SBI PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026
The SBI PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 for 1st August (Shifts 1, 2, 3, and 4) and 2nd August (Shifts 1 and 2) has been completed successfully. As per the candidates who appeared in these shifts, the shift difficulty level was easy to moderate. Candidates appearing in the upcoming shifts can use this SBI PO Exam Analysis to understand the overall exam difficulty, expected good attempts, and the types of questions asked across all three sections.
This blog provides a complete section-wise review of the examination, including the number of questions from each topic, memory-based questions, and the overall level of the paper. It will help candidates compare their performance and prepare effectively for the remaining shifts.
The SBI PO Prelims Expected Cut Off 2026 gives candidates an idea of the minimum score likely required to qualify for the Mains exam. The expected cut off varies by category and is based on the exam’s difficulty level, the number of vacancies, and overall candidate performance.
| Category | Expected Cut Off (Out of 100) |
| General (UR) | 58–65 |
| OBC | 55–62 |
| EWS | 56–63 |
| SC | 50–57 |
| ST | 45–52 |
| PwBD | 40–50 |
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Continue reading for the latest SBI PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, including good attempts, section-wise review, and topic-wise question distribution.
The detailed SBI PO exam analysis 2026 for every shift of the prelims exam will be published on this page.
Candidates will find:
The article will be updated after every examination shift.
The detailed SBI PO exam analysis for the 2nd August Shift 2 examination has been updated after feedback was collected from candidates who appeared in the exam.
The table below provides the overall difficulty level and the expected number of good attempts.
| Section | Total Questions | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 24-28 | Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 18-22 | Moderate |
| English Language | 40 | 20-24 | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | 100 | 62–74 | Easy to Moderate |
The SBI PO English Language section analysis has been updated. Here, we have provided the exact number of questions asked for each topic after the completion of Shift 2.
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Reading comprehension | 10 |
| Para Jumbles | 5 |
| Error Spotting | 5 |
| Word swap | 4 |
| Match the column | 1 |
| Word usage (get around) | 1 |
| Sentence improvement | 3 |
| Double Fillers | 5 |
| Cloze Test (A to F) | 6 |
| Total | 40 |
The SBI PO Quant section analysis has been updated. Here we have provided the exact number of questions asked from every topic after the completion of Shift 2.
| Topic | No. of Questions | Details |
| Line Graph DI | 5 | attempts – correct, incorrect |
| Table + Bar Graph DI | 5 | toys manufactured – sold, unsold |
| Caselet DI | 5 | 3 Hospitals – Male and Female |
| Quadratic equation | 3 | – |
| Arithmetic problems | 12 | – |
| Total | 30 |
The SBI PO Reasoning Ability section analysis has been updated. Here we have provided the exact number of questions asked from every topic after the completion of Shift 2.
| Topic | No. of Questions | Details |
| Linear seating | 5 | 8 persons – facing north and south |
| Designation puzzle | 5 | 9 persons |
| Stack-based puzzle | 5 | 7 persons |
| Month & date puzzle | 5 | 10 persons – 5 months, 2 dates |
| Order and ranking | 3 | – |
| Age-based puzzle | 5 | – |
| Misc. | 2 | number based |
| Total | 30 | – |
The detailed SBI PO exam analysis for the 2nd August Shift 1 examination has been updated after feedback was collected from candidates who appeared in the exam.
The table below provides the overall difficulty level and expected good attempts.
| Section | Total Questions | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 22-25 | Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 22-24 | Moderate |
| English Language | 40 | 30-33 | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | 100 | 74-82 | Easy to Moderate |
The SBI PO English Language section analysis has been updated. Here, we have provided the exact number of questions asked for each topic after the completion of Shift 1.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension (Environment Clauses) | 10 |
| Para Jumbles (5 Sentences, AI-based) | 5 |
| Cloze Test | 5 |
| Error Detection | 5 |
| Phrase Replacement | 4 |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 3 |
| Idiom Usage | 2 |
| Direct & Indirect (Inference) | 2 |
| Column-Based | 2 |
| Double Fillers | 2 |
| Total | 40 |
The SBI PO Quant section analysis has been updated. Here we have provided the exact number of questions asked from every topic after the completion of Shift 1.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Wrong Number Series | 3 |
| DI – Bar + Table | 6 |
| DI – Pie Chart | 5 |
| DI – Caselet (Table) | 5 |
| Arithmetic (Approximation-based) | 11 |
| Total | 30 |
The SBI PO Reasoning Ability section analysis has been updated. Here we have provided the exact number of questions asked from every topic after the completion of Shift 1.
| Topic | No. of Questions | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pair Formation | 1 | Pair-based Question |
| Meaningful Word | 1 | Word Formation |
| Syllogism | 3 | Standard Syllogism |
| Parallel Row Puzzle | 5 | Seating Arrangement |
| Year-based Puzzle | 5 | Year 2025 |
| Box-based Puzzle | 5 | 7 Boxes + Variable |
| Month & Date Puzzle | 5 | Dates: 9/16 (Jan, Feb, Mar) + Variable |
| Floor-based Puzzle | 5 | 10 Persons |
| Total | 30 | Complete Reasoning Section |
Based on the feedback received from candidates, we have updated the SBI PO Exam Analysis for the 1st August Shift 4 exam.
