📌 Overview & Notification Details
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 ka Shift‑1 result 26 September ko Adda247 par publish hua tha. Ye analysis aapko exam ki overall difficulty, question type distribution, aur good attempts ke baare mein detail insight deta hai, taaki aap apni preparation ko next attempts ke liye perfectly tweak kar saken. Notification ka source Central SBI Banking Jobs hai, lekin analysis ko Adda247 ne compile kiya hai.
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam | SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 |
| Exam Date | 26 Sep 2026 |
| Shift | Shift‑1 (09:30‑12:30) |
| Total Questions | 100 (English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Difficulty Level | Medium‑Hard (Overall 68% success rate) |
| Good Attempts | 70–75 (≈70% correct) |
| Cut‑off (Prelims) | 180 marks (out of 400) |
| Result Publication | 11 Oct 2026 (Adda247 & Official SBI portal) |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
| Post | Vacancies (2026) |
|---|---|
| Clerk – General | ≈ 12,000 (All India) |
| Clerk – PO/MT | ≈ 1,500 (All India) |
| Clerk – Regional (R‑PO/MT) | ≈ 800 (All India) |
Ye numbers official recruitment notification se liye gaye hain; analysis khud vacancy count ko affect nahi karta.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Age Limit, Relaxation & Education)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years (General) |
| Age Relaxation |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate (Any discipline) from a recognized university. Minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/PWD). |
| Domicile | All India (no state‑wise restriction) |
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
| Fee Component | Amount (INR) | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee (General) | Rs. 100 | Net Banking / Credit / Debit Card / UPI |
| Application Fee (SC/ST/PWD) | Rs. 50 | Same as above |
| Late Fee (if any) | Rs. 200 | Only if application is submitted after deadline (not applicable for 2026 as deadline was met) |
Analysis ke liye koi fee nahi lagti, lekin actual application ke liye upar diye gaye rates follow kiye gaye the.
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
SBI Clerk recruitment ek three‑stage process follow karta hai:
- Pre‑liminary Exam (Online) – 100 objective questions, 2 hrs, 400 marks.
- Main Exam (Written) – 3 papers (English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude) – 200 marks each.
- Interview / Document Verification – 100 marks.
Pre‑liminary exam ka pattern:
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 100 | 30 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 25 | 100 | 30 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 100 | 30 mins |
| General Awareness | 25 | 100 | 30 mins |
Analysis ke mutabik, Reasoning aur Quantitative Aptitude sections sabse tough the, jahan accuracy 55% se neeche thi. English aur General Awareness thode easier the, lekin time‑management bahut crucial tha.
🚀 Step‑by‑Step How to Apply Online (Future Aspirants ke liye)
- Official SBI Careers portal (sbi.co.in/web/careers) par jaayein.
- ‘Current Openings’ section mein “Clerk – 2026” ko select karein.
- ‘Apply Online’ button par click karein aur registration form fill karein (Name, DOB, Email, Mobile).
- Login credentials (User ID & Password) set karne ke baad, ‘Application Form’ section kholein.
- Personal details, educational qualifications, work experience (agar koi ho) aur address details fill karein.
- Age relaxation proof (if applicable) aur educational certificates ke scanned copies upload karein. File size 200 KB se zyada nahi honi chahiye, format PDF/JPEG.
- Application fee pay karein – net banking, credit/debit card ya UPI ke through. Transaction receipt save karein.
- Form review karne ke baad ‘Submit’ button dabayein. Confirmation page par Application ID generate hogi – ise aapke records ke liye print ya screenshot lein.
- Application submit hone ke 24‑48 ghante ke andar aapko email & SMS confirmation milega.
Sabhi steps ko dhyan se follow karne se application rejection ka risk bahut kam ho jata hai.
📂 Required Documents Checklist
- Recent passport‑size photograph (JPEG, 3.5 × 4.5 cm, < 100 KB)
- Scanned copy of 10th & 12th mark sheets (for age proof)
- Graduation degree certificate & mark sheet
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC) – if relaxation chahte hain
- Disability certificate (PWD) – if applicable
- Ex‑Servicemen certificate – if applicable
- Payment receipt screenshot or PDF
In documents ko high quality scan kar ke rakhein, kyunki verification stage mein original copies ki demand ho sakti hai.