SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026: The State Bank of India will conduct the SBI Clerk Prelims Examination 2026 on September 26 and September 27, 2026 for the Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales) posts. Under this recruitment drive, a total of 9,766 regular vacancies will be filled. Candidates appearing for the exam can check the important questions given in this article to revise the key concepts and question types that can be asked in the preliminary examination. The questions cover the three sections included in the exam and it helps candidates assess their preparation before appearing for the test.
The SBI Clerk Prelims exam consists of three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. There will be 100 questions and a total of 60 minutes will be provided to complete the exam. To assist candidates with their last minute preparation this article provides 20 important questions covering different topics from these sections. Candidates can practise these questions and revise the concepts they find difficult before the exam.
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SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 Important Questions
Before appearing for the examination candidates must revise the important topics from all three sections. The questions will be asked from English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability.
English Language Important Questions
The English Language section tests grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension and sentence structure. Check the important of questions below
Q 1. He ___ to the doctor’s clinic last night.
(A) gone
(B) going
(C) goes
(D) went
(E) go
Ans (D) went
Q 2. The striker missed the goal but still earned a loud ___
(A) applause
(B) practice
(C) advice
(D) Regards
(E) punish
Ans (A) applause
Q 3 . He ___ sold his Ferrari car after months of consideration.
(A) previously
(B) scarcely
(C) finally
(D) extremely
(E) extraneous
Ans (C) finally
Q 4. The dog chased the ball (A)/ into the street, (B)/ but it rolled too far (C)/ to be caught. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Ans (e) No error
Q 5. Neither the manager (A)/ nor the assistants was (B)/ informed about (C)/ the meeting this morning. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Ans B
Q 6. Karnataka launched (A) the Deepika Scholarship, higher (B) Rs 30,000 yearly to 37,000 schoolgirls in giving (C) education.
(A) BCA
(B) CBA
(C) BAC
(D) ACB
(E) No rearrangement required
Ans (D) ACB
Q 7. Gurgaon’s Ward 22 is composting (A) a zero-waste model with becoming (B), segregation, and community (C) efforts.
(A) CBA
(B) ACB
(C) BAC
(D) BCA
(E) No rearrangement required
Ans (D) BCA
Q 8. The players practiced hard (A)/ so that they can (B)/ perform well in the (C)/ upcoming regional tournament. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Ans (b) B
Numerical Ability Important Questions
The Numerical Ability section consists of questions based on calculation, arithmetic and other important numerical concepts. Candidates can practise the questions given below to revise before appearing in exam-
Q 9. On Sunday, 70 adults and children visited a zoo. The ticket price for each adult is Rs. 50 and for each child is Rs. 25. If the total amount collected by the zoo on Sunday is Rs. 2850, then find the number of adults?
(A) 48
(B) 44
(C) 52
(D) 54
(E) 44
Ans (E) 44
Q 10. The ratio of X to X+50 is 5 : 7 respectively. And, the ratio of X+25 and Y+5 is 3 : 4 respectively. Find the value of the sum of X and Y?
(A) 360
(B) 300
(C) 280
(D) 320
(E) 240
Ans (D) 320
Q 11. In a School, 35% of students participated in athletics, 20% participated in quiz and remaining participated in arts. If total students participated in art are 378, then find the difference between students participating in athletics and quiz?
(A) 112
(B) 96
(C) 126
(D) 116
(E) 112
Ans (C) 126
Q 12. In school E, total students in 2019 and 2018 together are 165 more than that of C. The ratio of students in 2019 to 2018 is 3:2, find the difference between students in 2019 and 2018 in E.
(A) 100
(B) 50
(C) 90
(D) 120
(E) 80
Ans (E) 80
Q 13. A man invested Rs. X on simple interest at the rate of 16% p.a. for five years and received Rs.2000 as interest. If he invests the same amount on compound interest at a rate of 20% p.a. for two years, then find the amount received by him?
(A) Rs 3000
(B) Rs 3600
(C) Rs 3200
(D) Rs 3260
(E) Rs 4000
Ans (B) Rs 3600
Q 14. 1674 ÷ 27 × 9 + 18 = ?²
(A) 26
(B) 23
(C) 24
(D) 35
(E) 18
Ans (C) 24
Q 15. 1217 + 841 – 724 + 819 = ? + 1843
(A) 310
(B) 210
(C) 360
(D) 270
(E) 410
Ans (A) 310
Reasoning Ability Important Questions
The Reasoning Ability section tests candidates' understanding of logical and analytical skills through different types of questions. The questions given below cover important topics that can be helpful for the upcoming exam
Q 16. In a certain coded language, “BLOCKS” is coded as “AMNDJT” and “MIGHTY” is coded as “LJFISZ”. Then how will the word “USEFUL” be coded?
(A) TRDGVK
(B) TRDGVM
(C) TTDGTM
(D) TTDHVL
(E) TQDFVL
Ans (C) TTDGTM
Q 17. Statements: J > K ≤ L < O = I < R ≥ P = Q < T Conclusions: I. K < R II. O >
(A) If only conclusion I is true
(B) If only conclusion II is true
(C) If either conclusion I or II is true
(D) If both conclusions I and II are true
(E) If neither conclusion I nor II is true
Ans (A) If only conclusion I is true
Q 18. Statements: X ≥ V = S < P; V < Q ≤ W = R Conclusions: I. X ≥ R II. S < R
(A) If only conclusion I is true
(B) If only conclusion II is true
(C) If either conclusion I or II is true
(D) If both conclusions I and II are true
(E) If neither conclusion I nor II is true
Ans (B) If only conclusion II is true
Study the following series carefully and answer the question given below: 8 3 & 7 4 * ^ 6 % 8 5 @ 2 7 1 # 3 9 7 $ 9 2 ! 6 5 © 8
Q 19. Which element is ninth from the left end of the third symbol from the right end in the series?
(A) *
(B) 5
(C) %
(D) 8
(E) @
Ans (B) 5
Q 20. How many digits are immediately followed and immediately preceded by a symbol?
(A) 5
(B) 4
(C) 3
(D) 2
(E) 1
Ans (E) 1
Candidates must practise the important questions given above to improve their chances of scoring well in the SBI Clerk Prelims Examination 2026. Jagran Josh wishes all candidates the very best for the upcoming examination.