The table below shows the overall difficulty level and the expected good attempts.
| Section | Total Questions | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 20-24 | Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 17-21 | Moderate |
| English Language | 40 | 24-28 | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | 100 | 61-73 | Easy to Moderate |
We have updated the SBI PO English Language section analysis after the completion of Shift 4. The table below shows the exact topic-wise distribution of questions asked in the exam.
| Topic | No. of Questions | Details |
| Reading comprehension | 10 | Related to Domestic Wastages |
| Error Spotting | 4 | – |
| Para Jumbles | 5 | – |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 3 | – |
| Word Usage | 1 | – |
| Word Rearrangement | 3 | – |
| Phrase replacement | 4 | – |
| Cloze Test | 6 | A to F |
| Double Fillers | 4 | – |
| Total | 40 | Complete English Section |
The SBI PO Quantitative Aptitude section analysis has been prepared after the completion of Shift 4. Below, you can find the exact number of questions asked from every topic.
| Topic | No. of Questions | Details |
| Pie Chart + Table DI | 5 | Number of plastic and steel |
| Table DI | 6 | Based on profit and loss |
| Caselet DI | 3 | based on students in art and dance |
| Apprroximation | 3 | – |
| Data Sufficiency | 2 | – |
| Arithmetic problems | 11 | Partnership, Mixture, Mensuration |
| Total | 30 | Complete Quantitative Aptitude Section |
The SBI PO Reasoning Ability section analysis has been updated after the completion of Shift 4. Check the table below for the exact number of questions asked from each topic in the exam.
| Topic | No. of Questions | Details |
| Box puzzle | 5 | 9 boxes |
| Month puzzle | 5 | 2 variables – 7 months |
| Category-based puzzle | 5 | 10 Members, 3 Cities |
| Floor with flat puzzle | 5 | 2 variables |
| Parallel row seating arrangement | 5 | 14 persons |
| Blood relation | 3 | – |
| Misc.1. Word formation – 12. Alphabet-based – 1 | 2 | – |
| Total | 30 | Complete Reasoning Section |
Based on the feedback received from candidates, we have updated the SBI PO Exam Analysis for the 1st August Shift 3 exam.
The table below shows the overall difficulty level and the expected good attempts.
| Section | Total Questions | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 24-28 | Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 16-20 | Moderate |
| English Language | 40 | 20-24 | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | 100 | 60-72 | Easy to Moderate |
We have updated the SBI PO English Language section analysis after the completion of Shift 3. The table below shows the exact topic-wise distribution of questions asked in the exam.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Reading comprehension | 10 |
| Find the correct statement | 3 |
| Error Spotting | 3 |
| Para Jumbles (A to E) | 5 |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 3 |
| Word Usage | 3 |
| Cloze Test (A to F) | 6 |
| Word Swap | 4 |
| Double Fillers | 3 |
| Total | 40 |
The SBI PO Quantitative Aptitude section analysis has been prepared after the completion of Shift 3. Below, you can find the exact number of questions asked from every topic.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Double Pie Chart DI (Based on Male and Female) | 5 |
| Table DI (Based on Cars and Scooters) | 5 |
| Caselet DI (Steel and plastic bottles) | 5 |
| Missing Number Series | 3 |
| Arithmetic problems | 12 |
| Total | 30 |
The SBI PO Reasoning Ability section analysis has been updated after the completion of Shift 3. Check the table below for the exact number of questions asked from each topic in the exam.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Linear Seating (facing north, south – 8 persons) | 5 |
| Circle Seating (Facing inside, 9 persons) | 5 |
| Floor and Flat-Based Puzzle (5 floors, 2 flats -10 persons) | 5 |
| Box with Stack puzzle (7 persons, double variable) | 5 |
| Day-based puzzle (7 persons, double variable) | 5 |
| Inequality | 3 |
| Misc.1. Meaningful word – 12. Word pair – 1 | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
The detailed SBI PO exam analysis for the 1st August Shift 2 examination has been updated after feedback was collected from candidates who appeared in the exam.
