SBI PO - Reasoning Ability Practice Exam

SBI PO - Reasoning Ability Practice Exam

The Reasoning Ability section in the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) exam is designed to test how logically and creatively you can think under pressure. It includes puzzles, seating arrangements, coding and decoding, blood relations, and more. Each question is like a brain teaser that checks whether you can analyze the situation and arrive at the correct answer quickly and accurately.

Whether it's figuring out how people are seated around a table or decoding a pattern in alphabets and numbers, this section encourages candidates to sharpen their analytical thinking skills—an essential ability for responsibilities and decision-making in banking.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• SBI Probationary Officer aspirants
• Entry-level banking candidates
• Management trainee hopefuls in public sector banks

Skills Required

• Logical and systematic thinking
• Ability to work under timed pressure
• Familiarity with common reasoning patterns and puzzles

Knowledge Gained

• Proficiency in puzzles, seating arrangements, and logic-based questions
• Enhanced speed and accuracy in reasoning tasks
• Stronger analytical thought processes
• Confidence in tackling complex reasoning problems during recruitment

Course Outline

The SBI PO - Reasoning Ability Exam covers the following topics -

1. Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

• Linear arrangements (facing one/two directions)
• Circular arrangements (with variations in direction and grouping)
• Floor-based, box-based, and month-based puzzles

2. Syllogism & Logical Reasoning

• Statement-based logic (conclusions & deductions)
• Critical reasoning scenarios

3. Inequalities

• Coded and standard inequality interpretation

4. Coding–Decoding & Input–Output

• Symbolic coding of alphabets/numbers
• Machine-style input-output sequences

5. Blood Relations & Directions & Distances

• Deciphering family relationships
• Navigating directional movement puzzles

6. Alphanumeric/Numeric Series & Alphabet Test

• Pattern prediction in sequences
• Analogy and classification tasks

7. Data Sufficiency & Ranking & Order

• Determining completeness of information
• Ordering challenges based on rank or position

8. Miscellaneous & Critical Reasoning

• Situational logic questions (e.g., courses of action)
• Mixed pattern puzzles