Free SBI PO Mock Test: 20 Practice Puzzles for Prelims Reasoning Section

As the search volume for the upcoming SBI PO notification 2026 and SBI PO exam date 2026 continues to rise, aspirants across the country are gearing up for one of the most competitive exams in the banking sector.

In the SBI PO Prelims, the Reasoning Ability section carries 35 marks. Out of these, puzzles and seating arrangements generally make up 15 to 20 marks. This means you cannot clear the sectional cutoff—or secure a high overall score—without mastering different types of puzzles.

To help you check your current preparation level, we have designed a specialized SBI PO 2026 Mock Test focusing entirely on reasoning puzzles. Below, we have shared the exam format and a detailed look at the 4 puzzle sets included in this test.

SBI PO Prelims Exam Format: Reasoning Section

Before practicing, it is highly useful to understand how the Prelims exam is structured:

• Sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.
• Total Questions: 100 questions (Reasoning: 35, Quants: 35, English: 30).
• Total Marks: 100 marks.
• Time Limit: 60 minutes overall, with a strict sectional time limit of 20 minutes for each section.

Because you only get 20 minutes to solve 35 reasoning questions, speed and accuracy are crucial. Our target practice test gives you exactly 15 minutes to solve 20 puzzle-based questions to simulate that exam-day pressure.

Preview of the reasoning Puzzles

Here are the four puzzle sets featured in this target test. Read through the conditions to understand the level of the questions before you attempt them live on our portal.

Set 1: Box Arrangement (8 Boxes)

Directions: Eight boxes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are placed one above another but not necessarily in the same order. Three boxes are placed between A and B. Box H is placed immediately below A. There are two boxes between H and G. There are as many boxes between C and D as between H and B. Box C is kept above D. Box E is kept immediately below box D. Three boxes are there between E and F.

Set 2: Circular Seating Arrangement (8 Persons - Inside/Outside)

Directions: 8 persons P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W are sitting around a circular table. Some are facing the center while some are facing outside. (Not more than two adjacent persons face the same direction). P sits third to the right of U. U faces the center. Two persons sit between P and W. S sits second to the left of W. Both the immediate neighbors of S face the same direction. T sits third to the right of S. V sits second to the right of T. R is not an immediate neighbor of P. Q and R face the opposite direction of V. P faces the same direction as W.

Set 3: Day Based Scheduling Puzzle

Directions: Six friends A, B, C, D, E, and F attend classes on 6 different subjects (Java, Python, C++, SQL, HTML, CSS) from Monday to Sunday in the same week. One of the days in the week is a holiday. No class is held on the holiday. A attends the C++ class immediately before the holiday. Only two days are there between the holiday and B's class. B attends the Java class. C attends the Python class on Thursday. E attends the SQL class immediately after C. D attends the HTML class before F, but F does not attend the CSS class on Tuesday. F attends the CSS class.

Set 4: Parallel Row Seating Arrangement (10 Persons)

Directions: 10 persons are sitting in two parallel rows containing 5 persons each. Row 1 has A, B, C, D, E facing North. Row 2 has P, Q, R, S, T facing South. C sits at an extreme end. Only one person sits between C and the one who faces P. Q sits to the immediate left of P. B sits to the immediate right of the one who faces P. R faces A. Only two persons sit between R and S. E sits to the left of D. T sits at an extreme end.

Attempt the Mock Test Live

While reading the puzzles helps you understand the logic, the real test of your banking prep lies in solving the questions under a strict countdown timer.

We strongly encourage you to attempt this free sbi po prelims mock test online to see how quickly you can decode the arrangements and mark your answers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q1: How many puzzles are generally asked in the SBI PO Prelims Reasoning section?

  • Answer: You can expect 3 to 4 puzzle sets (making up 15 to 20 questions) out of the total 35 questions in the prelims exam.

• Q2: What is the ideal time to spend on a single puzzle in the prelims?

  • Answer: Ideally, you should aim to read, arrange, and solve a prelims-level puzzle set in 2.5 to 3.5 minutes. Practicing with a sectional timer is key to achieving this speed.

• Q3: Does this free SBI PO mock test include detailed step-by-step solutions?

  • Answer: Yes. Once you submit the live mock test, you will get access to your total score, sectional analysis, and detailed step-by-step structural arrangements for all 4 puzzles.

• Q4: Are these seating arrangements relevant for SBI PO Mains too?

  • Answer: These are prelims-level puzzles. While the concepts remain the same, SBI PO Mains features much more complex puzzles with multiple variables. It is always best to master these foundation concepts first.

Developing a strong command over puzzles takes consistency. Start by taking this simple target test, analyze your mistakes in the solutions page, and continue practicing daily.

Good luck with your preparation!