The table below provides the overall difficulty level and expected good attempts.
| Section | Total Questions | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 20-25 | Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 17-21 | Moderate |
| English Language | 40 | 23-27 | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | 100 | 60-73 | Easy to Moderate |
The SBI PO English Language section analysis has been updated. Here we have provided the exact number of questions asked from every topic after the completion of Shift 2.
| Topic | No. of Questions | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cloze Test (A–F) | 6 | Sentence-based Cloze |
| Reading Comprehension | 8 | Topic: Museum-related |
| Double Fillers | 5 | Vocabulary & Context |
| Para Jumbles | 5 | Logical Arrangement |
| Error Spotting | 3 | Grammar-based |
| Word Rearrangement | 3 | Rearrange Words |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 3 | Logical Sequence |
| Word Usage | 1 | Correct Word Usage |
| Match the Column | 1 | Matching-based Question |
| Total | 40 | Complete English Section |
The SBI PO Quant section analysis has been updated. Here we have provided the exact number of questions asked from every topic after the completion of Shift 2.
| Topic | No. of Questions | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Graph DI | 5 | Pants Sold & Manufactured |
| Line Graph + Table DI | 5 | Males & Females (A, B, C, D, E) |
| Caselet DI | 5 | Caselet-based Data Interpretation |
| Arithmetic | 9 | Mixed Arithmetic Problems |
| Missing Number Series | 3 | Number Series |
| Quantity-Based Questions | 3 | Quantity Comparison |
| Total | 30 | Complete Quantitative Aptitude Section |
The SBI PO Reasoning Ability section analysis has been updated. Here we have provided the exact number of questions asked from every topic after the completion of Shift 2.
| Topic | No. of Questions | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension (RC) | 10 | Topic: About Ships/Sailors & Elizabeth Museum; 5 Direct + 5 Fillers; Vocabulary: Mimic, Conspiracy |
| Para Jumble | 5 | 6 Sentences, Study-based |
| Sentence Arrangement | 3 | Rearrangement |
| Word Swap | 2 | Word swapping |
| Phrase Replacement | 5 | Idiom & Phrase / Phrase Replacement |
| Error Detection | 6 | Articles, Singular–Plural |
| Cloze Test | 6–7 | Standard Cloze |
| Fillers | 3–4 | Single Fillers |
| Word Usage | 1 | Usage-based Question |
| Total | 40 | Complete English Section |
The detailed SBI PO exam analysis for the 1st August Shift 1 examination has been updated after feedback was collected from candidates who appeared in the exam.
The table below provides the overall difficulty level and expected good attempts.
| Section | Total Questions | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 23-25 | Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 23-24 | Moderate |
| English Language | 40 | 29-31 | Easy to Moderate |
| Overall | 100 | 75-80 | Easy to Moderate |
The SBI PO English Language section analysis has been updated. Here we have provided the exact number of questions asked from every topic after the completion of Shift 1.
| Topic | No. of Questions | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 10 | Topic: Museum in London |
| Error Spotting | 6 | Grammar-based |
| Word Rearrangement | 2 | Rearrange words correctly |
| Word Swap | 3 | Swap incorrect words |
| Para Jumbles | 5 | Arrange sentences logically |
| Phrase Replacement | 3 | Replace incorrect phrase |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 3 | Logical sentence order |
| Word Usage | 1 | Correct usage of a word |
| Double Fillers | 4 | Fill two blanks appropriately |
| Miscellaneous | 3 | Mixed English questions |
| Total | 40 | Complete English Section |
The SBI PO Quant section analysis has been updated. Here we have provided the exact number of questions asked from every topic after the completion of Shift 1.
| Topic | No. of Questions | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Table DI | 5 | Number of Males & Females in a Company |
| Bar Graph DI | 5 | Purses & Bags (Tricky) |
| Caselet DI | 5 | Number of Players (Chess, Squash, Tennis) |
| Quadratic Equation | 3 | Standard Questions |
| Arithmetic | 12 | Mixed Arithmetic Problems |
| Total | 30 | Complete Quantitative Aptitude Section |
The SBI PO Reasoning Ability section analysis has been updated. Here we have provided the exact number of questions asked from every topic after the completion of Shift 1.
| Topic | No. of Questions | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Month-based Puzzle | 5 | 9 Persons |
| Floor-based Puzzle | 5 | 6 Persons & 6 Places |
| Circle Seating | 5 | 8 Persons, Facing Inside & Outside |
| Puzzle | 5 | 11 Persons in 3 Cities (Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai) |
| Order & Ranking | 4 | 6 Persons |
| Word Pair | 1 | Miscellaneous |
| Word-based | 1 | Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous | 4 | Other Reasoning Questions |
| Total | 30 | Complete Reasoning Section |
As we know, SBI will conduct the SBI PO 2026 exam on August 1 & 2, 2026. Meanwhile, you can check the SBI PO Prelims Previous Year Exam Analysis.
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The overall difficulty level of the SBI PO Prelims 2026 Shift 1 exam has been updated in this blog. As per the candidates’ feedback, the exam difficulty level was easy to moderate.
The overall good attempts for SBI PO Prelims 2026 exam are 75-80.
The SBI PO Prelims Exam consists of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks, divided among English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability sections.
The SBI PO Exam Analysis includes the overall difficulty level, good attempts, section wise review, topic wise question distribution, and memory based questions from every shift.
The SBI PO Prelims Exam Analysis helps candidates evaluate their performance, understand the latest exam pattern, identify important topics, and prepare effectively for upcoming shifts.
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