Reasoning is an important section in the SSC Selection Post exam and can help candidates score well with regular practice and a clear understanding of concepts. The questions asked in this section are mainly based on analogy, coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogism, puzzles, seating arrangement, direction sense, classification, series, and logical reasoning. Since this section tests a candidate’s analytical and problem-solving ability, continuous practice can improve both speed and accuracy in the actual exam. This article covers the important SSC Selection Post Reasoning Questions, explains the key topics, provides practice questions with answers, and shares useful preparation tips along with a quick revision cheat-sheet to help candidates strengthen their preparation.
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We have provided a free PDF containing important SSC Selection Post Reasoning Questions. Candidates can download the PDF to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level commonly asked in the examination.
Practice SSC Selection Post Reasoning Questions (Live)
Given below are some of the most frequently asked Reasoning questions for the SSC Selection Post Exam. Attempt them live and check your preparation level according to the latest exam pattern.
Q1) Find the next number in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
Q2) Find the odd one out: Red, Blue, Green, Circle
Q3) Complete the analogy: Bird : Nest :: Bee : ?
Q4) Coding Question: If DOG = FQI, then CAT = ?
Q5) Find the missing number in series: 3, 9, 27, ?, 243
Q6) If all cats are animals and some animals are black, are all cats black?
Q7) Rearrange letters to form a meaningful word: TARCE
Q8) Find the odd number: 2, 4, 6, 9, 8
Q9) Which number replaces the question mark? 5, 10, 20, 40, ?
Q10) Complete the analogy: Knife : Cut :: Pen : ?
Quiz Summary
What is SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Selection Process?
The SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Selection Process will involve three key stages to ensure the recruitment of qualified candidates for various positions.
- Tier 1 Examination: Conducted online in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, with a total of 200 marks. It covers four sections: General Intelligence (Reasoning), General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill), and English Language (Basic Knowledge). Topics and difficulty vary based on the post.
- Document Verification: Candidates who pass Tier 1 undergo document verification, which includes verifying educational qualifications, certificates, and other required documents.
- Medical Examination: After document verification, shortlisted candidates must go through a medical examination to ensure they meet SSC’s physical and health standards for the posts.
What is SSC Phase 14 New Exam Pattern 2026?
The SSC Phase 14 Exam Pattern 2026 will consists of a single-tier exam with 100 questions carrying a total of 200 marks, divided equally among four sections: General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language each having 25 questions for 50 marks. A new change this year is the introduction of sectional timing, where each section must be attempted within a fixed time limit.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 |
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Note:
- Candidates will have 60 Minutes (with sectional timer of 15 Minutes for each part)
- Candidates will have 80 minutes (with sectional timer of 15+5=20 minutes for each part) for the candidates eligible for scribes.
- For each wrong answer, there will be a deduction of 0.50 marks due to negative marking.
- The difficulty level of the questions varies based on the preferred post for the SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Examination 2026.
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