SRCC GBO Preparation 2026: Tips, Strategy & Guide

According to the SRCC GBO exam pattern, there are a total of four sections in the SRCC GBO question paper, namely, English Comprehension and Language Ability, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Ability. Both online and offline study materials are available for the SRCC GBO exam which the candidates can use to fetch a good score. Although the overall difficulty level of the SRCC GBO exam is easy, the extensive competition makes cracking the exam a little tougher. Check out the SRCC GBO exam pattern below.

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It is very important to know the SRCC GBO exam pattern before starting preparations for any exam. It gives an insight into the question paper.

The overall difficulty of the SRCC GBO question paper is quite easy. However, the competition makes cracking the SRCC GBO exam a little tough. Check out the subject-wise preparation strategy for the SRCC GBO exam below.

Section 1: English Comprehension and Language Ability: This section of the SRCC GBO question paper is all about English Language and Grammar. To score well in this section, candidates must strengthen their vocabulary and grammar. Candidates should also aim at increasing their speed to ace this section, as this section has comprehension passages that are time-consuming. Prepare for topics such as Grammar, Para Jumbles, Reading Comprehension, Word Meanings, Phrases and Idioms, Sentence Completion, Synonyms, Antonyms, etc. Candidates must also develop a habit of reading newspapers and magazines that will, in turn, improve their vocabulary.

Section 2: Quantitative Ability: To prepare for this section, candidates must brush up on their mathematics skills. They can take references from the NCERT mathematics books of Class 10 and Class 12. This section is about speed and accuracy. Topics such as Number System, Pie Chart, Time and Work, Profit and Loss, Basic Arithmetic, Interest, etc. make up this section. This section too, like the English Language section, is lengthy and time-consuming. Candidates must focus first on solving questions that they are hundred per cent sure of. Candidates must remember that the SRCC GBO exam has negative markings, hence marking wrong answers will only result in losing marks. The best way to prepare for this section is by solving mock tests and previous years’ question papers. Solving SRCC GBO mock tests will not only acquaint the candidates with the type of questions and exam pattern but also increase their speed and accuracy.

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Section 3: Logical Ability: Generally this section of the SRCC GBO question papers is the most difficult one. The Logical Ability section analyses the candidates’ critical, analytical and logical thinking. The section also analyses the candidates’ skills to comprehend and interpret a particular statement and arrive at a conclusion based on their understanding. Candidates should prepare topics such as Syllogism, Family Tree, Blood Relations, Coding and Decoding, Arguments, etc. to excel in this section. Candidates can also refer to books such as A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijwali & S Sijwali, Logical and Analytical Reasoning by K Gupta, and Multi-Dimensional Reasoning by Mishra & Kumar and Dr Lal, etc.

Section 4: Data Interpretation: Solve ample of mock tests to solve this section of the SRCC GBO exam. Practice topics such as Graphs, Clock and Calendars, Data Structures, Venn Diagrams, Tables, etc. to fetch good scores in this section. Some of the questions in the Data Interpretation section are difficult and consume a lot of time. Focus on improving the time taken to solve the questions and solving them accurately. Time management is the key here. While you are preparing for this section, jot down formulae and tricks that you come across while preparing for this section. The more mock tests that candidates take the more tricks and ways of solving a question will be explored.

Pro Tip: It is very important to stay calm and focused throughout the preparations. Nervousness will only add up to the anxiety and candidates will end up losing marks. Read the instructions given on the question paper carefully before attempting it. 

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