Letter series · solved example
Find the next term in the series: D, I, N, S, ?
- G
- T
- J
- K
- XCorrect
Solution
Each letter advances by 5 places in the alphabet, so the term after S is X.
SSC | SSC CGL
General Intelligence & Reasoning for SSC CGL
SSC CGL sets 55 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions for 140 marks across 2 stages, so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
55 questions140 marks8 topics
How to approach General Intelligence & Reasoning in SSC CGL
The non-verbal and analytical reasoning that SSC and railway papers lean on: series, analogy, classification, coding and the figure-based questions. It rewards pattern recognition built through volume, so the return on drilling a lot of questions is unusually high here.
Weightage in the paper
How much General Intelligence & Reasoning is worth in each SSC CGL stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I (Computer Based Examination) | 25 | 50 | 15 min | 25% |
| Tier II, Paper I (Computer Based Examination) | 30 | 90 | — | 20% |
General Intelligence & Reasoning syllabus for SSC CGL
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Analogies, similarities and differences
- Coding and decoding
- Series: number, figure and semantic
- Syllogism and statement conclusions
- Blood relations and directions
- Non-verbal reasoning: paper folding, embedded figures, mirror images
- Venn diagrams and classification
- Order, ranking and seating arrangement
Sample General Intelligence & Reasoning questions with solutions
Written to the SSC CGL pattern, with the answer key and the method behind it — a look at how the section is actually set before you drill the full topic sets.
Direction sense · solved example
Ravi walks 5 km east, turns right and walks 5 km, then turns right again and walks 5 km. In which direction is he now from the starting point?
- West
- North
- East
- SouthCorrect
Solution
The east and west legs of 5 km each cancel, leaving him 5 km south of where he began, so he is due south.
Direction sense · solved example
A person starts from a point and walks 11 km towards the south, then 3 km towards the east, then 1 km towards the south, then 2 km towards the east. In which direction is the person now from the starting point?
- South-eastCorrect
- North
- North-west
- North-east
- South-west
Solution
The net movement is 5 km east and 12 km south, which places the person to the South-east of the start.
Ranking · solved example
In a class of 15 students, a boy ranks 13th from the top. What is his rank from the bottom?
- 5
- 1
- 3Correct
- 10
- 6
Solution
Rank from bottom = total − rank from top + 1 = 15 − 13 + 1 = 3.
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Frequently asked questions
How many General Intelligence & Reasoning questions are asked in SSC CGL?
SSC CGL 2026 cycle sets 55 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions for 140 marks, split across 25 in the Tier I (Computer Based Examination) and 30 in the Tier II, Paper I (Computer Based Examination).
Is there negative marking for General Intelligence & Reasoning in SSC CGL?
Yes. SSC CGL deducts one fourth of a mark for each wrong answer, General Intelligence & Reasoning included, so unsure guesses cost you. 0.50 marks (a quarter of the two marks a question carries) are deducted for each wrong answer. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
Which General Intelligence & Reasoning topics matter most for SSC CGL?
The SSC CGL syllabus lists Analogies, similarities and differences, Coding and decoding, Series: number, figure and semantic, Syllogism and statement conclusions, Blood relations and directions, Non-verbal reasoning: paper folding, embedded figures, mirror images and more. Weight your revision towards the ones you are weakest on and confirm the emphasis against the paper analysis for recent cycles.
How can I practise General Intelligence & Reasoning for SSC CGL free?
Every General Intelligence & Reasoning question on this site is free and written to the exam pattern. Use the topic drills for instant-feedback practice, the daily quiz to keep the section warm, and the SSC CGL mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.