Find Reasoning solving tricks for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, Steno, CPO exams. Get SSC reasoning books, study material, notes for SSC exams. Reasoning Section is a high scoring section. The difficulty level of different questions is different and hence the time taken to solve them is different too. This section can be done easily if you understand how to prepare for reasoning with respect to the time limit and then prepare for it accordingly.
SSC Reasoning Weightage for CGL/CHSL/MTS/CPO Exams
Exam-Wise weightage will help you understand the importance of reasoning section based on the number of marks, hold in every exam.
| Exams | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| SSC CGL | 25 | 50 |
| SSC CHSL | 25 | 50 |
| SSC MTS | 25 | 37.5 |
| SSC CPO | 50 | 50 |
| SSC Steno | 50 | 50 |
| SSC Scientific Assistant | 25 | 25 |
| RBI Office Attendant | 30 | 30 |
SSC Reasoning Topics Weightage
Before you begin the preparation, it is very important to know the topic-wise weightage of various topics that come under the reasoning section.
| Topics | CGL | CHSL | Steno | MTS | CPO | Scientific Assistant |
| Analogy | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Classification | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Dictionary | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | – |
| Series | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Word Formation (can/cannot be formed) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Missing Number (matrix form) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Distance & Direction | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Statements & Conclusion | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – |
| Venn Diagram | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Figure Completion | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Embedded Figure | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Paper Cutting & Folding | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Mirror Image | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Matrix | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Mathematical Operations (Changing of signs) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Counting of figures | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | 2 | – |
| Coding-Decoding | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Blood relation/ Mathematics Formula/Calendar/ Ranking Order/ Cubes & Dice/ Clocks & Calendar | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Syllogism | – | – | 2 | – | 2 | 1 |
| Arithmetic Reasoning | – | – | 1 | – | – |
SSC Reasoning Study Material
| Topics | Study Material |
| Classification | Easy Way to solve Classification Questions in Reasoning Section |
| Number Series | Tricks to solve problems related to Series in Reasoning Section |
| Arrangement of Words | Basic Concepts on Logical Arrangement of Words in Reasoning Section |
| Word Formation | How to solve Word Formation questions quickly in Reasoning Section |
| Alphabet Test | How to solve Alphabet Test in Reasoning Section |
| Coding-Decoding | Tips and Tricks for Coding – Decoding in Reasoning Section |
| Mathematical Operators | Basic Concepts on Mathematical Operators in Reasoning Section |
| Order & Ranking | How to solve Ranking & Arrangement Questions in Reasoning |
| Clock & Calendar |
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| Blood Relation | How to solve Blood Relation Questions easily |
| Distance & Direction Test | Short Tricks & Basic Concepts on Direction Test |
| Venn Diagrams | How to solve Venn Diagram Questions easily in Reasoning Section |
| Statement & Conclusions | How to solve Statement & Conclusion Questions in Reasoning Section |
| Cubes & Dices |
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| Mirror & Water Image | Short Tricks to Solve Mirror and Water Images Questions in Reasoning |
| Analogy | Tips and Tricks on Analogy (Non-Verbal) in Reasoning Section |
SSC Reasoning Books
| S.No. | Book | Author’s Name |
| 1. | Lucent Reasoning | Arihant Publication |
| 2. | Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R S Aggarwal |
| 3. | Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning (Hindi) | Kiran Publication |
| 4. | Logical & Analytical Reasoning (English) | A K Gupta |