Below is a structured Reasoning Ability Practice Workbook for SSB Interview aspirants, designed to enhance logical thinking, analytical reasoning, and quick decision-making. This workbook includes:
Reasoning Ability Practice Workbook Overview
Duration: 21 Days
Focus: Analytical thinking, problem-solving under pressure, structured reasoning
Components Each Day:
- 🧩 Reasoning Task
- 💡 Logic Puzzle / Scenario
- 🧠 2–3 Mock SRTs to test reasoning-based decision making
- ✍️ Self-Reflection space
Daily Workbook Format
Each day is designed as a single worksheet. Below is the template used throughout:
Day __: Reasoning Ability Worksheet
🧩 Task 1: Reasoning Puzzle or Practical Logic Situation
(Real-life or story-based logic task – e.g., distribution, sequencing, directions, arrangements, etc.)
💡 Task 2: Scenario-Based Analytical Problem
(E.g., Analyzing a group behavior, conflict resolution, event planning issue, or decision-making situation)
🧠 Task 3: Mock SRTs (Write Your Response Briefly)
- Situation 1: (Real-life decision-based situation requiring reasoned action)
- Situation 2: (Social or moral dilemma with options)
- Situation 3: (Quick decision under limited resources)
✍️ Reflection:
- What reasoning skills did I use today?
- Did I consider all alternatives logically?
- How can I improve clarity in my decision-making?
21-Day Reasoning Calendar
| Day | Reasoning Focus Theme | Task Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seating Arrangement & Position Logic | Puzzle + Situational Decision |
| 2 | Time-Sequence Problems | Timeline Puzzle + Peer conflict |
| 3 | Cause-Effect Reasoning | Incident Analysis + SRTs |
| 4 | Directions & Maps | Navigation Puzzle + Team Rescue |
| 5 | Statement–Assumption & Inference | Verbal Reasoning + Decision |
| 6 | Coding-Decoding (Applied Reasoning) | Code logic + Plan Disruption |
| 7 | Data Sufficiency (Yes/No Logic) | Test of reasoning sufficiency |
| 8 | Team Behavior & Task Division | Logical Team Delegation |
| 9 | Resource Allocation under Stress | Conflict-Sensitive Decision |
| 10 | Analyzing Emotional-Logical Conflict | Peer vs Rule Reasoning |
| 11 | Visual Arrangement/Spatial Logic | Rearrangement or Structure Fixing |
| 12 | Economic Planning Problem | Budget Logic + Need Assessment |
| 13 | Event Scheduling Problem | Overlapping Tasks Logic |
| 14 | Consequence Prediction | What-if Logic + Moral Dilemma |
| 15 | Reverse Planning (End to Start) | Mission Outcome Puzzle |
| 16 | Comparative Reasoning | Ranking/Choice Justification |
| 17 | Crisis Response Logic | Sudden Challenge Strategy |
| 18 | Group Conflict Resolution | People Management + Reasoned Talk |
| 19 | Leadership & Ethics Logic | Justify Your Stand with Logic |
| 20 | Strategic Adaptation (Change in Plan) | Backup Strategy Framing |
| 21 | GPE-Style Logical Problem | GTO Simulation with Reasoning Flow |
Bonus: Sample Mock SRT Set (Day 1 Example)
Mock SRTs (Reasoning-Based)
- His friend forgot an important document at home and the office meeting starts in 30 minutes. He…
- He sees a fight breaking out between two unknown people on the road. He…
- During a group task, everyone is rejecting his idea without logic. He…
