Seating Arrangement is one of the most important and scoring parts of the reasoning section in the SBI PO 2025 prelims exam. Every year, questions based on linear, circular, rectangular, square, and floor-based arrangements are frequently asked in both Prelims and Mains. These puzzles are designed to test a candidate’s logical thinking, analytical ability, and attention to detail. In this article, we are providing the most frequently asked seating arrangement questions with detailed solutions and practical tips to solve all questions easily.
The Reasoning Ability section of SBI PO Prelims 2025 is designed to assess the candidate’s analytical thinking and decision-making skills. The seating arrangement contains 10-15 marks out of 30 in Prelims and even more in Mains.
Why it is important to master:
High frequency: 1-3 sets in Prelims; 2-4 sets in Mains.
Basis of logical reasoning: Tests deductive and spatial intelligence.
Time-consuming but high scoring: All questions in a set are worth solving once solved correctly.
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Seating Arrangement questions can be broadly categorised into the following:
Involves people sitting in a straight line facing North, South, or both directions.
Patterns:
Example:
Eight people A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are sitting in a straight line facing North. B sits third to the right of A…
People are seated around a circular table, facing either the center (inward) or outside (outward), or mixed directions.
Patterns:
Example:
Eight friends are sitting around a circular table. Some are facing the center while others are facing outward…
Similar to circular but with defined corners and sides. This format adds spatial complexity.
Example:
Eight persons sit at a square table. Four sit at the corners and face outward; the remaining four sit at the middle of each side and face inward…
Two rows of people face each other (e.g., North vs South). Often appears with added attributes.
Example:
Eight persons are sitting in two parallel rows (4 in each row). One row faces South, and the other faces North…
Combines seating with attributes such as color, profession, age, or city.
Example:
Seven persons live in a seven-story building and each likes a different fruit. They also sit in a circular table…
Question 1: How many persons sit to the left of T?
A) Four
B) Six
C) Two
D) Three
E) None of the above
Question 2: What is the position of S with respect to P?
A) Immediate right
B) 2nd to the left
C) 4th to the right
D) Immediate left
E) None of the above
Question 3: Who sits 2nd to the left of X?
A) V
B) P
C) R
D) W
E) None of the above
Question 4: How many persons sit between U and W?
A) Four
B) Two
C) Five
D) Six
E) None of the above
Question 5: Find the odd one out:
A) Q
B) T
C) V
D) R
E) U
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To solve seating arrangement questions efficiently in the SBI PO Exam 2025, follow these strategies:
Read carefully: Identify the type of arrangement (linear, circular, square, floor-based) and note the key conditions (e.g., facing direction, number of people, attributes).
Draw a diagram: Draw a clear diagram (line, circle, square, or table) with numbered positions. Use arrows to indicate facing directions.
Prefer direct cues: Start with absolute conditions (e.g., “G is at the end”) or obvious relationships (e.g., “A is opposite to B”).
Use negative cues: Eliminate arrangements that violate conditions like “D is not adjacent to E.”
Deal with ambiguity: If the cues have multiple possibilities, draw 2-3 diagrams and test them systematically.
Keep track of attributes: Use tables or notes to match additional variables (e.g., color, occupation) to positions.
Practice time management: Aim to solve a set of 5 questions in 5-7 minutes. Start with easy questions (e.g., fixed positions) to build confidence.
Avoid common mistakes: Don’t write too many questions in a single diagram, misinterpret “right/left” based on facing direction, or assume unspecified positions (e.g., “third from the right” means two people in the middle).
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Usually, 10–15 marks are from Seating Arrangements (2–3 sets).
Yes, especially in mains, circular and square arrangements are frequent.
Daily practice + revising common patterns + analysing solved examples.
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