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SSC GD Constable Ranking & Order
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This page covers SSC GD Constable Ranking & Order with complete concept notes, 8 graded practice MCQs, key points and exam-specific tips. Free to study.
You are given information about positions, rankings, or arrangements. Your job is to determine the exact order or find specific positions of elements in that arrangement
💡Key Rules
Always work systematically from left to right or top to bottom. When multiple conditions are given, satisfy all conditions simultaneously. Pay attention to words like 'between', 'immediately', 'adjacent', 'next to', and 'opposite'
→Types of Questions
Linear arrangements (single row), circular arrangements, and ranking based on performance, height, weight, or age. SSC CGL frequently asks about finding positions, counting people between two positions, or determining who sits where
⚡Shortcut Technique 1
Use the 'Anchor Method'. Find the most restrictive condition first and use it as your starting point. This saves time and reduces errors.
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Worked Example
Solve this step-by-step before moving on
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Step 1
D sits at one end. Let's place D at the left end: D _ _ _ _
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Step 2
A sits two places to the left of E. This means there's exactly one person between A and E. Possible positions: A_E or positions 2 and 4.
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Step 3
Since D is at position 1, A can be at position 2 and E at position 4: D A _ E _
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Step 4
B sits immediately to the right of C. The remaining positions are 3 and 5. So C must be at position 3 and B at position 5.
Final arrangement: D A C E B
Verification: A is two places left of E ✓, B is immediately right of C ✓, D is at one end ✓
Shortcut Technique 2: Use the 'Elimination Method' for ranking questions. When given partial information about ranks, eliminate impossible positions systematically.
Common Mistakes: Students often confuse 'left' and 'right' directions. Always maintain consistent orientation. Another mistake is not checking if the final arrangement satisfies ALL given conditions. Many students also misinterpret 'between' (which excludes endpoints) and 'among' (which can include endpoints).
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Exam Patterns
What examiners ask — read before attempting PYQs
SSC CGL typically asks 1-2 questions on this topic. Questions usually involve 5-8 people or objects. Linear arrangements are more common than circular ones. The difficulty level is moderate, and these questions are scoring if approached systematically.
In a class of 40 students, Raj ranks 15th from the top. What is his rank from the bottom?
Practice 2easy
In a class of 40 students, Rajesh ranks 15th from the top. What is his rank from the bottom?
Practice 3easy
In a race of 8 runners, Priya finishes 3rd and Qasim finishes 5th. How many runners finished between Priya and Qasim?
Practice 4easy
Seven books are arranged on a shelf. The Math book is 3rd from the left. The English book is 4th from the right. How many books are between the Math and English books?
Practice 5easy
In a queue of 12 people, Mohan is 7th from the front. What is his position from the back?
Practice 6medium
Seven books are arranged on a shelf: A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. Book C is not in the middle position. Book D is to the right of Book A. Book E is to the left of Book F. Book B is to the left of Book D. If Book A is in the 4th position, which book is in the 5th position?
Practice 7medium
Five friends—Arun, Bhavna, Chitra, Deepak, and Esha—are standing in a line. Deepak is to the right of Chitra. Bhavna is to the left of Arun. Esha is to the right of Bhavna but to the left of Deepak. Chitra is to the left of Arun. Who is standing second from the left?
Practice 8medium
In a class of 40 students, Rajesh's rank from the top is 12th. What is his rank from the bottom?
60-Second Revision — Ranking & Order
Remember: Draw the arrangement as you solve, don't rely on mental calculation
Formula: People between positions A and B = |A-B| - 1
Trap: 'Left of' and 'Right of' depend on your reference direction - stay consistent
Technique: Start with the most restrictive condition to save time
Check: Verify final arrangement satisfies ALL conditions before marking answer
Key Words: 'Immediately' means adjacent, 'between' excludes endpoints
Pattern: SSC prefers 5-7 people linear arrangements over complex circular ones