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Table of Contents
- SSC CGL Reasoning Syllabus
- SSC CGL Reasoning Syllabus: Topic-wise Weightage
- How to Prepare Reasoning for SSC CGL Syllabus
- SSC CGL Exam Pattern: Tier 1
- SSC CGL Exam Pattern Tier 2: Paper 1
- SSC CGL Exam Pattern Tier 2: Paper 2
SSC CGL Reasoning Syllabus
- Analogies
- Similarities and differences
- Space visualization
- Spatial orientation
- Problem-solving
- Analysis
- Judgment
- Blood Relations
- Decision making
- Visual memory
- Discrimination
- Observation
- Relationship concepts
- Arithmetical reasoning
- Figural classification
- Arithmetic number series
- Non-verbal series
- Coding and decoding
- Statement conclusion
- Syllogistic reasoning
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SSC CGL Reasoning Syllabus: Topic-wise Weightage
Here we have provided the topic-wise break up of questions asked in Reasoning section in SSC CGL Exam. The topic-wise weightage is as follows:|
Year |
2020 |
2019 |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
2015 |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
|
Analogy |
4-5 |
3-4 |
3-4 |
2-3 |
2-3 |
05 |
04 |
08 |
09 |
09 |
08 |
|
Blood Relations |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
02 |
00 |
01 |
00 |
02 |
01 |
|
Symbols and Notations |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
03 |
02 |
00 |
02 |
01 |
03 |
|
Direction and Distance |
1-2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
04 |
02 |
04 |
02 |
04 |
02 |
|
Clock and Calendar |
1 |
0-1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
02 |
00 |
00 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
|
Coding-Decoding |
2-3 |
2-3 |
2-3 |
2-3 |
2-3 |
03 |
03 |
03 |
04 |
02 |
02 |
|
Syllogism |
2-3 |
1 |
1 |
1-2 |
1 |
03 |
05 |
02 |
02 |
01 |
02 |
|
Seating Arrangements |
1 |
0-1 |
1 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
02 |
00 |
01 |
02 |
02 |
02 |
|
Cubes and Dices |
1-2 |
1 |
1 |
1-2 |
0-1 |
02 |
00 |
02 |
00 |
00 |
01 |
|
Venn Diagram |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2-3 |
1-2 |
02 |
02 |
02 |
01 |
01 |
02 |
|
Miscellaneous |
2-3 |
0-1 |
1-2 |
2-3 |
2-3 |
02 |
03 |
02 |
02 |
02 |
02 |
|
Alphabetical Arrangements |
1-2 |
1 |
0-1 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
03 |
03 |
01 |
01 |
02 |
02 |
|
Mirror and Water Image |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1-2 |
1 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
|
Paper Cutting and Folding |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1-2 |
1 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
01 |
|
Figure Problems (Completion, Embedded, Deviation) |
2-3 |
1 |
1 |
1-2 |
3 |
05 |
06 |
03 |
02 |
02 |
01 |
|
Classification |
2-3 |
2-3 |
3 |
3-4 |
2 |
03 |
06 |
06 |
07 |
06 |
06 |
|
Series/ Missing Number |
1-2 |
3-4 |
2-3 |
2-3 |
1-2 |
02 |
04 |
05 |
05 |
05 |
08 |
|
Arithmetic Operations |
1 |
1 |
1-2 |
2-3 |
1-2 |
02 |
05 |
06 |
05 |
06 |
02 |
|
Word Formation |
- |
0 |
0 |
2-3 |
1 |
02 |
02 |
02 |
03 |
02 |
01 |
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How to Prepare Reasoning for SSC CGL Exam
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned tips to prepare for this section for SSC CGL Exam:- Be thorough with the syllabus.
- Focus on topics which have higher weightage and those you feel you are weak in.
- Practice questions on a daily basis.
- Learn tricks to solve questions faster.
- Have conceptual clarity.
- Attempt as many mock tests as possible.
The revised SSC CGL exam pattern is as follows:
SSC CGL Exam Pattern Tier 1
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes
(1 hour) |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Also Read: How to Prepare for SSC CGL Tier I Exam
SSC CGL Exam Pattern Tier 2: Paper 1
| Sections | Module | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Weightage | Duration |
| Section I | Module-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 23% | 1 hour |
| Module-II | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | 23% | ||
| Section II | Module-I | English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 35% | 1 hour |
| Module-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 19% | ||
| Section III | Module-I | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | Qualifying | 15 minutes |
| Module-II | Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | Qualifying | 15 minutes |
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SSC CGL Exam Pattern Tier 2: Paper 2 and Paper 3
| Paper | Section | No. of question | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Paper II | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper III | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
SSC CGL Exam Pattern Tier 2: Paper 2 and Paper 3
| Paper | Section | No. of question | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Paper II | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper III | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |