Reasoning Syllabus & Pattern

Bank Reasoning Syllabus (Latest for PO, Clerk, SBI, IBPS)

The reasoning section in banking exams is designed to test logical thinking, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills. It is broadly divided into Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Analytical Reasoning.

📌 Core Reasoning Topics

• Puzzles & Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular, Floor-based, Box-based)
• Syllogism (Statement–Conclusion logic)
• Coding-Decoding (New pattern + old pattern)
• Blood Relations
• Direction & Distance
• Order & Ranking
• Alphanumeric Series
• Inequality (Coded & Direct)
• Input-Output (Machine-based questions)
• Data Sufficiency

👉 These are the most frequently asked topics across IBPS and SBI exams

📌 Advanced / Mains-Level Topics

• Statement & Assumption
• Statement & Conclusion
• Statement & Argument
• Cause & Effect
• Decision Making
• Assertion & Reason
• Critical Reasoning (Logic-based questions)

👉 These topics are more common in mains exams and require deeper logical analysis

📌 Non-Verbal Reasoning Topics

• Analogy & Classification
• Series (Number / Alphabet / Mixed)
• Mirror & Water Images
• Figure Counting
• Cube & Dice
• Pattern Completion / Image-based reasoning

👉 These test visual reasoning and pattern recognition skills

📌 Important Exam Focus (Prelims vs Mains)

• Prelims:Speed-based questions
• Focus on puzzles, inequalities, syllogism
• Mains:Complex puzzles (3–5 variables)
• Input-output, critical reasoning
• Data sufficiency + logic-based sets

👉 Reasoning carries around 30–35% weightage in most banking exams