिलाकर लगभग 6–10 questions तक coverage रहा।
- Word usage, spelling, word swap और arrangement के formats shift के अनुसार बदले।
Preparation direction: रोज एक RC और एक mixed grammar set timed mode में करें। नए format याद करने के बजाय context, subject-verb agreement, preposition, tense और vocabulary usage मजबूत करें।
SBI Clerk Numerical Ability Topic-Wise Weightage
चार papers के 140 Numerical Ability questions में Arithmetic, Data Interpretation और Simplification ने लगभग पूरा section cover किया।
| Topic & Main Question Types | Avg. Questions / Paper |
|---|---|
| Data InterpretationTable, bar graph, line graph and caselet DI | 11–13 QuestionsAbout 52 questions in 4 papers |
| Arithmetic Word ProblemsPercentage, ratio, profit-loss, SI-CI, time-work, speed-distance, mixture, ages and mensuration | 11–12 QuestionsAbout 46 questions in 4 papers |
| Simplification / ApproximationBODMAS, percentage, roots, fractions and basic calculations | 8–12 QuestionsAbout 40 questions in 4 papers |
| Number SeriesWrong or missing number pattern | Occasional2 clearly mapped questions |
▶View Detailed Numerical Ability AnalysisDI formats, arithmetic chapters और calculation pattern
140Total Questions
35Per Paper
ModerateMost Variable Section
Observed paper-wise distribution
| Paper | Simplification | Arithmetic | DI / Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb S2 | 10 | 14 | 11 |
| 22 Feb S3 | ≈10 | ≈10 | ≈15 |
| 22 Feb S4 | ≈8 | ≈10 | ≈17 |
| 27 Feb S1 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
- Percentage, ratio, profit-loss, interest और partnership बार-बार arithmetic questions में जुड़े रहे।
- Table DI सभी selected papers में मजबूत format रहा; bar/line/caselet formats shift-wise बदले।
- Simplification सबसे तेज scoring block है, लेकिन इसकी संख्या 8 से 12 तक बदल सकती है।
- 27 February Shift 1 में wrong number series के 2 questions स्पष्ट रूप से मिले।
Preparation direction: पहले simplification की speed, फिर percentage-ratio base और अंत में daily two DI sets। Arithmetic formulas से अधिक equation formation पर काम करें।
SBI Clerk Reasoning Ability Topic-Wise Weightage
चार papers के 140 Reasoning questions में Puzzles और Seating Arrangement ने सबसे बड़ा हिस्सा लिया। Series, Syllogism और direction-type questions scoring support रहे।
| Topic & Main Question Types | Avg. Questions / Paper |
|---|---|
| Puzzles & Seating ArrangementFloor, box, day/month, post, comparison, circular, square and parallel row | 15–18 QuestionsAbout 65 questions in 4 papers |
| Alphanumeric / Number / Letter SeriesMixed series, digit series, letter series and position-based questions | 5–6 QuestionsAbout 21 questions in 4 papers |
| SyllogismStatement-conclusion and possibility cases | 3–4 QuestionsAbout 15 questions in 4 papers |
| Coding-DecodingChinese coding and simple coding | 0–5 QuestionsShift-dependent |
| Direction, Inequality & Blood RelationDirection-distance, coded inequality and family relation | 3–7 QuestionsCombination varies by shift |
| Miscellaneous ReasoningPair formation, meaningful word, word formation and odd-one-out | 1–3 QuestionsShort scoring questions |
▶View Detailed Reasoning Ability AnalysisPuzzle mix, scoring topics और shift variation
140Total Questions
35Per Paper
15–18Puzzle Questions
Repeated puzzle formats
- Box, floor, day/month और post-based sequencing puzzles।
- Circular, square, parallel row तथा linear seating arrangements।
- Comparison/weight तथा uncertain-number arrangements।
- हर shift में puzzle combination अलग रहा, लेकिन कुल weightage लगभग आधा section रहा।
Scoring support topics
- Syllogism सामान्यतः 3–4 questions।
- Series/letter-number pattern सामान्यतः 5 questions।
- Direction, inequality, coding या blood relation में से 2–3 blocks shift के अनुसार आए।
- Pair formation और meaningful word जैसे single questions speed बढ़ाते हैं।
Preparation direction: पहले miscellaneous scoring questions attempt करने की habit बनाएँ। उसके बाद सबसे स्पष्ट puzzle set चुनें; केवल एक कठिन puzzle पर section का समय खर्च न करें।
Four-Paper Snapshot: 400 questions में सबसे स्थायी high-weightage areas रहे—English में Reading Comprehension, Quant में Arithmetic + DI + Simplification और Reasoning में Puzzles/Seating Arrangement। इन्हीं blocks से paper का बड़ा हिस्सा बनता है।
Preparation Priority Based on 4 Papers
Priority 1Puzzles/Seating, Arithmetic, DI, Simplification और Reading Comprehension।
Priority 2Grammar, Cloze Test, Series, Syllogism, Direction और Inequality।
Priority 3Word usage, spelling, coding, pair formation और occasional number series।
20-Day PYQ-Based Preparation Plan
| Days | Target |
|---|---|
| Day 1–6Simplification, arithmetic base, RC और scoring reasoning | Foundation + SpeedDaily sectional timer |
| Day 7–12DI sets, puzzles/seating और grammar mixed practice | High WeightageError log बनाएं |
| Day 13–16चारों memory-based papers section-wise solve करें | PYQ Application20-minute section lock |
| Day 17–20Full mock, weak-topic revision और re-attempt | Final ConversionAccuracy first |
Methodology: Questions को dominant solving format के अनुसार classify किया गया है। Memory-based papers और अलग exam-analysis sources में 1–2 questions का classification अंतर संभव है; इसलिए जहाँ source counts अलग थे वहाँ exact claim के बजाय approximate range दिया गया है।