SBI Clerk Prelims Analysis: Shift 2 Exam Review (Sept 20, 2025)

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducted the SBI Clerk Prelims exam in multiple shifts on September 20, 2025. This comprehensive analysis focuses on the Shift 2 paper, providing insights into the difficulty level, section-wise distribution, and overall student performance. Candidates preparing for upcoming sessions on September 21st and September 27th, 2025, should use this data to refine their revision strategies.

Exam Pattern Overview

The exam is designed to test speed and accuracy, consisting of 190 questions to be completed within a total duration of 60 minutes. Candidates are advised to prepare for the following core sections:

Core Exam Sections

• Reasoning Ability
• Quantitative Aptitude
• English Language

Shift 2 Analysis: Difficulty & Attempts

Shift 2 was characterized as 'Easy to Moderate' by the majority of test-takers. With an overall good attempt target of 70+, candidates effectively navigated through the three main sections. Below is the detailed breakdown:

Sections	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
English Language	Easy to Moderate	22+
Reasoning Ability	Easy to Moderate	25+
Quantitative Ability	Easy to Moderate	23+
Overall	Easy to Moderate	70+

Section-Wise Question Distribution

Reasoning Ability

The Reasoning section included 4 sets of puzzles and seating arrangements. Here is the complete breakdown of the Reasoning Topic Breakdown:

• Parallel Row Seating Arrangement (10 persons) - 5 questions
• Box-based - 5 questions
• Day Based - 5 questions
• Comparison Based - 3 questions
• Mix Series (No./Symbols) - 05 questions
• Inequality - 03 questions
• Blood Relations - 03 questions
• Syllogism - 03 questions
• Pair Formation (Word) - PRIMEVAL - 01 question
• Meaningful Word (Suspicious) - 01 question
• Odd One Out - 01 question

Topics	No. of Questions
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement	18
Mix Series (No./Symbols)	05
Inequality	03
Blood Relations	03
Syllogism	03
Pair Formation (Word)- PRIMEVAL	01
Meaningful Word (Suspicious)	01
Odd One Out	01

Quantitative Aptitude

Topics	No. of Questions
Simplification	10
Data Interpretation	10
Caselet (Mixture)	02
Caselet (Income/Expenditure)	02
Arithmetic Word Problems	11

English Language

The English section featured a Reading Comprehension passage about 'Water Tanker' and Para Jumbles about 'Japan and its tourism sector'.

Topics	No. of Questions
Reading Comprehension	08
Para Jumbles	05
Error Detection	04-05
Phrase Replacement	02
Single Fillers	05
Word Usage	01

Next Steps for Candidates

After evaluating your performance, ensure you keep track of the official release of results. Candidates awaiting their next shift should double-check their documents. For further guidance, utilize these resources:

• SBI Clerk Prelims Expected Cut Off 2025 - Click Here to View
• SBI Clerk Admit Card 2025 Released - Click Here to Download

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What was the overall difficulty level of the SBI Clerk Shift 2 exam?

The difficulty level for the Shift 2 Prelims exam held on September 20, 2025, was reported as 'Easy to Moderate'.

How many good attempts are considered safe for this shift?

Overall good attempts for Shift 2 were reported as 70+ questions.

When are the next SBI Clerk exam shifts scheduled?

Upcoming exam shifts are scheduled for September 21st and September 27th, 2025.

What was the focus of the English Language section?

The English section featured a Reading Comprehension passage about 'Water Tanker' and Para Jumbles focused on 'Japan and its tourism sector'.